This module deals with Working in Health Care related to PT practice. Covered is the working environment,

This course presents important information on aspects of working in and being responsible for physical therapy services and is divided into three modules:

Module 1: This module deals with the different types of PT facilities available for job placement, the accrediting and regulatory agencies of these facilities, basic medical coding (ICD-9 and CPT), reimbursement from third party payers/insurance companies, review of the CMS 1500 and a brief overview of patients accounts receivable.

Module 2: This module deals with the legal issues of medical insurance along with a review of general laws and rules governing the scope of practice of physical therapy in the State of Ohio.

Module 3: This module deals with Working in Health Care related to PT practice. Covered is the working environment, verbal and nonverbal communications, management, informal organizations, performance evaluations, management decisions, change, job satisfaction, stress management, and becoming employed. The student will learn how to properly search for a job, prepare a resume and cover letter, and be able to participate in a mock interview to be better prepared for the job market. This class will also prepare the student to deal with job search, employee relations with regard to supervision, job description and performance evaluation.

PTA408 Rehabilitation Therapy II

6 Quarter Credit Hours 6.0 FA Hours 48 Lecture Hours 48 Lab Hours 30.0 Additional Outside Clock Hours

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all didactic course work in Quarters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0 to maintain Satisfactory Progress requirements; satisfactory performance on all psychomotor skills assessments; completion of all general education courses; concurrently enrolled in PTA409 Special Topics.

This is the primary clinical neuroscience class within the curriculum. It will present a detailed look at the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, focusing primarily on the adult neurological patient. As there are many “schools of thought” relating to treating this patient population, this class takes a detailed and eclectic approach towards the assessment and treatment of the neurologically involved patient. It begins with foundation material that provides an overview of neurological assessment and treatment, and then covers the more common clinical syndromes related to motor ,postural and learning control e.g. CVA (cerebrovascular accident), TBI (traumatic brain injuries), SCI (spinal cord injuries), MS (multiple sclerosis), Parkinson’s Disease, ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), AD (Alzheimer’s Disease), PPS (post polio syndrome), GBS (Guillain Barre Syndrome ), MD ( Muscular Dystrophy), and developmental disabilities such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy and Down’s syndrome.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all didactic course work in Quarters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0 to maintain Satisfactory Progress requirements; satisfactory performance on all psychomotor skills assessments; concurrently enrolled in PTA408 Rehab II.

This course presents the theoretical foundation for treatment of some of the less common patient populations/ diagnoses seen in the physical therapy clinic. It will cover the indications for exercise, as well as the basic principles and physiological responses of therapeutic exercise protocols for specific patient populations. Particular exercise considerations for these special patient conditions will be emphasized.

Topics will include: PVD/ wound/ burn management, amputee/ prosthetics/ orthotics management, cardiac rehab, pulmonary/ respiratory rehab, management of the obstetric patient, and management of the chronic pain patient. The nature of each pathology, tests/ measures appropriate for the PTA, and exercise concepts for each population will be explained. This course provides a foundation of appropriate exercise principles and techniques that is based upon contemporary rationale. It will allow the PTA student to implement and modify therapeutic exercise treatment techniques as indicated in the plan of care designed by a physical therapist. Although such clients may not be seen in all physical therapy settings, the ability to treat such patients is an essential entry-level skill for the well-rounded PTA. This course will build upon concepts introduced in MS I and II, and it will serve as a complement to PTA408 Rehabilitation

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all didactic course work in quarters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0 to maintain Satisfactory Progress requirements; satisfactory performance on all psychomotor skills assessments; proof of current CPR certification, required immunizations and current student liability insurance.

This course is the third formal clinical exposure the student has within the PTA curriculum, where the delivery of PT interventions to consumers is under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. This is within the scope of a PT plan of care designed by a PT in a clinical setting. This course is a practical/hands-on experience, incorporating knowledge and clinical skills, learned in the previous seven (7) quarters. The student will spend five (5) days a week for five (5) weeks in a physical therapy setting for a total of 184 hours. Each student will be supervised by a PT (Physical Therapist) or a PTA who will be known as the Clinical Instructor (CI).

This course places emphasis on self-directed learning of the student’s own strengths, growth needs, and the ability to identify and seek out sources of advanced education while learning and appreciating the roles and teamwork of the PT and PTA. The PTA will also develop a practical understanding of ethical and professional behavior in the clinical environment.

This course focuses on the student achieving Advanced Intermediate Performance in clinical competency for Skills 4, 6, and 8-14, and Entry-level Performance for Skills 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7.

PTA410-B Clinical Practicum II-B

5 Quarter Credit Hours 5.0 FA Hours

184 Clinical Hours

25.0 Additional Outside Clock Hours

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all didactic course work in quarters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7; successful

completion of PTA410-A Clinical Practicum II-A; a

minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0 to maintain Satisfactory Progress requirements; satisfactory performance on all psychomotor skills assessments; proof of current CPR certification, required immunizations and current student liability insurance.

This course is the fourth formal clinical exposure the student has within the PTA curriculum, where delivery of PT interventions to consumers is under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. This is within the scope of a PT plan of care designed by a PT in a clinical setting.

This course is a practical/hands-on experience, incorporating knowledge and clinical skills learned in the previous seven (7) quarters. The student will spend five (5) days a week for five (5) weeks in a physical therapy setting for a total of 184 hours. Each student will be supervised by a PT or a PTA, who will be known as the Clinical Instructor (CI).

