Essentials of Data Collection Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

PTHA-2301-001 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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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Measurement of Joint Motion, 5th ed. by Cynthia C. Norkin and D. Joyce White

Daniels and Worthingham’s Muscle Testing, 9^th ed. by  Helen J. Bishop and Jacqueline Montgomery

Ortho Notes, 2nd ed. by Dawn Gulick

Trail Guide to the Body Student Workbook

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.

Security device for student locker.

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other material, the student should demonstrate competence with components of the following requisite skills:

1. Demonstrate appropriate verbal communication skills with simulated patient and physical therapist interactions.
2. Utilize correct medical terminology and abbreviations in written assignments and SOAP notes.
3. Demonstrate appropriate information-gathering during patient interviews regarding current condition prior to treatments during simulated patient interactions.
4. Demonstrate the ability to perform competently and organize appropriate data collection techniques from within the physical therapist assistant plan of care for monitoring patient status.
5. Goniometry/MMT:  Identify basic concepts of validity, reliability, and statistical significance.
6. Identify normal range of motion values for the joints of the human body.
7. Demonstrate appropriate interrater reliability compared with other students when performing goniometric measurements.
8. Describe the principles of goniometric measurement and the correct documentation of goniometric measurements.
9. Demonstrate the ability to assess joint range of motion competently using a goniometer for all major joints of the human body.
10. Demonstrate the ability to assess joint range of motion competently using inclinometers for the cervical and lumbar spine.
11. Demonstrate the ability to assess functional range of motion competently.
12. Identify abnormal joint movement, including capsular patterns.
13. Identify the structures most likely to cause abnormal movement at each joint.
14. Describe the principles of gross manual muscle testing.
15. Demonstrate the ability to competently perform manual muscle testing of each joint.
16. Recognize the presence or absence of normal muscle mass and tone.
17. Identify the purpose of special tests utilized by the physical therapist during an evaluation.
18. Sensory:  Identify common standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, and visual analog scales for pain.
19. Demonstrate the ability to competently administer common standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, and visual analog scales for pain.
20. Identify dermatomal patterns for the upper and lower extremities.
21. Demonstrate the ability to competently assess upper and lower extremity dermatomes.
22. Identify and demonstrate methods for sensory testing for abnormal sensation.
23. Define various terminology used for sensory testing.
24. Balance/Coordination:  Recognize the anatomical and physiological components of normal balance and coordination.
25. Demonstrate the ability to competently perform equilibrium and non-equilibrium testing for coordination.
26. Demonstrate the ability to competently assess balance utilizing appropriate instruments.
27. Posture:  Identify common assessment tools and instruments utilized for postural assessments.
28. Demonstrate the ability to competently assess posture.
29. Recognize normal and abnormal alignment of the trunk and extremities at rest.
30. Describe and demonstrate the procedure for leg length discrepancy testing.
31.  Girth:  Demonstrate the ability to assess extremity girth utilizing a measuring tape.
32. Describe common muscle length assessment techniques.
33. Muscle length:  Demonstrate the ability to competently assess muscle length.
34. Cognitive:  Compare the 8 stages of the Rancho los Amigos levels of cognition and describe how each level may effect physical therapy treatment.
35. Environmental:  Recognize safety barriers in the home and community.
36. Identify key components of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
37. Demonstrate the ability to assess physical space in the home and community for safety barriers and accessibility.

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.

 

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:

                GRADING CRITERIA:

                Quizzes / Workbook Assignments                                       10%          

                Lecture Exams                                                                   40%

                Presentation                                                                        5%

                Final                                                                                  15%

                Practical Exams                                                                 30%

** The lowest quiz/workbook grade will be dropped.

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.

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.

Exams will be available for review for one week following the return of the grade. Each student will need to set up an individual time to review the materials.

MAKE-UP POLICY: There will be NO make-ups on quizzes or final exam.  Absence (this includes tardiness of the student) for 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.

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: 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.  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.  Participation in lab activities is a required element for this class.   If a student is not participating in the class activities, he/she will be asked to leave by the instructor and will be counted absent for the class.

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Additional Information

Instructional Methods include: Lecture and lab activities.

If a student receives a failing grade on a practical or exam, the student must complete and turn in an Examination Analysis Form within one week of receiving the failing grade.  Failure to submit the Examination Analysis Form to the instructor will result in an additional 5 point deduction from the practical or exam grade.

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.  If a student does not show up in proper attire, 10 points will be deducted from the grade that is taken that day.  For example, if a skills check is performed and proper attire is not worn, the student will receive a 10 point deduction on that skills check

                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.

Jeans, leggings, yoga pants or tights of any kind are NOT proper attire.

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 Amarillo College Police (806) 371-5163

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.