PTA 135 Pathology

This course introduces principles of pathology, processes of and normal responses to injury and disease, and changes related to aging. Emphasis is placed on conditions most commonly treated in physical therapy. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss basic pathological processes and identify etiology, signs, symptoms, complications, treatment options, and prognoses of specific orthopedic conditions.

Credits

4

Class:

4

Lab:

0

Distribution

Physical Therapist Assistant

Offered

(SS)