PTAP 110 Fundamentals of Practice I

This course provides an introduction to the skills needed to care for patients in varied settings. This course will include basic measurements including: range of motion, anthropometrics, vital signs, and manual muscle testing. Instruction will also include posture and body alignment, body mechanics, transfers, draping, positioning, documentation guidelines, assistive devices, and the acute care setting. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program; BIOL 101 and ENGL 121

Corequisite

BIOL 203, PTAP 100, PTAP 120, and PTAP 130

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Employ the principles, methods, and terminology pertinent to the measurement of joint range of motion (ROM).
2. 2. Apply the principles, methods, and terminology pertinent to the measurement of muscular strength and function.
3. 3. Demonstrate the accurate testing of vital signs and anthropometric measurements.
4. 4. Apply the principles of patient positioning and draping.
5. 5. Demonstrate correct biomechanics during lifting and transfers.
6. 6. Compose a Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (S.O.A.P.) note.
7. 7. Discuss and apply the guidelines for documentation to patient care notes.
8. 8. Analyze normal posture and gait mechanics.
9. 9. Integrate clinical decision-making skills to pre-ambulatory and ambulatory patient care.
10. 10. Instruct the use of assistive devices for impaired gait.
11. 11. Discuss the consideration of biological and cultural factors when performing physical therapy interventions.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Employ the principles, methods, and terminology pertinent to the measurement of joint range of motion (ROM).
2. 2. Apply the principles, methods, and terminology pertinent to the measurement of muscular strength and function.
3. 3. Demonstrate the accurate testing of vital signs and anthropometric measurements.
4. 4. Apply the principles of patient positioning and draping.
5. 5. Demonstrate correct biomechanics during lifting and transfers.
6. 6. Compose a Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (S.O.A.P.) note.
7. 7. Discuss and apply the guidelines for documentation to patient care notes.
8. 8. Analyze normal posture and gait mechanics.
9. 9. Integrate clinical decision-making skills to pre-ambulatory and ambulatory patient care.
10. 10. Instruct the use of assistive devices for impaired gait.
11. 11. Discuss the consideration of biological and cultural factors when performing physical therapy interventions.