PTA 100 Introduction to Physical Therapy

This course introduces the roles and responsibilities of physical therapy providers. Topics include history, practice patterns, laws, professionalism, communication, and information literacy.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PTA 101L or PTA 101LR with a C or higher (may be taken as a corequisite) and admission into the PTA Program

Corequisite

PTA 101 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain historical impacts and the role of APTA/APTA Oregon on contemporary PT Practice
2. Explain physical therapy education and credentialing to others
3. Describe and define physical therapy practice patterns, the health care team and consumers of physical therapy
4. Describe the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact historically and on contemporary society
5. Identify opportunities for outreach and service to groups underserved or underrepresented in physical therapy
6. Use technology appropriately, efficiently, and effectively for course assignments, creating instructional material using web-based technology. Using technology for self-assessments, and for peer and instructor communication
7. Demonstrate the incorporation of principles of learning when educating others
8. Develop a PTA career development plan
9. Describe and define interventions and expectations for the PTA in patient-client management