Jun 16, 2024  
2018-2019 Archived Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Archived Catalog

Course Descriptions


Credits and Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-099 are designed for students to acquire basic skills necessary for successful college work.

Courses numbered 100-299 are college level courses and are usually transferable to senior colleges. Not all courses are offered every semester. Also, new courses or seminars may have been developed and may not be in this catalog’s listing.

 

Photography

  
  • PHOT-186 Careers in Photography

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) .
    This class offers the student an opportunity to explore various careers and business practices in the photographic field. Students will gain insight from guest speakers field trips in class discussions and assignments. Students strengths personality preferences and career goals will also be examined.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Investigate numerous options for employment in the photography industry through research and on-site visits 2. Assess your individual qualifications, goals, and commitment to determine a viable career path 3. Understand the various legal, financial and personal responsibilities for an independent business operator 4. Gain experience with professional business practices for bookkeeping, inventory, marketing and client relations
  
  • PHOT-187 Photojournalism

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-190 .
    The course will provide an introduction to photojournalism. Students will explore the role and responsibility of the photojournalist including considerations of press law and ethics. Assignments include documentary news sports and human interest stories utilizing both still photography and video prepared for print and web delivery.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Provide students with the opportunity to explore photojournalism as a career option 2. Increase technical skills, i.e. handling equipment, film processing skills, film scanning and printing 3. Practice solving a variety of problems related to typical photojournalistic assignments
  
  • PHOT-188 History of Photography

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDGN-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    The course is a survey of photographys origins and development as a scientific tool as well as a medium of communication documentation and personal expression. It considers the technical evolution historical context and social contribution of photography and includes hands-on exercises in historical photographic techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the scientific origins, social needs and personal endeavors leading to the invention of photography 2. Visually identify and describe the various early photographic processes including their strengths and weaknesses 3. Describe the various influences on the photographic style including contemporary artistic trends, equipment, and process capabilities 4. Describe photography’s influence on journalism, communication and fine art movement 5. Identify a significant number of essential images, including the image maker, process, style, relative date of creation and contextual importance
  
  • PHOT-190 Introduction to Digital Imaging

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Co-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Co-requisite: PHOT-180 .
    This course introduces the fundamentals of photo computer management and manipulation using industry-standard sofware. Students will learn digital workflow process including cataloging processing digital manipulation and the outputting of photgraphic images. Manipulation topics include scanning color corrections masking layers retouching printing and file management and workflow practices.

    Course Outcomes
    Competencies 1. Apply digital techniques to a prescribed end product. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o learner will display accuracy in meeting postal requirements for back of postcard o learner will complete assignment within specified time limits o learner will meet or surpass industry standards of acceptable work and quality o learner will learner will produce a piece which is readable and communicates to the inteded audience o learner will meet the required dimensions of image size as well as text size and placement Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Discover tools required to create personal marketing material b. Indicate images for specific output c. Determine image size for specific output d. Define a logo for personal marketing material 2. Create, import/export digital files. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learners will intepolare various pixels per inch o Learners will use various physical sizes o Learners will import files to storage media and to various locations o Learners will expore files from storage media and from various locations Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Resize images up and down pixels per inch (PPI) b. Export files to variety of storage locations c. Import files from a variety of storage locations 3. Apply techniques required to produce digital collages. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will display accuracy in allignment of files o Learner will use various software applications. o Learner will create layers in industry standard software Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Apply industry standard software for collage. b. Determine appropriate manipulation techniques for collage creation. c. Create layers in industry standard software 4. Differentiate between compatible applications. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will explain the operating differences between software programs o Learner will use at least two compatible software applications o Learner will best application for desired result Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Compare the operating differences between software programs b. Interact between two compatible software applications c. Select between two similar applications on same image 5. Create printed output from differing software programs Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will apply appropriate proportions for image o Learner will print using industry standard software o Learner will compare output from differing software applications o Learner will express which output from different software applications is best for image Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Recognize appropriate proportions for image b. Apply printing process to industry standard software c. Compare end products from differing software applications 6. Apply copyright and intellectual property laws. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will explain basic copyright laws o Learner will explain basic intellectual property right laws o Learner will idenfity copyright infringement o Learner will express penalities for copyright and intellectual property infringement o Learner will differentiate between registered and unregistered images Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Explain basic copyright laws b. Explain basic intellectual property right laws c. Recognize what constitutes copyright infringement d. Discuss penalities to copyright and intellectual property infringement 7. Demonstrate proper communication methods with clients. Performance Standards You will demonstrate your competence: o in both home and controlled environments while completing assigned materials Your performance will be successful when: o Learner will express understanding of client needs o Learner will express professional opinions to client in a non-confrontational manner o Learner will indicate image specifications to client Learning objectives What you will learn as you master the competency: a. Review client image needs for accuracy in communication b. Express professional opinions to client based on content c. Indicate image specifications to client 
  
