PTA 2210 - Observation & Measurement

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Description:

This is a course that covers the bases for recognizing movement and other dysfunctions and the tools used for problem solving in physical therapy. These include goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture, vital signs, sensation, gait and balance, etc. Students are instructed in the role and scope of the PTA in regard to these measures. Patient progress and accurate reporting to the physical therapist are emphasized. 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. Interpret specific data collection techniques, determine patient progress, and modify patient treatment programs. 2. Describe the principles of safe, effective, and efficient data collection techniques for multiple systems of the body. 3. Recognize normal and abnormal compensatory response to directed interventions and discuss modification to treatments, based off collected data. 4. Explain and demonstrate affective communication with the physical therapist and patient about collected data during evaluation, treatments, or re-evaluation. 5. Show proper recording and documentation of assessment results within the appropriate portions of the SOAP note. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. SP

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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