Course Modification Form
Mohave Community College
PTA 215 Wound Care


Originator: Briere, Elizabeth           Status: Approved           Department: PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Date Created: 10/07/2022         Submitted: 10/21/2022         Completed: 03/06/2023        
Course Prefix: PTA  
Course Number: 215  
Previous Course Prefix/Number if changed:  
Effective Academic Year: 2024-2025  
Effective Term: Spring    
Course Full Title: Wound Care  
Program Modification Required?: No    
If yes, list the degree or certificate:  
Course Impact?: No    
If yes, list the degree, certificate, or course:  
Reason for Evaluation: Corequisite Change    
Mode of Instruction: traditional    
If other, please explain:  
Catalog Course Description: This class covers the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system, pathophysiology of the integumentary system and current concepts in wound care management techniques for the physical therapist assistant.  
Prerequisite(s): PTA 101, PTA 103, PTA 200  
Corequisite(s): PTA 202, PTA 203, PTA 214  
Current Credit (Total): 1  
Current Lecture Credits: 1  
Current Lab Credits:  
Current Clinical Credits:  
Current Internship Credits:  
Proposed Total Credit Hours : 1  
Proposed Lecture Credits: 1  
Proposed Lab Credits:  
Proposed Clinical Credits:  
Proposed Internship Credits:  
Explanation of proposed modifications to course: Change in co-requisites due to the removal of PTA 205 from degree pathway.  
Contact person/email: ebriere@mohave.edu  
SUN Course?: No    
If yes, please provide the established SUN number:  
Is this an AGEC course: No    
Does this course transfer : Yes    
How does the course transfer?: NAU   UA    
Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Comprehend the basic anatomy and physiology of the integumentary and vascular systems.(GE 5)
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms of different integumentary pathologies. (GE 3)
3. Implement current physical therapy interventions for integumentary impairments practiced in physical therapy. (GE 3)  
Lab Contact Hours per term (45 contact hours per unit of credit per term):  
Internship Contact Hours per term:  
Clinical Contact Hours per term :  
Previous Course Title if Changed:  
General Education Philosophy Connections: Critical Thinking Skills and Problem Solving   Techniques of Inquiry    
Department and/or AOI Meeting: Yes