  • PHOT-192 Advanced Digital Imaging

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-190 .
    This class will investigate more deeply issues introduced in PHOT-190 . It includes substantial retouching and restoration advanced layers and collage assignments. Content Aware technology is applied to high-end masking and retouching techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Choose and appropriate file or scan a film or print portrait for retouching and high-end output 2. Inspect the image and determine what visual flaws will need correcting and choose the appropriate tools and techniques 3. Inspect an existing damaged print or film image and determine a strategy for restoration and choose the appropriate Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques 4. Create a written strategic plan for each retouching or restoration project including a timeline and cost proposal 5. Plan a digital collage and strategically photograph elements 6. Digitally assemble the collage using appropriate tools and techniques to render a natural looking composition that appears un-manipulated 7. Print the image to professional standard with inkjet and commercial lab services
  
  • PHOT-205 Photography Internship

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Maximum Credits 3

    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-186 . This course is a variable credit/contact hour course. Depending on the assignment to be completed the student can earn 1-3 credits and 1-3 contact hours.
    This internship allows students who have completed or have nearly completed the requirements for an AAS degree in Photography to gain real work experience with employers in the community practice their skills and have the opportunity to learn from experienced photographers. Students will gain insight into working conditions business practices and the practical application of skills learned in class. Students will choose an internship according to their area of interest and are expected to work a minimum of 50 hours per credit in the semester for which the course is offered.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Refine your career objectives 2. Investigate local photography professionals and their commercial focus 3. Secure a working internship with a local professional 4. Perform your assigned duties in a professional manner 5. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor 6. Demonstrate your technical competence 7. Gain real world experience and insight 8. Assemble examples of your internship work to create a portfolio 9. Maintain records of your internship 10. Waite a narrative of your internship experience 11. Present a summary of your internship experience to your colleagues in school
  
  • PHOT-208 Introduction to Fine Art Photography

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030  (ACSR-030) or completion of RDNG-016 . Pre-requisite: PHOT-183  and PHOT-190  with a minimum grade of 2.0. Student must provide a DSLR camera with RAW digital file format capability.
    Students will gain an increased understanding of the conceptual interpretation of photographic subjects. Students will practice capturing ultimate image quality refining digital files beyond the camera creating gallery-quality prints and preparing work to gallery standards. Marketing and business practices will also be covered.

  
  • PHOT-210 Advanced Studio Lighting Techniques

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-183  and PHOT-190 .
    Students apply scientific and aesthetic principles of light to solve commercial product imaging challenges. Special subjects include metal glassware and cylindrical objects. Techniques applied include reflection transmission refraction and painting with light The course concludes with a significant capstone team-based project.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identifying and resolving technical problems related to photographing glass, metal, fabric and food 2. Controlling light intensity, location, quality, and color temperature when photographing architecture 3. Identifying costs and fees for specific assignments 4. Studio design and costs 5. Application of principles of design and color 6. Use of medium and large format cameras and accessories 7. Use of studio lighting and accessories 8. Black and white and color film exposure, processing and traditional printing 9. Digital imaging, scanning, printing and basic Photoshop techniques
  
  • PHOT-211 Commercial Portraiture

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisite: PHOT-182  and PHOT-183  and PHOT-190 .
    Course content includes an exploration into the art of portraiture by studying the works of past and current professionals. Students will learn to analyze the facial structure complexion hair and attire of subjects to create compelling professional portraits in a variety of settings using professional studio equipment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify works and style of major portrait artists 2. Evaluate work of professional processing labs 3. Selection of pose, lighting, and camera angle appropriate to subject 4. Studio requirements and design 5. Marketing costs and approaches 6. Selecting studio location 7. Identifying costs and fees 8. Use of medium format cameras and accessories 9. Black and white printing 10. Set up studio lighting and equipment 11. Application of principles of design and color 12. Guest speakers 13. Guest critiques of student work 14. Work of professionals exhibited in the MCC Photo Gallery
  
