Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division HHS
PTA 221
Rehabilitation Techniques
DATE PREPARED: 2/13/2013
DATE REVIEWED:
DATE REVISED:
PCS/CIP CODE: 12-510806
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: Fall 2015
CREDIT HOURS: 2
CONTACT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 0
LABORATORY HOURS: 4
CATALOG 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 230. This course allows students to apply the rehabilitative
techniques discussed in PTA 220. Data collection, exercise interventions along with
education/instruction on ergonomics and body mechanics are performed for the patient with
spinal disorders. The course shifts to treatment of patients with simulated neurological
conditions; interventions consisting of pregait, balance activities, and gait training are
utilized or employed. Clinical decision making is emphasized throughout the course with
presentation of the material in a clinical case format with an expectation that students will be
able to select and modify interventions within the physical therapist’s plan of care.
TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIRED:
Kisner, C. & Colby, L. (2012). Therapeutic Exercise Foundations and Techniques Sixth
Edition. Philadelphia, PA: FA Davis.
Martin, S. & Kessler, M. (2007). Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy Second
Edition. St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
PTA 221 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
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Throughout the
complimentary to the profession
semester, the
and within the guidelines of the
following assessment
APTA’s Standard of Ethical
methods may be used
Conduct.
to measure the
course Gen Ed &
2. Utilize proper body mechanics
2
POs learning
throughout physical therapy
outcomes:
treatment to minimize injury to
patient and clinician.
Skill check offs
3. Review the physical therapist
4
Practical Exams
examination/evaluation and plan of
Homework
care, determine if intervention(s)
CT1
Writing Assignments
is/are appropriate for the PTA to
Presentations
perform and prepare for patient
treatment.
4. Communicate with the physical
1,4
therapist to gain clarification,
discuss changes in patient status
and /or interventions or request a
reexamination.
5. Demonstrate effective interview
1,3
skill in collecting patient
CO3
information.
6. Determine and utilize appropriate
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method for data collection based on
patient deficit(s).
7. Determine if the selected
2,4
intervention(s) outlined by physical
therapist is/are safe to perform, and
then sequences the interventions
CT1
and selects appropriate treatment to
best accomplish goals of physical
therapy.
8. Recognize indications,
2,4
precautions, and contraindications
for interventions outlined in the
physical therapist’s plan of care.
9. Educate the patient on diagnosis,
1,5
purpose of PT intervention, and
expected outcome.
10. Instruct in exercise to improve
postural deficits.
11. Perform and/or instruct
individual in appropriate exercise(s)
for spinal condition based on
identified limitation(s) in strength,
flexibility, pathology, and patient’s
response or tolerance within the
physical therapist’s plan of care.
12. Instruct in injury prevention to
include proper posturing, body
mechanics and ergonomics to
patients with spinal disorders.
13. Instruct and facilitate proper
transfer for individuals with
simulated neurological injury.
14. Select appropriate orthotic
device based on patient deficits and
diagnosis, within the physical
therapist plan of care and
correctly dons & doffs the device.
15. Instruct and facilitate proper
gait for individuals with simulated
neurological injury.
16. Utilize proper positioning to
inhibit tone and facilitate
movement/functional ability.
17. Determine appropriate physical
therapy intervention to perform
based on patient’s goals, level of
function, stages of motor control
and within the physical therapist’s
plan of care on patients with
simulated neurological deficits.
18. Demonstrate proper manual
contacts and verbal cueing during
intervention.
19. 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.
2,4
2,4
1,5
2,4
2,4
2,4
2,4
2,4
2,4
2,4
PS4
20. Instruct and facilitate PT
interventions for patients with
coordination problems with balance
deficits.
21. Determine if the intervention
provided was effective in
progressing towards the goals
established by the physical
therapist.
22. Demonstrate ability to wrap
residual limb of individual with a
transfemoral or transtibial
amputation.
23. Efficiently and accurately
document all sections of a SOAP
note.
24. Demonstrate ability to instruct
patient and/or caregiver in
functional activities as directed in
the physical therapist’s plan of care.
1,5
2
2
1,3
CO2
1,5
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:
Posture Assessment and Treatment
Cervical Assessment and Treatment
Thoracic and Lumbar Assessment and Treatment
Stability and Mobility Exercises for the Spine
Physical Therapy Interventions for patient with SCI
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (Diagonals)
Stages of Motor Control
Pre Gait Activities for low level patient
Pre Gait Activities for moderate to high level patients
Gait training for patient with low tone
Gait Training for patients with high tone
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 WRITING AND READING:
On average, students will be expected to read 40 pages per week* and complete three 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.