Standard

PTA 212 - Clinical Practicum IV

Course Description

Provides an opportunity to practice physical therapy skills under supervision. Topics include: peripheral vascular compression, therapeutic electrical stimulation, cardiac rehabilitation techniques, pulmonary techniques, pediatric NDT and various adaptive devices for children, and note writing and scheduling skills improvement.

Competency Areas		Hours
Peripheral Vascular Compression		Class	0
Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation		D. Lab	0
Cardiac Rehabilitation Techniques		P. Lab/O.B.I.	32
Pulmonary Techniques		Credit	10
Pediatric NDT and Various Adaptive Devices for Children
Note Writing and Scheduling Skills Improvement
Prerequisite:	PTA 211
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR COMPRESSION		0	0	(320)
Preparation	Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment.
Application	Apply the compression unit, using appropriate pressure and time parameters.
	Perform girth measurements of extremity for edema (pre- and post-treatment).
Compression garments	Measure extremity for compression garment.
Treatment modification	Respond appropriately to acute changes in patient's physiological status.
	Modify treatment as needed.
Ethics	Practice good ethical conduct.
Interpersonal relations	Display appropriate attitudes towards working with patients, families, health professionals, personnel, and others.
Other tasks	Perform the tasks assigned by the physical therapist.
Education programs	Conduct patient and family education sessions.
THERAPEUTIC ELECTRICAL STIMULATION		0	0	(320)
Preparation	Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment.
Electrical stimulation	Administer therapeutic electrical stimulation, using appropriate parameters, mode of stimulation, and electrode placement.
	Assist with diagnostic electrical testing.
Treatment modification	Respond appropriately to acute changes in patient's physiological status.
	Modify treatment as needed.
Ethics	Practice good ethical conduct.
Interpersonal relations	Display appropriate attitudes towards working with patients, families, health professionals, personnel, and others.
Other tasks	Perform the tasks assigned by the physical therapist.
Education programs	Conduct patient and family education sessions.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES		0	0	(320)
Preparation	Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment.
Vital signs	Monitor vital signs of cardiac patients.
Auscultation	Auscultate heart sounds.
Cardiac rehabilitation techniques	Perform cardiac rehabilitation techniques.
Treatment modification	Respond appropriately to acute changes in patient's physiological status.
	Modify treatment as needed.
Ethics	Practice good ethical conduct.
Interpersonal relations	Display appropriate attitudes towards working with patients, families, health professionals, personnel, and others.
Other tasks	Perform the tasks assigned by the physical therapist.
Education programs	Conduct patient and family education sessions.
PULMONARY TECHNIQUES		0	0	(320)
Preparation	Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment.
Chest physical therapy techniques	Perform chest physical therapy techniques.
Treatment modification	Respond appropriately to acute changes in patient's physiological status.
	Modify treatment as needed.
Ethics	Practice good ethical conduct.
Interpersonal relations	Display appropriate attitudes towards working with patients, families, health professionals, personnel, and others.
Other tasks	Perform the tasks assigned by the physical therapist.
Education programs	Conduct patient and family education sessions.
PEDIATRIC NDT AND VARIOUS ADAPTIVE DEVICES FOR CHILDREN		0	0	(320)
Preparation	Prepare patients, treatment areas, and equipment.
Transfer techniques	Perform transfer techniques.
NDT	Perform NDT techniques designed for pediatric patients.
Treatment modification	Respond appropriately to acute changes in patient's physiological status.
	Modify treatment as needed.
Ethics	Practice good ethical conduct.
Interpersonal relations	Display appropriate attitudes towards working with patients, families, health professionals, personnel, and others.
Other tasks	Perform the tasks assigned by the physical therapist.
Education programs	Conduct patient and family education sessions.
NOTE WRITING AND SCHEDULING SKILLS IMPROVEMENT		0	0	(320)
Communication skills	Develop appropriate written and oral communications.
Organization	Organize time and equipment efficiently.

Suggested Resources

Refer to institute's clinical evaluation manual for practicum specific resources.