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Oct 23, 2026
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PTAC 1030 - Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting (Theory)
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
This course covers basic patient handling and physical therapy skills. These include body mechanics, posture, draping and positioning, transfers, joint range of motion, goniometry, ambulation with assistive devices, wheelchair operations, vital signs, wounds, and infection control. Interpersonal communication skills, patient/practitioner interactions, and ethical issues are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): Admission to the PTA Program
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: ENGL 1120 or ENGL 1121 , BIOL 1102 , CMST 1110 , CMST 2215 , or CMST 2220 to obtain college-level skills in English, writing, communication, and medical terminology.
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the theory of the following topics: vital signs, range of motion, goniometry, positioning and draping, bed mobility transfers, posture, body mechanics, gait assistive devices, wheelchairs, infection control, and wounds.
- Apply knowledge of the theory of basic patient handling and physical therapy skills to patient scenarios while considering the patient perspective and plan of care.
- Identify how patient handling skills and physical therapy skills can impact a patient’s/client’s experience, including pain perception, vital signs, integumentary integrity, and range of motion.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Infection Control
- Posture and body mechanics
- Positioning, draping, bed mobility, and transfer techniques
- Gait patterns and gait with assistive devices
- ROM performance and goniometry
- Wheelchair operations
- Wounds and wound care
- Ethical dilemmas in health care
- Vital signs
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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