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Winter 2019
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| PTA 201 - Physical Therapy and the Older Adult |
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Associated Term:
Winter 2019
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will: 1. Interpret professionalism and the importance of autonomy for physical therapists and the dependence of the PT on the PTA to model professional behavior and conduct for high quality patient care which supports PT autonomy in the care of the geriatric population. (wk. 3, 10-11.). 2. Demonstrate professional behavior in PTA 206 on-line and traditional classroom through professional interactions with instructor, mock pt. scenario’s, and peers duplicating expected professional behavior with physical therapist supervisor and other healthcare professionals similar to the clinic/work setting (PPM pg. 14 – all term). 3. Discuss strategies that can be utilized to support a geriatrics patient’s participation in the physical therapy plan of care including rapport and optimizing health (wk. 3, 10-11). 4. Analyze social norms and stigmas that impact access and rights and dignity of geriatric patients including ageism and infantilizing geriatric patients (wk. 3, 10-11). 5. Discuss factors that may be part of the aging process that may contribute to or are barriers to a geriatric pt.’s participation in the plan of care as determined by the PT (wk. 3, 10-11). 6. Demonstrate increased knowledge about mental health challenges not uncommon in the geriatric population specifically dementia and Alzheimer’s (wk. 3, 10-11). 7. Apply effective fall risk assessments, and how to integrate effective health promotion interventions within the plan of care when working with the geriatric population as directed by the physical therapist (wk. 3, 10-11). 8. Analyze ways to effectively communicate pt. mental health status and behaviors related to dementia and Alzheimer’s to peers, supervising PT, a patient’s family, and the interdisciplinary team and learn strategies to effectively work with this population (wk. 3, 10-11). 9. Discuss common narcotics and other pharmacology sometimes used by the elderly, their effects and the role of a PTA as a member of the healthcare team in monitoring the effectiveness and side-effects of medications (wk. 3). 10. Select effective and safe interventions with respect to complex functional and cognitive limitations (wk.1-3, week 11). 11. Discuss the role of simulating the physical environment, and PT interventions to match as able the home environment (wk. 4). 12. Analyze ways to effectively communicate pt. mental health status and behaviors related to dementia and Alzheimer’s to peers, supervising PT, a patient’s family, and the interdisciplinary team and learn strategies to effectively work with this population (wk. 3, 10-11). 13. Demonstrate a strong ‘person first’ vocabulary and view of the older adult, their caregivers and families and learn the high value of developing strong working relationships with the family and other support systems (all term). 14. Discuss that a caregivers capabilities require ongoing assessment and often require adjustments to the POC as directed by the physical therapist (all term). 15. Analyze the possible environmental factors that may affect the older adults independence and how to address and communicate these factors effectively within the healthcare team (wk. 2-11). 16. Discuss, based on experiences, lecture and readings ways to instruct and educate care-givers related to pt. needs and experiences in rehab (wk. 2-11). 17. Discuss the professional responsibility of the PTA in regards to pro-bono service and the needs of the specific needs of the older adult and the continuum of care (wk. 4). 18. Develop an improved understanding of the limitations of PT services in a restricted healthcare marketplace with fewer resources available to serve a growing geriatric populations needs (wk. 4). 19. Apply effective communication strategies when communication barriers persist. Learn about various voice and hearing enhancement equipment (Wk. 8-9). 20. Gain a great appreciation for adaptive equipment, the DME vendor, and orthotist that may be involved in the care of the geriatric population (wk. 8-9). 21. Discuss common pathologies affecting the older adult and how certain pathologies may affect pt. physical, and cognitive status (wk. 1). Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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