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Winter 2017
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PTA 205L - PT Interventions - Complex Medical Disfunctions Lab
Associated Term: Winter 2017
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Safety 1. Demonstrate safe and effective precautions ad techniques during case-simulation, skill checks, and practical examination for lesson topics posted on the class schedule 2. Disinfect treatment tables and table tops according to classroom schedule Professional Conduct and Behavior 3. Demonstrate reliability by meeting participation and attendance standards 4. Sign into course at least twice a week 5. Completes on-line assignments completely and on-time; Initiates discussions with classmates 6. Demonstrate informed consent and protection of patient privacy during laboratory activities 7. Accepts constructive feedback and seeks opportunities to improve clinical skills/treatment planning 8. Reflects on clinical problem-solving skills and judgment Communication 9. Document accurate and thorough treatment information for course specific patient case simulations using SOAP and proper medical format. 10. Demonstrate effective written, oral, and non-verbal communication in classroom assignments and practical examinations 11. Discuss rationale for selected physical therapy interventions 12. Discuss reasons to withhold or modify selected interventions within the plan of care 13. Respond appropriately to a patient with complex medical dysfunctions Individual and Cultural Differnces 14. Identifies and responds to various individual and cultural differences, i.e. deafness, non-English speaking, etc. in simulated patient scenario with respect. 15. Reflect on values around death and dying 16. Discuss barriers and biases regarding HIV infection Interventions 17. Prescribe an exercise program for a cardiac rehab patient based on the FITT principle 18. Instruct a patient with complex medical conditions in energy conservation techniques for the home setting during a case simulation 19. Document signs and symptoms of cardiovascular endurance during a home-simulation functional activity. 20. Perform manual techniques for manual lymphatic drainage during a case-simulation. 21. Apply compression garments for lymphatic edema management during a case simulation. 22. Measure and record limb length and girth, including unit conversions, before and after compression garment application during a student simulation. 23. Instructs and documents caregiver instruction in ROM techniques prior to splint application in a patient with a complex medical conditions. 24. Assesses and documents a caregiver’s ability to correctly and safely apply an upper/lower extremity splint and/or prosthetic during a case-simulation. 25. Communicate changes in skin condition during prosthetic gait training to the supervising PT during a case simulation. 26. Describe gait deviations that may indicate a need for improved prosthetic fit and communicate findings to the supervising physical therapist. 27. Instruct and document a patient’s level of independence with stump compression and care during a case simulation. 28. Assesses and documents wound attributes during a case simulation. 29. Perform and instruct a patient in self-care teaching guidelines for skin and wound assessment. 30. Safely and correctly apply, change and remove a dressing during a case simulation using sterile technique. 31. Select and apply physical agents during a case simulation for a wound patient 32. Describe interdisciplinary treatment and discharge planning for a complex medical patient during a case-simulation. Clinical Problem Solving and Judgement 33. Document clinical wound measurement, wound characteristics, functional mobility status and outcomes of patient education in self-management for coordination of discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team and the supervising PT. 34. Communicate understanding of the rationale for PT interventions for a patient with a complex medical condition through case study activities and analysis. 35. Selects, applies, modifies, and assesses patient response and progression through the plan of care (including discharge planning) and communicates patient status to the supervising PT for a patient with a complex medical dysfunction in multiple practice settings. 36. Analyzes case study interventions and provides feedback for elements of organization, clarity, and clinical decision-making elements 37. Research and present appropriate referrals for physical therapy for a patient with a complex medical diagnosis 38. Provide examples of how patient function influences reimbursement for LE prosthetics
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