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1.00 Credits
1 hour lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program, or consent of the PTA program director; a grade of "C" or higher in PTA 231.Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 251 may not be audited. PTA 251 may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 251 is designed to develop a student's participation and commitment to the profession of physical therapy. It investigates the opportunities and responsibilities of an employee in the health care delivery system through activities of résumé preparation, mock job interviews, legislative testimonies, attending professional and government meetings and participating in the Hawai'i Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (HAPTA). This course emphasizes life long learning, the practice of ethics and legality, and the American Physical Therapy (APTA) core values. Finalization of an electronic portfolio will be emphasized for transfer to the APTA websitUpon successful completion of PTA 251, the student should be able to: Identify individual and cultural differences and respond ethically in all aspects of physical therapy services. Discuss the relationships of government agencies to health care delivery, billing and reimbursement issues and aspects of planning and operating PT services. Demonstrate conduct and responsibility that reflect the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, practice standards that are legal, ethical, and safe and a commitment to the profession of physical therapy and meet the expectations of consumers receiving health care services. Advocate for the role of physical therapy and the scope of PTA practice. Discuss the scope of practice between the various rehabilitation services. Prepare a résumé and role-play an employment interview. Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Read, locate and interpret health care literature, documents, Internet information, the APTA code of conduct, APTA core values, APTA website of information for standardized practice and individual state practice acts for physical therapy. Provide examples and role-play personal responsibility for career development, patient advocacy, life-long learning, membership in the professional association and the involvement in legislative issues. Produce an electronic portfolio.
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3.00 Credits
120 hours clinical practice, 15 hours lecture and site visits Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program, or consent of the PTA program director and a grade of "C" or higher in PTA 232.7 Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 252 may not be audited. PTA 252 may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 252 integrates the clinical and didactic experiences by further developing the students problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills in the clinical setting under the direction of qualified clinical instructors. Knowledge and skills gained in prerequisite and corequisite courses are applied to therapeutic interventions that address the goals of treatment and the plan of care as set up by the supervising physical therapist. Clinical sites may include outpatient orthopedics, acute care, home care, pediatrics, school health and long term care. Upon successful completion of PTA 252, the student should be able to: Provide safe and effective physical therapy services as specified in the plan of treatment laid out by the supervising physical therapist. Services will include the appropriately selected physical agents, procedures, data collection and interpersonal skills. Recognize normal and abnormal reactions to treatment interventions. Report to supervising physical therapist and suggest alternative interventions. Accurately collect data which may include ROM, muscle strength, muscle length, limb length, girth, wound measurement and grade, respiratory status, circulatory condition, functional activities and ADL's to assist physical therapist in their evaluation process. Describe the physiological disease process, anatomy and kinesiology in the patient population seen, as it applies to physical therapy interventions. Provide competent oral and written education to patients, family and other health care providers as it applies to physical therapy interventions. Identify individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services Exhibit professional behaviors that reflect a commitment to the patients, community and growth of the profession of physical therapy. Demonstrate an understanding of OSHA regulations and universal precautions. Demonstrate appropriate body mechanics in the application of treatment procedures to assure safety of both the patient and the student. Identify the responsibilities of the student, clinic, and college in the internship. Use the MACS as a guide for competency assessment, study, and performance standards. Demonstrate appropriate SOAP and problem-oriented documentation procedures. Practice confidentiality concerning patient and clinic information. Participate in clerical and reception duties as needed. Exhibits and identifies practice and conduct that reflects the APTA code of ethics and practice standards. Use approved terminology from the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and APTA Resource Guide.
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6.00 Credits
320 hours clinical practice, 25 hours lecture, projects and site visits Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program, or consent of the PTA program director and a grade of "C" or higher in PTA 252.Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 260 may not be audited. PTA 260 may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 260 integrates clinical and didactic experiences by implementing the student's problem-solving, critical thinking and interpersonal skills in the clinical setting under the direction of qualified clinical instructors. Previous clinical experiences along with completed PTA course work and skills are now refined in preparation for entering the work environment and taking the PTA Licensing Exam. Clinical sites may include outpatient orthopedics, acute care, home care, pediatrics, school health and long-term care. 8 Upon successful completion of PTA 260, the student should be able to: Perform safe and effective physical therapy services as specified in the plan of treatment laid out by the supervising physical therapist. Services will include the appropriately selected physical agents, procedures, data collection and interpersonal skills. Recognize normal and abnormal reactions to treatment interventions. Report to supervising physical therapist and suggest alternative interventions. Accurately collect data which may include ROM, muscle strength, muscle length, limb length, girth, wound measurement and grade, respiratory status, circulatory condition, functional activities and Activities of Daily Living to assist physical therapist in their evaluation process. Describe the physiological disease process, anatomy and kinesiology in the patient population seen, as it applies to physical therapy interventions. Provide competent oral and written education to patients, family, significant other, and other health care providers as it applies to physical therapy interventions. Identify individual and cultural differences and respond appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. Exhibit professional behaviors that reflect a commitment to the patients, community and growth of the profession of physical therapy. Demonstrate an understanding of OSHA regulations and universal precautions. Demonstrate appropriate body mechanics in the application of treatment procedures to assure safety of both the patient and the student. Identify the responsibilities of the student, clinic, and college in the internship. Use the MACS as a guide for competency assessment, study, and performance standards. Demonstrate appropriate SOAP and problem-oriented documentation procedures. Practice confidentiality concerning patient and clinic information. Participate in clerical and reception duties as needed. Exhibits and identifies practice and conduct that reflects the APTA code of ethics and practice standards. Use approved terminology from the APTA Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and APTA Resource Guide. Confidently apply for PTA positions in any physical therapy clinical setting. Successfully sit for the National PTA licensing exam.
