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PTA 115 Procedures I

5 credits
Introduces principles and techniques of basic patient care skills. Emphasis is on patient safety. Skills include vital signs, aseptic technique, positioning & draping, soft tissue mobilization, body mechanics and selected physical agents with focus on thermal agents.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Corequisites: BIOL& 242 , PTA 105 , PTA 117 , and PTA 125 

Quarters Offered: Fall