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PTA 2315 The Medically Complex Patient

Theory and application of physical therapy treatment techniques for more complex and specialized diagnoses including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, pulmonary and multisystem disorders.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Rehabilitation Services
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No

Prereqs: PTA 1300 and Restricted to Majors 

Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate competence in implementing appropriate functional mobility and therapeutic interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement and competent (Fall) and introductory, refinement and competent (Spring) levels.
  • Students will demonstrate competence in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care by administering tests and measures (before, during and after interventions) during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at refinement and competent (Fall) and competent (Spring) levels.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate participation in the health care environment during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate practice management during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate ethics, values and responsibilities during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
  • Students will demonstrate appropriate patient/client management during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
  • Students will appropriately work within the plan of care during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at an refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.

Credit Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2