The Profession of Physical Therapy Syllabus for 2024-2025
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Sue Vandagriff (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

<p>suevandagriff@actx.edu</p>

Phone

<p>806-354-6043</p>

Office Location

<p>Allied Health Building, Room 122</p>

Office Hours

Tuesday 1:30-3:00 pm or by appointment

 

Course Information

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Course

PTHA-1301-001 The Profession of Physical Therapy

Prerequisites

Course Description

Introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant.

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Department Expectations

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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
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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Introduction to Physical Therapy, 6th edition by Michael Pagliarulo, 2021, published by Elsevier

Medical Terminology Simplified, 7th edition by Gylys and Masters, 2023, published by FA Davis

Supplies

Computer with internet access

 

Student Performance

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide student with a knowledge of the history, purpose, and scope of physical therapy and to help students recognize the roles and responsibilities of the Physical Therapist Assistant in physical therapy and the health care system. In order to successfully complete the Amarillo College Physical Therapist Assistant program, the student must successfully achieve a score of 600/800 points on the Capstone Exam.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Successful completion of the Amarillo College PTA Program and achievement of a passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination allows the graduate eligibility for licensure as a physical therapy assistant in all 50 states of the United States.

Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts and other material, the student should begin to demonstrate competence with components of the following requisite skills identified by CAPTE.

Course Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of physical therapy and the role of the physical therapist assistant.
  2. Describe the history and development of the physical therapy profession.
  3. Describe the American Physical Therapy Association, its function and structure.
  4. Define the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, and physical therapy aide.
  5. Interpret the components of the APTA's Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant and laws governing physical therapy.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the APTA's Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values.
  7. Recognize the components of Values- Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
  8. Demonstrate the performance of duties consistent with the APTA Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant.
  9. Identify the benefits available from participation in professional and service associations.
  10. Recognize the role of the PTA in the clinical education of the PTA student
  11. Demonstrate an awareness of social responsibility and the non-clinical roles of the PTA.
  12. Identify opportunities available for the licensed physical therapist assistant including specializations, continuing education, and research opportunities.
  13. Recognize the role of the PTA in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist.
  14. Demonstrate an understanding of the health care delivery system and the physical therapist assistant's role within the system.
  15. Identify various physical therapy settings within the delivery system.
  16. Recognize legal, fiscal, and ethical issues that affect physical therapy and the health care delivery system as a whole.
  17. Identify the members of the interdisciplinary team and the roles of each member.
  18. Describe factors having legal/ethical implications on patient interactions in physical therapy.
  19. Identify the importance of patient and family education.
  20. List commonly held stereotype beliefs about the following groups (cultural/ethnic groups, injured workers, and physically challenged).
  21. Compose a paper on cultural competence issues.
  22. Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality requirements and regulations.
  23. Identify components of the Texas Practice Act and Rules and Regulations regarding the role of the physical therapist assistant.
  24. Recognize societal expectations of members of a profession.
  25. Describe how cultural and age diversity can impact communication with patients and family members/caregivers.
  26. Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform an interview with a patient and caregiver.
  27. Recognize various models of disability, including the ICF model.
  28. Identify the psychosocial aspects of patient care including disability and death/dying issues.
  29. Recognize the signs of abuse of vulnerable populations. 
  30. Identify and utilize abbreviations and medical terminology common to the medical profession, with emphasis on those used in physical therapy.
  31. Identify quality assurance activities used in physical therapy settings.
  32. Define concepts and principles of continuous quality improvement.
  33. Recognize the role of both verbal and non-verbal communication in physical therapy.
  34. Discuss professional behaviors appropriate in both the classroom and clinical settings.
  35. Compose a research paper on a physical therapy related organization.
  36. Review a peer reviewed journal article for basic concepts of validity, reliability, and statistical significance.
  37. Outline the organization/structure of typical physical therapy departments and healthcare organizations.
  38. Compare common reimbursers for physical therapy and other health services
  39. Integrate appropriate resources on healthcare reimbursement for mock patient case scenarios.