  • PHOT-215 Alternative Processes in Photography

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016; Placement into Math-021; A minimum 2.0 in PHOT-180
    This class will focus on photography beyond the realm of digital capture, introducing silver, non-silver and nontraditional image-making. Students will investigate experimental techniques involving historical processes, black and white photography, color photography, computer generated negatives, and mixed media combinations.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe how photographic techniques have evolved 2. Describe how these processes relate to contemporary photographic practices 3. Demonstrate safe darkroom practices or traditional chemical processing of black and white photography 4. Produce a body of work by applying advanced photographic knowledge and skills, using photographic equipment and processes, traditional and digital, alternative and conventional 5. Utilize experimental photography to communicate an idea 6. Analyze and critique alternative process photographs utilizing visual art language such as composition, light and form 7. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of photography and contemporary photography by analyzing the work of a successful professional photographer
  
  • PHOT-282 Photographic Principles

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Prerequisites: PHOT-190  and PHOT-183 .
    This course provides the student with a scientific background upon which an understanding of a variety of photographic processes can be based. Areas such as image formation lens design and photographic chemistry will be explored. Students will be expected to purchase some materials and have access to an adjustable camera.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explore scientific principles and theories relevant to photographic process, such as image formation, lens design, photographic chemistry, etc. 2. Identify variables of photographic processing 3. Identify health and environmental hazards 4. Develop ability to evaluate manufacturer’s claims and test reports 5. Understand electronic image formation, storage, and computer manipulation 6. Develop a problem solving model, identify variables, constants and potential errors
  
  • PHOT-291 Photography Portfolio

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisites: Placement into RDGN-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisites: 20 credits of PHOT classes with a 2.0 or higher. Students must provide their own DSLR camera.
    The portfolio class is designed to allow the photography student to produce portfolio(s) using the resources available at Mott Community College. This class allows the student time and sufficient contact with the instructor to present critique and produce images suitable for submission to a four year institution or to assist them with starting their own photography business.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Create a printed portfolio 2. Construct an online portfolio 3. Develop an electronic portable portfolio 4. Cultivate a post-graduation business or continuing education plan 5. Counsel a non-profit organization and assist with visual/photography improvement 6. Inventory current portfolio 7. Apply supervised electronic editing and post production enhancements 8. Present portfolio orally and visually to instructor 9. Produce a resume and cover letter
  
  • PHOT-295 Supervised Photography Project

    Credits 3 / 6 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016). Permission of instructor is also required.
    An individualized course providing the opportunity for in-depth study or work in an approved photography project. Content will vary based on the project pursued by the individual students.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Collaborate with instructor to develop a plan for an individualized photography project 2. Utilize skills learned throughout education 3. Formulate a written and oral self-assessment of project portfolio

Physical Education Activity

  
  • PEAC-101 Circuit Training

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Circuit training is designed to give students the oportunity to enjoy the benefits of aerobic conditioning and strength training. Students will actively participate in high levels of physical activity utilizing multiple types of health related fitness equipment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Safely demonstrate sufficient skills in using programmable treadmills, stair climbers and stationary bikes 2. Safely demonstrate sufficient skills in using various weight machines 3. Safely demonstrate sufficient skills in the “super circuit” program which combines the above in a circuit training workout
  
  • PEAC-102 Circuit Training for Wellness

    Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016).
    Advanced circuit training is designed to give students the opportunity to analyze the benefits of a semester long aerobic conditioning and strength training program. This course will encourage students interested in making high levels of physical activity a part of their lifestyle by providing a prolonged fitness training experience with a variety of exercise routines. Students will actively participate in high levels of physical activity utilizing multiple types of health related fitness equipment.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of muscular strength/endurance by participating in, and reflecting upon, various fitness tests throughout the semester 2. Demonstrate a practical understanding of safe and effective use of aerobic activities, and weight training equipment associated with the MCC Fitness Center 3. Develop a basic understanding of human muscular structure and function through class lecture and discussions 4. Interpret health benefits associated with improved flexibility and fitness injury prevention based on results of individual fitness profile(s) 5. Observe and evaluate the health benefits associated with participation in a defined training program by completing fitness journal 6. Develop an understanding of personal fitness goal setting and evaluation of results by completing various goal setting exercise during class 7. Demonstrate the ability to develop personal fitness goals and apply evaluation methods on desired outcomes 8. Interpret health benefits associated with improved flexibility and fitness injury prevention
  
  • PEAC-106 Physical Conditioning

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    The basic knowledge of exercise and its application to human anatomy. An understanding of the values of physical conditioning as it relates to optimal physical efficiency.

