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PTA101: Survey of Physical Therapy – 1.5 credits

History of Physical Therapy. Purpose, benefits, and goals of the Arizona and American Physical Therapy Associations (APTA). Roles and responsibilities of physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA). Patient care, legal issues, principles of physical therapy treatment, education requirements, and functions of the American Physical Therapy Association. Clinical practice settings used in the provision of physical therapy services. Common medical conditions and injuries treated by PT's and PTA's. Emerging opportunities in the practice of physical therapy. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting program or permission of the Program Director.