MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PTASST – Physical Therapy Assistant (Department 524) PTASST-139 Credits: 4 PTA Patient Interventions An introduction to basic skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the physical therapist assistant. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant program (10-524-1). PTASST-140 Credits: 2 PTA Professional Issues 1 Introduces the history and development of the physical therapy program, legal and ethical issues, the interdisciplinary health care team, and professional communications skills. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Physical Therapist Assistant program (10-524-1). PTASST-142 Credits: 3 PTA Therapeutic Exercise Provides instruction on the implementation of a variety of therapeutic exercise principles. Learners implement, educate, adapt and assess responses to therapeutic exercises. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-156 and either BIOSCI-177 or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202. PTASST-143 Credits: 4 PTA Biophysical Agents Develops the knowledge and technical skills necessary to perform various biophysical agents likely to be utilized as a PTA. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Physical Therapy Assistant program (10-524-1). Complete PTASST-139 and PTASST-156. PTASST-144 Credits: 4 PTA Principles of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Integrates concepts of neuromuscular pathologies, physical therapy interventions and data collection in patient treatment. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-139, PTASST-142 and PTASST-157. PTASST-145 PTA Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Integrates concepts of musculoskeletal pathologies, physical therapy interventions and data collection in patient treatment. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-156 and PTASST-139. PTASST-146 PTA Management of Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary Conditions Integrates concepts of cardiopulmonary and integumentary pathologies, physical therapy interventions, and data collection in patient treatment. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-139, PTASST-142 and PTASST-157. Credits: 4 Credits: 3

PSYCH-231

Credits: 3

PTASST-147

Credits: 2

Introductory Psychology This introductory psychology course presents a contemporary survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It includes various theoretical foundations of human functioning in areas such as methodology, physiological factors, memory, human development, motivation, stress management, personality and pathology. PSYCH-232 Credits: 3 Abnormal Psychology This course surveys systematically the essential features, possible causes, assessment and treatment of the various types of abnormal behavior from the viewpoint of the major theoretical perspectives in the field of abnormal psychology. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. PSYCH-233 Credits: 3 Social Psychology This course deals with perception, attitudes, values, communication and roles with relation to the community. Various contemporary social problems are examined, including racism. Emphasis is given to the sociology and psychology concerned with groups. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. PSYCH-237 Credits: 3 Child Psychology Students are introduced to children’s behavioral development from conception to adolescence. A comprehensive view of the child at each stage of growth is presented with the main focus on the interaction of heredity, physical constitution, maturation and socioenvironmental factors. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. PSYCH-238 Credits: 3 Lifespan Psychology Lifespan Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. PSYCH-240 Credits: 3 Health Psychology Students examine how psychosocial and behavioral factors influence health and disease processes. They will also analyze the relationship of individual and environmental factors to the development and management of specific diseases. Prerequisite(s): Complete PSYCH-199 or PSYCH-231. PSYCH-270 Credits: 3 Educational Psychology Educational Psychology is the study of how students learn, the effectiveness of particular teaching techniques, the dynamics of school populations, and the psychology of teaching.

PTA Clinical Practice 1 Provides a part-time clinical experience to apply foundational elements, knowledge and technical skills pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PTASST-139 and PTASST-157. PTASST-148 Credits: 3 PTA Clinical Practice 2 Provides another part-time clinical experience to apply foundational elements, knowledge and technical skills required of the entry-level physical therapist assistant in various practice settings. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-157. PTASST-149 Credits: 2 PTA Rehabilitation across the Lifespan A capstone course that integrates concepts of pathology, physical therapy interventions and data collection across the lifespan. In addition to the PTA’s role in health, wellness, and prevention, reintegration and physical therapy interventions for special patient populations will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-144, PTASST-145, PTASST-146 and PTASST-148. PTASST-150 Credits: 2 PTA Professional Issues 2 Incorporates professional development, advanced legal and ethical issues, healthcare management and administration, and further development of professional communications strategies. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-140 and PTASST-148. PTASST-151 Credits: 5 PTA Clinical Practice 3 Provides a full-time clinical experience to apply foundational elements, knowledge and technical skills required of the entry-level physical therapist assistant in various practice settings. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-144, PTASST-145, PTASST-146 and PTASST-148. PTASST-156 Credits: 4 PTA Applied Kinesiology 1 Introduces basic principles of musculoskeletal anatomy, kinematics and clinical assessment. Students locate and identify muscles, joints and other landmarks of the lower quadrant in addition to assessing range of motion and strength. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Physical Therapy Assistant program (10-524-1). Complete BIOSCI-177 or both BIOSCI-201 and BIOSCI-202 with a grade of B- or higher. PTASST-157 Credits: 3 PTA Applied Kinesiology 2 Applies basic principles from PTA Kinesiology 1 to the axial skeleton and upper quadrant including location and identification of muscles, joints and other landmarks. Assess range of motion and strength of the axial skeleton and upper quadrant. Integrate analysis of posture and gait. Prerequisite(s): Complete PTASST-156, PTASST-139 and PTASST-140.

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