PTA 124 - Rehab Principles of Medical I

2 Credit Hour(s) • 30 Contact Hours (Lecture)
Prerequisite: College Reading & Writing Literacy or concurrent enrollment in CCR 094 and ENG 121

Investigates the functioning, disability and health associated with a variety of genetic, developmental and neuromusculoskeletal conditions. The course covers medical management including pharmacology, and its impact on physical therapy rehabilitation principles are discussed. The course investigates evidence based practice for genetic, developmental, musculoskeletal, and neurological system diagnosis, as well as common medical and surgical conditions, will be reviewed as they relate to physical therapy rehabilitation.