In depth study of therapeutic exercise with increased understanding of basic exercise physiology. Therapeutic exercise as a treatment and preventative role. Proper use of exercise equipment, mat activities, flexibility, strengthening, endurance, etc. Measurement of endurance, flexibility and pain. Basic physiology of aging. Related medical terminology and SOAP format documentation. Includes lab practical on all of the above.
Massage, including effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, cross-friction, deep tissue, Swedish, etc. Chest PT including postural drainage. Basic gait training techniques with orthopedic emphasis and adaptive equipment of gait. Wheelchair parts and common usage. Medical asepsis, universal precautions including isolation techniques, sterile and non-sterile dressing change and bandaging. Ultraviolet cold quartz modality. The physics, physiology, indications, contraindications, patient and environment preparation, related medical terminology, and SOAP format documentation for above. Includes lab practical on all of the above.
Emphasis on electrical modalities including TENS, diathermy, HV, LV, micro-current, interferential, biofeedback, EMG, and iontophoresis. Mechanical traction, both cervical and lumbar, home and clinical units. Hydrotherapy including tanks and pool therapy. Patient equipment and techniques related to patient treatment. Wound and burn care, basic physics, physiology, application, indications, contraindications, related medical terminology, SOAP format documentation, patient positioning, and draping for above. Includes lab practical on all of the above.Copyright ©2006 , San Juan College • 4601 College Boulevard • Farmington, New Mexico 87402 • 505-326-3311
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 COURSE DESCRIPTIONSPTAP 110. Introduction to Physical Therapist Assistant 3 cr.An introduction to the roles of the Physical Therapist (PT) and the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) including the historical, ethical, and legal aspects. Information regarding acquiring malpractice insurance. Structure and organization of the health care system in general and as it relates to the PTA. General information of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as an organization, enrollment opportunities and membership benefits. Psycho-social aspects of the health care professional and the patient. Verbal and nonverbal communication. Pain, both the physical and the psychological components. Principles of teaching and learning. Basic medical terminology and record keeping including Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) format notes. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program. PTAP 115. Musculoskeletal Focus for PTA's 2 cr.This course is open to prospective PTA students, with instructor's permission. This course will provide an advanced study of the joints, nerves, and muscles of the human body. Prerequisite: BIOL 112. PTAP 125. Clinical Kinesiology (2+6P) 4 cr.Advanced anatomy of the musculoskeletal system with special considerations of joints of the body. Movement analysis of the body with emphasis on osteokinematics and arthrokinematics. Gait analysis in the normal and involved patient. Gross muscle testing, basic understanding of manual muscle testing. Segmental length, girth, and volume measurements. Related medical and SOAP format documentation. Includes lab practical on all of the above. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program. PTAP 130. Pathophysiology for Allied Health Student 3 cr.An introduction to the nature of disease and its effect on body systems. This course deals with the disease processes affecting the human body via an integrated approach to specific disease entities. This course includes a review of normal functions of the appropriate body systems. Diseases will be studied in relationship to their etiology, pathology, physical signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, complications, treatment modalities, and prognosis. Prerequisite: BIOL 112. PTAP 140. Therapeutic Exercise (2+3P) 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PTAP 125. PTAP 150. PTA Procedures I (3+3P) 4 cr.Basic movement patterns of the body as they relate to body mechanics including lifting, transfers, and the mechanically efficient body position. The proper measurement of body vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. Basic First Aid procedures to common accidents. Introduction to the PTA MACS system of clinical competency assessment. The study of inflammation and repair. Introduction to patient treatment including patient preparation and positioning, station and equipment preparation. External vasocompression including intermittent vasocompression, ace wrap, athletic taping; CPM machines, heat and cold modalities with the physics, physiology, application, indications, contraindications, patient and environment preparation, draping, related medical terminology, and SOAP format documentation. Includes paraffin bath, contrast bath, US, phonophoresis, cryotherapy, IVC, MHP, cold packs, ice massage, ice packs, and vapocoolant. Includes lab practical on all of the above. Prerequisite: Acceptance into PTA Program. PTAP 160. PTA Procedures II (2+3P) 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PTAP 150. PTAP 210. Principles of Rehabilitation (3+6P) 5 cr.Advanced anatomy and physiology of the developing and mature nervous system, wheelchair assessments, neurodevelopmental sequencing, treatment of the neurologically involved patient, orthotics and prosthetics, SOAP notes in the medical/educational setting, medical terminology and cultural differences. Assessment and treatment of the following rehabilitation areas: cerebral vascular accidents, traumatic brain injury, amputees, and spinal cord injuries. Related medical terminology and SOAP format documentation. Includes lab practical on all of the above. Prerequisite: PTAP 140. PTAP 240. Clinical Externship 2 cr.A twelve week, eight hours per week, on-site clinical experience in a local setting. Initial clinical competency skill attainment, via use of the PTA MACS assessment tool, is available from courses offered in previous semesters as per clinical instructor's discretion. Prerequisite: PTAP 140. PTAP 250. PTA Procedures III (2+6P) 4 cr.
Prerequisite: PTAP 160. PTAP 260. Seminar 2 cr.Case studies, specific for modalities for specific problems, dealing with patients with multi-system involvement, and problem solving. The case studies will be based on actual patients using SOAP format documentation with evaluation and plan of care by a Physical Therapist. Also includes a literature search/presentation in a topic of choice. Resume writing and interviewing for jobs, performance evaluations. PTA MACS, the role of the student and clinical instructor. Prerequisite: PTAP160. PTAP 280. Clinical Externship 13 cr.This externship consists of three, five week full-time clinical affiliations - one acute care setting, one inpatient neuro/rehab setting, and one outpatient setting. One of the affiliations will be performed out of the Four Corners area (i.e. more than 60 miles from the school), at the student's expense. Emphasis will be placed on completing all basic competencies in the delivery of patient care utilizing the knowledge base gained in previous course work. Completion of these competencies will be documented in the PTA MACS. A different oral presentation to the staff members at each clinical site will be performed, which is relevant to staff needs or interests. Prerequisite: PTAP 240. |
