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PTA 2365 Orthopedics

Theory, clinical rationale, application and performance of commonly used tests, measures, data collection procedures, basic treatment, therapeutic exercises, and functional activities for common orthopedic and musculoskeletal diagnoses seen in a general population. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No

Prereqs: PTA 1350  Restricted to Majors 

Outcomes

  • Students will be able to determine how various neuromusculoskeletal orthopedic conditions affect patient presentation during assessment and treatment of patients across the lifespan with common medical and surgical orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).
  • Students will be able to demonstrate behaviors related to ethics, values, responsibilities, and professional communication during assessment and treatment of patients across the lifespan with orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).
  • Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate patient/client management during assessment and treatment of patients across the lifespan with orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).
  • Students will be able to demonstrate clinical decision making skills within the plan of care established by the physical therapist during assessment and treatment of patients across the lifespan with orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions in the plan of care established by the physical therapist during treatment of patients across the lifespan with orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).
  • Students will be able to demonstrate competence in performing data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care established by the physical therapist during treatment of patients across the lifespan with orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).
  • Students will be able to effectively participate in the health care environment during treatment of patients across the lifespan with orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).
  • Students will be able to demonstrate practice management skills consistent with the current standards in the healthcare environment during treatment of patients across the lifespan with orthopedic conditions at a refinement level (Fall) or competent level (Spring).

Credit Hours: 4

Classroom Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6