Description
This course is designed to progress the knowledge of physical therapist assistant students on common conditions and topics that affect patients in the clinical setting. Clinicians who work with these topics will present material to provide the student with real world experience in their roles as a PTA. These topics will build on the knowledge the students have acquired in other courses. These topics may include the following and may be subject to change: Pediatrics, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Pharmacology, Lymphedema, Wound Care, Bariatrics, Dementia, Wheel chairs and seating, Home Health, Billing and coding, Imaging, School based therapy, Swallowing, Spinal cord, head injury, Parkinson?s, Multiple Sclerosis, Gastrointestinal system and cardiopulmonary.