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Oct 07, 2026
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHTA 1101 - Patient and Professional Relationship3 hr(s).
Recognition of the reactions of the healthcare worker, patient, and family to illness and disability is discussed. The influence of race, class, age, ethnic origin, and gender on the physical therapist assistant and patient relationship is explored. The stages of adjustment to disability and death and dying are described. Communication skills between PTA, patients, family, and other health care providers are developed. Discussion on the rules, laws, procedures, and ethics of PTA practice are presented.
Prerequisite(s): PHTA 1100 and PHTA 1109
Restriction(s): Physical Therapist Assistant Major
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