Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10524151PTA Clinical Practice 3

Course Information

Description

Provides a full-time clinical experience to apply foundational elements, knowledge, and technical skills required of the entry level physical therapist assistant in various practice settings.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Perform in a safe manner that minimizes the risk to patient, self and others

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Demonstrate professionalism in the clinical setting

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Perform in a manner consistent with established legal, ethical and professional standards

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Deliver physical therapy services with respect for and sensitivity to patients’ differences, values, preferences and needs

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Communicate in ways that are congruent with situational needs, including effective communication in educating others (patients, family, other health care providers)

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Participate in activities to improve knowledge, skills and behaviors in the clinical setting

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Demonstrate clinical problem solving regarding patient status and interventions

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Perform physical therapy interventions (exercise, manual therapy, modalities, etc.) in a technically competent manner

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Perform functional training in self-care and home management including application and adjustment of devices and equipment

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Produce quality documentation in a timely manner to support the delivery of physical therapy services.

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension
Deliver efficient physical therapy services according to facility and professional expectations

Assessment Strategies

in the clinical experience

through journals, written assignments, case studies, etc.

using the PTA Clinical Performance Instrument

Criteria

you meet the quality of care performance dimension

you meet the supervision/guidance performance dimension

you meet the consistency performance dimension

you meet the complexity of tasks/environment performance dimension

you meet the efficiency performance dimension