10524146PTA Cardio & Integ Mgmt
Course Information
Description
Integrates concepts of cardiopulmonary and integumentary pathologies, physical therapy interventions, and data collection in patient treatment.
Total Credits
3

Course Competencies
  1. Identify function and location of structures in normal cardiopulmonary system
    Assessment Strategies
    through a description (format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model)
    by answering questions related to the learning objectives on exam
    through a case study scenario (oral or written)
    Criteria
    description addresses major anatomical components of the cardiopulmonary system
    description illustrates the relationships among the cardiopulmonary system
    description summarizes the functions of the cardiopulmonary system

  2. Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of pulmonary disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    you explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    you identify common diagnostic testing
    you summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    you describe medical management of the pathology

  3. Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of cardiac disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    you explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    you identify common diagnostic testing
    you summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    you describe medical management of the pathology

  4. Identify etiology, signs and symptoms and usual course of peripheral vascular disease
    Assessment Strategies
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    you explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    you identify common diagnostic testing
    you summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders
    you describe medical management of the pathology

  5. Identify physiologic response in patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction
    Assessment Strategies
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you explain the signs and symptoms of disease and/or disorder
    you explain etiology and pathogenesis of the disease and/or disorders
    you identify common diagnostic testing
    you summarize progression of the disease and/or disorders

  6. Perform physical therapy interventions for patients with cardiac impairments
    Assessment Strategies
    through a skill demonstration
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you identify common treatments for cardiac patients
    you select interventions appropriate to the level and condition of the patient
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    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
    you identify the physical therapist assistant's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder

  7. Perform physical therapy interventions for patients with pulmonary impairments
    Assessment Strategies
    through a skill demonstration
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you identify common treatments for pulmonary patients
    you select interventions appropriate to the level and condition of the patient
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    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
    you identify the physical therapist assistant's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder

  8. Perform physical therapy interventions for the person with an amputation
    Assessment Strategies
    through a skill demonstration
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you identify common treatments for patients with amputations
    you select interventions appropriate to the level and condition of the patient
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you employ appropriate interventions
    you provide instruction for gait activities
    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
    you identify the physical therapist assistant's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder

  9. Educate in the care and use of prosthetic devices
    Assessment Strategies
    through a skill demonstration
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you identify the various types of prosthetic devices
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you explain the indications for use of various prosthetic devices
    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 prosthetic devices
    you recognize safety factors involved in using prosthetic devices

  10. Examine physical therapy interventions for wound management
    Assessment Strategies
    through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you identify common treatments for patients with integumentary disorders
    you select interventions appropriate to the level and condition of the patient
    you identify the correct equipment and supplies
    you verbalize an explanation of the process
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you identify the physical therapist assistant's role in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease and/or disorder

  11. Assess ventilation, respiration and circulation
    Assessment Strategies
    by collecting, organizing and reporting data related to ventilation, respiration, and circulation
    by developing an analysis (written, graphic, or oral]
    by answering questions related to the learning objectives on exam
    in a skill demonstration
    Criteria
    you identify data necessary to perform assessment of patient's ventilation, respiration, and circulation
    you recognize cyanosis
    you recognize activities which aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea, and other symptoms
    you describe cough and sputum characteristics
    you describe chest wall expansion and excursion
    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

  12. Analyze patient response to physical therapy interventions for cardiopulmonary and integumentary disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (written, graphic, or oral]
    by answering questions related to the learning objectives on exam
    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

  13. Conduct data collection for patients with cardiopulmonary and integumentary disorders
    Assessment Strategies
    by collecting, organizing and reporting data
    by answering questions related to the learning objectives on exam
    in a skill demonstration
    Criteria
    you collect data for blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate at rest, during, and after activity
    you collect data using pulse oximetry
    you collect data for height, weight, length, and girth
    you collect data for measuring and staging pressure ulcers
    you collect data for gross sensation
    you collect data and administer pain scales

  14. Identify the structure and function of the peripheral vascular system
    Assessment Strategies
    through a description (format may be written, oral, graphic, or three-dimensional model)
    by answering questions related to the learning objectives on exam
    through a case study scenario (oral or written)
    Criteria
    description addresses major anatomical components of the venous, arterial and lymphatic systems
    description illustrates the relationships among the venous, arterial and lymphatic systems
    description summarizes the functions of the venous, arterial and lymphatic systems