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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 an emergency, they should inform the instructor before class begins. Unauthorized use of cell phones in class will result in the student being asked to leave the class and being counted absent for the lecture/lab.

Courtesy and respect are expected between the student and instructor. Students are expected to be attentive to instructor, guests, and other students during presentations. Students are required to extend the highest respect to patients/clients/others when making off-campus contact. Lack of regard to this expectation at any time by any single student or group of students may result in immediate dismissal of the student/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.

A Physical Therapist Assistant student’s conduct shall be respectful, attentive, responsible, and professional. Without the cooperation of the local institutions, this program would not be possible. Misconduct by one student reflects on the entire program and jeopardizes other students’ use of such services. Students may be required to obtain drug testing for cause as a condition for attendance at clinical settings. The clinical instructor or supervisor has the authority to dismiss a student exhibiting improper or questionable behavior. Once a student has been dismissed from a clinical, the student may request a formal review by the program director. An ad hoc committee consisting of the program faculty, dean’s representative, and other program director may be convened to determine a plan of action and responsibility. Examples of factors included in professional conduct are the following:

  • Showing respect for the patient’s needs, desires, and person
  • Preserving the confidentiality of patient records and information (this is a federal legal requirement and could result in litigation and punitive consequences if not met)
  • Showing respect for clinical supervisors and hospital/facility personnel
  • Performing duties described by the clinical instructors
  • Arriving for clinical experiences on time and leaving at the institution’s typical shift change
  • Following the facility’s policies and guidelines
  • Abstaining from the posting of inappropriate statements on social media

Appropriate student conduct is imperative for classroom success as well. Students will be held responsible for their actions. If at any time a student behaves in manner which is inappropriate, unprofessional, disrespectful, argumentative, or endangers the health or safety of fellow students, instructors, patients, or the health care team, they will be referred to the Vice President of Enrollment Management and/or Amarillo College Campus Police.

The following examples of unprofessional conduct will result in disciplinary measures and may result in removal from clinic sites, probation, or withdrawal from the PTA program.

  • Verbal or nonverbal language, actions or voice inflections, or insubordination which compromises a rapport or working relations with peers, faculty, patients and their family or healthcare team members.
  • Any behavior that may compromise contractual agreements and/or working relations with clinical affiliates or constitute violations of legal or ethical standards.
  • Using or being under the influence of any drug (OTC, prescription, illegal) that may alter judgment and/or interfere with safe performance.”
  • Dishonesty in either the academic or clinical settings

PROFESSIONALISM

Students must always demonstrate the professional demeanor expected of any health care provider. Students must follow the rules outlined in the PTA Program’s Code of Conduct presented to them at the beginning of each semester.

While in this educational program, the student must collaborate and cooperate with others in the classroom. At times, classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences will be performed as a class. What one class member does may reflect on all other members. Designated assignments are to be done individually. Failure to complete these assignments independently may result in a failing grade for the assignment.

Students are prohibited from social media contact with AC faculty and/or clinical staff. All communication with AC faculty will be through email or the class GroupMe account. Communication concerning regular classes between students and faculty should be through email, not text messages.

It is the student’s immediate responsibility to work cooperatively with peers and faculty. Active participation in the educational environment is essential to success in this program. All matters of non-participation, hindrances to the learning environment, and non-cooperation will be addressed by the faculty through a disciplinary process.

The faculty who teaches on-campus courses and those who will supervise students in the off-campus clinical setting will be closely observing each student’s communication skills, psychomotor skills, and his/her ability to demonstrate professionalism. Unprofessional or disruptive behavior may result in dismissal from the program based on recommendations of an ad hoc committee.

STUDENT COMPETENCE

Prior to clinical assignments, the program will provide time for demonstration of clinical skills.

To further assure student competence prior to clinical assignment, students who fail a course and wish to be re-admitted to the program will be required to demonstrate continued proficiency in all previously approved skills.

