PTA 2325 Modalities

Application of commonly used passive and mechanical physical agents, with emphasis on safe application of the treatment intervention. Four lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: PTA 1200

Course Outcomes

• Student will be able to select the appropriate modality to treat affected tissue/structure.
• Student will understand the principles of commonly used passive and mechanical physical agents and how to appropriately apply them during patient care.
• Student will be able to competently apply modalities, assuring the patient's safety, comfort and privacy while monitoring the patient's response to treatment and document information appropriately.
• Student will be able to assess the patient's appropriateness for a modality and assess the treatment outcome.

Credit Hours: 2

• Lab: 4 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Rehabilitation Services

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No