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PTA 156 Physical Rehabilitation II

7 credits
Therapeutic interventions and data collection skills for patients with neurologic conditions. Review of structure and function of the nervous system and common neurologic and neuromuscular disorders.

Prerequisites: PTA 126 , PTA 135 , PTA 145 , and PTA 155 
Corequisites: PTA 136  and PTA 146  

Quarters Offered: Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify significant structures and functions of the structures in the nervous system
  • Identify causes and mechanisms of neuromuscular disorders
  • List complications associated with neuromuscular disorders
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of health care providers involved in the care of patients with neuromuscular disorders
  • Relate motor control and motor learning theories to therapeutic interventions for patients with neuromuscular disorders
  • Explain the use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation patterns and techniques
  • Describe sensory systems associated with balance control and coordination
  • Identify motor strategies used for balance control
  • Implement selected components of interventions for patients with neuromuscular disorders identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist including:
    • Functional training
    • Gait and locomotion training
    • Balance and coordination training
    • Posture awareness training
    • Neuromotor development training
    • Strength training
    • Passive range of motion
    • Integumentary protection techniques
    • Wheelchair propulsion programs for conditioning
    • Application & adjustment of devices and equipment
  • Perform components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care established by the physical therapist including:
    • Arousal, attention, and cognition
    • Environmental barriers, self-care and home management
    • Gait, locomotion, and balance
    • Posture and body mechanics
    • Muscle function including changes in muscle tone and strength
    • Joint integrity and mobility
    • Pain and integumentary integrity
    • Sensory response
    • Vital signs
    • Assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective and supportive devices
  • Identify and integrate appropriate evidence-based resources to support clinical decision-making for progression of the patient within the plan of care established by the PT
  • When providing interventions and associated data collection techniques:
    • Display professional behaviors consistent with the expectations of the physical therapy profession
    • Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills to support patient safety and communication with the physical therapist
    • Explain the rationale for selected interventions to achieve patient goals as identified in the plan of care
    • Identify indications, contraindications, precautions and safety considerations for the patient
    • Identify when a directed intervention is either beyond the scope of work or personal scope of work of a physical therapist assistant
    • Prepare and maintain a safe working environment
    • Handle patients using safe techniques and appropriate body mechanics
    • Position and drape the patient to protect patient modesty, privacy, and dignity
    • Provide clear instructions, apply principles of learning, and use a variety of teaching strategies when educating patients, caregivers, and other members of the health care team as directed by the supervising physical therapist
    • As appropriate to the role of the PTA, promote health, wellness, safety awareness and prevention behaviors in patients
    • Use appropriate terminology, abbreviations, and grammar in communication
    • Select relevant information for documentation and billing purposes
    • Identify relevant information to communicate to the physical therapist for the discharge planning process
    • Maintain and use physical therapy equipment effectively