Likewise, students must inform all patients of their status as a student before intervention. Clinical instructors are informed of this requirement and are expected to ensure that students represent themselves as students.

Grading timelines for lecture exams will be within 48 hours from the exam time. Due to the processes involved in grading practical exams, practical exams will be graded within 7 calendar days of the testing time

DRESS CODE

Students in the PTA Program are expected to dress conservatively and professionally, as expected in the clinic. Students will attend class in clothing that is clean and neat. At times, the student may be required to wear business professional dress including black, navy, or khaki pants and polo-type shirts. T-shirts, jeans, shorts, or athletic clothing are not allowed on field trips. Amarillo College Badge/ID's should also be worn during all off-campus class and clinical activities. Students are required to adopt the following rules during lecture, lab, skill checks, practical exams, practicums, and field trips:

  1. Neat clean, appropriate clothing that would be acceptable in a work environment.
  2. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with non-slip soles in good, clean condition.
  3. Hair that is clean, secured back off of the face, and styled in a manner that is professional in appearance. Hair color must be a naturally occurring color.
  4. All jewelry and cologne should be conservative and limited to a minimal amount.
  5. No hats/caps.
  6. Fingernails should be short and clean.
  7. Facial hair must be kept neatly trimmed to the standards required by the clinical setting.
  8. Students will always maintain good hygiene, with daily bathing/showering, oral hygiene, and use of antiperspirant required. No offensive body odor.
  9. No excessive make-up.

The student's professional dress is subject to approval by the course instructor. If professional dress code is not followed, the student may be excluded from participation in the scheduled activity or lab, may receive an attendance penalty for the day, and may/may not have the option to makeup the assignment. This decision is at the instructor's discretion.

Regulations for exams include the following:

  1. Sleeves must be above elbows.
  2. Jackets must be fully zipped.
  3. All watches must be removed.
  4. No hats/caps.
  5. Cell phones will be used for Duo verification and then will be turned off and stored in backpacks or at the instructor’s desk.
  6. No paper will be brought into the testing area. Scratch paper will be provided by the instructor.
  7. Seating will be assigned by the instructor.

PARTICIPATION

All students enrolled in the physical therapist assistant program are expected to participate in laboratory and classroom activities. Students may be asked to simulate patients or therapists during these activities. All students have the right to be informed of the activities required by a specific course and any limitations that would preclude them from participation. All students have the responsibility to inform the course instructor of any limitation(s) that may limit their ability to participate in an event. Students may be videotaped, audio taped, photographed, or otherwise recorded or imaged for instructional purposes.

It is the student’s immediate responsibility to work cooperatively with peers and faculty. Active participation in the educational environment is essential to success in this program. All matters of non-participation, hindrances to the learning environment, and non-cooperation will be addressed by the faculty through a disciplinary process.

Courtesy and respect are expected between the student and instructor. Students are expected to be attentive to instructor, guests, and other students during presentations. Students 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 student or group of students may result in immediate dismissal of the student/s from the situation by the instructor, guest lecturer, or patient/client/other. . Designated assignments are to be done individually. Failure to complete these assignments independently may result in a failing grade for the assignment.

Academic Honesty

Students who demonstrate academic dishonesty as described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities handout will receive a grade of “F” in the course and will be subject to all policies for course failure. If there is evidence of any type of cheating on an exam, the student will receive an “F” in the course. Any assignment that is indicated to be submitted individually must be completed on an individual basis, or the student will receive a grade of “0” on the assignment. If any written assignment submitted through plagiarism software receives a score above 30%, it will be subject to further review and may receive a penalty or “0” for the assignment, at the discretion of the instructor.

