Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/22/01
PTA210 19996-20015	LEC LAB	3 Credit(s) 1 Credit(s)	3 Period(s) 3 Period(s)
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Response of human bone and soft-tissue to injury. Joints of the extremities and spine. Orthopedic management and physical therapy procedures for common injuries. Common orthopedic surgeries. Joint mobilization techniques. Documentation procedures. Prerequisites: Admission to Physical Therapist Assisting Program, or permission of the department.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PTA210   19996-20015	Orthopedic Physical Therapy

1.	Describe the formation of bone in the human body. (I)
2.	Describe the response of human bone and soft tissue to injury. (I)
3.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human spinal column. (II)
4.	Explain the physical therapy management for specific orthopedic problems of the human spine. (II)
5.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human shoulder complex. (III)
6.	Explain the physical therapy management for specific orthopedic problems of the human shoulder complex. (III)
7.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human elbow complex. (IV)
8.	Explain physical therapy management for specific orthopedic problems of the human elbow complex. (IV)
9.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human wrist/hand complex. (V)
10.	Explain the physical therapy management for specific orthopedic problems of the human wrist/hand complex. (V)
11.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human hip/pelvis complex. (VI)
12.	Explain the physical therapy management for specific orthopedic problems of the human hip/pelvis complex (VI)
13.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human knee complex. (VII)
14.	Explain the physical therapy management of specific orthopedic problems of the human knee complex. (VII)
15.	Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human ankle/foot complex. (VIII)
16.	Explain the physical therapy management of specific orthopedic problems of the human ankle/foot complex (VIII)
17.	Describe the basic concepts of joint mobilization used in physical therapy. (IX)
18.	Explain the indications and contraindications for joint mobilization for specific patients. (IX)
19.	Apply basic mobilization techniques of the extremity joints for select patients. (IX)
20.	Document joint mobilization techniques in the physical therapy setting. (IX)
21.	Perform select therapeutic exercises for orthopedic patients. (II-VIII)
22.	Design home exercise programs for select orthopedic patients. (II-VIII)
23.	Document home exercise programs for select orthopedic patients. (II-VIII)
24.	Apply principles of body mechanics for patient transfers and bed mobility practices. (II-VIII)
25.	Perform a scoliosis screen. (II)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PTA210   19996-20015	Orthopedic Physical Therapy

I. Osteology and Soft Tissue Healing B. Response of bone and soft-tissue to injury II. Orthopedic Management of the Spine A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common back surgeries C. Scoliosis screen D. Physical therapy management E. Documentation III. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common back surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation IV. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common back surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation V. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and Hand A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common back surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VI. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common back surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VII. Orthopedic Management of the Knee A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common back surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VIII. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle and Foot A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common back surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation IX. Peripheral Joint Mobilization Techniques A. Principles of mobilization B. Indications and contraindication C. Extremity mobilization techniques D. Clinical applications

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