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Oct 23, 2026
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PTAC 2050 - Special Topics II
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
This course is a study of specialty areas in physical therapy including cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary therapy, arthritis, and burn management as they pertain to the role of the physical therapist assistant treating patients under the supervision of a physical therapist. Review of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac, pulmonary, and integumentary systems is included. Students will prepare a sophomore research project on a topic selected by the student and approved by the instructor. They will create a research poster and do an oral PowerPoint presentation.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): PTAC 2000 , PTAC 2010 , PTAC 2015
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiac, pulmonary, joint, and integumentary systems and how these systems are affected by pathology.
- Analyze treatment procedures for cardiac rehabilitation performed under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Analyze treatment procedures for pulmonary rehabilitation performed under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Analyze treatment procedures for burn management performed under the supervision of a physical therapist.
- Compare and contrast treatment procedures for various types of arthritis.
- Thoroughly research and prepare a poster and oral PowerPoint presentation for the sophomore project.
- Understand their role as a PTA when treating patients with the disorders listed above, showing acceptance of diversity using ethical decision-making.
- Identify signs and symptoms of cardiac and respiratory distress.
- Understand the process of applying for and taking the PTA National Licensing Exam.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Heart disease and cardiac rehabilitation
- Pulmonary disease and pulmonary therapy
- Burn injury and management
- Arthritis
- Sophomore research project
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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