  
  • PEAC-123 Basketball

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Demonstrates skills and drills necessary to play the game. Team play and theory of team play are emphasized.

  
  • PEAC-139 Indoor Climbing

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting. Wear athletic shoes and comfortable loose-fitting clothing with long sleeves/leg coverings.
    This course will focus on developing skills and techniques to safely pursue the sport of indoor climbing. Physical and mental aspects involved in climbing will be related to skills critical to success in school the workplace and life.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Acquaint students with fundamentals of basic and intermediate indoor rock climbing 2. Acquire a thorough understanding of indoor rock climbing 3. Provide an understanding of indoor rock climbing safety and technique 4. Increase students’ knowledge and skills in exercise related to indoor rock climbing 5. Acquaint students with methods and strategies helpful in the enjoyment of indoor rock climbing 6. Provide a basic understanding of the differences in sports climbing, mountaineering, indoor climbing and rock climbing 7. Increase student’s fitness and problem solving abilities
  
  • PEAC-142 Running

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting. They need to wear appropriate running attire and running shoes.
    Designed to provide the opportunity for increased and improved running ability understanding the fundatmental nutritional factors associated with the type of activity understanding of running form and foot orientation types and safety practices.

  
  • PEAC-144 Weight Training: Theory and Practice

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Practical and theoretical knowledge and skills associated with weight training for physical fitness. Course topics will also address methods to improve overall health and wellness. Information presented during class will assist each student in the development of a personalized fitness and weight training program.

  
  • PEAC-145 Social Dance

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Social dance is designed to allow students an opportunity to learn multiple contemporary social dances while participating in moderate intensity physical activity. Students will actively participate in various contemporary social dances. Students will develop fundamental knowledge and skills to the intermediate level through participation in a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching progressions (e.g. part/whole method) relating to contemporary social dance.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate personal competence in performing basic rhythm and social dancing skills 2. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural relevance as it applies to social dance within various settings 3. Identify types of rhythm patterns and how they apply to various types of dance 4. Identify fitness benefits associated with participating in moderate to vigorous intensity level rhythmic activities
  
  • PEAC-147 Pilates: Beginning

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    This course will introduce you to the anatomically-based approach to exercise pioneered in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates and currently used by fitness and health professionals. You will learn the philosophy basic principles and exercises associated with Pilates. The progression of exercises will show you how to strengthen and tone muscles improve posture flexibility and balance. The course will help you build a personal fitness program.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Put into practice the integration principles of the McEntire Workout Method 2. Be familiar with the appropriate use of equipment used in the McEntire Workout Method 3. Demonstrate competency and improvement in performing a basic progression of exercises based on their own physical capabilities 4. Demonstrate the ability to assess progress and establish a personal fitness program
  
  • PEAC-148 Pilates: Intermediate

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: PEAC-147  
    This course builds upon the principles and exercises learned in PEAC-147 Pilates: Beginning . Pilates is an anatomically based approach to exercise pioneered in the 1920s by Joseph Pilates and currently used by fitness and health professionals. You will learn complex movements that involve more choreography as well as adding physically challenging modifications to those learned in Beginning Pilates. You will further strengthen and tone muscles improve posture flexibility and balance. The course helps you create a personal fitness program.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate competency with the Pilates Intermediate Mat exercises and fine-tune the Essential Mat exercises 2. Demonstrate an understanding of Pilates Principles through physical, written and verbal responses 3. Improve poor posture and/or learn how to maintain good posture 4. Demonstrate proper use of the fitness ball, flex band and toning balls to modify exercises either to increase the challenge or assist the movement 5. Achieve a mind-body connection through physical practice and written self-observation and evaluation 6. Realize that fitness can help accomplish other goals in life such as stress-reduction, higher academic performance, job productivity and injury prevention 7. Set personal health and wellness goals and assess one’s own progress
  
