PTHA 2110 Orthopedics (Cohort 2)

This course focuses on common orthopedic injuries, disorders, and surgeries, including related physical therapy assessment techniques and treatment interventions. Musculoskeletal tissue healing, therapeutic exercise progression, and patient education is also included.

PTHA 2115 Professional Issues (Cohort 2)

This course includes ethical decision making, common administrative components of physical therapy settings, quality assurance, professional opportunities for physical therapist assistants, and professional advocacy. Students also complete a service-learning project within the community.

PTHA 2100 Management of Neurological Disorders (Cohort 2)

This advanced course focuses on assessment techniques and treatment interventions of common neurological and pediatric disorders. Motor development and motor learning, including the implications for physical therapy treatment, is also included.

PTHA 2105 Rehabilitation Techniques (Cohort 2)

This course progressed previously learned knowledge for the assessment and treatment of more advanced patient populations. This course includes content on prosthetic and orthotic devices, rehabilitation of patients with an amputation, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, women’s health, and chronic pain.