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  • PSY 4920R: Psychology Capstone Seminar

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Advanced University Standing and instructor approval. Corequisite(s): PSY 4910R. Provides integration of classroom learning with the student's capstone internship. Reinforces learning outcomes of the psychology capstone internship. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation. Corequisite:    PSY 4910R
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  • PTA 1010: Introduction to Physical Therapy

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program. Introduces the field of physical therapy through the history and definition of the profession. Includes medical terminology and documentation. Introduces health care for a diverse population. Explores the field of PTA.
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  • PTA 2010: Essentials of Physiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the PTA program. Corequisite(s): PTA 2015. Explores foundational human physiology with an emphasis on its direct application to physical therapist assistant practice. Focuses on the function and interaction of major body systems'including the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems'in relation to movement, exercise, and rehabilitation. Emphasizes how physiological processes influence functional mobility, healing, and clinical decision-making in physical therapy interventions. Corequisite:    PTA 2015
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  • PTA 2015: Essentials of Physiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA Program. Corequisite(s): PTA 2010. Explores human physiology with direct application to physical therapist assistant practice. Reinforces concepts from the lecture course through interactive activities focused on major body systems'including the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Emphasizes the role of physiological processes in movement, healing, and rehabilitation through laboratory experiences that support clinical reasoning and application of therapeutic interventions. Corequisite:    PTA 2010
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  • PTA 2100: Clinical Kinesiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into the PTA program. Corequisite(s): PTA 2105. Identifies anatomical landmarks and symmetry along with joint mechanics and function. Introduces posture, gait, and motor control. Teaches how to assess movement using tools common to physical therapy practice. Includes goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture, and gait cycle. Instructs in the role and scope of the PTA in regard to these measures. Emphasizes patient progress and accurate reporting Corequisite:    PTA 2105
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  • PTA 2105: Clinical Kinesiology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program. Corequisite(s): PTA 2100. Develops competencies for identifying anatomical landmarks and symmetry, and joint mechanics and function. Demonstrates techniques for assessing posture, gait, and motor control. Provides opportunity to assess movement using tools common to physical therapy practice. Includes palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture, and gait cycle. Instructs in the role and scope of the PTA in regard to these measures. Corequisite:    PTA 2100
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  • PTA 2200: Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions I

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program.. Corequisite(s): PTA 2205. Provides a foundational understanding of physical agents and exercise-based interventions within rehabilitation settings. Develops an understanding of heat, cold, electrotherapy, and soft tissue mobilization guided by evidence-based practice. Covers the body's response to exercise, biomechanical principles, and therapeutic goals for various patient populations across the lifespan, while increasing confidence in foundational therapeutic exercise concepts aimed at improving strength, flexibility, and functional mobility. Corequisite:    PTA 2205
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  • PTA 2205: Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions Lab I

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program.. Corequisite(s): PTA 2200. Provides hands-on training in the application of physical agents and exercise-based interventions within a physical therapy setting. Teaches correct application of physical agents such as heat, cold, electrotherapy, and soft tissue mobilization, based on patient presentation of indications and contraindications. Covers the skills necessary to effectively implement exercise-based interventions in various rehabilitation settings based on responses to exercise, biomechanical principles, and therapeutic goals for diverse patient populations aimed at improving strength, flexibility, and functional mobility. Corequisite:    PTA 2200
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  • PTA 2300: Therapeutic Procedures

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program. Corequisite(s): PTA 2305. Includes fundamental skills required for successful patient treatment and care. Teaches patient draping and preparation, vital signs, body mechanics, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair fitting and basic maintenance, activities of daily living, architectural barriers, documentation, basic skills for patient/family education, safety, cultural sensitivity, and age related considerations. Corequisite:    PTA 2305
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  • PTA 2305: Therapeutic Procedures Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Admission into PTA program.. Corequisite(s): PTA 2300. Applies skills required for successful patient treatment and care. Teaches patient draping and preparation, vital signs, body mechanics, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair fitting and basic maintenance, activities of daily living, architectural barriers, documentation, basic skills for patient/family education, safety, cultural sensitivity, and age related considerations. Corequisite:    PTA 2300
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