PTA 2010 - Acute and Long-Term Care

Credits: 2
Lecture: 30
Lab: 0

Provides an in-depth study to analyze the unique physical therapy challenges of the geriatric and acute care patient populations. Topics covered in detail include infection control, burn and open wound management, pharmacological effects on mobility, multiple trauma, circulatory assistive devices, postsurgical management, and orthopedic and neurological conditions common to the acute care environment. 30 hours of direct instruction are required. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s): Accepted into the program
Corequisite(s): None