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PTA 2010: Kinesiology

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Students develop competencies in identifying anatomical landmarks and symmetry, joint mechanics and function, posture, an introduction to gait, and neurological control. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1.Demonstrate the knowledge of Descriptive movement terminology and apply to the analysis of human movement. 2. Discuss components of osteokinematics and arthokinematic motion including joint surface shape, the concave/convex rule, types of motion, joint surface positions and accessory motion forces. 3. Compare and contrast the different types of muscle contractions and their direct biomechanical effects on the skeletal system. 4. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of anatomical structures including the origin, insertion, blood supply, action and corresponding nerves to selective musculature. 5. Distinguish components of the normal gait cycle and recognize components of an abnormal gait cycle. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. FA

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PTA 2011: Kinesiology Lab

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Students develop competencies in identifying anatomical landmarks and symmetry, joint mechanics and function, posture, an introduction to gait, and neurological control. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to:1. Correctly Identify and palpate all anatomical structures on a human subject required for skills check. 2. Analyze movement patterns during functional activities and determine biomechanical principles and analyze faulty movement patterns with lab partner. 3. Correctly Identify Joint Positions, types of muscle contractions, and the prime movers involved with functional activities on lab partner. 4. Execute corrective techniques for identified faulty gait patterns. 5. Properly communicate during patient interview and appraise results for proper treatment. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. Corequisite: PTA 2010 Kinesiology. ?? FA

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PTA 2110: Fundamentals Physical Therapy

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

This course includes those fundamental skills required for successful patient treatment and care. Topics covered include patient draping and preparation, vital signs, body mechanics, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair fitting and repair, tilt table, activities of daily living, architectural barriers, documentation, basic skills for patient/family education, safety, cultural sensitivity, and age related considerations. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Vitals and Infection Control- Define accurate collection of data for blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood oxygen saturation. Explain appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. Discuss the decision-making process for when to apply these things in the clinic. 2. Assistive Devices/Wheelchairs- Recall appropriate use of assistive devices including canes, crutches, walkers, hemi-walkers, wheelchairs, and parallel bars. Explain appropriate use of all these devices with associated gait patterns. 3. Patient Positioning, Gait, ROM, Functional Movements- Describe as a PTA and as a patient basic physical activity that is typical of patient treatment for patient positioning, bed mobility, gait, PROM, AAROM, AROM, and functional movements. 4. Patient Transfers, Safety, Therapist Body Mechanics- Describe patient transfers and explain appropriate patient safety considerations for Maximum, Moderate, Minimal, Contact Guard, and Stand-By assistance. Identify the difference in levels of needed assistance and explain appropriate body mechanics with performing these transfers 5. Clinical Communication- Articulate appropriate communication to a patient concerning treatment and patient problem with simple terms, and to another healthcare provider with correct medical terminology. Identify a comprehensive and concise SOAP note typical of a patient treatment. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. FA

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PTA 2111: Fundamentals Physical Therapy Lab

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

This course includes those fundamental skills required for successful patient treatment and care. Topics covered include patient draping and preparation, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair fitting and repair, tilt table, activities of daily living, architectural barriers, documentation, basic skills for patient/family education, safety, cultural sensitivity, and age related considerations. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Vitals and Infection Control- Demonstrate accurate collection of data for blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood oxygen saturation. Perform appropriate hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment. Explain the decision-making process for when to apply these things in the clinic. (Midterm Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Midterm Exam) 2. Assistive Devices/Wheelchairs- Teach appropriate use of assistive devices including canes, crutches, walkers, hemi-walkers, wheelchairs, and parallel bars. Demonstrate appropriate use of all these devices with associated gait patterns. (Final Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Midterm Exam) 3. Patient Positioning, Gait, ROM, Functional Movements- Simulate as a PTA and as a patient basic a physical activity that is typical of patient treatment for patient positioning, bed mobility, gait, PROM, AAROM, AROM, and functional movements. (Midterm Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Midterm Exam) 4. Patient Transfers, Safety, Therapist Body Mechanics- Perform patient transfers with demonstration of appropriate patient safety considerations for Maximum, Moderate, Minimal, Contact Guard, and Stand-By assistance. Explain the difference in levels of needed assistance and demonstrate appropriate body mechanics with performing these transfers (Final Skill Proficiency Lab Check Offs, Final Exam) 5. Clinical Communication- Articulate appropriate communication to a patient concerning treatment and patient problem with simple terms, and to another healthcare provider with correct medical terminology. Write a comprehensive and concise SOAP note typical of a patient treatment. (Final Practical SOAP Note, Final Practical) Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program.?? ?? FA

