Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division HHS
PTA 140
Clinical Experience I
DATE PREPARED: 3/5/2013
DATE REVIEWED:
DATE REVISED:
PCS/CIP CODE: 12-510806
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: Summer 2015
CREDIT HOURS: 4
CONTACT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 0
LABORATORY HOURS: 20
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Prerequisites: Admission to PTA program, completion of
PTA 100, PTA 101, PTA 102, PTA 110, PTA 111, PTA 120 & PTA 121 with a grade of C or
better. This course provides clinical opportunity for practical experience in applying
knowledge and skill presented in the first year PTA classes. Opportunities are available for
students to observe, assist patients and perform physical therapy interventions and data
collection under the supervision of a clinical instructor. Classroom presentation is provided
prior to clinical experience to discuss appropriate clinical behavior, evidence based practice,
ethical guidelines and decision making.
TEXTBOOKS:
A required reading packet will be available through Blackboard.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
PTA 140 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
Education
Outcomes
Outcomes
(POs)
1. Perform in a safe manner that
minimizes the risk to patient,
self, and others.
2. Demonstrate expected clinical
behaviors in a professional
manner in all situations.
3. Perform in a manner
consistent with established
legal standards, standards of
the profession, and ethical
guidelines.
4. Adapt delivery of physical
therapy services with
consideration for patients’
differences, values,
preferences, and needs.
5. Communicate in ways that are
congruent with situational
needs.
6. Participate in self-assessment
and develop plans to improve
knowledge, skills, and
behaviors.
7. Demonstrate clinical problem
solving.
8. Perform selected therapeutic
exercises in a competent
manner.
9. Apply selected manual
therapy, airway clearance,
and integumentary repair and
protection techniques in a
competent manner.
10. Apply selected physical
agents and mechanical
modalities in a competent
manner.
11. Apply selected
electrotherapeutic modalities
in a competent manner.
12. Perform functional training in
2,3,4
6
6
DI5
1
CO3
1,5
7
PS4
4
2,4
2,4
2,4
2,4
2,4
Range of
Assessment
Methods
Throughout the
semester, the
following
assessment methods
will be used to
measure the course,
Gen Ed and POs
outcomes:
Exams,
Attendance,
Homework,
Papers,
Reports,
Surveys,
Quizzes,
APTA Physical
Therapist Assistant
Clinical Performance
Instrument (PTA
CPI), Service
Activity
Behavior Rubric
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
self-care and home
management and application
and adjustment of devices and
equipment in a competent
manner.
Produce quality
documentation in a timely
manner to support the
delivery of physical therapy
services.
Participate in the efficient
delivery of physical therapy
services.
Participate in performance
improvement activities
(quality assurance).
Demonstrate a commitment to
meeting the needs of the
patients and consumers.
Demonstrate an awareness of
social responsibility,
citizenship, and advocacy,
including participation in
community and service
organizations and activities.
3
7
7
7
8
General Education Learning Outcome Statement:
DI5- Students consistently and characteristically approach diversity issues in a manner that
exemplifies respect for and appreciation of difference
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.
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:
Evidence-based Practice
Ethics
Social Responsibility
1 clinical experience, completing 160 hours of clinical education
.
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,
Attendance, Homework, Papers, Reports, Surveys, Quizzes, APTA Physical Therapist
Assistant Clinical Performance Instrument (PTA CPI), Service Activity
GRADING SCALE:
93-100%
84-92%
75-83%
67-74%
Below 67%
A
B
C
D
F
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
On average students will be expected to read 30 pages a week and write one 2-3 page paper
throughout this term.
*estimate is based on a 6 week course schedule.