Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division HHS
PTA 102
Patient Care Skills & Assessment
DATE PREPARED: 1/30/2013
DATE REVIEWED:
DATE REVISED: 8/29/2013
PCS/CIP CODE: 12-510806
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: Spring 2015
CREDIT HOURS: 2
CONTACT HOURS: 2
LECTURE HOURS: 0
LABORATORY HOURS: 4
CATALOG DESCRIPTION Prerequisite: Acceptance into the PTA program, Completion
with a grade of C or better, or concurrent enrollment in, PTA 100, PTA 101, PTA 110, PTA
111, PTA 120, and PTA 121. This course provides the student the opportunity to perform
basic patient care skills and data collection discussed in PTA 101 Principles of Patient Care.
Clinical case scenarios are utilized for students to develop their skills in communication and
clinical problem solving while performing physical therapy data collection/interventions as
outlined in the physical therapist’s plan of care.
TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIRED:
Johansson, C. & Chinworth, S. (2012). Mobility in Context : Principles of Patient Care
Skills. Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis.
RECOMMENDED:
Norkin, C.& White, D.J. (4th Ed.). (2009). Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to
Goniometry. Philadelphia, PA.F.A. Davis.
Biel, A. (4th Ed.) (2005) Trail Guide to the Body. Boulder, CO. Books of Discovery.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
PTA 102 was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree
and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois Articulation
Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways. Please see an
academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: After successfully completing the course, students should be
able to:
Course Outcomes
General
Program
Range of
Education Outcomes
Assessment
Outcomes
(POs)
Methods
1. Display professional behaviors complimentary
6
Throughout the
to the profession and within the guidelines of the
semester, the
APTA’s Standard of Ethical Conduct.
following
assessment
2. Communicate effectively and with sensitivity
1
methods may be
to simulated patients, peers and instructors
CO3
used to measure
adapting terminology appropriately based on
the course, Gen
audience.
Ed & POs
3. Communicate with the physical therapist to
1, 4
learning
gain clarification, discuss changes in patient
outcomes:
status and /or interventions or request an
reexamination,
Skill check offs
4. Review the physical therapist’s
4
Practical Exams
examination/evaluation and plan of care,
Homework
determine if intervention(s) is/are appropriate for
CT1
Writing
the PTA to perform and sequence the
Assignments
intervention to best accomplish the goals of
Presentations
physical therapy.
5. Utilize proper body mechanics throughout
2
physical therapy treatment to minimize injury to
patient and clinician.
6. Collect and report goniometric measurement
3
for range of motion and flexibility of the upper
and lower extremities accurately.
7. Perform a gross manual muscle test to all four
3
extremities and accurately report strength for
motion.
8. Monitor and report blood pressure, heart rate,
2,4
O2 saturation an respiration rate accurately, and
recognize need to modify and/or halt
intervention or contact PT regarding status.
9. Collect and report patient’s height/weight
2, 4
accurately.
10. Determine if the selected intervention(s)
2, 4
outlined by physical therapist is/are safe to
perform, and then sequences the interventions
CT1
and selects appropriate treatment parameters to
best accomplish goals of physical therapy.
11. Recognize indication(s), contraindication(s),
2,
and safety consideration(s) related to gait, bed
mobility, transfers and ROM exercises.
12. Educate the patient on purpose of PT
intervention, expected sensation and outcome
involving gait, bed mobility, transfers and ROM
exercises.
13. Determine need for aseptic technique and
demonstrate donning/doffing personal protective
equipment.
14. Instruct and perform bed mobility and
transfer training with individuals with simulated
orthopedic injuries.
15. Instruct and perform gait training with
individuals with simulated orthopedic injury.
16. Complete appropriate draping and proper
patient positioning with simulated patient
throughout physical therapy treatment.
17. Perform and/or instruct in range of motion
exercises to all extremities in a safe, effective
manner.
18. Monitor patient during selected interventions
and make modifications within the physical
therapist plan of care to ensure patient safety,
comfort or improve physical therapy outcomes.
19. Determine if the intervention provided was
effective in progressing towards the goals
established by the physical therapist.
20. Complete documentation related to data
collection and procedural interventions provided
accurately, utilizing appropriate abbreviations
and format.
1, 5
2,4
2
2
2
2
2, 4
PS4
4
1
CO2
General Education Learning Outcome Statement:
CO2-Students effectively deliver a message via various channels/modalities
CO3-Students listen in order to comprehend information, critique and evaluate a message, show
empathy for the feelings expressed by others and/or appreciate a performance.
CT1- Students gather knowledge, apply it to a new situation, and draw reasonable
conclusions in ways that demonstrate comprehension.
PS4- Student analyzes the situation, explores different outcomes from multiple frameworks,
applies the appropriate situation, analyzes the results, and refines the situation.
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
Goniometry
Manual Muscle Testing
Vital Signs
Isolation Techniques
Transfer Training
Gait Training
Draping and Positioning
Bed Mobility Training
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Instructors may determine the most appropriate methods of evaluation for their course.
These methods of evaluation might include but are not limited to exams, homework, term
papers, and oral reports.
To facilitate attainment of professional behavior students will also be graded on a conduct
rubric. This rubric will be completed by the instructor at the end of the semester and has the
potential to add or deduct one point from his/her course average.
GRADING SCALE:
93-100%
A
84-92%
B
75-83%
C
67-74%
D
Below 67%
F
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
On average, students will be expected to read 30 pages per week* and complete two 1-2 page
writing assignments throughout the course.
*estimate is based on a 16 week course schedule. Please note if your class is not a 16 week
class your weekly reading assignment will be increased