FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE
COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER:
PHT 2220C
COURSE TITLE:
Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities
PREREQUISITE(S):
PHT 1200C
COREQUISITE(S):
PHT 2252C
CREDIT HOURS:
4
CONTACT HOURS/WEEK:
6
CONTACT HOUR BREAKDOWN:
Lecture/Discussion:
Laboratory:
Other ____________:
FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS:
STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE
ALLOCATION:
2
4
4.8
30 (lecture)
15 (lab)
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course covers the theory, physiological effects, indications, contraindications and application of physical
agents and mechanical and electrotherapeutic modalities commonly used in physical therapy. A laboratory
component provides students with an opportunity to apply and practice skills with an emphasis on safety,
effectiveness, and efficiency.
SUGGESTED TEXT(S):
Behrens and Michlovitz. Physical Agents Theory
and Practice for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
FA Davis, FA Davis, Latest Edition, 2006.
Pierson, Principles and Techniques of Patient Care,
WB Saunders, Latest Edition, 2002
IMPLEMENTATION DATE:
Summer Term, 1997 (973)
REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:
Fall Term 2002 (20031)
Fall Term 2008 (20091) – Outline Review 2007
Spring Term 2009 (20102) – 2009-10
Fall Term 2015 (20161) – Outline Review 14-15
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COURSE TOPICS
I.
II.
III.
IV.
IV.
CONTACT HOURS
__PER TOPIC__
Principles and Basic Concepts
A. Types of pathologies and trauma
B. Stages of inflammation and repair
C. Patient assessment
Physical Agents
A. Athermal agents
B. Crotherapy
C. Hydrotherapy
D. Light agents
E. Sound agents
F. Thermotherapy
Electrotherapeutic Modalities
A.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
B.
Electrical Stimulation for Tissue Repair
(ESTR)
C.
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
D.
High Volt Pulsed Current (HVPC)
E.
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
(NMES)
F.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve
Stimulation (TENS)
Mechanical modalities
A. Compression therapies
B. Mechanical motion devices (CPM)
C. Traction devices
Skill Integration
A. Coordination, Communication and
Documentation
B. Patient/caregiver Education
C. Implementing and adjusting interventions
within the plan of care
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PROGRAM TITLE:
Physical Therapist Assistant
COURSE TITLE:
Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities
CIP NUMBER:
1351080601
Program Frameworks can be found at the following website: http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
Course Learning Outcomes and Assessment
SECTION 1
Semester Credit Hours (Credit):
Contact Hours (Workforce)
Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities
Course Prefix and Number:
PHT 2220C
Course Title:
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SECTION 2a (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
General Education Core (If selected, core discipline area will be identified in Section 4.)
General Education (If selected, you must also complete Section 4, Section 5, and Section 8)
SECTION 2b
TYPE OF COURSE (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
A.A. Elective
X A.S. Required Course
A.S. Professional Elective
A.A.S. Required Course
A.A.S. Professional Elective
Technical Certificate
PSAV/Clock Hour/Workforce
Upper Division/Bachelors
Development Education
Apprenticeship
Other:
If selected, use this space to title “other” option.
SECTION 3
INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
X
Reading
X
Speaking
X
Critical Analysis
X
Qualitative Skills
X
X
Writing
X
Listening
X
Information
Literacy
X
Ethical Judgement
X
Scientific Method of
Inquiry
Working
Collaboratively
SECTION 4 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION DISCIPLINE AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communications
Humanities
Mathematics
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
SECTION 5 (To be completed for General Education courses only.)
GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA (Place an “X” in the box next to those that are applicable.)
Communication
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning
Global Sociocultural Responsibility
SECTION 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Exhibit safe and appropriate administration of
physical agents and modalities including
infection control and patient positioning
Course, Program
Exhibit appropriate communication with
patients, patient families to explain the rationale
and procedure of the intervention and gain
consent for treatment.
Course, Program
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Written Exam or Practical Exam or Written
feedback from clinical instructor based on
student’s performance during the clinical
experience
Written Exam or Practical Exam or Written
feedback from clinical instructor based on
student’s performance during the clinical
experience
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SECTION 6 (Continued)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Evaluate changes in physiological state during
provision of treatment agents and modalities
and support the significance of this change
Decide if patient outcomes as a result of
selected physical agents/modalities is desirable
or undesirable and modify intervention as
appropriate
Support the role of physical agents and
modalities in a physical therapy plan of care and
the scope of a PTA’s practice as it relates to
these interventions
TYPE OF OUTCOME
(General Education,
Course or Program)
Course, Program
Course, Program
Course. Program
Participate in discharge planning and follow up
care
Course, Program
Ability to correctly site indications and
contraindications for therapeutic exercise
Course, Program
Demonstrate safe procedures for transport and
transfer of patient
Course, Program
Describe the fire safety and evacuation
procedures
Course, Program
Monitor and record vital signs
Course, Program
Describe the normal anatomical alignment of
the human body
Course, Program
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Written Exam or Practical Exam or Written
feedback from clinical instructor based on
student’s performance during the clinical
experience or Skills Check-offs
Written Exam or Practical Exam or Written
feedback from clinical instructor based on
student’s performance during the clinical
experience or Skills Check-offs
Written Exam or Practical Exam or Written
feedback from clinical instructor based on
student’s performance during the clinical
experience or Skills Check-offs
Written Exam or Practical Exam or Written
feedback from clinical instructor based on
student’s performance during the clinical
experience or Skills Check-offs
Written tests-simulated case scenarios; critical
thinking questions; pro-bono clinic discharge
patient input and feedback
Lab practical with oral and written answers
being assessed with rubric
Use of rubrics during course; use of clinical
performance instruments during clinical
internships
Use of rubrics to asses during lab practicals;
use of human simulator and rubric
Written exam/multiple choice
SECTION 7
Faculty name(s):
Dr. Sean McClafferty
Date:
4/30/15
CS20150615
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