PHTA 2170 - Professional Research

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Physical Therapist Assistant

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

2 Credit(s)
This is a research course which will allow the PTA student to learn to perform evidence-based research to gain further understanding in a particular area as well as to complete a research project and present the material to classmates. This class is graded Pass (P) or No-Pass (NP). Semesters available: Day - Sp P/NP

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 2090

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Communication – Written VALUE Rubric
Communication – Speech	Communication – Written VALUE Rubric
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. Define components of a research project.	Research project by the end of week 1
2. Define types of research.	Research project by the end of week 2
3. Demonstrate ability to set up a research project by completing an abstract with a small group of peers.	Written assignment due per date on schedule, by the end of week 3
4. Develop oral presentation of research project to educate peers.	Presentation performed on assigned date during the semester, by the end of week 4
5. Construct poster presentation of research project to educate peers.	Organize presentation material in poster format presented on assigned date, by the end of week 5
6. Present oral and poster presentation of research project at a level appropriate for peer understanding.	Presentation performed on assigned date, by the end of week 6
7. Describe scales of measurements	Research project completed and presented on assigned date, by the end of week 7
8. Utilize proper measurement scale in research project.	Research project completed and presented on assigned date.
9. Examine data collected from research process to arrive at a generalized conclusion.	Research project completed and presented on assigned date
10. Demonstrate the ability to work with peers.	Performed throughout semester during research project.
11. Recognize the importance of research as it applies to meeting the needs of patients and the profession of physical therapy.	Research project completed and presented on assigned date.
12. Compare current treatment modalities to evidenced based practice by analyzing current research	Research project completed and presented on assigned date.

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
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