PHTA 2090 - Orthopedic Conditions and Interventions

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to provide more in-depth detail and knowledge involving clinical conditions and interventions related to orthopedic diagnoses. This more advanced subject matter will allow the physical therapist assistant student to integrate previous knowledge into more situations with greater understanding of the orthopedic client. Semesters available: Day - F UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

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

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take PHTA 2070 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	Exam 1 utilizing Critical Thinking VALUE rubric weeks 4-5
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Discuss timeframes of healing of body tissues.	Exam 1 weeks 4-5 and Final exam week 16
2. Explain the different types of fractures.	Exam 1 weeks 4-5 and Final exam week 16
3. Explain signs and symptoms associated with fractures, degenerative joint disease/osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.	Exam 1 weeks 4-5, Exam 2 weeks 8-9 and Final exam week 16
4. Differentiate the pathogenesis of the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed.	Exam 2 weeks 8-9 and Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
5. Explain the indications, contraindications and precautions for interventions in regards to the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed.	Exam 1 weeks 4-5, Exam 2 weeks 8-9, Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
6. Identify the special tests used by the physical therapist for the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed.	Exam 2 weeks 8-9 and Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
7. Describe the diagnostic resources used with the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed.	Exam 1 weeks 4-5, Exam 2 weeks 8-9, Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
8. Identify components of orthotic devices.	Final Exam week 16
9. Explain principles of proper orthotic fitting.	Final Exam week 16
10. Discuss intervention philosophies throughout the stages of rehabilitation for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed.	Exam 2 weeks 8-9 and Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
11. Define medical interventions commonly utilized with the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed.	Exam 1 weeks 4-5, Exam 2 weeks 8-9, Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
12. Identify and administer selected standardized questionnaires	Exam 1 weeks 4-5, Exam 2 weeks 8-9, Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16; Midterm lab weeks 7-9 and final lab practical weeks 15-16
13. Integrate the anatomy and physiology principles to the orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions addressed.	Exam 2 weeks 8-9 and Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
14. Identify the level of intervention for the entry-level PTA in specialized orthopedic techniques.	Exam 2 weeks 8-9 and Exam 3 weeks 12-13 and Final exam week 16
15. Demonstrate competence in application of interventions related to orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions presented with simulated patient.	Midterm lab practical weeks 7-9 and final lab practical weeks 15-16

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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