# PTA111 Introduction to Physical Therapy

College of Health Science Physical Therapist Assistant Department

**Course Description:** This course introduces the physical therapist assistant student to the various aspects of physical therapy and develops basic patient care skills, functional skills, assessment skills, and measurement techniques. It also examines the assistive devices available to the physical therapy professional. The course introduces the process of documentation following the SOAP note format.

**Credit Hours:** 2.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [PTA101](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PTA101 "View PTA101"), [PTA105](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PTA105 "View PTA105")

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

- [Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/Physical-Therapist-Assistant-Programs)

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