Essentials of Data Collection Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

PTHA-2301-002 Essentials of Data Collection

Prerequisites

Corequisites: PTHA 2409 and PTHA 1413

Course Description

Data collection techniques used to assist in patient/client management.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED TEXTS:

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Measurement of Joint Motion, 4th ed. by Cynthia C. Norkin and D. Joyce White

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Daniels and Worthingham’s Muscle Testing, 8^th ed. by  Helen J. Bishop and Jacqueline Montgomery

Supplies

\ REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Goniometer, tape measure, purchased by the student. Blood pressure kit and stethoscope which is provided by AC, or student may purchase his/her own.

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\ Security device for student locker.

Student Performance

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1. \ Goals: Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other material, the student should demonstrate competence with components of the following requisite skills:
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  \ Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

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  \ Demonstrate conduct that reflects a commitment to meeting the expectations of members of society receiving health care services.

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  \ Demonstrate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes.

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  \ Demonstrate competence with components of selected treatment interventions.

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  \ Perform selected data collection skills.

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  \ Demonstrate effective documentation skills.

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  \ Review current physical therapy literature.

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\ The student will know that these goals have been successfully completed if he or she earns a final grade of “C” or higher as evaluated by the faculty of the department.

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   1. \ Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other material, the student should be able to do each of the following on a written and/or practical examination with an accuracy of 74.5% or higher as evaluated by faculty of the department:
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   1. \ Demonstrate understanding of language and terminology regarding assessment and evaluation skills.
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   2. \ Demonstrate appropriate nonverbal communication skills (i.e. touch and facial expressions) with simulated patient/therapist interactions.
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   3. \ Demonstrate appropriate verbal communication skills with simulated patient/therapist interactions.
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   4. \ Present oral presentation(s) to classmates.
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   1. \ Ensure patient, personal, staff, and environmental safety when performing data collection skills.
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   2. \ Demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Guide to PT Practice.
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   1. \ Demonstrate understanding of testing/evaluation procedures used by the physical therapist.
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   1. \ Identify the purpose of various forms of biofeedback used in PT settings.
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   2. \ Administer components of balance/coordination assessments.
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   3. \ Explain the use of the Tinetti, Berg Balance, Timed Get Up and Go Tests, Functional Reach Test as well as Rhomberg Test.
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   4. \ Demonstrate the procedure used for the Tinetti, Berg Balance, Timed Get Up and Go Test, Functional Reach Test as well as the Rhomberg Test.
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   5. \ Demonstrate the ability to monitor changes during exercise in the pulmonary/respiratory system.
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   6. \ Explain the use of exertion measurements such as Exertion Scale, Perceived Exertion Scale, Breathless Scale and Heaviness Scale.
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   7. \ Identify components of postural assessment.
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   8. \ Identify normal ROM values.
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   1. \ Describe the procedure for girth measurement.
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   2. \ Demonstrate the procedure for girth measurement with use of measuring tape and volumetric meter.
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   3. \ Describe the procedure for measuring leg length discrepancies.
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   4. \ Demonstrate the procedure for measuring leg length discrepancies.
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   5. \ Describe the format for exercise testing.
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   6. \ Explain the use of the Glasgow Coma Scale.
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   7. \ Explain the use of the Rancho Los Amigos Levels.
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   8. \ Describe principles of sensory testing and how to document.
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   9. \ Demonstrate the procedure for sensory testing.
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   10. \ Differentiate between normal and abnormal joint movement.
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   11. \ Describe the principles of gross manual muscle testing.
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   12. \ Demonstrate the procedure for gross manual muscle testing.
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   13. \ Document presence or absence of muscle mass.
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   14. \ Identify normal and abnormal muscle length.
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   15. \ Demonstrate understanding of how to administer standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, or visual analog scales for pain.
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   16. \ Describe the use of scales for pain.
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   17. \ Identify activities, positions, or postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations.
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   18. \ Describe the principles of postural evaluation.
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   19. \ Demonstrate the use of the plumb line for postural analysis.
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   20. \ Identify the different body types observed in postural analysis.
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   21. \ Observe alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and with activity.
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   22. \ Measure functional range of motion.
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   23. \ Describe and explain the principles of goniometric measurement and how to document goniometric measurements.
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   24. \ Demonstrate procedure to measure range of motion using a goniometer.
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   25. \ Inspect the physical environment and measure physical space.
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   26. \ Explain the purpose for work/community reintegration with the use of questionnaires.
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   27. \ Identify safety issues and barriers in the home, community, and work environment.
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   28. \ Observe the patient’s functional status
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   29. \ Identify activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea, or other symptoms associated with respiratory or circulatory conditions.
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   30. \ Identify specific orthopedic/disabilities/abilities outcome assessment tools and the purpose(s) for each.
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   1. \ Demonstrate appropriate techniques for documenting assessment techniques.                        
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   1. \ Locate and identify relevant information from  professional research.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Students demonstrating academic dishonesty as defined in the “Student Rights and Responsibilities” handout will receive a grade of “F” in the course and will be subject to all PTA program policies regarding course failure. CUEING ANOTHER PERSON DURING AN EXAM OR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED CHEATING.