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1.00 Credits
1.5 hours lecture per week for 10 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program or consent of the PTA program director. Corequisite(s): PTA 265L. Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 265 may not be audited. PTA 265 may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 265 presents the production, physiological effects, indications, contraindications and applications of various therapeutic electrical interventions. Appropriate parameters for the treatment of pain, muscle weakness, edema, wounds, or introduction of medication or monitoring of muscle activity will be included. A review of mechanisms of trauma and healing along with the physiology of pain and its measurement will be covered Students are required to use APTA approved terminology as it applies to diagnosis, pathologies, signs & symptoms as well as different equipment components and parameters. Upon successful completion of PTA 265, the student should be able to: Identify the principles and production of named therapeutic electrical currents. Describe the waveforms, frequencies and terminology applied to the major therapeutic electrical currents, such as Interferential, Premodulated, High Volt galvanic, Microcurrent, Alternating current, Direct current, Iontophoresis and Biofeedback. Recall the indications, contraindications and precautions of the currents presented. Describe the normal and abnormal 9 physiological responses of the tissues to various electrical currents. Describe the physical and emotional effects of chronic pain and disease process on the patients. Identify possible emotional responses of the patients to various electrical currents. Identify diagnosis appropriate for treatment with electrical currents and the signs/symptoms that are commonly associated with these diagnoses. Describe the appropriate electrical treatment options for named diagnosis and symptoms such as pain, wounds, muscle atrophy, inflammation and joint stiffness. Demonstrate an understanding of safety measures as they apply to electrical applications. Demonstrate an understanding of OSHA regulations and Universal precautions as they apply to electrical modalities Use approved terminology from the APTA: Guide to PT Practice and APTA: Electrotherapy Terminology in Physical Therapy
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1.00 Credits
4.5 hours lab per week for 10 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the PTA program, or consent of the PTA program director. Corequisite(s): PTA 265. Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 265L may not be audited. PTA 265L may not be taken credit/no credit. PTA 265L implements the clinical application of various electrotherapy modalities. By using lab simulation and role playing of actual clinical situations the students will use information from the PTA 265 lecture to problem solve, think analytically and modify parameters as it relates to observed responses and conditions presented. The application of treatment procedures as set out in the mock treatment plans will require the use of appropriate communication skills. Approved terminology from the APTA: Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and the APTA: Electrotherapeutic Terminology in Physical Therapy will be required for documentation of treatment parameters and patient reaction to applied electrical interventions. Upon successful completion of PTA 265L, the student should be able to: Demonstrate competency in the presented electrical modalities as laid out in the Mastery Assessment Clinical Skills Manual (MAC), Skill sheets and APTA: Guide to PT practice. The listed modalities may be indicated in the treatment of pain, edema, acute trauma, peripheral vascular disease, wound healing, reduction of muscle spasm and spasticity. The presented electrical modalities may include: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, microcurrent electrical nerve stimulation, high volt galvanic, interferential, russian, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Functional electrical nerve stimulation, iontophoresis, surface Electromyography (Biofeedback), ultrasound/Electrical stimulation combinations. Demonstrate an understanding of the safety factors, indications, contraindications and precautions as they apply to the presented modalities. Identify and locate bony landmarks and the musculoskeletal structures that can be affected by the application of electrical current. Demonstrate 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 presented. Describe the physiological effects of the applied electrical modality. Demonstrate an ability to explain electrical treatments to patient and families in an understandable and acceptable manner. Demonstrate and effectively teach the use of independent electrotherapy equipment for use in the patient's home situation. Document accurately in SOAP note form, the patient positioning, equipment. 0 Use approved terminology from the APTA: Guide to PT Practice.
