PTA-1050 - Clinical Practice I* (2)

Prerequisite: PTA-1020 ; PTA-1060 and BIO-2180
Co-requisite: PTA-1040 and PSY-2050

2 credit hours - 30 hours of lab, 15 hours of lecture and assessment of PTA skills; one term.
Preparation and performance of a concentrated introductory clinical experience using a variety of learning methods and environments (simulation, hands on, and observation) for supervised application of clinical skills. PTA skills are assessed by clinical and academic faculty. Clinical fee $25.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary, and integumentary systems.

CO2 - Demonstrate safety and competence in implementing basic interventions identified in the PT plan of care

CO3 - Demonstrate competence with data collection and measurement techniques identified within the PT plan of care.

CO4 - Relate interventions and data collection methods to the PT plan of care which includes patient goals.

CO5 - Demonstrate competence with documentation related to interventions and data collection.

CO6 - Apply and measure effective communication skills relating to patients, caregivers, and members of the health care team.

CO7 - Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills during written and oral presentations

CO8 - Demonstrate proficiency with using evidence-based research during written and oral presentations

CO9 - Recognize the impact of cultural competence on healthcareCourse Fee: $25

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