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\ STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: A student who has a problem with the course or course instructor should make every attempt to resolve the problem with the course instructor.  If that is not successful, the student may appeal the decision of the instructor to the program director, Dean of Health Sciences Division, V.P of Academic Affairs, and the president – IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:

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                GRADING CRITERIA:

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                Quizzes                                           5%          

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                (3)Tests/2 written applications       30%

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                (2) Skill application exams             30%

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                Final                                              35%

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If the midterm grade is failing as indicated by the grade report, the student must contact the course instructor to schedule a planning meeting.  At this meeting, the student will be expected to develop an action plan for successful completion of the course.  This action plan should include a detailed study schedule, should identify any areas of weakness in understanding course content, and must include methods/strategies that will be used to correct the learning deficit.  Failure to meet with the instructor or to complete the action plan will result in a 10 point deduction from the final grade.

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THE INSTRUCTOR WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMINDING STUDENTS OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE THE MIDTERM PROCESS.  THE INSTRUCTOR WILL TREAT ALL STUDENTS AS ADULTS AND WILL THEREFORE EXPECT THE STUDENT TO APPROACH THE INSTRUCTOR TO DISCUSS ANY CLARIFICATION OF THESE GUIDELINES.

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Test/application exams will be available for review for one week following the return of the graded exam/application. The exam/applications will be kept in the instructor’s office; each student will need to set up an individual time to review the materials.

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Students are responsible for correctly completing their scantron sheets.  Once the scantron is turned into the instructor, no changes will be allowed on the scantron.  Therefore, we strongly recommend you are careful with imprinting your responses.

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MAKE-UP POLICY: There will be NO make-ups on quizzes or final exam.  Absence (this includes tardiness of the student) of a test or application exam results in a five-point deduction from the earned grade.  All absences (tardiness) will be treated equally, regardless of the reason. The make-up test or make-up application exam may vary in format from the original examination/application. The student should expect to take the make-up exam/application on the day the student returns to class, unless otherwise notified by the instructor.

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GRADING SCALE:

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A = 100-92.5

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B = 92.4-83.5

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C = 83.4-74.5

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F= 74.4-0

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Note: A grade of C or better is required to complete the PTA major.

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Attendance

\ ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required for successful completion of all lectures and labs in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.  At the beginning of each lecture and lab, students will be expected to sign the roster provided by the course instructor.  Even if a student is present in class and seen by the instructor, failure to sign in will result in the student being marked absent for attendance purposes.  If a student signs in another student, both students will be counted absent.  Each student will be allowed only one absence for lecture only courses and two absences for lecture/lab courses.  After the first absence for lecture courses and second absence for lecture/lab courses, a penalty of five points will be deducted from the student’s final course grade for each subsequent absence.  For example, a student who misses 3 lectures in a lecture only course will have 10 points deducted from his/her final grade in that course.  A student will be considered “tardy” if he/she arrives to class 1-10 minutes late or leaves before class has been dismissed. Two “tardies” will be considered one absence.  Students arriving to class after 10 minutes will not be permitted to enter the lecture or lab until the next course begins.  Exceptions to this policy will only be made under extenuating circumstances and only if the course instructor receives the appropriate written documentation to support the event within 5 days of the absence. While in attendance of each lecture class and lab, cell phones are to be turned off and put away, unless otherwise permitted by the instructor. During lab cell phones are to be placed in the students assigned locker in the locker room

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Additional Information

DURING TESTING CELL PHONES ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE TESTING AREA.

ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments are due AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS TIME on the assigned due date.  NO LATE HOMEWORK/WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.

REQUIRED READING: The student is expected to complete all reading assignments. This information is testable material, which may not be covered in the lecture/lab portion of the class.

LAB DRESS CODE: MANDATORY during each lab for participation.

                Females: shorts, halter/swimsuit top/sports bra (fasteners need to be in the back), sweat/athletic wear can be used for a cover up.   

                Males: shorts, tee shirts, sweats/athletic wear can be used for a cover-up.

LAST DATE TO DROP/WITHDRAW:  March 24, 2014. Any student not withdrawn by March 24, 2014, will receive the grade earned.

SAFETY PROCEDURES: In case of an emergency, the student needs to call the Safety and Security department at 9-371-5163.  In an emergency situation, use the nearest phone that is available.  The student should also know in case of a medical emergency, the following procedure should be performed and in the order written:

1. call 9-911 for an ambulance
2. call safety and security

 

PHYSICAL RESTRICTIONS: There are no physical restrictions associated with this course.

 

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THE LEAD INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE SYLLABUS AS NEEDED DURING THE SEMESTER.  ANY MODIFICATIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS.