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Rehabilitation of Special Populations (PTA208) 5 Credits

Rehabilitation strategies for brain injured patients. Neurodevelopmental treatment emphasized. Theories and alternative physical therapy treatment for neurologically impaired patients. Clinical applications and treatment of patients. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, spinal cord injury and amputee management, and prosthetics/orthotics. Motor development and changes across the lifespan including developmental motor milestones and normal reflexes and reactions. Emphasis on proficiency in hands-on techniques. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PTA200, PTA202, PTA203, and PTA205), or permission of the Program Director.

Class#	Semester	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
10245	Spring 2021	GateWay Online	Online	01/04/2021 - 02/19/2021	N/A	N/A	P. Zawicki	Class Started Contact Enrollment Services for Registration Assistance
	Notes Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 10245 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 10267 held Fri from 1:00PM to 7:00PM, Lab fees $80 (P. Zawicki) (CLOSED/FULL) Book Information Get Books at Bookstore