Maricopa Community Colleges  PTA292   20076-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-22-07

PTA292  2007 Fall – 2010 Spring

LEC

1 Credit(s)

1 Period(s)

Clinical Practicum Seminar III

Integration of clinical experiences in PTA290 and didactic theory and concepts. Emphasis on data collection, role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA), treatment techniques and procedures, equipment, patient/family education, and professional behaviors.
Prerequisites: permission of the Department or Division. Corequisites: PTA290.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

PTA292  2007 Fall – 2010 Spring

Clinical Practicum Seminar III

 

1.

Describe data collection techniques used in the clinical setting. (I)

2.

Describe therapeutic interventions and equipment used in the clinical setting. (II)

3.

Provide examples of patient family education techniques used in the clinical setting. (III)

4.

Describe the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical setting. (IV)

5.

Describe professional behaviors used in the clinical setting. (V)

6.

Prepare and present an in-service presentation to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the clinical setting. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

PTA292  2007 Fall – 2010 Spring

Clinical Practicum Seminar III

 

I. Data collection

A. Muscle testing

B. Goniometry

C. Level of assistance

D. Posture

E. Wounds

F. Gait and assistive devices

G. Transfers

H. Balance

I. Girth

J. Pain

II. Therapeutic Interventions

A. Therapeutic Modalities

B. Gait

C. Balance

D. Transfers

E. Strengthening/therapeutic exercise

F. Soft tissue mobilization

G. Muscle Reeducation

H. Prosthetic devices

I. Orthotic devices

III. Patient/Family Education

A. Key elements

B. Assessing effectiveness

IV. Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA),

A. Utilization of the PTA

B. Issues in delegation and supervision

V. Professional Behaviors

A. Key elements

B. Clinical examples

VI. In-service Presentation

A. Elements of a presentation

B. Outline

C. Resources

D. Presentation Methods

 

 

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