PTA 231L - Pediatrics Laboratory

1 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab

The physical therapist assistant student will be exposed to activities and techniques to utilize when working with pediatric patients, including basic handling and facilitation of movement in the developmental sequence. Students will learn about the influence of typical and atypical primitive reflexes on posture and movement, righting and equilibrium responses, and abnormal balance responses and coordination. Opportunities to practice interventions to alleviate difficulties with motor control will be emphasized. This is a three week modular course which begins at the start of the semester.

Restricted to PTA students
Usually offered Spring semester
Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requsites that may be met concurrently: PTA 210, PTA 211L, PTA 220, PTA 221L, PTA 226, PTA 230, PTA 250, PTA 232L, PTA 240, PTA 275, and BIO 215

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PTA 231L - Pediatrics Laboratory