Clinical II Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

PTHA-1161-001 Clinical II

Prerequisites

Course Description

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 4 clinic)

Class Type

Clinical

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Supplies

Clinic ID badge which is purchased at the West Campus Business office for $2.00. Preferred method for payment is cash. This is required and must be worn during the clinic rotation.

Student Performance

COURSE GOALS AND COMPETENCIES

Objectives:

1. The student will take part in interviewing a patient and/or family/caregiver to obtain information of prior LOF to compare to current LOF. (7D15)
2. The student will classify patient’s impairments, activity and participation limitations using ICF.(7D16)
3. Develop a treatment plan based on PT’s POC and describe how POC would be modified as patient progresses. (7D17, 19)
4. Review Medical records to determine important Medical History that would impact pt’s ability to progress prior to carrying out PT POC. (7D18)
5. Student will be able to complete accurate documentation based on a treatment observed each week. (7D25)
6. Student will analyze patient and healthcare provider safety and analyze opportunities for improvement.
7. Student will observe inter-professional (COTA/OT/SLP) treatment of a PT patient. The student will compare and contrast the difference between disciplines treatments and design a treatment plan that could be used for collaborative care to improve patient outcome.(7D28)
8. If possible, participate in performance improvement activities.(7D29)
9. Describe the organizational planning and operation of the physical therapy services, from referral to DC.(7D30)
10. Research the billing of Physical Therapy services to understand the coding and payment issues that may arise affecting treatment plan.(7D31)

Goals: Given the course personal notes, handouts and other material, the student should be able to

1. The student will demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
2. The student will adhere to federal/state and institutional legal standards
3. The student will demonstrate the ability to apply the principles consistent with APTA’s Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant
4. The student will demonstrate the ability to communicate to patients, family members, caregivers, and health practitioners using medical/lay terminology as appropriate.
5. The student will utilize correct medical terminology and abbreviations
6. The student will ask relevant questions of his/her patients to gain an understanding of their present condition and feelings
7. The student will know and understand the diagnosis, prescription, and precautions from the initial evaluation for all patients he/she is treating.
8. The student will demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and principles received from courses taken in the PTA curriculum.
9. The student will identify and integrate appropriate evidence based resources to support clinical decision making for progression of the patient within the plan of care.
10. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the plan of care to achieve short and long term goals for the patient
11. The student will be able to state objectives of his/her exercise programs and functional expectations for the patients he/she is treating.
12. The student will provide verbal evidence of knowledge of indications and contraindications for all techniques he/she is utilizing.
13. The student will review the initial evaluation and plan of care thoroughly prior to treating a patient.
14. The student will be able to obtain relevant information concerning his/her patient from ward and clinical charts
15. The student will recognize when an intervention should not be performed due to clinical indications
16. The student will recognize when an intervention is outside the scope of the physical therapist assistant
17. The student will monitor interventions in the plan of care to ensure proper treatment is maintained with patient status.
18. The student will adjust interventions in accordance with the plan of care as necessary in response to patient status and clinical indications.
19. The student will observe and report to the supervisor clinical signs, symptoms condition changes, setbacks, of the patient he/she is treating and when appropriate suggest treatment changes.
20. The student will report progress to the supervisor for adjustment in short and long term goals when met.
21. The student will verbalize a plan to work toward discharge goals with all patients seen under their care.
22. The student will perform tests and measures according to the plan of care to gather information for the discharge process.
23. The student will ensure that the patient has a follow up plan in place (HEP, transfer orders, etc.) prior to discharge
24. The student will write documentation notes on a number of patients to provide evidence that he/she can observe and record appropriate signs, symptoms, and treatment objectives.
25. The student will write documentation appropriate to the individual setting, Texas Practice Act, and other regulatory agencies.
26. The student will demonstrate basic knowledge of the following by responding correctly to clinical instructor’s questions related to procedures being performed:

• Human anatomy and physiology
• Relationship to anatomical structures to normal and abnormal movement
• Pathophysiological conditions resulting from injury and disease and psychological reactions
• Basic physical principles for electricity, heat, cold, water, light, and simple machines as related to the physical therapy procedures.
• Operation and maintenance of equipment being used

27. The student will demonstrate satisfactory progress in treating patients using the skills acquired in the PTA courses including:

• Therapeutic exercise
• Physical agent modalities
• Massage and postural drainage
• Gait training
• First aid
• Vital signs
• Wound care
• ADL training
• Assistive device training
• Body mechanics
• Rehab techniques

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

DISABILITY STATEMENT:  Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangement in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Students Rights and RESPONSIBILITIES:Students are to read the Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities publication with emphasis on reading the Academic Information, Student Conduct and Responsibilities, and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education/Prevention Program

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Students demonstrating academic dishonesty as defined in the “Students Right and Responsibilities” handout will receive a grade of “F” in the course and will be subject to all PTA program policies regarding course failure.

Student Grievance Procedure

A student who has a problem with the course or the 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, Vice President of Academic Affairs, President of Amarillo College - IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

Instructional Method: Observation, Inquiry-based learning, Information processing strategies, Active learning

Grading Criteria:

Chart Reviews (12)	20%
SOAP Notes (12)	20%
Treatment Plans (6)	20%
Summaries (9)	20%
Compare/Contrast Paper	20%
Total	100%

Grading Calculation:

Student will be able to document accurately using proper medical terminology and abbreviations in SOAP note format for one treatment observed each week. The documentation must be included on Medical History Worksheet.

Student will develop a treatment plan at each site based on POC established by PT. A second treatment plan at each site will be developed to compliment treatment given to patient by another discipline in the department.

Student will write a summary of the information gathered in a patient interview at each site, a summary of a safety improvement plan at each site, a summary of the process of physical therapy services at one site and a summary of billing processes as they concern the PT treatment at each site.

Student will complete a chart review each week to become proficient in identifying pertinent health information that relates to the physical therapy treatment.

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.

Attendance

Attendance:  "Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class/clinic. If the student needs to be absent, they must make arrangements with the Clinical Instructor to make the time up and notify the ACCE of that absence. Documentation concerning the absence is to be submitted to the ACCE within 2 days of the absence. If proper documentation has not be provided to the ACCE and/or time has not been sufficiently made up the student will be deducted 15 points from his/her overall final grade.  All clinical assignments must be completed unless notified by the ACCE. 

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Additional Information

This clinical is coordinated by Shawn Palmer, the ACCE of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Teaching Method: Clinical Experience

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The course is designed to provide an opportunity for the students to observe physical therapy as it is being applied in the clinical area. As the student masters PT competencies in the laboratory setting, they can assist the Physical Therapist in administering therapy in a clinical environment.This course will also reinforce the documentation skills learned in Basic Pt. Care Skills by requiring notes on patients seen in the clinical environment.

Successful completion of the following courses:

BIOL 2401 and 2402, PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405,  PTHA 1413, PTHA 2301, PTHA 2409.

Safety Procedures: In case of an emergency the student needs to call the Safety and security department at 9-371-5163 at the Amarillo and ask for security after receiving emergency care at the clinical site or emergency facility.

Student Injury Website: www.actx.edu/allied_health/index. If an injury occurs the student needs to follow steps on this website as well as notify the ACCE.

CLINIC DRESS CODE:

The student is to follow the dress code of the specific clinic he/she is attending while adhering to AC/PTA program student handbook policies such as: all tattoos must be covered at all times, no gaging of the ears, no tongue rings/mouth rings/nose rings, etc. Piercings acceptable are in the ear lobes with small post earrings and/or in the top of the ear.