Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10524144PTA Princ of Neuro Rehab

Course Information

Description

Integrates concepts of neuromuscular pathologies, physical therapy interventions, and data collection in patient treatment.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Identify location and function of neurological structures which contribute to sensory and motor function

Assessment Strategies

by answering questions on one or more exams

by creating diagrams or models

through case study scenario (oral or written)

Criteria

you identify neurological structures that contribute to motor and sensory function

you identity location of structures that contribute to motor and sensory function

you explain the role of neurological structures which contribute to motor and sensory function.
Analyze features of posture for the patient with neuromuscular disorders

Assessment Strategies

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you accurately identify features of posture in patients with neuromuscular disorders

you differentiate between typical and atypical features of posture
Analyze features of gait for the patient with neuromuscular disorders

Assessment Strategies

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you accurately identify features of gait in patients with neuromuscular disorders

you differentiate between typical and atypical features of gait.

you accurately describe the status, safety and progression of patient gait.
Examine normal neuromotor development

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by creating or developing a diagram or model

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you recognize gross motor milestones

you recognize fine motor milestones

you recognize righting and equilibrium reactions
Incorporate motor control principles

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you explain motor control principles and theory

you employ appropriate interventions applying motor control principles

you verbalize an explanation of the principles

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Perform neuromuscular intervention techniques for the patient with a CVA

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Perform neuromuscular intervention techniques for the patient with a TBI

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Perform neuromuscular intervention techniques for the patient with a SCI

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Synthesize motor learning principles and techniques

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you explain motor learning principles and theory

you employ appropriate interventions applying motor learning theory

your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of disease for TBI

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe pathology of TBI

you explain the etiology and risk factors for TBI

you identify signs and symptoms of TBI

you describe medical management of the pathology
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of pediatric neuromuscular disorders

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common pediatric neuromuscular disorders

you explain the etiology of pathologies of various pediatric neuromuscular disorders

you identify signs and symptoms of pediatric neuromuscular disorders

you describe medical management of the pathology
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of demyelinating diseases

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe pathology of demyelinating diseases

you explain the etiology and risk factors

you identify signs and symptoms of demyelinating diseases

you describe medical management of the pathology
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of CVA

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe pathology of CVA

you explain the etiology and risk factors for CVA

you identify signs and symptoms of various types of CVA

you describe medical management of the pathology
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of disease for SCI

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe the pathology of SCI

you explain the etiology and risk factors for SCI

you identify signs and symptoms of SCI

you describe medical management of the pathology
Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of disease for adult neuromuscular disease

Assessment Strategies

through case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you describe common adult neuromuscular diseases

you explain the etiology of pathologies of adult neurological diseases

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of adult neurological diseases

you describe medical management of the pathology
Analyze patient response to physical therapy interventions for neuromuscular conditions

Assessment Strategies

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify expected responses to PT interventions

you recognize abnormal responses to interventions

you adjust interventions within the plan of care developed by the PT in response to patient clinical indications

you recognize when the intervention should not be provided based on changes in the patient status.

you recognize when the direction to perform the intervention is beyond what is appropriate for a PTA
Assess motor function for patient with neuromuscular disorder

Assessment Strategies

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to motor function

in a skill demonstration

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify data necessary to perform assessment of motor function in a patient

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated
Assess arousal, mentation, and cognition for patient with neuromuscular disorder

Assessment Strategies

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to arousal, mentation, and cognition

in a skill demonstration

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify data necessary to perform assessment of arousal, mentation and cognitive function in a patient

you recognize changes in the direction and magnitude of patient's state of arousal, mentation, and cognition

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated
Assess sensation for patient with neuromuscular disorder

Assessment Strategies

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to sensory function

in a skill demonstration

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify data necessary to perform assessment of sensory function in a patient

you recognize absent or altered sensation

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated
Conduct functional assessments for patients with neuromuscular disorders

Assessment Strategies

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to patient function

in a skill demonstration

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, oral, or three-dimensional model)

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you identify data necessary to perform a patient functional assessment

data is recorded completely and accurately

data is relevant

data sources are identified

data results are organized and clearly communicated

data is presented in graphs or charts; graphical representations are accurate and easy to read

data analysis includes a written description and analysis of the results

data analysis makes a recommendation based on the results; recommendation is clearly supported by the data
Perform balance assessments for patients with neuromuscular disorders

Assessment Strategies

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order

you position yourself correctly and apply principles of good body mechanics

you employ appropriate interventions

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process

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