Pathophysiology for the PTA Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

PTHA-1321-001 Pathophysiology for the PTA

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Study of the pathophysiology of diseases/conditions encountered in physical therapy. (3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

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Textbooks

Medical Terminology Express 2.0   by Gylys & Masters

Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Goodman & Fuller

Recognizing and Reporting Red Flags for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Goodman & Marshall

 

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This course is designed to give the student the knowledge needed to treat patients with an introductory knowledge of pathophysiology of diseases/conditions commonly encountered by the physical therapist assistant.

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

A. Goals: Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other material, the student should:

 i. Describe the etiology, pathogenesis, signs/symptoms, and treatments of selected diseases/conditions

 ii. Identify the impact of the pathologies in physical therapy

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.

B. Objectives:

1. Define and use common prefixes, suffixes, terminology, and abbreviations in describing pathology, etiology, signs/symptoms,  and treatment of disease or trauma
2. Discuss common diagnostic tests and procedures, including but not limited to MRI, CT, ultrasound, x-ray, blood values, electrocardiogram, EEG, EMG, pulse oximetry, arthroscopy, nuclear medicine, and stress tests.
3. Describe normal values for selected tests and procedures and the general implications of abnormal values.

Introduction to Pathophysiology

4. Describe the inflammatory process.
5. Describe the stages of wound healing.
6. Identify factors that affect wound healing.
7. Describe the effects of bed rest and immobilization of a body part on various tissues and systems.
8. Explain the use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in describing a patient’s/client’s impairments, activity and participation limitations.

Immunity & Infection

9. Describe the types of immunity.
10. Outline the immune response.
11. List factors affecting immunity.
12. Identify various diseases affecting the immune system and consequences of immunodeficiency.
13. Define and provide examples of hypersensitivity disorders.
14. Identify signs and symptoms of infectious disease.
15. Outline the steps for the chain of transmission.
16. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various bacterial infections and viral infections.

Pathology of the Integumentary System

17. Describe the function of the integumentary system.
18. Describe the gross anatomical components and relationships of the integumentary system.
19. Describe the role of the skin in maintaining homeostasis.
20. Describe the relationship of skin area to heat regulation.
21. Describe the characteristics of skin in various areas of the body.
22. Describe the process of collagen formation and deposition during wound healing.
23. Compare and contrast the layers of the skin and their function.
24. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various integumentary diseases/conditions.
25. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the integumentary system.

Pathology of the Endocrine & Metabolic Systems

26. Describe the functions of the endocrine and metabolic systems.
27. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various endocrine & metabolic diseases/conditions.
28. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the endocrine and metabolic systems.

 

Pathology of the Cardiovascular System

29. Describe the functions of the cardiovascular system.
30. Describe the gross anatomical components and relationships of the cardiovascular system.
31. Diagram the heart, including direction of blood flow.
32. Describe the effect of movement on circulation.
33. Describe the components of the “electrical system” of the heart.
34. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various cardiovascular diseases/conditions.
35. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the cardiovascular system.

Pathology of the Hematologic System

36. Describe the function of the hematologic system.
37. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various hematological diseases/conditions.
38. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the hematologic system.

Pathology of the Lymphatic System

39. Describe the function of the lymphatic system.
40. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various lymphatic diseases/conditions.
41. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the lymphatic system.

Pathology of the Respiratory System

42. Describe the function of the respiratory system.
43. Describe the gross anatomical components and relationships of the respiratory system.
44. Draw and describe the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
45. Describe the primary and accessory muscles of respiration.
46. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various respiratory diseases/conditions.
47. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the respiratory system.

Pathology of the Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems

48. Describe the functions of the hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary systems.
49. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary diseases/conditions.
50. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the hepatic, pancreatic, and biliary systems.

Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System

51. Describe the function of the muscular system.
52. Describe the gross anatomical components and relationships of elements of the muscular system.
53. Compare and contrast the structure and function of the 3 major subtypes of skeletal muscle.
54. Describe the development of the muscular system.
55. Describe muscle adaptations that occur as a result of activity and inactivity.
56. Define muscle tone.
57. Identify the effect of various pathological conditions on muscle tone.
58. Describe the function of the skeletal system.
59. Identify changes in the skeletal system across the life span.
60. Describe the anatomical components and relationships of the skeletal system.
61. Describe the process of callus and mature bone formation following fractures.
62. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various musculoskeletal diseases/conditions.
63. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the musculoskeletal system.

