PTA 204 - Traction

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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4.5 hours lecture/lab per week for 10 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program or consent of the PTA program director. Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 204 may not be audited. PTA 204 may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 204 presents the principles and applications of mechanical cervical and lumbar traction as they relate to clinical application: Included will be the anatomy of the structures affected, the physiological changes that occur, the indications and contraindications. By using lab simulation and role-playing of actual clinical situations students will problem solve, think analytically and modify treatment parameters as it relates to observed responses and conditions presented. Safety, frequency, duration and techniques for clinical and home applications will be covered. Upon successful completion of PTA 204, the student should be able to Demonstrate competency as laid out in the Blue MACS and Cameron competency check lists in application of all types of mechanical traction. Applications must show safe, effective and efficient application and may include the use of various types of clinical cervical and lumbar traction applications including static and intermittent, symmetrical and asymmetrical traction as it applies to the symptoms, diagnosis and goals of treatment. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, think analytically and modify parameters as they relate to observed patient responses and conditions presented. Identify the anatomical structures being affected by traction. Identify indications and diagnosis appropriate for treatment with mechanical traction and the symptoms that commonly are associated with these diagnoses. Identify contraindications for traction applications. Position patient correctly for cervical and lumbar traction taking into consideration the patients symptoms, diagnosis, treatment goals and patient comfort. Demonstrate safe, effective and efficient application and use of various types of home cervical and lumbar traction devices. Effectively explain the uses of mechanical traction and the physiology changes that occur in both clinical and lay terms Recognize and describe the range of normal and abnormal responses to traction and suggest appropriate adjustment to Rx parameters as needed. Use approved terminology from the APTA: Guide to PT Practice and the APTA: Resource Guides. Document accurately, position, parameters and results of lumbar and cervical traction. 1

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1.50

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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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