| Course: Physical Therapy I | |||
| 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: The Profession of Physical Therapy (3 weeks) -Introduction to HOSA Ch 1: The Professional Physical Therapy: Definition and Development Ch 2: Roles and Characteristics of Physical Therapists Ch 3: The Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunities
Unit 2: Ethical and Legal Issues (5 weeks) Ch 4: American Physical Therapy Association Ch 5: Laws, Regulations, and Policies Ch 6: Financing Health Care and Reimbursement in Physical Therapist Practice | Unit 3: Communication (3 weeks) Ch 7: Effective Communication For Physical Therapist and the 21st Century Ch 8 Prevention, Health Promotion and Wellness in Physical Therapist Practice
Unit 4: Infection Control - DHO (3 weeks) Principles of Infection Control Handwashing Transmission-Based Precautions Standard Precautions Sterilization and Disinfection
Unit 5: Patient Care (3 weeks) - Armstrong’s Essential Guide to the PT Aide Pre-patient Care Turning and Positioning the Patient Body Mechanics Transfers Assisting with Gait Training | Unit 6: Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities (4 weeks) -Armstrong’s Essential Guide to the PT Aide Heat Therapy Cold Therapy Hydrotherapy Aquatic/Pool Therapy
Unit 7: Medical Disorders and Physical Therapy-cont’d (5 weeks) Ch 9: Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions Ch 10: Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions Ch 11: Physical Therapist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions Ch 12: Physical Therapy For Integumentary Conditions | Unit 7: Medical Disorders and Physical Therapy-cont’d (4 weeks) Ch 13: Physical Therapy for Pediatric Ch 14: Physical Therapy for Older Adult
Unit 8: Career Development and Job-Seeking Skills in Physical Therapy (5 weeks) Armstrong’s Essential Guide to the PT Aide Career Skills |
Imbedded Activities: Communication Role Play CTSO Competition Practice | Imbedded Activities: GloGerm Infectious Disease Spread Activity CTSO Competition Practice | Imbedded Activities: Hands on Modality Demos CTSO Competition | Imbedded Activities: Career Portfolio Development |
Required Project: PBL: Broken Laws | Required Project: PBL: Slow the Spread | Required Project: PBL: Disease & How PT Can Help | 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 |
