PTA 2111 - Fundamentals Physical Therapy Lab

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This course includes those fundamental skills required for successful patient treatment and care. Topics covered include patient draping and preparation, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair fitting and repair, tilt table, activities of daily living, architectural barriers, documentation, basic skills for patient/family education, safety, cultural sensitivity, and age related considerations. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Vitals and Infection Control- Demonstrate accurate collection of data for blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood oxygen saturation. Perform appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. Explain the decision-making process for when to apply these things in the clinic. (Midterm Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Midterm Exam) 2. Assistive Devices/Wheelchairs- Teach appropriate use of assistive devices including canes, crutches, walkers, hemi-walkers, wheelchairs, and parallel bars. Demonstrate appropriate use of all these devices with associated gait patterns. (Final Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Midterm Exam) 3. Patient Positioning, Gait, ROM, Functional Movements- Simulate as a PTA and as a patient basic a physical activity that is typical of patient treatment for patient positioning, bed mobility, gait, PROM, AAROM, AROM, and functional movements. (Midterm Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Midterm Exam) 4. Patient Transfers, Safety, Therapist Body Mechanics- Perform patient transfers with demonstration of appropriate patient safety considerations for Maximum, Moderate, Minimal, Contact Guard, and Stand-By assistance. Explain the difference in levels of needed assistance and demonstrate appropriate body mechanics with performing these transfers (Final Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Final Exam) 5. Clinical Communication- Articulate appropriate communication to a patient concerning treatment and patient problem with simple terms, and to another healthcare provider with correct medical terminology. Write a comprehensive and concise SOAP note typical of a patient treatment. (Final Practical SOAP Note, Final Practical) Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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