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Jul 10, 2025
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PTA 213 - Senior Seminar I
This course explores the topics of death and dying, including the bereavement process, support systems for the grieving individual and ethical, legal, and cultural implications for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Domestic violence and sexual harassment and their implications to the PTA are also discussed. Topics including hematological gastrointestinal, endocrine, and genitourinary pathologies and their medical and therapeutic management are also covered. Additionally, consideration will be given to the bariatric patient and the medical and therapeutic management of pathologies associated with obesity. Student will learn components of and prepare a resume and cover letter, and participate in a mock interview. A final advocacy project will provide students the opportunity to demonstrate their readiness to effectively fulfill their role as inclusive practitioners.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites - PTA 110 Clinical I, PTA 116 Clinical Kinesiology, PTA 120 Musculoskeletal Pathologies, PTA 125 Musculoskeletal Assessment, BIO 132 Anatomy & Physiology II
Corequisites - PTA 130 Cardiopulmonary & Integumentary Pathologies, PTA 135 Neuromuscular Pathologies, PTA 140 Modalities II, PTA 210 Clinical II
Credits: 2
Hours
2 Seminar Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Complete an evidence-based literature review, and based upon findings, design a diversity, equity and inclusion informed oral and written presentation to demonstrate ability to create an inclusive environment as a PTA.
- Identify the Physical Therapist Assistant’s role in recognizing and reporting abuse.
- Identify clinical presentation and physical therapy considerations for patients with hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and genitourinary pathologies and pathologies associated with obesity.
- Identify the bereavement process, support systems for grieving individuals and the ethical, legal and cultural implications for a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Create a professional resume and cover letter in preparation for the transition into initial clinical practice.
- Evaluate strengths and weaknesses in preparation for professional interviews through the mock interview process.
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