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Course Description

10-524-139 PTA PATIENT INTERVENTIONS...an introduction to basic skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the physical therapist assistant. (Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program; 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Apply assistive devices to meet patient needs
  2. Demonstrate techniques to maintain asepsis
  3. Demonstrate positioning techniques
  4. Demonstrate transfer techniques
  5. Demonstrate bed mobility procedures
  6. Demonstrate patient ambulation techniques
  7. Instruct patient in wheelchair management skills
  8. Perform vital signs measurements
  9. Apply body mechanics principles
  10. Apply superficial heating agents
  11. Apply cryotherapy interventions
  12. Apply soft tissue mobilization techniques
  13. Establish therapeutic relationship

Class list

3 classes found

  • Class Number: PTA 10524139-1 - PTA Patient Interventions

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -

  • Class Number: PTA 10524139-2 - PTA Patient Interventions

    Location:
    1301
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -

  • Class Number: PTA 10524139-3 - PTA Patient Interventions

    Location:
    1318
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -