Essentials of Data Collection Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Course

PTHA-2301-001 Essentials of Data Collection

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: PTHA 1413, PTHA 1301, PTHA 1405, PTHA 1321, PTHA 1431, PTHA 2409

Course Description

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

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

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, 10th ed. by  Dale Avers and Marybeth Brown

RECOMMENDED:

Ortho Notes, 4th ed. by Dawn Gulick

Supplies

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Goniometer set (approximately $12), tape measure, purchased by the student. Blood pressure kit and stethoscope which is provided by AC, or student may purchase his/her own.

Personal Laptop computer

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:

Patient Care Coordination and Management:

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.

Goniometry/MMT: 

1. Identify basic concepts of validity, reliability, and statistical significance.
2. Identify normal range of motion values for the joints of the human body.
3. Demonstrate appropriate interrater reliability compared with other students when performing goniometric measurements.
4. Describe the principles of goniometric measurement and the correct documentation of goniometric measurements.
5. Demonstrate the ability to assess joint range of motion competently using a goniometer for all major joints of the human body.
6. Demonstrate the ability to assess joint range of motion competently using inclinometers for the cervical and lumbar spine.
7. Demonstrate the ability to assess functional range of motion competently.
8. Identify abnormal joint movement, including capsular patterns.
9. Identify the structures most likely to cause abnormal movement at each joint.
10. Describe the principles of gross manual muscle testing.
11. Demonstrate the ability to competently perform manual muscle testing of each joint.
12. Recognize the presence or absence of normal muscle mass and tone.
13. Identify the purpose of special tests utilized by the physical therapist during an evaluation.

Sensory: 

1. Identify common standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, and visual analog scales for pain.
2. Demonstrate the ability to competently administer common standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, and visual analog scales for pain.
3. Identify dermatomal patterns for the upper and lower extremities.
4. Demonstrate the ability to competently assess upper and lower extremity dermatomes.
5. Identify and demonstrate methods for sensory testing for abnormal sensation.
6. Define various terminology used for sensory testing.

Balance/Coordination: 

1. Recognize the anatomical and physiological components of normal balance and coordination.
2. Demonstrate the ability to competently perform equilibrium and non-equilibrium testing for coordination.
3. Demonstrate the ability to competently assess balance utilizing appropriate instruments.

Posture: 

1. Identify common assessment tools and instruments utilized for postural assessments.
2. Demonstrate the ability to competently assess posture.
3. Recognize normal and abnormal alignment of the trunk and extremities at rest.
4. Describe and demonstrate the procedure for leg length discrepancy testing.

Anthropometric Measurements: 

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform anthropometric measurements for height, weight, length, and girth.
2. Calculate BMI

Muscle length: 

1. Demonstrate the ability to competently assess muscle length versus joint contracture.

Cognitive: 

1. Compare the 8 stages of the Rancho los Amigos levels of cognition and describe how each level may effect physical therapy treatment.

Environmental: 

1. Recognize safety barriers in the home and community.
2. Identify key components of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
3. 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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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students shall 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 unless the instructor allows use for a specific activity. All such devices must be placed on silent mode and kept stored. If a student expects that there may be some type of emergency, the student should inform the instructor prior to the beginning of class. Unauthorized use of cell phones in class will result in the student being asked to leave the class and being counted absent for lecture/lab class. No Bluetooth-enabled devices (including head phones and earbuds) will be allowed during instructional (lecture and lab) time. Foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones without electronic capability may be used during exams as needed.

Dress Code

Student Grievance

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 PTA Program Director, Dean of Health Professions/Division Committee, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the President – IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

                Assignments/Quizzes                           5%   

                Lecture Exams                                     55%

                Final Exam                                           20%

                Practical Exams                                    20%                                       

• The class average must be at least 76.0% for the student to successfully pass the course. The student must successfully complete all assignments and meet course objectives in order to pass the course.
• Students who do not meet minimum proficiencies during a lab practical, scoring a 75.9% or below, will be given one opportunity to re-test before the course is completed. If the practical is repeated to achieve competency, the highest grade that can be achieved is 76.0%. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in ALL critical safety elements before being allowed to pass the course. If a student is absent on the day of a practical exam, the highest grade that can be achieved is 76.0% except in extenuating circumstances as determined by the instructor. 
• Assignments may be in the form of a quiz or submission and may be graded on a check-mark system for satisfactory completion. If unsatisfactory work is submitted, the assignment is returned to the student for correction and edits. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ANY SINGLE ASSIGNMENT TO A SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE WILL RESULT IN A ZERO FOR ASSIGNMENTS GRADE TO BE CALCULATED INTO THE FINAL GRADE AS WEIGHTED BY THE INSTRUCTOR. 

Any student scoring a 79 or lower on an exam or practical is REQUIRED to contact the instructor to discuss remediation. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SCHEDULE THIS SESSION. The student will be required to schedule and attend tutoring with an approved AC tutor. Locations for tutoring can be found at https://www.actx.edu/tutoring/. The required number of tutoring sessions will be determined at the discretion of the instructor. The student will be required to bring verification of attendance at tutoring to the instructor.

GRADING SCALE:
A = 100 - 92.0
B = 91.9 - 84.0
C = 83.9 - 76.0
F = 75.9 - 0

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

Late work will not be accepted without written permission specifying a new due date from the course instructor following a written request by the student. The course instructor may not grant an extension of the due date. There will be no rescheduling of quizzes. Missed lecture or practical exams may be rescheduled under all the following conditions: the student must request a makeup exam in writing; the student must provide verification of the reason the exam was missed; and written permission is received from the instructor. The granting of permission or the imposition of any point penalty is at the discretion of the instructor. Makeup exams will be scheduled based on the availability of the instructor. If permission for a makeup exam is not granted, the student will receive a grade of “0”.The student should expect to take the make-up exam on the day the student returns to class, unless otherwise notified by the instructor.

Exam grades or practical grades may be dropped at the discretion of the instructor. In the event a student fails to pass a practical exam, the student will be given the opportunity to retake the practical exam one time; however, the maximum earned grade will be 76.0%. Failure of a practical exam retake will result in an “F” in the course

LAST DATE TO DROP/WITHDRAW:  June 20, 2024. Any student not withdrawn by June 20, 2024 will receive the grade earned.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor. (Amarillo College Student's Rights and Responsibilities Publication). Absences and tardiness will be monitored and evaluated in the Student Engagement Portal to determine a student's final course grade.

The instructor will take roll for each class and note absences for each student. Students who are not present at the beginning of class are counted absent. A student will receive TWO bonus points to the final grade for perfect attendance/no tardies for all lecture and lab classes IF the prior grade is a minimum of 76%.

Students are expected to be present for the entire class/lab time. Students must report any anticipated class/lab absence to the instructor.

Habitual late arrivals after the scheduled start time of class, extended breaks during class, or early departures are disruptive to the class. The student must directly report the reason for any tardiness to the instructor. For each unexcused absence or for every 3 instances of missing class time, the student will be required to complete an additional assignment that will be included in the grade calculation.

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 and will have an additional assignment.

An excused absence is granted at the discretion of the instructor. Verification documentation may be required. A period of extended absences may be considered for approval upon submission of a written request by the student. This will be determined by an ad hoc committee of the 3 faculty members.

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

If there is a period where remote access to classes is required because of public health situations, the attendance policies will be revised.

Calendar

Additional Information

LAB DRESS CODE: MANDATORY during each lab for participation.  The student will be asked to leave lab if he/she is not wearing appropriate attire. If the absence exceeds 20 minutes, the student will be counted absent for that class.

Females: shorts, halter/swimsuit top/sports bra (fasteners need to be in the back), sweats/athletic wear can be used for a cover up (no jeans).  Long hair must be up off the shoulders.

Males: shorts, T-shirts, sweats/athletic wear can be used for a cover-up (no jeans).

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

LAST DATE TO DROP/WITHDRAW: June 20, 2024 – Any student not withdrawn by this date 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:

Call 9-911 for an ambulance

Call Amarillo College Police at (806)371-5163.

PHYSICAL RESTRICTIONS: The activities presented in this course may have physical restrictions.  It is the responsibility of the student to let the instructor know if any of these restrictions apply to you.  All students are to avoid doing the Valsalva maneuver during exercises and to exercise within your tolerance and speed.

Amarillo College Resource Link: http://www.actx.edu/resources

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