PTA 255 Physical Rehabilitation III

• Define gross- and fine- motor milestones
• List righting and equilibrium reactions
• Identify characteristics of motor development throughout the lifespan
• Describe the pathology and clinical characteristics of common pediatric disorders
• Recognize signs of abuse of vulnerable populations
• Report to appropriate authorities suspected cases of abuse of vulnerable populations
• Identify assessment tools commonly used by physical therapists with pediatric patient populations
• Communicate effectively with pediatric patients
• Identify the differences between common pediatric intervention philosophies
• Use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and heath to describe a patient’s/client’s impairments , activity and participation limitations
• Adapt selected components of interventions for pediatric patients as identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist including:
  • Functional training
  • Motor function training
  • Positioning and handling
  • Strengthening and stability training
  • Neuromotor development training
  • Patient education
• Adapt components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care established by the physical therapist for pediatric patients including:
  • Environmental barriers, self-care and home management
  • Gait, locomotion, and balance
  • Pain location and intensity
  • Mental functions: arousal, mentation, and cognition
  • Muscle performance
  • Neuromotor development and function
  • Assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective, and supportive devices
• Participate in a service- learning experience with special populations to increase understanding of the needs/challenges of the community being served
• Demonstrate self-reflection of how the service learning experience influenced his/her view of community service in PTA education