PHTA 2053: PTA Clinical Practicum I

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Course Outcome Goal 1A: Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team and involved parties. (7D7)
• Course Outcome Goal 1B: Interview patients/clients, caregivers, and family to obtain current information related to prior and current level of function and general health status. (7D15)
• Course Outcome Goal 1C: Educate others using established techniques and methods commensurate with the learning characteristics of the audience. (7D12)
• Course Outcome Goal 1D: Produce quality documentation in a timely manner to support the delivery of physical therapy services that follows requirements and guidelines of the profession, health care systems, regulatory agencies and the practice setting. (7D25)
• Course Outcome Goal 2A: Use established classification models within the profession to describe patient/client’s pathology, impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. (7D16)
• Course Outcome Goal 2B: Interpret the physical therapy diagnosis or statement of problem and plan of care established by the physical therapist for safe, effective, patient-centered care to achieve physical therapy goals, intended outcomes, discharge or discontinuation and follow-up needs.(7D17, 7D22)
• Course Outcome Goal 2C: Determine those activities included in portions of the physical therapy plan of care directed to the PTA that may, and may not, be directed to the physical therapy aide or other support personnel.
• Course Outcome Goal 2D: Collect and compare data from multiple sources, including the medical record, for pertinent information to initiate and carry out the physical therapy plan of care. (7D18)
• Course Outcome Goal 2E: Apply current knowledge, theory and sound clinical judgment within the physical therapy plan of care to maximize interventions, reporting mechanisms, safety of all involved, and patient progression when monitoring, adjusting, and/or withholding an intervention based on patient/client preference and/or status, clinical indications, environmental emergencies, delegation and supervision concerns. (7D9, 7D19, 7D20, 7D21, 7D26)
• Course Outcome Goal 2F: Demonstrate proficiency in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the physical therapy plan of care as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist. (7D23)
• Course Outcome Goal 2G: Demonstrate proficiency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the physical therapy plan of care as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist. (7D24)
• Course Outcome Goal 3A: Participate in the provision of patient-centered interprofessional collaborative care that contributes to increased patient and healthcare provider interaction and safety. (7D27,7D28)
• Course Outcome Goal 3B: Participate in performance improvement activities (quality assurance). (7D29)
• Course Outcome Goal 3C: Describe aspects of organizational planning and operation of the physical therapy service. (7D30)
• Course Outcome Goal 3D: Complete accurate and timely billing consistent with reimbursement and payment guidelines. (7D31)
• Course Outcome Goal 3E: Acquire, appraise, and integrate evidence-based resources to support problem solving and clinical decision making in the provision of best practices in physical therapy. (7D11, 7D10)
• Course Outcome Goal 4A: Adhere to legal practice standards, including all federal, state, and institutional regulations related to patient/client care and safety. (7D1, 7D2, 7D3)
• Course Outcome Goal 4B: Perform duties in a manner consistent with the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA), Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA), and with value- based behaviors and standards for ethical conduct in the profession. (7D4, 7D5, 7D6)
• Course Outcome Goal 4C: Identify, respect, and act with consideration for patients’/clients’ differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all work-related activities. (7D8)
• Course Outcome Goal 5A: Achieve and maintain clinical and professional competence that sustain career development and lifelong learning to fulfill the Physical Therapist Assistant's roles and responsibilities, including the role of clinical education of the physical therapist assistant students. (7D14)