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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 5-22-07 |
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PTA295
2007 Fall – 2010 Spring |
LEC |
2 Credit(s) |
2 Period(s) |
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Physical
Therapist Assistant Examination Review |
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Preparation
for the physical therapist assistant examination administered by the
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy. Topics include physical
therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and
cardiopulmonary diseases. Therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise,
functional mobility activities, and patient assessment techniques.
Documentation and ethical/legal considerations in practice of physical
therapy. Prerequisites: PTA290 or permission of
Department or Division. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PTA295 2007 Fall – 2010 Spring |
Physical Therapist Assistant Examination Review |
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Describe the testing format used by the Federation of
State Boards of Physical Therapy. (I) |
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Describe patient assessment techniques used by physical
therapist assistants. (II) |
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List common musculoskeletal, neurological and
cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan that require the intervention
of physical therapy. (III) |
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Explain the role of the physical therapist assistant (PTA)
within the profession and within healthcare. (IV) |
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Describe the application of therapeutic exercise for
patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary disorders
across the lifespan. (V) |
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Describe the application of therapeutic modalities for
patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary disorders
across the lifespan. (VI) |
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Describe the application of functional mobility training
for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary
disorders across the lifespan. (VII) |
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Explain ethical and legal issues that impact the practice
of physical therapy. (VIII) |
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Describe specific documentation required for the care of
the patient receiving physical therapy. (IX) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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PTA295 2007 Fall – 2010 Spring |
Physical Therapist Assistant Examination Review |
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I. Certification
Examination A. Time allotted B. Number of questions C. Distribution of
questions II. Patient Assessment
Techniques A. Goniometry B. Muscle testing C. Balance grading D. Levels of assistance E. Sensation testing F. Cognitive awareness G. Posture assessment H. Skin assessment I. Mobility assessment III. Musculoskeletal,
Neurological and Cardiopulmonary Disorders A. Orthopedic injuries B. Neurological deficits C. Cardiopulmonary diseases
D. Miscellaneous diseases E. Safety considerations IV. Role of the PTA A. Supervision by the
physical therapist B. State practice act
guidelines C. APTA guidelines V. Therapeutic Exercise A. Passive,
active-assisted, and active range of motion B. exercise with resistance
C. Isotonic, isometric, isokinetic exercise D. Facilitation and
inhibition E. Safety considerations VI. Therapeutic Modalities A. Superficial heat and
cold B. Short-wave diathermy C. Ultrasound D. Traction E. Massage and soft-tissue
mobilization F. Ultraviolet, infrared,
laser G. Electrotherapeutic
interventions H. Indications and
contraindications I. Safety considerations VII. Functional Mobility
Training A. Transfer training B. Gait training with and
without assistive devices C. Normal gait D. gait deviations E. Prosthetics and
orthotics F. Wheelchair mobility G. Safety considerations VIII. Legal/Ethical Issues
in Physical Therapy A. Referral for profit B. Medical records
management C. Code of conduct D. Patient's rights IX. Documentation A. Medical record of care
provided B. Record for third party
payers C. Basis on which treatment
decisions are made D. SOAP notes |
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