Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10524140PTA Professional Issues 1

Course Information

Description

Introduces the history and development of the physical therapy program, legal and ethical issues, the interdisciplinary health care team, and professional communication skills.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Apply ethical standards to physical therapy issues

Assessment Strategies

in responding to scenarios that present ethical dilemmas that may be encountered in physical therapy

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

response accurately identifies ethical issue

response explains why it is an ethical issue

response proposes a course of action

response predicts impact of proposed course of action

response logically defends choice
Apply legal standards to physical therapy issues

Assessment Strategies

in written or oral responses to scenarios describing situations in which you need to make professional choices that could have legal ramifications

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

responses accurately identify the state and/or federal laws that apply to each scenario

responses describe the legal issues present in each scenario

responses propose, for each scenario, a course of action that complies with state and federal laws

responses explain logic of the proposed courses of action

responses predict the ramifications of failure to comply with federal and/or state laws in the context of each scenario
Explain the transition from student to professional in physical therapy

Assessment Strategies

in an oral, written or graphic explanation

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you explain the student role

you describe the role and function of the APTA

you explain the student clinical role

you explain the PTA role
Describe the profession of physical therapy

Assessment Strategies

in a description (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you trace the history of the physical therapy profession

you identify specialties within physical therapy

you describe provision of physical therapy in various practice settings

you describe the profession of physical therapy within the healthcare system

you examine evidence-based practice in physical therapy
Summarize roles and responsibilities of interdisciplinary team members

Assessment Strategies

by summarizing roles and responsibilities (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

summary includes members of the team

summary includes the roles and responsibilities of each of the team members

summary includes how the members interact together and with the PTA
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapy staff

Assessment Strategies

by responding to case scenarios (format may be oral, written or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify the role of each of the people on the physical therapy team

you identify the responsibilities of each of the people on the physical therapy team

you compare and contrast roles and responsibilities

you identify duties and responsibilities of a PTA

you describe the PTA's scope of work

you identify the role of the PTA within the healthcare team
Identify psycho-social aspects of care

Assessment Strategies

in a reflection (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

in a discussion of scenarios

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you determine social factors affecting health care

you determine psychological factors affecting health care

you examine the impact of the factors on your treatment approach
Utilize appropriate therapeutic communication strategies

Assessment Strategies

through simulations and/or role plays

by preparing written materials in response to case study situations

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you apply principles of distance and space in patient communication

you demonstrate assertive communication

you use the steps of the patient interview process

you adapt your communication to the level of the client or the audience

you adapt your communication to individual client differences

you demonstrate respect for confidentiality

you use correct medical terminology and abbreviations

you report significant client information orally and in writing

you document according to ethical guidelines

you use correct grammar and spelling
Examine the impact of cultural differences related to physical therapy

Assessment Strategies

through scenarios, simulations and/or role plays

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify cultural differences

you describe the impact of the differences on delivery of physical therapy services

you identify your own biases

you describe the variables of the culturally competent practitioner
Utilize medical terminology

Assessment Strategies

in performing procedures in the lab and classroom

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you organize word parts appropriately

you define word accurately

you pronounce word correctly

you translate medical terms, abbreviations, acronyms and symbols into common language
Assemble elements of documentation

Assessment Strategies

by assembling documentation format oral, written and graphic

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you choose appropriate information for documentation

you prepare documentation for regulatory and legal purposes

you use medical terminology where appropriate

you differentiate the various purposes and audience s for whom the information is collected

you differentiate information in SOAP categories

you differentiate types of documentation (initial evaluation, progress note and discharge summary)

you identify role responsibilities relevant to physical therapy documentation

you examine the formats available for documentation (written, computerized, etc.)