Physical Therapist Assistant Program PTA 190: PTA Transitions Seminar Syllabus Course Number: Credit Hours: Term: Instructor Name: Office Location: PTA 190 3 8 Mary Sherman Education Department Course Name: Clock Hours: Prerequisites: Email: Class Location: Class Time: PTA Transitions Seminar 45 PTA 180, 181, 185, 195 msherman@concorde.edu TBD Office Hours: Mon – Fri 8-4:30 Office Phone: 909-688-8821 Ext. 357 Course Description: This course provides information and guidance to the student for the transition from physical therapist assistant student to PTA intern for licensure. This course will reinforce skills and concepts for licensure. Students will participate in final preparations for Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy national PTA examination. Students will examine skills that promote successful employment. Textbook Resources: PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide, Scott Giles, 2013, Scorebuilders All required program textbooks Student Resources: Learning Resource Center: Supplemental books on Physical Therapy practice. Internet resources for Ethical Practice Standards, American Physical Therapy Association www.apta.org, fsbpt.org, ptbc.ca.gov Student Behavior and Scholastic Honesty: Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the student catalog under Conduct and under Scholastic Honesty. Cheating and plagiarism can result in a failing grade, suspension and/or termination. Students with Disabilities: It is the policy of Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. (CASAN) to abide by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its implementing regulation at 34 Code of Federal Regulations C.F.R., Part 104. Concorde is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to eligible students as outlined in the College Catalog. Current students with disabilities wishing to request accommodations must contact the Campus President (Administration Offices; 303-861-1151). M/W/F 9:00-12:45 12 sessions of 3.75 hours COURSE OUTLINE: I. National Physical Therapy Examination for the PTA A. National board examination rules, requirements and procedures B. Question format and content C. Study concepts for national examination D. Applications and registration for NPTE and CLA to State licensing board and FSBPT II. State and National Standards, Laws and Agencies A. Differences between law and ethics B. State and federal laws affecting PTA practice C. State Practice Act D. State and federal regulatory agencies III. PEAT and Scorebuilders Pre and Post Tests A. Determining NPTE content areas requiring review and study B. Creating individual study plan based on practice exam performance in each content area C. Practice actual NPTE examination format D. Determine student preparedness for taking NPTE COURSE OUTCOMES AND LEARNER OBJECTIVES: UNIT 1: The National Physical Therapy Exam for the PTA Prepare to study and mange time for the National Physical Therapy Exam for the PTA. A. Describe the format, content and scoring of the licensure examinations (3.3.2.18) B. Develop a plan for study skills for the licensure examination and furthering education (3.3.2.18) UNIT 2: State Standards, Laws, and Agencies Explain the state standards as they apply to PTA practice as well as how various agencies administrate, regulate, and promote these standards. A. B. C. D. Discuss the differences between medical ethics and medical law (3.3.2.16) Explain the state practice act and how it regulates PT/PTA practice. (3.3.2.16) Describe the importance of malpractice and liability insurance. (3.3.2.16) Defend the role of the PTA in the clinical education of PTA students (3.3.2.28) PTA 190 Course Schedule Daily Session Week 1-Day 1 Mon-1/26/15 Topic PTBC Application Computer Lab Overview of course Test Taking Skills Critical Reasoning NPTAE Overview CLE Overview Course syllabus/Agreement Power Point-Hard Copies Week 1-Day 2 Wed-1/28/15 Text Reference / Activity Live Scan Fingerprinting and Passport Photos-9:30 a.m. PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide Chapter 1 – 3 Internet sites: http://www.ptbc.ca.gov http://www.fsbpt.org http://www.apta.org Assignment #1-Part 1 Due: Certificate of Completion from APTA Professionalism Module 1: Introduction to Professionalism PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide Chapter 4 Week 1-Day 3 Fri-1/30/15 Musculoskeletal Exam Review 75 Questions- Scorebuilders written exam-1 ½ hours Scorebuilders Test #1 Review 150 Questions-Scorebuilders Test #1 online exam-3 hours CLASS TIME 7-11 Week 2-Day 4 Mon-2/02/15 Computer Lab Neuromuscular Exam Review Break out groups – create study plan 75 Questions- Scorebuilders written exam- 1 ½ hours Power Point-CLE Assignment #1-Part II Due: Certificate of Completion from APTA Professionalism Module 2: History of Professionalism in Physical Therapy Laws & Regulations-Part I Medical Ethics vs. Medical Law Sources of Law & Legal Obligation Rights & Privileges of PTA PracticeStandards by State Regulation Legal Portion of PTA Licensure Exam Malpractice & Liability Insurance APTA-Practice & Patient CareLegal Matters Guide to Physical Therapy Practice PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide Chapter 5 CLE Assignment Week 2-Day 5 Wed-2/04/15 Laws & Regulations Part II Handouts/supplemental information CLE Assignment/Presentation 50 Questions-CLE written exam-1 hour Week 2-Day 6 Fri-2/06/15 PEAT (Practice Exam & Assessment Tool) Test #1 Review Computer Lab Assignment #2 Due: CLE Assignment CLASS TIME 7-11 Week 3-Day 7 Mon-2/09/15 Week 3-Day 8 Tue-2/10/15 Week 3-Day 9 Wed-2/11/15 Week 3-Day 10 Thu-2/12/15 Week 3-Day 11 Fri-2/13/15 150 Questions-PEAT Test #1-online-3 hours Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Lymphatic Exam review 75 Questions – Scorebuilders written exam-1 1/2 hour Break out groups – create study plan PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide, Chapter 6 Other systems-Exam review 50 Questions – Scorebuilders written exam-1 hour Break out groups – create study plan PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide, Chapter 7 Equipment, devices, modalities, safety & protection-Exam review 75 Questions – Scorebuilders written exam-1 ½ hours Break out groups – create study plan PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide, Chapter 8 Miscellaneous-Exam Review 75 Questions – Scorebuilders written exam-1 ½ hours Break out groups – create study plan PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide, Chapter 9 Clinical Application Templates PTA Exam: The Complete Study Guide, Chapter 10 Power Point-Diseases Week 4-Day 12 Mon-2/16/15 Final Scorebuilder’s Exam Review Scorebuilders Test #2 Review 150 Questions=Final ExaminationScorebuilders online exam-3 hours Computer Lab ASSESSMENT OF LEARNER OUTCOMES Assessment methods include, but may not be limited to: written tests, presentations, in class and homework assignments, and observation of professional behavior and technical application. Attendance Students who are absent more than 10%, in the term will, be placed on attendance probation. Policy: If the student is on attendance probation from the last term, violation of this term's 10% absence policy will result in withdrawal. The program considered excessive absence to be twice the 10% percent absence of 20%. Per the College Catalog, the institution reserves the right to sever its relationship with any student who incurs excessive absences. Testing rules: All students must demonstrate minimum competency levels in order to progress through the program. This means that students must earn an overall class score of 75% or greater in order to advance to the next term or clinical experience. If the student does not earn 75% as a final course grade, the student will be dismissed from the program. Student Evaluation: Type of Assessment Assignments Final Exam # of Examinations 2 1 Total: Percent 40% 60% 100% This syllabus subject to change at any time, with or without notice, at instructor’s discretion.