Pathophysiology for the PTA Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

PTHA-1321-001 Pathophysiology for the PTA

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Course Description

Study of the pathophysiology of diseases/conditions encountered in physical therapy.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

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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Student Performance

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This course is designed to give the student introductory knowledge of the pathophysiology of diseases/conditions commonly encountered by the physical therapist assistant in the clinic.

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

A. Goals: Given the course textbooks, 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.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Learners must attend, prepare and study to be successful. Learners are expected to be present for all classes and are responsible for all information presented and assigned in order to be successful in this course. It is the learner’s responsibility for turning in all assigned work, completing all projects, and completing all assigned readings for the course. It is the learner’s responsibility to read, understand and keep in possession a copy of the course syllabus.

Students are to read the Amarillo College "Student Rights and Responsibilities" information with emphasis placed on the Academic Information, Student Conduct and Responsibilities, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education/Prevention Program sections.

 

Students will not use cell phones in the classroom. All such devices must be placed on silent mode and kept stored.  If a student expects that there may be some type of emergency situation, the student should inform the instructor prior to the beginning of class.  Texting/use of cell phone in class will result in the student being asked to leave the class and being counted absent for the lecture/lab.

 

Student participation is a required element during Lecture and Lab classes.  If a student refuses to participate actively in a discussion or activity, the student will be asked to leave class and will be counted absent for the day.

 

When asked, the student will attend class in professional dress including black, navy, or khaki pants for men and women or skirt for women, shirt with collar, shirt able to be tucked into pants at waist upon request, and closed toe white tennis shoes or colored dress shoe with heel not exceeding 1 inch with socks or hosiery to compliment pant/skirt. Amarillo College Badge/ID's are also part of the professional dress to be worn and are expected whenever the student is participating in off-campus program-related activities.

 

Jewelry and cologne are to be kept to a minimum. No tattoos are allowed to be seen at off-campus activities. Piercings allowed are a single pair of ear studs for women only. All other piercings on men and women must be removed prior to entering off-campus sites. If professional dress code is not followed, the student will receive a 0 grade for the day, will not be allowed to accompany the class on assignment and will not have an option to makeup the assignment.

 

Courtesy and respect are expected between the learner and instructor. Learners are expected to be attentive to instructor, guests, and other students during presentations. Learners are required to extend highest respect to patients/clients/others when making off campus contact. Lack of regard to this expectation at any time by any single learner or group of learners may result in immediate dismissal of the learner/s from the situation by the instructor, guest lecturer, or patient/client/other.

 

Dishonesty in the classroom or in completing any assignment will not be tolerated.  Students demonstrating academic dishonesty as defined in the "Student Rights and Responsibilities" publication will receive a grade of "F" in the course and will be subject to all PTA Program policies regarding course failure.

 

Student Grievance: 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, Allied Health Dean, Dean of Instruction, and the Amarillo College President - IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:
Quizzes/Homework           10%                                                      

Tests (4)                           60%

Final                                 30%

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

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 will be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the student and instructor.  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 two (2) 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.  

If a student is asked to leave a class due to disruption or lack of participation, the student will be counted absent for that entire class.

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. 

Calendar

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 an 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.  It is the student’s responsibility to schedule the tutorials with the instructor.  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.