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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 1-26-99 |
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PTA101
1999 Fall – 2010 Spring |
LEC 1.5 Credit(s) 1.5 Period(s) 1.5 Load Occ |
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Survey
of Physical Therapy |
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History
of Physical Therapy. Purpose, benefits, and goals of the Arizona and American
Physical Therapy Associations (APTA). Roles and responsibilities of physical
therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA). Patient care, legal
issues, principles of physical therapy treatment, education requirements, and
functions of the American Physical Therapy Association. Prerequisites:
Admission to the Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of the
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PTA101 1999
Fall – 2010 Spring |
Survey of Physical Therapy |
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Describe the historical events critical to the development
of the Physical Therapy profession. (I) |
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Outline the key elements of physical therapy (PT)
evaluation for persons with physical impairments. (II) |
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Describe specific case management of individuals with
physical impairments. (II, VII-XI) |
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4.
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Compare and contrast the roles of physical therapist (PT)
and physical therapy assistant (PTA) and PT technician/aide in selected
practice settings. (II) |
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5.
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Compare and contrast the education and scopes of practice
between Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants (III) |
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Describe the role of the PT and PTA in relation to the
medical team/community. (III) |
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Describe the community resources available to individuals
with physical impairments. (III) |
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Describe the structure of the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA) and it's role in the profession.
(IV) |
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Describe the structure of the Arizona Physical Therapy
Association (APTA) and it's role in the profession.
(IV) |
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Explain the relevant laws, regulations, and policies
regulating physical therapy in Arizona. (V) |
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Describe current issues influencing the practice of
physical therapy and their impact in the future. (VI) |
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Describe the principle areas of clinical competence for
the PT and PTA (VII-XII) |
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13.
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Describe the psychosocial impact of physical impairments
on individuals. (VII-XII) |
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PTA101 1999
Fall – 2010 Spring |
Survey of Physical Therapy |
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I. History of Physical
Therapy A. World wars B. Polio C. Development of the
American Physical Therapy Association D. Recent history (1960's
to present) E. Arizona Physical Therapy
Association II. Activities and
Employment Settings A. Activities 1. direct patient care 2.
communication/documentation 3. related activities B. Employment Settings 1. demographics 2. types of settings 3. patient populations C. Physical therapy
evaluation D. Roles 1. physical therapist 2. physical therapy
assistant 3. physical therapy
technician/aide III. Physical Therapy
Careers and Working Relationships A. Curriculum and standards
B. Utilization C. Regulations D. Influence of the APTA E. Related professions F. Working with medical
community G. Community resources IV. American Physical
Therapy Association A. Mission and goals B. Structure C. Benefits D. Arizona chapter V. Laws, Regulations and
Policies A. General definitions B. Laws, regulations and
policies affecting physical therapy C. Arizona laws and
regulations VI. Current Issues in
Physical Therapy A. Educational preparation B. Practice settings C. Managed care D. Arizona issues VII. Pediatric Physical
Therapy A. General B. Common conditions C. Treatment techniques D. Psychosocial impact VIII. Neurological Physical
Therapy A. General B. Common conditions C. Treatment techniques D. Psychosocial impact IX. Orthopedic Physical
Therapy A. General B. Common conditions C. Treatment techniques D. Psychosocial impact X. Cardiopulmonary Physical
Therapy A. General B. Common conditions C. Treatment techniques D. Psychosocial impact XI. Physical Therapy for
the Older Adult A. General B. Common conditions C. Treatment techniques D. Psychosocial impact XII. Selected Topics A. AIDS B. Aquatic physical therapy
C. Burn care D. Cancer E. Industrial
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