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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)

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

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through a skill demonstration

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through a skill demonstration

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through a skill demonstration

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through a skill demonstration

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

through an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)

by answering questions on one or more exams

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

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

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

by developing an analysis (written, graphic, or oral]

by answering questions related to the learning objectives on exam

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

by answering questions related to the learning objectives on exam

in a skill demonstration

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

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)

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