PTH 110 - Medical Reporting

1 cr.

Emphasizes the principles of medical reporting, including the ability to abstract pertinent information from actual medical records. Includes the writing of patient progress notes in standardized formats and medical terminology. This course reinforces basic knowledge from PTH 105 - Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting, including additional medical terminology and documentation skills. Competency in documentation of tests and measures, physical therapy interventions and patient response is emphasized.

Lecture Hours: 1
Total Contact Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): PTH 105, PTH 121, PTH 151 and admission into the Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program.