| 12 Week semester | Topic and objectives of the week | reading assignments | written assignments | due dates for assignments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 3/5-3/11 | Success Plan Introduction to Physical Therapy This initial week introduces the student to physical therapy. Topics include: what physical therapy is, the history of physical therapy, and contemporary physical therapy practice. | Barrett, Chapter 1 pages 1-10 Chapter 2 pages 11-23 | Post reply to “Getting to know you” discussion – mandatory for VOE on Blackboard. | Due 3/11 |
| Week 2 3/12-3/18 | Roles, Responsibilities and Current Trends The introduction to physical therapy continues, emphasizing the role and responsibilities of a therapist and physical therapist assistant. The importance of lifelong learning, learning strategies and continued professional development is presented and continued in week 8. | Barrett, Chapter 4 pages 53-68 Chapter 5 | Post reply on Discussion board on Blackboard to roles and responsibilities question. | Due 3/18 |
| Week 3 3/19- 3/25 | Legal and Ethical Issues The student is instructed in the APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant and the New York State Practice Act for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. | Barrett Chapter 6 and 7 Skinner Chapter 3 NYS Practice Act (found on Blackboard under course material) | Research Article Paper #1 – Part One is due Quiz | Due 3/25 |
| Week 4 3/26-4/4 | Legal and Ethical Issues cont. Discussion on the Code of Ethics and the Practice Act continues. Current legal issues and issues of malpractice is the focus of this week’s lecture. The student is introduced to the American Physical Therapy Association including its structure, functions, national and local chapters and advantages to being a member. | Barrett, Chapter 6 and 7 Chapter 2, pages 23-31 Appendix B,C,D,E,F Skinner Chapter 3 | Writing Assignment on Blackboard under Assignments on menu | Due 4/4. |
| 4/5-4/13 | SPRING RECESS | SPRING RECESS | ||
| Week 5 4/16-4/22 | Current Trends in Contemporary Practice The health care delivery system is defined and described. Current trends, including continuous quality improvement and managed health care in the health care delivery system and the affect that these changes have on contemporary practice are studied. | Barrett Chapter 11-12 Chapter 3 pages 46-51 | Complete Research Article Paper #1 is due. Writing Assignment on Blackboard under Assignments on menu Quiz | Due 4/22 |
| Week 6 4/23-4/29 | Communication and the Interdisciplinary Team Current trends in job opportunities and role/responsibilities of physical therapist and physical therapist assistant continues to be discussed. During this week, verbal and non-verbal communication issues are discussed including the importance of clear communication skills. Other health care professions are introduced and their role in the interdisciplinary team is defined. Examples of interdisciplinary team communications and functions are given. | Barrett Chapter 8 Chapter 4, page 66-78 Skinner Chapter 2 | Writing Assignment on Blackboard under Assignments on menu | 4/29 |
| Week 7 4/30-5/6 | The Rehabilitation Population The student is introduced to typical samples of the rehabilitation patient population. The physiology and consequences of aging are discussed as relates to rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on identifying classes of diagnoses and health care setting placement. | Barrett Chapter 3, pages 33-46 Skinner Chapter 1 and 2 | Midterm Exam | Due 5/6 |
| Week 8 5/7-5/13 | The Rehabilitation Process Cont. The rehabilitation population discussion continues. Psycho-social differences between classes of patients are discussed. The rehabilitation population is discussed in relation to the contemporary practice of physical therapy and health care delivery system. | Writing Assignment on Blackboard under Assignments on menu | Due 5/13 | |
| Week 9 5/14-5/20 | Introduction to Psycho-social Aspect of Disability The student is introduced to psycho-social aspects of disabilities that affect clinical practical. Cultural and age diversity issues are examined. | Barrett Chapter 6 pages 114-126 | Research Article Paper #2 is due. Post reply on Discussion board on Blackboard Quiz | Due 5/20 |
| Week 10 5/21-5/27 | Psycho-social Aspect of Disability cont. Discussion of psycho-social aspect of disabilities continues. Topics include: issue of patient privacy and death/dying, illness and disability. | Writing Assignment on Blackboard under Assignments on menu | Due 5/27 | |
| Week 11 5/28-6/3 College Closed for Memorial Day 5/29 | Psycho-social Aspects of Disability cont. Discussion of psycho-social issues continues. Emphasis this week is placed on issues of body image and how stages of development affect body image and coping mechanisms. The effect of psycho-social issues on patient intervention and outcomes is also discussed. | Practical Experience Paper is due. Quiz | Due 6/3 | |
| Week 12 6/4-6/8 | Patient and Family Education The importance and methods of patient and family education are studied as well as their effect on physical therapy outcomes. | Barrett, Chapter 9 | Group Presentations | Due 6/8 |
| Final Exams 6/10-6/16 | Final Exam Week | Review all material. | Final Exam | Date of final exam will be announced in May. |
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