| Course: Health Science Theory - Physical Therapy | |||
| 1st Grading Period | 2nd Grading Period | 3rd Grading Period | 4th Grading Period |
Unit A: Intro & Clinical Requirements (1 week) -NISD Lab Safety Requirements/Rules -Classroom Expectations -Course Syllabus
Unit 1: Introduction to Physical Therapy (8 weeks) Ch1: The Profession of Physical Therapy Ch2: Career Opportunities for the Physical Therapy Aide Ch3: Ethical and Legal Issues Affecting the Physical Therapy Aide Ch4: Communicating Effectively Ch5: Medical Terminology and the Medical Record Ch6: Administrative Role of the Physical Therapy Aide | Unit 2: Patient Preparation (6 weeks) Ch10: Safety in the Work Environment Ch 12: Turning and Positioning the Patient Ch 13: Transferring the Patient BLS Certification (3 weeks) | Unit 3: Scientific Principles (5 weeks) Ch7: Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body Ch8: Applied Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System Unit 4: Medical Disorders and Physical Therapy (4 weeks) Ch9: Using Physical Therapy to Treat Common Medical Disorders | Unit 5: Physical Therapy Modalities (5 weeks) Ch 14: Assisting with Ambulation and Gait Training Ch 15: Therapeutic Exercise Ch 16: Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities Ch 17: Specialized Clinical Procedures
Unit 6: Career Development and Job-Seeking Skills in Physical Therapy (4 weeks) Ch 18: Career Skills and the Physical Therapy Aide |
Imbedded Activities: Communication Role Play CTSO Competition Practice | Imbedded Activities: First Aid Demonstrations CTSO Competition Practice | Imbedded Activities: Disease Presentation CTSO Competition | Imbedded Activities: Mock Interview Mentor Biography |
Required Project: PBL: Law and Ethics Skits | Required Project: OSHA certification | Required Project: Patient Care Skills Demo (per DHO student skills workbook) | Required Project: PBL: Mass Casualty Exercise |
| EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS | |||
Employability Skills: Professionalism Teamwork-Problem Solving Communication Skills Self Management | Employability Skills: Civic and Social Responsibility Self Management | Employability Skills: Self Management | Employability Skills: Civic and Social Responsibility Professionalism Job Seeking Skills Communication Teamwork/Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Self Management |
