PTA 2110 - Fundamentals Physical Therapy

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, vital signs, body mechanics, 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- Define accurate collection of data for blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood oxygen saturation. Explain appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. Discuss the decision-making process for when to apply these things in the clinic. 2. Assistive Devices/Wheelchairs- Recall appropriate use of assistive devices including canes, crutches, walkers, hemi-walkers, wheelchairs, and parallel bars. Explain appropriate use of all these devices with associated gait patterns. 3. Patient Positioning, Gait, ROM, Functional Movements- Describe as a PTA and as a patient basic physical activity that is typical of patient treatment for patient positioning, bed mobility, gait, PROM, AAROM, AROM, and functional movements. 4. Patient Transfers, Safety, Therapist Body Mechanics- Describe patient transfers and explain appropriate patient safety considerations for Maximum, Moderate, Minimal, Contact Guard, and Stand-By assistance. Identify the difference in levels of needed assistance and explain appropriate body mechanics with performing these transfers 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. Identify a comprehensive and concise SOAP note typical of a patient treatment. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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

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