Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  President’s Welcome
  Introduction to ARCC
  Calendar & Contacts

  Programs (A-Z)
  Transfer Pathways
  Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)
  Course Descriptions & Outlines

  Admission to ARCC
  Enrollment Steps
  Tuition & Financial Aid

  Academic / College Policies
  Program Completion / Graduation
  Student Services
  Student Life at ARCC
  Professional & Workforce Training

  College Administration
  College Directory
  Maps & Directions
  My Portfolio
HELP
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

PTAC 2010 - Neuroanatomy and Functional Rehabilitation (Theory)

Credits: 4

This course discusses the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system including the pathological conditions that result from injury or disease of the nervous system. Specific conditions covered are stroke with resulting hemiplegia, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer disease and types of dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and various other neurological diseases. Normal motor development, pediatric disorders and pediatric physical therapy will also be discussed. Other topics include the psychosocial aspects of disability, cognitive and psychological effects related to various conditions, functional training in self-care, and ethical issues related to research and treatment of these injuries and diseases. A critical-thinking and problem-solving approach is required to understand these disease processes and treatment rationales.

Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): BIOL 2114 , PTAC 1050 , PTAC 1060 , PTAC 1070 , PTAC 1080 , and PTAC 1100  
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: PTAC 1010  


Facebook this Page (opens a new window)
Tweet this Page (opens a new window)
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)