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PTA 2200: Physical Agents

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Students develop competence in the correct application of therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, electrotherapy, intermittent compression, massage, traction, and ultrasound. Evidence based practice and indications/contraindications are emphasized. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Investigate professional evidence-based literature relating to physical and mechanical agent interventions and interpret findings to validate use. 2: Examine the role of physical and mechanical agents as related to the physical therapy plan of care. 3: Appraise information to establish indications and contraindications for mechanical and/or physical agent use. 4: Determine appropriate use of mechanical and physical agents with regards to precautions and safety considerations. 5: Accurately formulate documentation regarding use of mechanical and physical agents during procedural interventions, data collection and patient response. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program.?? ?? SP

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PTA 2201: Physical Agents Lab

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Students develop competence in the correct application of therapeutic modalities including heat, cold, electrotherapy, intermittent compression, massage, traction, and ultrasound. Evidenced based practice and indications/contraindications are emphasized. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Demonstrate safe and proper usage of each of the required physical and mechanical agent on skills check. 2: Prepare patients for physical and mechanical agent interventions with proper positioning and draping techniques and adapt to patient needs during treatment. 3: Evaluate medical history, response from patient interview, and palpation techniques to select most appropriate physical/mechanical agent interventions. 4: Properly communicate and educate patients and their families with regards to current research and the science behind specific physical agent/mechanical agent usage commensurate with the needs of the patient. 5: Formulate documentation of the specific intervention provided and develop a plan of progression using the physical or mechanical agent within the physical therapy plan of care. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. SP ??

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PTA 2210: Observation & Measurement

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

This is a course that covers the bases for recognizing movement and other dysfunctions and the tools used for problem solving in physical therapy. These include goniometry, manual muscle testing, posture, vital signs, sensation, gait and balance, etc. Students are instructed in the role and scope of the PTA in regard to these measures. Patient progress and accurate reporting to the physical therapist are emphasized. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Interpret specific data collection techniques, determine patient progress, and modify patient treatment programs. 2. Describe the principles of safe, effective, and efficient data collection techniques for multiple systems of the body. 3. Recognize normal and abnormal compensatory response to directed interventions and discuss modification to treatments, based off collected data. 4. Explain and demonstrate affective communication with the physical therapist and patient about collected data during evaluation, treatments, or re-evaluation. 5. Show proper recording and documentation of assessment results within the appropriate portions of the SOAP note. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. SP

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PTA 2211: Observation & Measurement Lab

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Students develop competence in the skills of measurements used in physical therapy. Students will become familiar with the use of goniometers, blood pressure cuffs, grip meters, and other tools of measurement. The skills of analyzing gait and posture will be included. Lab assessments will include the reporting of observable and measurable data and their significance to patient progress. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform specific data collection techniques, determine patient progress, and modify patient treatment programs. 2. Demonstrate the principles of safe, effective, and efficient data collection techniques for multiple systems of the body. 3. Differentiate normal and abnormal compensatory response to directed interventions and modify treatments, based off collected data. 4. Apply affective communication with the physical therapist and patient about collected data during evaluation, treatments, or re-evaluation. 5. Complete proper recording and documentation of assessment results within the appropriate portions of the SOAP note. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. SP

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PTA 2300: Orthopedic Rehabilitation

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

This course includes development of therapeutic exercise and other treatment practices for patients with musculoskeletal pathologies. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Different Types of Exercise: Distinguish the criteria that differentiates and unifies the following types of exercise and interventions: Range of Motion, Stretching, Resistance Exercise, Aerobic Exercise and Joint Mobilizations 2. Patient Factors That Effect Decisions: Formulate appropriate interventions for a given diagnosis or patient scenario with typical orthopedic injuries for extremities and spine. 3. Orthopedic Literature: Appraise and criticize current published literature as it pertains to an orthopedic injury. 4. Progression of Exercises Throughout an Episode of Care: Organize hierarchies of exercises/interventions to allow for adaptations to increase or decrease intensity based on patient response to exercise/interventions for common injuries of the spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle joints. 5. Outcomes/Prognosis: Accurately estimate expected outcomes based on injury severity, type of tissue damaged and patient comorbidities. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. SP

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PTA 2301: Orthopedic Rehabilitation Lab

2.00 Credits

Utah Tech University

Students practice and gain competence in the application of therapeutic exercise, the rationale for its use, safety principles involved in, and its application across the lifespan. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $93 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create a Plan: Construct appropriate interventions to perform for a given diagnosis and verbalize instructions for those interventions. 2. Change Interventions Based on Patient/Scenario: Modify interventions based on responses to exercises. Collect patient feedback and decide on further interventions based on that feedback. 3. Hands-On Skills: Demonstrate physical skills required to safely perform common PTA interventions in the following categories: Range of Motion, Stretching, Resistance Exercises, Joint Mobilizations 4. Patient Diversity: Assess understanding of your instructions and adjust instructions to fit learning styles. Distinguish the effects that patient comorbidities, background/beliefs and ability to comply could have on outcomes. 5. Understanding Research: Integrate concepts from current literature that can direct clinical decisions for common orthopedic injuries of the extremities and spine. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Physical Therapist Assistant program. SP

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