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.