PHTA 2070 - Pathophysiology and Interventions

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
This course examines diagnoses encountered by the physical therapist assistant during practice and will be presented in terms of their relationship to physical therapy. Topics will include but not be limited to cardiovascular conditions, respiratory diseases, infectious diseases, and geriatric disorders. Semesters available: Day - F UG

3 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PHTA 2110 and PHTA 2115

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take PHTA 2090 and PHTA 2170

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify and demonstrate Isolation technique	mini-test and lab practical exams
2. Explain the indications, contraindications, and precautions for interventions with cardiovascular, respiratory, endurance, wounds and geriatric conditions addressed.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
3. Identify components of prosthetic devices	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
4. Explain principles of prosthetic fitting	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
5. Identify cardiovascular, peripheral vascular diseases	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
6. Identify respiratory diseases and symptoms such as cyanosis and shortness of breath	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
7. Demonstrate application of therapeutic exercise interventions for gait for simulated patient using prosthesis.	mini-test and lab practical exams
8. Recognize, report proper use, fit and care of prosthetic devices and skin.	written final exam
9. Analyze gait for simulated patient using prosthesis.	written final exam
10. Explain normal changes of aging.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
11. Describe the classification of wounds.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
12. Identify and demonstrate interventions for cardiovascular, respiratory, wounds and geriatric conditions including aerobic conditioning and chest PT.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
13. Define medical interventions commonly utilized with cardiovascular, respiratory, wounds and geriatric conditions addressed.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
14. Describe the pathogenesis of the cardiovascular, respiratory, wounds and geriatric conditions addressed.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
15. Interpret prognosis of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and geriatric conditions addressed.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
16. Describe wound healing.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
17. Explain the subcategories of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and geriatric conditions addressed.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
18. Recognize the need for lifelong learning.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
19. Retain previous and concurrent applied physical therapy science and technical knowledge for further application and synthesis.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
20. Complete written assignment on task analysis as assigned by instructor.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
21. Integrate anatomy and physiology principles to the cardiovascular, respiratory, wounds and geriatric conditions addressed.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
22. Apply anatomy and physiology principles to the application of chest physical therapy interventions.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
23. Determine if chest physical therapy interventions should be performed based on knowledge of indications, precautions and contra-indications.	midterm exam, written assignment, quizzes during term, final exam; mini lab testing during term and final lab practical exam
24. Demonstrate technically correct chest PT interventions.	lab skills checklist
25. Interpret PT Plan of Care and patient subjective and objective data and use to initiate and implement prescribed procedures.	midterm exam, final exam; and midterm and final lab practical exams
26. Implement simulated patient treatments in a technically correct manner.	midterm and final lab practical exams
27. Synthesize information from patient scenarios to develop and carry out treatment activities which meet parameters of plan of care.	midterm exam, final exam; and midterm and final lab practical exams
28. Interpret patient response to treatment and adjust treatment accordingly.	midterm and final lab practical exams

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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