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2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook
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PHTA 1090 - Therapeutic Exercise


Academic Division:

Health Sciences


Academic Discipline: Physical Therapist Assistant (01267)
Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA
4 Credit(s)
This course is beginning course work in therapeutic exercise including goniometry, range of motion, manual muscle testing, strengthening, stretching, joint mobilization, manual therapy, abnormal posture and gait training as well as wheelchair mobility, aquatic therapy and women’s care. Undergraduate
5 Lab Hour(s)
2 Lecture Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take PHTA 1010  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

 

Critical Thinking

 

Information Literacy

 

Quantitative Literacy

Solving math formula for correct application of theraband utilizing Quantitative Literacy VALUE rubric during mid-session examination

 



Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes

Assessments – How it is met

& When it is met

  1. Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal interactions to initiate, complete and terminate a simulated patient intervention. 

Midterm lab practical and final lab practical exams

  1. Produce a functional SOAP note for a simulated patient intervention.

Written SOAP note completed at midterm lab practical and final lab practical exams

  1. Design a therapeutic exercise program for a simulated patient according to the physical therapist plan of care.

Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical exams

  1. Collaborate with supervising P.T. when simulated therapeutic exercise program requires modification.

Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical exams

  1. Adjust therapeutic exercise program, functional training intervention, or manual therapy program based on the simulated patient’s response and in accordance with PT Plan of Care.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab practical and final lab practical exams

  1. Explain therapeutic exercise program, functional training intervention and manual therapy techniques at patient’s level of understanding.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical exams

  1. Provide therapeutic exercise and functional training instruction to simulated patient(s) for home carry over.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical exams

  1. Instruct patient and/or caregiver in use and care of assistive device.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical exams

  1. Compare simulated patient performance of therapeutic exercise program and functional training activities with short and long-term goals in simulated plan of care. 

Midterm lab and final lab practical exams

  1. Progress patient interventions utilizing short and long-term goals in the simulated plan of care.

Midterm lab and final lab practical exams

  1. Analyze simulated patient response to physical therapy treatment to provide suggestions to supervising P.T. for plan of care modification. 

Midterm lab and final lab practical exams

  1. Compare and contrast various methods and/or protocols of application for therapeutic exercise, gait training, range of motion, stretching, posture training, joint mobilization and manual therapy

Quiz at time of topic. Exam 1, 2, 3 and Final exam end of term

  1. Identify indications, precautions, and contraindications for gait training, range of motion, stretching, joint mobilization and manual therapy application.

Quiz at time of topic. Exams 1, 2, 3 and Final exams

  1. Demonstrate the application of range of motion, stretching, and strengthening techniques.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic. Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical exams

  1. Demonstrate application of therapeutic exercise interventions for postural deficits.

Mini-lab test at time of topic

  1. Describe principles and grades of peripheral joint mobilizations.

Quiz and exams at time of topic and final exam end of term

  1. Demonstrate safe application of therapeutic exercise principles.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic,

  1. Describe principles and grades of peripheral joint mobilizations.

Quiz and exam at time of topic and final exam end of term

  1. Identify normal range of motion measurements and levels of muscle grades.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab and final lab practical.

Quiz and tests at time of topic and final exam

  1. Demonstrate correct application of manual muscle testing and goniometric measurements on a simulated patient.

Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab and Final lab practical exams

  1. Apply anatomy and physiology principles to the application of goniometry, manual muscle testing, gait training, manual therapy, joint mobilization and therapeutic exercise.

Quiz at time of topic. Exam 1, 2, 3 and Final exam end of term

Mini-lab tests at time of topic, Midterm lab practical and Final lab practical exams

  1. Demonstrate proper use of W/C through doorways, uneven surfaces, ramps and when encountering environmental barriers.

Lab skills checklist at time of topic

  1. Determine correct instructional technique for simulated patient in wheelchair.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. Demonstrate ability to instruct patient in wheelchair mobility skills in a competent and effective manner.

Final lab practical exam

  1. Discuss the theory of taping for a variety of diagnoses/interventions.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. Identify differences in functional and traditional taping applications.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. List various patient deficits that may be addressed in physical therapy in relation to women’s health care.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. Identify physical therapy interventions utilized in women’s health care.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. Identify indications, precautions and contraindications involved in physical therapy treatment for the obstetric patient.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. Identify indications, precautions, and contraindications for aquatic therapy.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. Describe principles and positioning techniques for aquatic therapeutic exercise.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

  1. Compare and contrast various methods and/or protocols of application for aquatic therapeutic exercise.

Quiz at time of topic. Final exam end of term

 



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. 

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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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