Aug 06, 2026  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

PHT 1253 - Neuromuscular Therapeutic Techniques I



Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and completion of the program’s semester one core courses, with a C or better. 
Corequisite(s): PHT 1253L  
The student physical therapist assistant will learn basic neuroanatomy and physiology principles, motor learning principles and normal motor development. Therapeutic interventions and techniques designed to provide the most effective functional outcome for the neurologically impaired infant, child or adolescent will be discussed. Problem solving for treatment plan implementation, revision and adaptation will be explored. Special concerns related to physical therapy and the pediatric patient will be presented.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Spring
Fees: None
Course Designations: AS only