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Aug 06, 2026
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2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook
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PHT 2020 - Trends and Issues in PTA
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program and completion of the program’s semester one, two, and three core courses, with a C or better.
Corequisite(s): None
Broadens the scope of the student’s understanding of health care. Topics include trends in health care and their influence on physical therapy, administrative procedures utilized in physical therapy, employment techniques including resume writing and interview skills, ethical problem solving, and licensing examination preparation. Case studies reviewing patient handling skills and musculoskeletal and neurological interventions will be utilized to help the student review program materials and improve critical thinking skills in preparation for the final physical therapy clinical experience. The student will be required to prepare and present an individual or group project relevant to a specific aspect of physical therapy practice including communication, cultural diversity, gender bias, or generational issues.
Semester Hours: 2 credit hours
Semester Offered: Spring
Fees: None
Course Designations: AS only
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