Pathology of the Nervous System

64. Describe the functions of the nervous system.
65. Describe the gross anatomical components and relationships of the nervous system.
66. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various nervous system diseases/conditions.
67. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the nervous system.
68. Define muscle tone.
69. Identify the effect of various pathological conditions on muscle tone.

 

Pathology of the Gastrointestinal System

70. Describe the function of the gastrointestinal system.
71. Describe the gross anatomical components and relationships of the gastrointestinal system.
72. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various gastrointestinal diseases/conditions.
73. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the gastrointestinal system.

Pathology of the Renal and Urologic Systems

74. Describe the functions of the renal and urologic systems.
75. Describe how aging affects bladder function.
76. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various renal and urologic diseases/conditions.
77. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the renal and urologic systems.

Pathology of the Genital and Reproductive Systems

78. Describe the components of the male and female reproductive systems.
79. Describe the normal changes that occur in the female reproductive system including hormone production with aging.
80. Describe the normal changes that occur in the male reproductive system in aging
81. Describe the function of the prostate gland.
82. Identify etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of various genital and reproductive diseases/conditions.
83. Identify common medical/surgical interventions for pathology of the genital and reproductive systems.

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Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:
Quizzes/Homework           5%                                                      

Tests (4)                         60%

Final                               35%

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.
 

The student's lowest quiz grade will be automatically dropped.

** Students who do not meet minimum proficiencies during the lab practical will be required to re-test until proficiencies are met before the course is completed.  The first test grade the student attains is the recorded grade.

In addition to passing the above tests, the student will be required to complete all assigned case studies.  If these items are not submitted, the student will receive an "F" for the semester.

GRADING SCALE:
A = 100-92.5
B = 92.4-83.5
C = 83.4-74.5
F=74.4-0

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

MAKE-UP POLICY: There will be NO make-ups on quizzes or homework.  Make-up tests and practicals will be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the student and instructor during the week of finals.  The make-up exam may vary in format from the original exam and a five-point penalty will be subtracted from the score of the make-up test or practical.

 

 

Attendance

ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the learner to attend class.  At the beginning of each lecture and lab, learners will be expected to sign the roster provided by the instructor.  Failure to sign in will result in the learner being marked absent for attendance purposes even if he/she is present in class and seen by the instructor.  

Each learner will be allowed only one absence for lecture only courses and two absences for lecture/lab courses.  After the absence(s), a penalty of five (5) points will be deducted from the final course grade for each subsequent absence.  For example, a learner who misses three (3) lectures will have five (5) points deducted from the final grade for the course.

Full attendance of class time is also expected.  A learner will be counted as "absent" if the learner is out of class more than 20 minutes of a class time.  For example, if in a given day a learner arrives 10 minutes late to class, takes an extra 5 minutes for break and leaves class for 5 minutes for any reason (phone calls, appointments, bathroom breaks, illness), that is considered an "absence" for the day.  This type of absence counts in the total number of absences resulting in lowering of the final course grade.  

Following an absence, the student is responsible for getting missed notes/assignments/copies of handouts, etc. from classmates.  The student is also responsible for getting any needed clarification of missed information from the course instructor. 

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Additional Information

This is a 3 credit hour course offered by the Physical Therapist Assistant department.

This course meets Thursdays from 9-11:30 am and uses lecture, discussion, case scenarios, and problem-based learning activities.

If a student receives a failing grade on a practical or exam, the student must attend a tutorial session for the class.  The student will not be allowed to take any future exam/practical in the course until they complete the tutorial session.

Tutorial sessions for this course will be from 1:00 – 2:00 every Monday in room 165.  As previously stated, tutorials are mandatory if a student has failed a practical or exam but will be optional for all other students in the course.

Tutorials are part of an adult learning environment thus, no children, pets, spouses, roommates, etc. will be allowed to attend the tutorial sessions.