This course places emphasis on self-directed learning of one’s own strengths, growth needs, and the ability to identify and seek out sources of advanced education while learning and appreciating the roles and teamwork of the PT and PTA. The PTA student will also develop a practical understanding of ethical and professional behavior in the clinical environment.

This course focuses on the student achieving Advanced Intermediate Performance in clinical competency for Skills 6, and 8-14, with demonstrated progression towards Entry-level Performance, as supported by written comments by the CI on the CPI. The student PTA will continue to demonstrate Entry-level Performance for Skills 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7.

PTA411 PTA Seminar

2 Quarter Credit Hours 2.0 FA Hours 24 Lecture Hours

10.0 Additional Outside Clock Hours

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all didactic course work in Quarters 1 through 7; a minimum accumulative GPA of 2.0 to maintain Satisfactory Progress requirements;

satisfactory performance on all psychomotor skills assessments; successful completion of all general education courses.

This course will provide a review of specific educational areas via practice tests and discussion groups in preparation for the National Physical Therapy Assistant Exam. This review will include both the basic sciences as well as the PT theory and practice. A discussion of the final practicum experience will be ongoing throughout the course, with emphasis on relating clinical experience to didactic areas of training. Students will present a case study of a patient from one of their Senior Clinical rotations, as well as satisfactorily completing various assignments including computerized mock examination, and passing all 9 competency tests at a minimum of 85%.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate competency (via multiple choice examinations) before graduation in the following nine (9) areas:

• Musculoskeletal physical therapy

• Neurological physical therapy

• Cardiac/pulmonary physical therapy

• Pathological and psychological conditions

• Physical agents

• Therapeutic exercise, Gait, Functional Devices and Training

• Administration, Communication, Education and Ethical considerations

• Pediatrics/geriatrics

• Clinical decision making

These competencies will be assessed via multiple choice questions and will be graded as a pass/fail, with 85% being the pass mark. If a student fails to achieve at least an 85%

grade on any of the competencies after 2 attempts, the student will be required to complete extra work in the area of failure before attempting the competency again. This competency passing will be part of the grade in Seminar.

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All students will attend classes with a clean, neat appearance.

Sloppy pants, T-shirts, sandals, hats, baseball caps, blue jeans, or revealing clothing are not allowed. Artificial nails are not allowed at any time due to infection control issues and patient safety concerns. Jewelry is to be kept to a minimum.

The only allowed visible piecing is a pair of small earrings for males and females. (Maximum size, no wider than 1 inch, no longer than 1 inch.) All tattoos are to be covered---- non visible.

The PTA dress code consists of neutral-color dress pants with a PSI logo polo shirt, soft-soled, closed-toed shoes (including socks) in good repair and the official PSI ID badge should be worn on the lanyard at all times for identification including dress down days. No hoodies are to be worn. No undergarments are to be visible at all.

A student found to be in noncompliance with the dress code, at PSI or the clinical site, will receive one (1) written warning from his/her instructor or a member of the administrative staff. A copy of the warning will be given to the student and the original placed in the student’s academic file. If a second violation occurs, the student will be referred immediately to the PTA Program Director.

Instructors will refuse admittance to the classroom if the student is not in proper dress for the second time and the student will be counted absent for the class.

The PSI Enrollment Agreement which each student signs is a contractual agreement. PSI is obligated, by this agreement.

This obligation includes professional appearance. The student, through this mutual agreement, is also required to abide by all appearance requirements of this institution.

A percent of the total grade for courses with a lab component will be based on the student’s professional conduct during lab sessions. The following are the criteria to which the student must adhere to receive full credit.

1. Promptness——Repeated lateness will result in dismissal from a lab session.

2. Appropriate Lab Dress——Students should be appropriately dressed for the particular lab activity planned for that day, and will be dismissed from class if attire is inappropriate. In general, shorts or sweat pants may be worn when appropriate for activities of the lab. Cover-ups may be brought to the lab if the room is cold. Only close-toed, low-heeled rubber-soled shoes will be allowed. Long hair must be pinned back and jewelry must be removed

(i.e. dangling earrings, sharp rings, long chains, multiple bracelets, etc.)

3. Passing each lab practical with a minimum 80 percent.

4. Maintaining appropriate lab behavior--A professional atmosphere should be maintained in lab at all times. Subjects should be properly draped and positioned.

Dignity of subjects must be respected at all times. Comfort and safety will always be considered.

5. Abiding by PSI class rules--No food or drink in the classroom or lab at any time.

6. Lab Cleanup— At the end of each lab session, it is the responsibility of the students to leave the lab in the condition it was found when the lab began.

All labs must be left in the following condition:

• plinths spaced properly.

• two pillows under each plinth.

• all supplies and equipment returned to appropriate storage areas.

• all wheelchairs in line in the storage room.

• all trash must be placed in the waste containers.

• all used linen must be placed in laundry bags and full bags brought to the front of the classroom.

• all modalities except for cold packs, hot packs, paraffin bath should be unplugged and stored.

7. Laboratory Linens—-Linen, (sheets, towels, and pillow cases) should be changed when used then placed in the laundry bag. Avoid using the towels for any cleanup purposes. Instructor is responsible to restock clean linen in cupboard. No linen or pillows should ever be placed on the floor.

At the end of each lab:

• any unused linen is to be refolded and returned to the linen closet.

• wet, hot pack covers and wet towels should be hung to dry.

• after towels are hung to dry, they should be placed in laundry hamper to be laundered.

• if bag is full, the instructor will be responsible to assign students to bring the bag of dirty linen the front desk for laundering.