PTH 260 - Orthopedics

Units: 3
When Offered: Fall
This course presents the effects of disease, disorders, and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, as well as orthopedic diagnoses encountered by the physical therapist assistant across the lifespan. Signs and symptoms, medical/surgical intervention, physical therapy treatment, documentation, and implications for rehabilitation are covered and applied.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Prerequisite(s): PTH 130, 140, 170, and 230