PHTA 1110 - Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 4 Credit(s) This is a continuation of didactic and technical instruction for clinical practice. This course covers normal and abnormal motor development, pediatric conditions affecting motor development, and interventions to address infant and pediatric conditions leading to motor delays and adult neurological disorders affecting motor function and interventions to address the motor deficits of individuals with neurological motor dysfunction. Wheelchair prescription and use as well as various transfers for pediatric and neurologically impaired individuals will also be covered. Semesters available: Day - Sp UG 5 Lab Hour(s) 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PHTA 1010 , PHTA 1040 , PHTA 1070 ;
Required Concurrent Course(s): Take PHTA 1090 PHTA 1110T PHTA 1110L ;
College Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Learning Outcome |
Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met |
Communication – Written |
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Communication – Speech |
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence |
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Critical Thinking |
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Information Literacy |
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Quantitative Literacy |
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
Outcomes |
Assessments – How it is met & When it is met |
1. Demonstrate understanding of components of normal motor development.
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Quizzes within first 8 weeks and Midterm exam |
2. Demonstrate understanding of components of abnormal motor development.
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Quizzes within first 8 weeks and Midterm exam |
3. Identify normal gross and fine motor milestones for 1st 5 years.
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Quizzes within first 8 weeks and Midterm exam |
4. Demonstrate components of righting reactions and mature equilibrium reactions in various positions/movements.
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Pediatric skills checklist and Midterm lab practical exam. |
5. Identify risk factors for motor development and neurological impairment.
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Written midterm and final exams; Oral presentation during term |
6. Identify signs/symptoms of over stimulation for infant in NICU or at risk.
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Midterm exam |
7. Identify common pediatric and adult neurological disorders, and the symptoms, as well as indications
and contraindications for physical therapy intervention.
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Written midterm and final exams; final lab practical exam |
8. Implement treatment activities to address areas of concern listed on PT POC for pediatric and adult
neurological patient.
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Quizzes, Written midterm and final exams; Midterm and Final lab practical exams |
9. Demonstrate positioning strategies, treatment strategies, and equipment usage to positively impact
muscle tone, movement, and posture/alignment, skin integrity and function.
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Midterm exam; Midterm Lab practical exam |
10. Record simulated treatment in SOAP note format. |
SOAP note assignment at midterm and final lab practical exam |
11. Demonstrate simulated patient treatments in a technically correct manner.
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Midterm and Final Lab practical exams |
12. Synthesize information from patient .scenarios and PT plan of care to develop and carry out treatment
activities which meet parameters of plan of care.
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Midterm and Final lab practical exam Midterm and Final exams |
13. Interpret patient response to treatment and adjust treatment accordingly.
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Midterm and Final lab practical exam |
14. Complete W/C measurement |
Lab skills checklist |
15. Compare and contrast components of Ranchos Los Amigo Cognition Scale and Glascow Coma Scale.
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Final exam |
16. Knowledgeably execute performance and balance assessments.
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Mini-lab test |
17. Perform PNF patterns in technically correct manor. |
Mini-lab test |
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
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