| Course: Practicum in Health Science Physical Therapy | |||
| 1st Grading Period | 2nd Grading Period | 3rd Grading Period | 4th Grading Period |
Unit 1- Intro & Clinical Requirements (3 days) -NISD Manual: Requirements/Rules -Immunizations/Vaccines/TB -Experience and Documentation Journal -Classroom Expectations -Course Syllabus
Unit 2: Communication (3 weeks) -Communication Methods -Nonverbal Communication -Phone Etiquette -Forms of Charting -Medical Records
Unit 3: Medical Law and Ethics (3 weeks) -Ethics and Patient Rights -Patient Rights -Law and Ethics -HIPPA -HIPPA Security Rules
Unit 4: Medical Terminology (2 weeks) -Word Elements -Body Direction Terms -Word Analysis -Prefixes, Suffixes Used to Describe Therapeutic Interventions | Unit 5: OSHA/Infection Control (5 weeks) Infection Control -Chain of Infection -Fire -Electrical Safety -Radiation Safety -First Aid/BLS
Unit 6: Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body (4 weeks) Musculoskeletal System: -Bones of the Upper Extremity -Bones of the Lower Extremity -Fractures, Types of Fractures and Dislocation/Subluxation -Bone Diseases and Disorders -Muscles of the Back -Muscles of the Upper Body -Muscles of the Arm -Muscles of the Upper and Lower Leg -Muscular Disorders -Joints and Their Functions -Sprains and Strains | Unit 1A: Clinical Rotations (approx. 18 days)
Unit 6: Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body (cont’d) (2 weeks) Cardiopulmonary System: -Circulatory System -Respiratory System Neurological System -Nervous System -Disorders of the Nervous System
Unit 7: Patient Prep and Positioning 2 (weeks) -Proper Body Mechanics -Body Positions -Transportation, Transfers and Mobility -Patient Preparation for Therapy Sessions
Unit 8: Therapeutic Modalities (4 weeks) -Exercise and ROM
Unit 10: Participation in extended learning experiences (throughout 3rd grading period) | Unit 1B: Clinical Rotations (approx. 18 days)
Unit 9: Employability skills (5 weeks) Development of Career Portfolio -Student Cover Letter, -Job Application -Resume -Mock Interviews
Unit 10: Participation in extended learning experiences (throughout grading period) |
Imbedded Activities: Communication Skills Game CTSO Competition Practice | Imbedded Activities: Disease Presentation First Aid Demonstrations BLS Certification CTSO Competition Practice | Imbedded Activities: Review and Practice Certification Exam CTSO Competition | Imbedded Activities: Review and practice Certification exam Mentor Biography |
Required Project: PBL: Law and Ethics Skits | Required Project: PBL: BLS Certification | Required Project: Patient Care Skills Demo (per DHO student skills workbook) | Required Project: PBL: Mass Casualty Exercise or other Community Service Project |
| EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS | |||
Employability Skills: Professionalism Teamwork/Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Communication | Employability Skills: Civic and Social Responsibility Professionalism Teamwork/Problem Solving/Critical Thinking | Employability Skills: Self Management Teamwork/Problem Solving/Critical Thinking | Employability Skills: Civic and Social Responsibility Professionalism Job Seeking Skills Communication Teamwork/Problem Solving/Critical Thinking |
