PTA Biophysical Agents
Credits: 4
Course Number: 10-524-143
Course Description
10-524-143 PTA Biophysical Agents...develops the knowledge and technical skills necessary to perform numerous therapeutic modalities likely to be utilized as a PTA. (Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant program; 10-806-177 General Anatomy & Physiology, 10-524-139, PTA Patient Interventions; 10-524-140, PTA Professional Issues 1; 10-524-156 PTA Applied Kinesiology 1; Corequisite: 10-524-157, Applied Kinesiology 2)
Course Typically Offered
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Apply therapeutic ultrasound
- Examine therapeutic applications of electromagnetic modalities
- Apply electrotherapeutic interventions
- Apply biofeedback interventions
- Apply compression interventions
- Apply mechanical traction techniques
- Assess pain
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 21460
- Delivery:
- Blended - 50%-99% Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$670.40
*
Class Notes
This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/25 - 05/15/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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| 01/23/25 - 05/15/25 |
Th
12:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
Green Bay Campus Room HS218
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