Pathophysiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

This course will examine the pathogenesis and medical management of disease and disorders of the following systems: cardiovascular, endocrine, metabolic, gastrointestinal, genital, reproductive, hematologic, hepatic, biliary, immune, integumentary, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, nervous, renal and urologic. Implications for the physical therapist assistant will be addressed.


Credit hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

  • PTA200 - Therapeutic Exercise
  • PTA205 - Clinical Education I

Additional Prerequisites / Conditions: BI109 or equivalent

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Last updated: 07/06/2021