Maricopa Community Colleges  PTA202AD   19996-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
PTA202AD 19996-20086 LEC
LAB
0.50 Credit(s)
0.50 Credit(s)
0.50 Period(s)
1.50 Period(s)
Traction, Light, and Intermittent Venous Compression
Principles and application of traction, therapeutic light, and intermittent venous compression in physical therapy. Indications and contraindications. Biophysical effects of therapeutic light and intermittent venous compression.
Prerequisites: Admission to Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of the department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PTA202AD   19996-20086 Traction, Light, and Intermittent Venous Compression
1. Describe the theory of utilizing cervical/lumbar traction for patients in physical therapy. (I)
2. Explain the indications and contraindications for applying cervical/lumbar traction. (I)
3. Apply cervical/lumbar traction to selected patients utilizing safe techniques. (I)
4. Describe the clinical applications of light in physical therapy. (II)
5. Explain the biophysical effects and use of therapeutic light devices for select patients. (II)
6. Apply therapeutic light to select patients utilizing safe techniques. (II)
7. Explain the biophysical effects of intermittent venous compression in physical therapy. (III)
8. Explain the indications and contraindications for intermittent venous compression. (III)
9. Apply intermittent venous compression to selected patients utilizing safe techniques. (III)
10. Document use of specific modalities according to professional standards. (I, II, III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PTA202AD   19996-20086 Traction, Light, and Intermittent Venous Compression
    I. Cervical/lumbar Traction
        A. Theory
        B. Mechanical and physiological effects
        C. Indications/contraindications/precautions
        D. Methods of application
        E. Safety issues
        F. Treatment frequency/duration/dosage
        G. Documentation
      II. Therapeutic Light
          A. Biophysical effects
          B. Clinical indications/contraindications/precautions
          C. Methods of application
          D. Safety issues
          E. Treatment frequency/dosage/duration
          F. Documentation
        III. Intermittent Venous Compression
            A. Biophysical effects
            B. Clinical indications/contraindications/precautions
            C. Methods of application
            D. Safety issues
            E. Treatment frequency/dosage/duration
            F. Documentation
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