PTA 202 - Thermal Agents

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Kapiolani Community College

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4 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program or consent of PTA program director. Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 202 may not be audited. PTA 202 may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 202 presents the principles and application of, physiological effects of, indications, contraindications and of thermal, electromagnetic and acoustic modalities. Appropriate parameters for the treatment of pain, decreased range of motion, edema, and inflammation in the acute, sub-acute and chronic stages of healing will be included. A review of the mechanisms of trauma and healing along with the physiology of pain and its measurement will be covered. American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved terminology as it applies to diagnosis, pathologies, signs & symptoms as well as different equipment components and parameters will be required. This course will use lab simulation and role playing of actual clinical situations from the lecture information to problem solve, think analytically and modify parameters as it relates to observed responses and conditions presented. Upon successful completion of PTA 202, the student should be able to: Explain and perform safe, effective, and competent application of thermal and non-thermal modalities for a variety of conditions while adhering to the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy (PT) practice and legal standards presented in this course as it meets the current professional practice. Modalities may include Thermotherapy, Cryotherapy, Ultra sound, Infrared, Short-wave & Microwave diathermy, Whirlpool, Contrast baths, Ultra violet, and Lasers. Describe the physical and emotional effects of chronic pain and the disease process for the patients. Identify then justify the appropriateness of the treatment intervention choice to the presented signs/symptoms that are commonly associated with these 0 diagnoses. Identify and locate bony landmarks and the musculo skeletal structures that can be affected by the application of thermal and non-thermal interventions. Demonstrate and explain patient positioning, draping and comfort as it addresses the treatment goals and the treatment plan. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, think analytically and modify parameters as they relate to observed patient responses and conditions including recall of the indications, contraindications and precautions of the modalities presented. Describe the expected and unexpected physiological effects of the applied modalities. Demonstrate the ability to explain applied interventions to patient and families in an acceptable manner being sensitive to cultural issues and client biases. Effectively teach the use of independent superficial thermotherapy and cryotherapy equipment for use in the patient's home situation. Accurately record the thermal agent session using approved medical terminology and professional documentation format.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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