2.00 Credits
This is a course that covers the bases for recognizing movement and other dysfunctions and the tools used for problem solving in physical therapy. These include goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture, vital signs, sensation, gait and balance, etc. Students are instructed in the role and scope of the PTA in regard to these measures. Patient progress and accurate reporting to the physical therapist are emphasized. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $90 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain variations in muscle tone regarding normal, denervated, deconditioned, and other pathologies affecting muscle contractility. 2. Demonstrate proper and established technique during palpation, goniometry, manual muscle testing, gait, posture, sensory and vital signs procedures. 3. Describe specific data collection techniques used by the physical therapist assistant to monitor patient/client status. 4. Demonstrate proper recording and documentation of assessment results. 5. Complete data collection during the performance of directed interventions using established tools. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. FA, SP