10524149PTA Rehab Across the Lifespan
Course Information
Description
A capstone course that integrates concepts of pathology, physical therapy interventions and data collection across the lifespan. In addition the PTA's role in health, wellness and prevention; reintegration, and physical therapy interventions for special patient populations will be addressed.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to pediatric populations
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    through case studies or scenarios
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you integrate concepts of pathology for application to the pediatric population
    you integrate concepts of PT interventions for application to the pediatric population
    you integrate concepts of data collection for application to the pediatric population
    your response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    your response outlines in detail the decision selected
    your response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    your response is supported by relevant evidence
    your response is well organized

  2. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to adolescent populations
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    through case studies or scenarios
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you integrate concepts of pathology for application to the adolescent population
    you integrate concepts of PT interventions for application to the adolescent population
    you integrate concepts of data collection for application to the adolescent population
    your response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    your response outlines in detail the decision selected
    your response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    your response is supported by relevant evidence
    your response is well organized

  3. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to adult populations
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    through case studies or scenarios
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you integrate concepts of pathology for application to the adult population
    you integrate concepts of PT interventions for application to the adult population
    you integrate concepts of data collection for application to the adult population
    your response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    your response outlines in detail the decision selected
    your response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    your response is supported by relevant evidence
    your response is well organized

  4. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to geriatric populations
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    through case studies or scenarios
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you integrate concepts of pathology for application to the geriatric population
    you integrate concepts of PT interventions for application to the geriatric population
    you integrate concepts of data collection for application to the geriatric population
    your response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of the case
    your response outlines in detail the decision selected
    your response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    your response is supported by relevant evidence
    your response is well organized

  5. Differentiate typical/atypical development across the lifespan
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be oral, written, 3D, or graphic)
    through case studies or scenarios
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you differentiate between the stages of aging
    you identify common health changes associated with the stages of aging
    you describe the role of physical therapy related to the common health changes associated with each stage of aging
    you identify typical development across the lifespan
    you identify atypical development across the lifespan
    you apply development across the lifespan to appropriate physical therapy interventions

  6. Describe developmental tests used to assess children
    Assessment Strategies
    through case studies or scenarios
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    Criteria
    you can describe common pediatric assessment tools
    you explore pediatric assessment tools
    you can integrate information from the assessment tool to guide the therapeutic interventions

  7. Examine the role of the PTA in promotion of health and wellness and prevention
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis of the role of the PTA in promotion of health, wellness, and prevention (written, oral, case study)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    through case studies or scenarios
    Criteria
    you differentiate between the role of the PT and PTA in health, wellness, and prevention
    you explore national and professional initiatives related to health, wellness, and prevention
    you examine the responsibility of the physical therapy profession in health, wellness, and prevention
    you differentiate between health, wellness, and prevention
    your response is supported by relevant evidence

  8. Determine patient re-integration to home, community, and work environment
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by answering questions on one or more exams
    through case studies or scenarios
    Criteria
    you recognize barriers related to safety in home, community, and work environment
    you recognize levels of functional status
    you analyze levels of functional status related to re-integration to home, community, and work environment
    your response outlines in detail the decision selected
    your response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    your response is supported by relevant evidence
    your response is well organized

  9. Explore physical therapy interventions for special patient populations
    Assessment Strategies
    by describing a plan for intervention for special patient populations
    through case studies or scenarios
    Criteria
    you identify the concerns
    you modify the intervention for the special population
    you identify the role of the PTA in the physical therapy interventions