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1.00 Credits
2 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program or consent of the PTA program director. Comment: Letter grade only. PTA 275 may not be audited. PTA 275 may not be taken credit/no credit. Transportation is required for clinic visits. PTA 275 will provide students with the basic theories and therapeutic skills to deliver pediatric services with entry-level competence. Course content will include characteristics of disabilities in children including the role of the physical therapist assistant in a variety of settings. Case stories of children and families will illustrate course concepts and will also address the broader implications of the disability on the child, family, and community. Collaborative models of providing services will be explored including the provision of services in educational settings. Values that will be promoted throughout the course include a) family-centered care, b) cultural sensitivity, c) age-appropriate activities, d) functional skills, and e) collaborative teamwork. Upon successful completion of PTA 275, the student should be able to: Identify and practice ways to communicate effectively with families of children with disabilities. Describe methods to provide physical therapy services that are culturally sensitive. Describe the continuum of services available to children and the families in Hawai'i. Identify and role-play as team members in different service delivery systems and settings to children. Describe the normal developmental process including age-appropriate play activities foryoung children. Recognize and demonstrate normal and abnormal gross and fine motor development including normal postural movements, reflexes, and motor milestones. Describe common genetic and neurological disabilities in children. Identify abnormal movement and reflexes in children with neurological disorders. Mimic and facilitate appropriate posture and movement for children with abnormal muscle tone and reflexes. Link functional skills for children with a variety of disabilities. Perform therapeutic interventions for common pediatric orthopedic, pediatric pulmonary disorders and spinal abnormalities. Describe ways to support children with chronic and/or life-threatening illnesses. Recall the potential risks of alcohol, drugs, and blood borne pathogen infections on development. Describe and create assistive technology devices that can support children with disabilities to be included in home, school, and community activities.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. Corequisite(s): RAD 100L; RAD 105; RAD 140. Comment: RAD 100 is offered in the fall semester only. Letter grade only. RAD 100 may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 100 may not be audited. RAD 100 provides an introduction to radiologic technology procedures: ethics, safety, dark room chemistry and technique, elementary radiographic positioning, radiographic exposure principles. Upon successful completion of RAD 100, the student should be able to: Discuss basic ethical principles in the performance of one's duties as a radiologic technologist. Explain the principles of processing techniques and radiographic exposure and correlate with skills necessary for thorough and efficient functioning in a darkroom. Describe the principles of radiologic techniques and correlate theoretical knowledge with practical application. Explain the principles of basic radiographic positioning of structures, and correlate this knowledge with practical application. Describe the organizational structure of the hospital and its function in society. Describe the role of the radiologic technologist in infection control, patient safety, and effective communication. State a brief description of job tasks, educational systems, requirements for licensure, employment and career opportunities, and any special aptitudes necessary for working in radiologic technology as a health career. State the importance of having specific knowledge about professionalism, death, patient rights, ethics, health insurance, and other medical-legal considerations.
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2.00 Credits
6 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program. Corequisite(s): RAD 100; RAD 105; RAD 140. Comment: RAD 100L is offered in the fall semester only. Letter grade only. RAD 100L may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 100L may not be audited. RAD 100L provides an introduction to radiologic technology procedures: processing, positioning, and equipment. Upon successful completion of RAD 100L, the student should be able to: Apply techniques taught in RAD 100, including processing, radiographic exposure, and positioning. Apply the basic concepts of personal and professional adjustment in interpersonal relationships with members of peer groups and instructional staff. Apply the principles of medical ethics to analyze, synthesize, and/or evaluate simulated clinical situations involving medical ethics. Name and discuss the chemical constituents of processing solutions and their functions. Discuss the function(s) of and safely apply various darkroom and processor apparatus. Explain to the satisfaction of the instructor the theory of X-ray technique. Apply knowledge of radiographic anatomy by correctly positioning the chest, abdomen,
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2.00 Credits
2 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Radiologic Technology program; a grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 130; a grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 130Comment: Letter grade only. RAD 105 may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 105 may not be audited. RAD 105 provides basic concepts of general pharmacology and the use, effects and side-effects of select drugs or medications presented in the course Upon successful completion of RAD 105, the student should be able to: Distinguish between the chemical, generic and trade names of select drugs. Describe pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of drugs. Classify drugs as presented in the course. Explain the use, effects and side-effects of select drugs. Define the categories of contrast media and give specific examples of each category. Describe the methods and techniques of select drug administration. Describe the routes of administration. Describe complications and the appropriate treatment measures for these complications associated with select drugs. Prepare an injection using sterile technique. Explain a radiographer's professional liability concerning drug administration.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in RAD 100; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 100L; a grade of "C" or higher in RAD 105; a grade of "C" or higher in RACorequisite(s): RAD 110L; RAD 120; RAD 141; RAD 149. Comment: RAD 110 is offered in the spring semester only. Letter grade only. RAD 110 may not be taken credit/no credit. RAD 110 may not be audited. RAD 110 covers principles of x-ray technique and patient care during radiographic procedures. Upon successful completion of RAD 110, the student should be able to: Explain the principles of radiographic technique and correlate this knowledge with practical application. Discuss patient care procedures and techniques used in the general care of the patient with emphasis on the role of the radiologic technologists. Explain the theory of x-ray machine technique and exposure factors. Knowledgeably and correctly discuss basic radiographic anatomy and positioning of the cranium, spine, bony thorax, and soft tissues of the chest. Describe the role of the Radiologic Technologist in patient assessment, administering medications, and caring for emergency room and special needs patients.
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