Course

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

you describe common pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you describe medical management of the pathology

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

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

by answering questions on one or more exams

you accurately identify features of gait in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

you differentiate between typical and atypical features of gait.

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

by answering questions on one or more exams

you accurately identify features of posture in patients with musculoskeletal disorders

you differentiate between typical and atypical features of posture

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

you describe common pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the shoulder girdle and shoulder.

you describe medical management of the pathology

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

you describe common pathologies of the knee.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the knee.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the knee.

you describe medical management of the pathology

in the laboratory setting.

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

you describe common pathologies of the ankle and foot.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the ankle and foot.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the ankle and foot.

you describe medical management of the pathology

in the laboratory setting.

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

you describe common pathologies of the cervical and thoracic spine

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the cervical and thoracic spine

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the cervical and thoracic spine

you describe medical management of the pathology

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

you describe common pathologies of the lumbar spine and pelvis.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the lumbar spine and pelvis.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the lumbar spine and pelvis.

you describe medical management of the pathology

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

by responding to a case study scenario (oral or written)

by answering questions on one or more exams

you describe common pathologies of the hip.

you explain the etiology of pathologies of the hip.

you identify signs and symptoms of pathology of the hip.

you describe medical management of the pathology

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

on a case study scenario, oral or written

by answering questions on one or more exams

you identify the stages of healing of various body tissue types

you explain the inflammatory process.

you identify pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.

you apply the principles of the healing process to patients with musculoskeletal disorders

in the laboratory setting

in a skill demonstration

on a case study scenario, oral or written

by answering questions on one or more exams

you identify the various types of orthoses

you explain the indications for use of various orthoses

you demonstrate fitting various orthoses to patient

you identify the individual's and caregiver's ability to apply and care for the device

you recognize changes in skin condition while using orthoses

you recognize safety factors involved in using orthoses

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

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

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

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

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

by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to patient function

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

you collect data for muscle strength and endurance

you collect data for presence or absence of muscle mass

you you collect data for pain assessment

you collect data to assess body movement associated with pain and soreness

in a skill demonstration

by answering questions on one or more exams

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