MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

PTA230  2007 Fall – 2010 Spring

Physical Therapy Seminar

1.

Describe a system of problem solving for physical therapy treatment problems and conflicts. (I)

2.

Analyze a given clinical physical therapy problem or conflict situation and develop an action plan to solve the problem. (I)

3.

Describe the importance of documentation in the physical therapy practice setting. (II)

4.

Explain the legal issues involved with prescriptions for physical therapy. (II)

5.

Explain issues specific to delegation and supervision in the workplace. (II)

6.

Compare and contrast specific methods of reimbursement for physical therapy services. (III)

7.

Complete a resume in the pursuit of employment as a physical therapist assistant. (IV)

8.

Prepare a list of questions for a job interview emphasizing the important aspects of the physical therapist assistant job. (IV)

9.

List the key characteristics of the physical therapist assistant as an employee. (V)

10.

Describe specific techniques of stress management. (VI)

11.

Given a case example, prioritize the patient's problems and give a rationale for the physical therapy treatment program. (VII)

12.

Given a case example, describe treatment options from initial evaluation to discharge from physical therapy. (VII)

13.

Describe the five steps of the management process and how they are applied to the physical therapy practice setting. (VIII)

14.

Explain principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and how it is applied in the physical therapy practice setting. (IX)

15.

Describe the key elements of a job description. (X)

16.

Describe methods of measuring productivity in the physical therapy practice setting. (XI)

17.

Explain how job performance is assessed in physical therapy practice settings. (XII)

18.

Describe methods of wage and salary administration in the physical therapy practice setting. (XIII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

PTA230  2007 Fall – 2010 Spring

Physical Therapy Seminar

I. Conflict Management and Clinical Problem Solving

A. Gather data

B. Define the problem

C. Possible solutions

D. Develop an action plan E Implement the plan

F. Assess the effectiveness of the plan

G. Modify the plan

H. Consideration of discharge

II. Legal Issues

A. Documentation

B. Malpractice

C. Standards of practice

D. Licensure/certification

E. Prescriptions

F. Delegation and supervision

III. Reimbursement Issues

A. Private insurance

B. Managed care

C. Medicare

D. Medicaid/AHCCCS

E. Other

IV. Finding Employment

A. Resume writing

B. Publicized job vacancies

C. Interviewing

D. The employment agreement

V. Physical therapist Assistant Characteristics

A. Punctuality/attendance

B. Clinical competency

C. Productivity

D. Characteristics

E. Health team member

F. Other

VI. Stress Management

A. Stress management techniques

B. Signs of "burnout"

VII. Case Management

A. Evaluation to discharge

B. Treatment plans

C. Case examples

VIII. Management

A. Planning

B. Organizing

C. Staffing

D. Leading

E. Controlling

IX. Total Quality Management

A. Shared Vision

B. Zero Defects

X. Job Description

A. Key functions

B. Education required

C. Skills required

D. Physical requirements

XI. Productivity

A. Number of patient visits

B. Number of procedures

C. Accounting for non-patient care duties

XII. Performance Assessment

A. Management by objectives

B. Key indicators of performance

C. Employee participation

XIII. Wage and Salary Administration

A. Annual percentage increases

B. Performance based incentives

C. Cost of living adjustments