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  • PTA 3505: Neurological Rehabilitation Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program.. Corequisite(s): PTA 3500. Applies evidenced-based rehabilitation techniques to patients with neurologic dysfunctions. Includes structure and function of the nervous system, neurophysiology, human growth and development, as well as neurological dysfunctions. Corequisite:    PTA 3500
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  • PTA 3600: Specialty Populations in Physical Therapy

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program.. Corequisite(s): PTA 3605. Introduces the therapeutic principles underlying the treatment of patients with burns, amputations, women's health issues, and a variety of other specialized treatment areas and selected age-specific disorders. Corequisite:    PTA 3605
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  • PTA 3605: Specialty Populations in Physical Therapy Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program.. Corequisite(s): PTA 3600. Presents orthotic and prosthetic devices, rationale for their use, fitting, and adjustments. Teaches physical therapy techniques for women's health and a variety of other specialized treatment areas and age-related pathologies. Corequisite:    PTA 3600
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  • PTA 3700: Physical Therapist Assistant Seminar

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program, PTA 2500, PTA 3810. Investigates an array of topics within healthcare including psychosocial considerations of treatment, caregiver self-care, assertive communication, and clinical burnout. Introduces emotional intelligence and what part it plays in physical therapy. Introduces management techniques, fiscal considerations, continuous quality assurance, voluntary accreditation, and other relevant topics related to the business and delivery of physical therapy care. Provides the opportunity to create a descriptive resume, practice interview strategies, and discuss other topics in preparation for entering the physical therapy workplace.
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  • PTA 3800: Capstone

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program, PTA 3100, PTA 3200, PTA 3300. Focuses on preparing for the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for Physical Therapist Assistants, which is required for licensed Physical Therapist Assistants. Investigates a variety of education techniques including group work, study skills, and exam preparation. Includes mock exams, to be be used as a learning tool.
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  • PTA 3810: Clinical Practicum I

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program, PTA 2100, PTA 2400. Focuses on the application of practical skills learned throughout the curriculum. Teaches critical thinking skills in a clinical setting. Focuses on evaluations, progress summaries, and plans of care (POC) written by the physical therapist. Implements POC and suggests modifications as needed. Emphasizes timeliness, efficiency, and productivity.
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  • PTA 3820: Clinical Practicum II

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program, PTA 3810. Builds upon practical skills learned throughout the curriculum and Clinical Practicum I. Integrates critical thinking skills in a clinical setting. Reviews evaluations, progress summaries, and plans of care (POC) written by the physical therapist. Implements POC and suggests modifications as needed. Emphasizes timeliness, efficiency, and productivity.
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  • REC 1500: Canoeing I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Teaches basic canoeing techniques including safety, technical information, equipment, paddling skills, and canoe maneuvering. Requires overnight camping. Requires the ability to swim 100 yards without stopping on the first day of class.. Course fee of $88 for transportation, equipment applies.
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  • REC 1501: Canoeing II

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): REC 1500 or Instructor Permission. Prepares students to quaifily to become instructors who will teach on water up to and including Class I on the International Scale of River Difficulty. Prepares students to teach the American Canoe Association's Intro to Canoe course on flat water, and the Basic River Canoe course in a river environment and to teach students fundamental river paddling skills including boat handling, paddling technique, identifying hazards, river reading and self- rescues in moving water.
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  • REC 1505: Whitewater Kayaking I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Teaches basic kayaking skills to the beginning kayaker. Includes roll techniques, paddle strokes, eddy turns, ferrying, river hazards, and rescue techniques. Requires the ability to swim 100 yards without stopping first day of class.. Course fee of $150 applies for transportation, equipment applies.
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