Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division for HHS
PTA 230
PTA Pathophysiology
DATE PREPARED: 9/14/2013
DATE REVIEWED:
PCS/CIP CODE: 12-510806
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: Fall 2015
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 0
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prerequisites: Admission to PTA program, completion of PTA
100, PTA 101, PTA 102, PTA 110, PTA 111, PTA 120, PTA 121 & PTA 140 with a grade of
C or better and completion with a C or better, or concurrent enrollment in PTA 210, PTA
211, PTA 220 & PTA 221. This course provides the student with an overview of pathological
conditions of the human body. Involved anatomy and/or physiology, as well as etiology,
signs and symptoms, prognosis, medical and physical therapy management of the pathologies
will be reviewed with specific content related to physical therapy interventions, precautions
and contraindications.
TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIRED:
Lescher, P. J. (2011). Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant. Philadelphia,
PA: F.A. Davis.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
PTA 230 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
Program
Range of Assessment
Outcomes
Methods
(POs)
1. Describe the anatomy and
Throughout the
physiology of the musculoskeletal,
semester, the following
nervous, integumentary, endocrine,
assessment methods
2, 4
cardiovascular, pulmonary, lymphatic,
may be used to measure
gastrointestinal and genitourinary
the course and POs
systems.
outcomes:
Classroom Assessment
2. Discuss the etiology, signs and
Techniques (CATs)
symptoms, prognosis, medical and
Exams
physical therapy interventions for
Quizzes
disorders, pathologies and/or conditions
Homework
within the musculoskeletal, nervous,
2, 4
Projects
integumentary endocrine,
Written Assignments
cardiovascular, pulmonary, lymphatic,
Presentations
gastrointestinal and genitourinary
systems.
3. Discuss the contraindications,
precautions, and/or special
considerations for physical therapy
interventions for patients with disorders
and pathologies and/or conditions
2, 4
within the musculoskeletal, nervous,
integumentary endocrine,
cardiovascular, pulmonary, lymphatic ,
gastrointestinal and genitourinary
systems.
4.Discuss common surgeries, lab and
testing for disorders, pathologies
and/or conditions within the
musculoskeletal, nervous,
integumentary endocrine,
cardiovascular, pulmonary, lymphatic ,
2,4
gastrointestinal and genitourinary
systems and understand the
implications of the surgery and results
of the lab and testing on physical
therapy interventions.
5. Describe appropriate data collection
methods used by the PT and /or PTA
3
for patients with cardiac, pulmonary,
nervous or integumentary conditions.
6. Describe common infectious disease
2,4
processes and explain how to utilize
controls to reduce the transmission of
these diseases.
7. Describe the classification, etiology,
medical and physical therapy
interventions related to neoplasia..
8. Compare and contrast chromosome
abnormalities and genetically linked
diseases.
9. Identify the impact of antibiotic –
resistant infections and emerging
infections on the future if health care.
10. Discuss the classification of burns
and analyze the relevance of the Rule
of Nines in the medical management.
11. Describe the equipment, machines
and monitors commonly used in the
ICU.
12. Discuss the physiological and
psychological effects of aging.
2,4
2,4
2,4
2,3,4
2, 4
2, 4
COURSE OUTLINE:
Immunopathology, Neoplasia, and Chromosome Abnormalities
Cardiovascular Pathologies
Respiratory Diseases
Degenerative Joint Diseases & Bone Pathologies
Rheumatoid Arthritis and related Conditions
Neurological Disorders
Burns and Skin Conditions
Endocrine, Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
Infectious Diseases
Female/Male Reproductive System Conditions
Diseases of the Digestive and Urinary Systems
Intensive Care
The Geriatric Patient
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%
84-92%
75-83%
67-74%
Below 67%
A
B
C
D
F
REQUIRED READING:
On average, students will be expected to read 70 pages each week* and complete one 1-3
page writing assignment 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.