PT 118 - Fundamental Procedures for the Physical Therapist Assistant

Credits: 2

Description
Students develop competence in fundamental skills including ADLs, transfers, mobility, gait training, architectural barriers, documentation and patient education. Patient age is considered. Restricted to admitted PTA program students.

Student Learning Outcomes

Properly prepare and instruct a patient for treatment.
Demonstrate and instruct proper body mechanics and movements.
Demonstrate, fit and instruct the use of a variety of mobility equipment.
Demonstrate proper technique for vital signs and infection control.
Demonstrate, instruct, modify and progress appropriate transfer and gait programs within the plan of care of the physical therapist and under the supervision of the physical therapist.
Demonstrate and instruct a variety of ADL’s and negotiate a variety of architectural barriers.
Maintain safety of patient, self and all persons at all times.

Prerequisite: None