Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10524139PTA Patient Interventions

Course Information

Description

An introduction to basic skills and physical therapy interventions performed by the physical therapist assistant.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Use assistive devices

Assessment Strategies

by answering questions in one or more exams

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

Criteria

you fit assistive device

you select appropriate assistive device

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly

you follow safety procedures

you measure the device in static and dynamic positions

you demonstrate correct guarding technique

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Demonstrate techniques to maintain asepsis

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you implement standard precautions

you evaluate potential causes and methods of transmitting infection

you demonstrate proper hand washing technique

you demonstrate proper procedure for gloving
Demonstrate positioning techniques

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you perform positioning to achieve comfort and alignment

you recognize and modify positioning for different patient diagnoses

you correctly position for administration of therapeutic interventions

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Demonstrate transfer techniques

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you transfer following safety criteria

you demonstrate the proper sequence of steps for a transfer

you utilize correct body mechanics with transfer

you modify transfer as needed

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Demonstrate bed mobility procedures

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you instruct patient in turning techniques

you use turning techniques

you safely apply turning techniques

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

you position yourself correctly
Demonstrate patient ambulation techniques

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you correctly demonstrate gait patterns

you instruct patient in gait pattern

you demonstrate safety throughout ambulation instruction

you modify and progress ambulation as needed

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Instruct patient in wheelchair management skills

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you measure and fit a wheelchair

you instruct patient in management of wheelchair components

you instruct patient in safe wheelchair mobility

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Perform vital signs measurements

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you perform blood pressure, pulse, and respiration

you accurately record vital signs

you select correct equipment and supplies

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Apply body mechanics principles

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you demonstrate techniques for proper body mechanics

you instruct in proper body mechanics

you apply proper body mechanics with all therapeutic activities
Apply superficial heating agents

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you demonstrate application of paraffin and hot packs

you adhere to safety precautions with superficial heat application

you select correct equipment

you perform all the critical steps in the right order

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Apply cryotherapy interventions

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you demonstrate appropriate cryotherapy modalities

you select correct equipment

you perform all the critical steps in the right order

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

you adhere to safety precautions with cryotherapy application
Apply soft tissue mobilization techniques

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

through a case study or scenario

by answering questions in one or more exams

Criteria

you demonstrate soft tissue mobilization techniques

you select correct equipment

you perform all the critical steps in the right order

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

you adhere to safety precautions when performing soft tissue mobilization techniques
Establish therapeutic relationship

Assessment Strategies

through a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you greet patient

you introduce yourself to the patient

you obtain informed consent to treat

you establish rapport with patient

you explain purpose and rationale for intervention

you ask patient for feedback throughout and after the treatment