Course Descriptions
Gen Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 Overview of the human anatomy / physiology using a body-systems approach, emphasizing the interrelationships between form / function at the gross and microscopic levels.( Prerequisite: C or better in Labbased Chemistry OR 2 semesters lab-based high school chemistry w / C or better; AND Next Gen Rdg score greater /= to 263; OR ACT Rdg score greater /= to 17; OR prep courses-contact academic advisor at 920- 498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college and employment. This course encourages students to develop a growth mindset and make wise choices. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
PTA Patient Interventions 10524139 An introduction to basic skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the physical therapist assistant.( Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program) Course Typically Offered: Fall
PTA Professional Issues 1 10524140 Introduces the history and development of the physical therapy program, legal and ethical issues, the interdisciplinary health care team, and professional communication skills.( Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program) Course Typically Offered: Fall
PTA Applied Kinesiology 1 10524156 Introduces basic principles of musculoskeletal anatomy, kinematics, and clinical assessment. Students locate and identify muscles, joints, and other landmarks of the lower quadrant in addition to assessing range of motion and strength. Integrates analysis of gait.( Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program; Pre-requisites: 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology; 10-524-139, Patient Interventions; 10-524-140, Professional Issues 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
PTA Applied Kinesiology 2 10524157 Applies basic principles from PTA Kinesiology 1 to the axial skeleton and upper quadrant including location and identification of muscles, joints and other landmarks. Assess range of motion and strength of the axial skeleton and upper quadrant. Integrates analysis of posture.( Prerequisites: 10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology, 10-524-139 PTA Patient Interventions, 10-524-156, PTA Applied Kinesiology 1; 10- 524-140, PTA Professional Issues 1) Course Typically Offered: Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience / purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.( Prerequisite: High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260; OR " preparatory course( s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
PTA Biophysical Agents 10524143 Develops the knowledge and technical skills necessary to perform numerous therapeutic modalities likely to be utilized as a PTA.( Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program; 10-806- 177 General Anatomy & Physiology, 10-524-139, PTA Patient Interventions; 10-524-140, PTA Professional Issues 1; 10-524-156 PTA Applied Kinesiology 1; 10-524-157, Applied Kinesiology 2) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to Sociology 10809196 The nature and variety of groups; inequality, race and ethnicity; family, population, social integration, and change; collective behavior; politics, economics, religion, education, and the effects of technology.( Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
PTA Therapeutic Exercise 10524142 Provides instruction on the implementation of a variety of therapeutic exercise principles. Learners implement, educate, adapt, and assess responses to therapeutic exercises.( Prerequisites: 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology; 10-524-156, PTA Applied Kinesiology 1; 10-546-140, PTA Professional Issues 1; 10-524-139 PTA Patient Interventions) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception, motivation, emotions, learning, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, and human diversity in personal, social and vocational settings.( Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
PTA-Pathology Concepts 10524105 Develops a working knowledge of pathologic processes by examining the most common disorders associated with various systems of the body. Emphasis is placed on pathogenesis, etiology and recognition of signs and symptoms.( Prerequisite: 10-524-142, PTA Therapeutic Exercise; 10-524-143 PTA Biophysical Agents; 10-524-157 PTA Applied Kinesiology 2; Corequisite: 10-524-147 PTA Clinical Practice 1) Course Typically Offered: Summer
PTA Clinical Practice 1 10524147 Provides a part-time clinical experience to apply foundational elements, knowledge, and technical skills pertinent to physical therapy practice.( Prerequisites: 10-524-142 PTA Therapeutic Exercise, 10-524-143 PTA Biophysical Agents, 10-524-157 PTA Applied Kinesiology 2)
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