PTA115 — Procedures I
5 credits Introduces principles and techniques of basic patient care skills. Emphasis is on patient safety. Skills include vital signs, aseptic technique, positioning and draping, soft tissue mobilization, body mechanics and selected physical agents with focus on thermal agents. Provide clear instructions, when educating patients, as directed by the supervising physical therapist Explain the rationale for selected interventions to achieve patient goals as identified in the plan of care Review health records prior to carrying out the plan of care. Monitor and adjust interventions within the plan of care in response to patient/client status and clinical indications Report any changes in patient status or progress to the supervising physical therapist Identify indications, contraindications, precautions and safety considerations for the patient and determine if the treatment intervention is appropriate Determine when a directed intervention is either beyond the scope of work or personal scope of work of a physical therapist assistant Recognize activities, positioning and posture that aggravate or relieve pain Select relevant information for documentation Prepare and maintain a safe working environment Handle patients using safe techniques and appropriate body mechanics As appropriate to the PTA, maintain and use physical therapy equipment safely and effectively Provide patient centered care Total Hours: 80 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 60