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2023-2024 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog and Student Handbook
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PHTA 1010 - Intro to Physical Therapy


Academic Division:

Health Sciences


Academic Discipline:

Physical Therapist Assistant


Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA
1 Credit(s)
In this course the field of physical therapy and the roles of physical therapists, physical therapists assistants, and other healthcare personnel and organizations are explored. Laws, rules, ethics, organization, and accreditation in physical therapy and healthcare are reviewed also. Management of patient rights and the legal, ethical, and moral issues involved in the patient treatment, medical and physical therapy documentation, functional outcome reporting, and SOAP note writing is introduced as well. UG
1 Lecture Hour(s);
Required Concurrent Course(s): Take PHTA 1040  PHTA 1070  

College Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Learning Outcome Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written  
Communication – Speech  
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric for Cultural Awareness Assignment weeks 8-10
Critical Thinking  
Information Literacy  
Quantitative Literacy  

 



Student Learning Outcomes for Course
Outcomes Assessments – How it is met & When it is met

1. Define physical therapy and identify the role of the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant and non-licensed personnel.

Written midterm exam, final exam, quiz at time of topic, Team assignment week 12

2. Identify the state laws that govern the practice of

physical therapy in Ohio.

Team assignment week 12, written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

3. Describe various healthcare and non-healthcare

organizations providing physical therapy services.

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic Team assignment week 12

4. Identify role/function of American Physical

Therapy Association

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

5. Demonstrate understanding of ethical conduct and

behavior as they relate to the professional and

technical person.

Team assignment week 12; Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

6. Demonstrate awareness of the Standards of legal

and ethical conduct for the PTA.

Team assignment week 12; Written midterm exam, written final exam

7. Describe variety of professionals, paraprofessionals

and nonprofessionals encountered in healthcare

environments.

Team assignment week 12
8. Describe various components of a medical chart. Written final exam, quiz at time of topic

9. Describe characteristics of effective verbal & non-

verbal communication.

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

10. Communicate effectively with team members to

complete team assignment

Team assignment week 12

11. Describe or identify content included in a physical therapy plan of care

Written final exam, quiz at time of topic

12. Describe the components of a functional SOAP note.

Written final exam, quiz at time of topic

13. Identify content and sections for content for a physical therapy SOAP note.

Written final exam, quiz at time of topic

14. Describe organizational structure of a physical therapy department.

Team assignment week 12, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

15. Recognize personal reactions to encountering various disabilities.

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic
16. Identify characteristics of informed consent. Written midterm, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

17. Explain patient rights across a variety of healthcare settings.

Written midterm, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

18. Identify federal, state and 3rd party programs that reimburse for physical therapy.

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

19. Name and describe the purpose or function of

various accreditation agencies in healthcare.

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

20. Describe the relationship of quality improvement

processes and physical therapy clinical outcomes.

Written midterm exam, written final exam, Team assignment week 12

21. Report the importance of participation in

community activities.

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic
22. Report importance of life-long learning Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

23. Identify suspected cases of patient abuse and

identify who should be contacted.

Written midterm, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

24. Discuss the various types of payment fraud and

abuse in healthcare

Written midterm exam, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

25. Describe the international classification of

functioning, disability, and health.

Written final exam, quiz at time of topic

26. Describe various types of inter-professional experiences in a health care environment.

Team assignment week 12, quiz at time of topic

27. Identify when patient interventions should not be performed or when they should be terminated.

Written midterm, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

28. Identify the types of emergency responses that may be encountered in a physical therapy treatment.

Written midterm, written final exam, quiz at time of topic

 



Standard Grading Scale
93-100      A

90 - 92      A-

87- 89       B+

83 - 86      B

80 -82       B-

77- 79       C+

73 - 76      C

70 -72       C-

67- 69       D+

63 - 66      D

60 -62       D-

00- 59       F


Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.*  Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal. 

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation, 


Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link

 

 





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