TECHNOLOGICAL USE

Students will be required to bring a Wi-Fi compatible laptop for all PTHA coursework for testing and academic purposes. Students shall come prepared for lab and lecture with the laptop. In addition, computers are available for student use at the West Campus in the Building D computer lab. Use of cell phones during instructional time except with instructor approval is prohibited.  The unauthorized use of cell phones during class time and clinical time is disruptive, unprofessional, and hinders the educational process. The contact for emergency contact during class time is the Executive Secretary for Health Professions at (806) 354-6055. Unauthorized use of cell phones in class will result in the student being asked to leave the class and being counted absent for the lecture/lab. If the student anticipates an emergency during practicum time, he/she can leave a message with faculty so that the student can be taken out of the clinical rotation by the PTA faculty. Student recording of lecture and/or lab time is prohibited without specified accommodations from the Disability Services department.

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.

Grievance Policy
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

GRADING CRITERIA

Assignments/Quizzes                     10%                 

Journal Article Presentation             5%

Giving Back Project                        10%

Cultural Competency Project          10%

Lecture Exams                                45%

Final Exam                                      20%

The student must successfully complete all assignments and meet course objectives in order to pass the course. The final exam is comprehensive.

  • 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. 

GRADING SCALE:
A = 100 - 92.0
B = Less than 92 - 84
C = Less than 84 -75
F = Less than 75

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

  • The class average must be at least 75.0% 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.
  • 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 at one of AC’s tutoring centers. 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.

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 75.0%. Failure of a practical exam retake will result in an “F” in the course.

LAST DATE TO DROP/WITHDRAW:  November 19, 2024. Any student not withdrawn by November 19, 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 for all lecture and lab classes with a prior passing minimum average of 75%.

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

PTHA 1301 Profession of Physical Therapy

Lecture: Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-9:30 am

48 Contact Hours

The final exam for this course will be comprehensive.

Fall 2024  Schedule

Week

Weekly Topic

Reading Assignment

Discussion Board

1

Career Assessment

Profession of Physical Therapy:  Definition and Development

Chapters 1 and 2 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 1 in Medical Terminology Simplified

First Posts Due Sunday

2

Roles and Characteristics of Physical Therapists

Intro to Medical Terminology

Chapter 3 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 2 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

3

The Physical Therapist Assistant

Library Services (please bring computer to class on 9/08)

American Physical Therapy Association

Body Systems Terminology

Chapter 4 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 3 in Med Term Simplfied

TBA

4

Test #1 on Thursday

Cultural Competency Paper Assignment

Chapter 5 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 4 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

5

Laws, Regulations, and Policies in Physical Therapy

Integumentary System

Chapter 6 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 5 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

6

Financing Health Care and Reimbursement in Physical Therapy

Effective Communication in Physical Therapy

Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System

Chapter 7 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 6 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

7

The Impact of Culture and Spirituality

Digestive System

Cultural Competency Paper due

Chapter 8 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 7 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

8

Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapy Practice

Urinary System

Test #2 Tuesday

Giving Back Assignment

Chapter 9 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 8 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

9

Fall Break

  

10

Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Reproductive System

Chapter 10 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 9 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

11

Laws Impacting Physical Therapy

Endocrine and Nervous System

Drug Classifications

 

Giving Back Paper due

Chapter 11 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 10 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

12

Payment for Physical Therapy Services

Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 12 in Pagliarulo

Chapter 11 in Med Term Simplified

TBA

13

Leadership Development

Special Senses

Test #3

Chapter 13 in Pagliarulo

Appendix D in Med Term Simplified

TBA

14

Evidence-Based Practice

Drug Terminology

Chapter 14 in Pagliarulo

 Abbreviations Med Term Simplified

TBA

15

Research Article Summary and Presentations due

Beginning Your Career

Special Senses

 

TBA

16

Wrap Up

Continue Presentations

  

17

Final Exam

  

Schedule may be adjusted at the discretion of the instructor based on class progression.

Additional Information

 

If you are in need of additional resources throughout the semester, please visit the following site https://www.actx.edu/resources/

 

 

Syllabus Created on:

08/18/24 9:35 PM

Last Edited on:

08/23/24 4:30 PM