Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
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PTA 115 - Principles and Practices in Physical Therapy


2 Credits

Explores the history of the profession including definition, development and areas of practice. The role of the APTA, the physical therapist assistant and the relationship between the physical therapist, PTA and other health care professionals are investigated. Includes current issues and trends including professionalism, ethics, quality assurance, communications and reimbursement issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation and commercial insurance.