PTAP202 - Data Collection

Semester Credit Hour(s) 3

This course introduces the principles and methods of objective measurement skills used by the physical therapist assistant and physical therapist. Emphasis is placed on assessment and documentation of mental status, strength, range of motion, posture, skin integrity, pain, and basic cardiopulmonary evaluation. The importance of assessment as it relates to development and implementation of a treatment plan is stressed.

Prerequisite(s): PTAP102 and PTAP111
Corequisite(s): PTAP201 and PTAP210