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

Class list

3 classes found

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

    Location:
    Green Bay
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -

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

    Location:
    Green Bay
    Date:
    -
    Delivery:
    In-Person
    Term:
    2025 Fall
    In-Person
    -

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

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