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PTS105 Self-Paced Medical Terminology for PTAs 1 Credit
This is a self-paced distance-learning course that will assist the physical therapist assistant student in developing an understanding of medical terminology. Co-requisite: Students must be enrolled in the PTA program at KVCC or obtain permission of the instructor.

PTS107 Introduction to Kinesiology 1 Credit
This course is an introduction to the concepts of kinesiology. The basic principles of biomechanics will be presented.
Co-requisites: PTS111 and BIO213.

PTS111 Physical Therapy I 4 Credits
This course is the first of a three-part sequence and introduces students to the foundations of physical therapy practice. The basic principles of data collection and physical therapy interventions relative to patient care skills are presented. Laboratory experiences are integrated throughout the course to allow students to practice selected physical therapy skills and demonstrate competency.

PTS112 Physical Therapy II 4 Credits
This course is the second of a three-part sequence and provides an opportunity for students to apply the principles of data collection and physical therapy interventions to musculoskeletal and integumentary impairments. Laboratory experiences are integrated throughout the course to allow students to practice physical therapy skills and demonstrate competency.
Prerequisite: PTS111, BIO213. Co-requisite: BIO214.

PTS115 Professional Issues 1 Credit
This course provides an introduction to basic professional issues in health care for physical therapist assistants.
Co-requisite: PTS111.

PTS116 Pathology 3 Credits
This course examines diseases of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary systems commonly encountered in physical therapy across the life span. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and medical interventions for diseases are presented.

Prerequisite: PTS111, BIO213. Co-requisite: PTS112, PTS117, BIO214.

PTS117 Kinesiology 3 Credits
This course presents the basic principles of biomechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement. Laboratory experiences are integrated throughout the course to provide functional application of movement principles. Students have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate competence in the data collection skills of goniometry and manual muscle testing.
Prerequisite: PTS107, PTS111, BIO213. Co-requisite: PTS112, PTS116, BIO214.

PTS120 PTA Clinical Education I 4 Credits
During this first clinical education course, students practice basic data collection and physical therapy intervention skills in an affiliated clinical education center. The opportunity to integrate beginning-level professional behaviors into physical therapy practice is provided under the direct supervision of clinical instructors. Students maintain full-time schedules for five weeks at the conclusion of the second semester of the first year.
Prerequisite: PTS111, PTS112, CPR certification.

PTS211 Physical Therapy III 4 Credits
This course is the third of a three-part sequence and provides an opportunity for students to apply the principles of data collection and physical therapy intervention techniques to neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary impairments. Laboratory experiences are integrated throughout the course to allow students to practice selected physical therapy skills and demonstrate competency.

Prerequisite: PTS112, PTS120.

PTS215 Neuroscience 3 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to understand the structure and function of the nervous system over the life span. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and medical interventions for diseases of the nervous system are presented.

Prerequisite: PTS112, PTS116, BIO213, BIO214. Co-requisite: PTS211.

PTS218 PTA Clinical Education II 6 Credits
During this second clinical education course, students practice intermediate data collection and physical therapy intervention skills in an affiliated clinical education center. The opportunity to integrate developing-level professional behaviors into physical therapy practice is provided under the direct supervision of clinical instructors. Students maintain full-time schedules for seven weeks during the second semester of the second year.
Prerequisite: PTS120, PTS211, CPR certification.

PTS220 PTA Clinical Education III 6 Credits
During this final clinical education course, students practice advanced data collection and physical therapy intervention skills in an affiliated clinical education center. Students are encouraged to explore areas of interest in specialty physical therapy practices. The opportunity to integrate entry level professional behaviors into physical therapy practice is provided under the direct supervision of clinical instructors. Students maintain full-time schedules for seven weeks during the second semester of the second year.
Prerequisite: PTS218, CPR certification.

PTS222 PTA Seminar 1 Credit
This is a capstone course designed to summarize and integrate the didactic, laboratory, and clinical education components of the PTA program. A forum allows discussion of professional issues, current trends in physical therapy, and career development. Students prepare for the licensure examination and employment as a PTA.
Prerequisite: PTS218.