  • PEAC-180 Volleyball

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    Volleyball is designed to allow students the opportunity to actively participate in student centered learning activities focusing on fundamental skill development offensive and defensive stategies and basic rules and regulations governing game play. Students will participate in various activities including skill development experiences peer assessments and traditional game experiences throughout the course.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate knowledge of when, why and how to use various offensive and defensive situational strategies and tactics in the game of volleyball 2. Demonstrate competency in basic skills such as body posture, forearm pass, serve and serve reception, overhead pass, attack, block 3. Demonstrate understanding of in-game situations and officiating in the game of volleyball 4. Develop competency in detecting and correcting skill performance errors by participating in various skill development assessments and learning experiences 5. Demonstrate knowledge of basic offensive and defensive positioning, rules, scoring etiquette 6/ Acquire and develop skills needed to successfully participate in volleyball as a lifetime activity
  
  • PEAC-183 Golf

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    An overview of various strokes rules and etiquette of the game; active play at a local course. Students are encouraged to furnish their own equipment; however some clubs can be furnished by the college. A nominal fee is charged for the use of the course and driving range.

  
  • PEAC-193 Self-Defense

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Note: Students must sign a health condition disclaimer form at the first class meeting.
    Assists in developing confidence and skills in the art of self-defense through the use of martial arts techniques. Development of an awareness of and avoidance of potentially dangerous situations.

  
  • PEAC-199 Advanced Self-Defense

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  Prerequisite: PEAC-193  
    Development and application of advanced skills including familiarization with the laws involving the ownership and use of firearms in self defense situations.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Develop further understanding of the meaning of self-0defense and its uses 2. Give the student the knowledge of the legal implications of using self-defense 3. Develop an awareness of the agencies providing assistance for victims 4. Demonstrate sufficient skills in striking/blocking, kicking, arm bars/joint techniques, grappling, escapes, throwing, break falls, free sparring 4. Demonstrate proficiency in firearms safety and firearms use 5. Have sufficient knowledge to better protect their home through use of locks, alarms/security systems and lighting 6. Obtain knowledge of phone security, storage and engraving of valuables 7. Demonstrate knowledge to travel safely

Physical Science

  
  • PHSC-191 Physical Science

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Student must enroll in one section of PHSC-191L  
    This course provides a general overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include chemistry and physics.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To provide the non-science major with basic fundamentals from physics and chemistry
  
  • PHSC-191L Physical Science Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Student must also take one section of PHSC-191  
    This is the lab section of the course which provides a general overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include chemistry and physics.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Provide the student the opportunity to observe directly many of the phenomenon presented in the course
  
  • PHSC-192 Earth Systems

    Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: PHSC-192L  
    This course provides an advanced overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include geology astronomy meteorology and oceanography.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To utilize several of the topics presented in Physical Science 191 as a basis for interrelating the areas of science listed above 2. To provide the student an opportunity to better understand the environment in which he lives
  
  • PHSC-192L Earth Systems Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016) Co-requisite: PHSC-192  
    The lab section of the course which provides an advanced overview of the physical cosmos. Focused topics include geology astronomy meteorology and oceanography.


Physical Science & Mathematics

  
  • PHSM-222 Mechanics

    Credits 3 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.  Pre-requisite: MATH-120 with a 2.0 or higher or MATH-123 with a 2.0 or higher or MATH-128 with a 2.0 or higher or placement into MATH-130.
    Physics as related to unit conversion vectors parallel forces linear motion compound motion-projectiles Newtons laws of motion rotary motion energy simple machines mechanical advantage and mechanical properties of materials.


Physical Therapist Assistant

  
  • PTA.-102 Physical Therapy I

    Credits 2 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature required to register; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; BIOL-151 , PSYC-281  and AHLT-160. Pre- or Co-requisite: PTA.-102L, BIOL-152 , OTPT-114 and OTPT-113.
    A study of the history and practice of physical therapy including an understanding of various health care settings; theory and practical application of basic Physical Therapy data collection and treatment interventions; and an introduction to patient care note writing.

    Course Outcomes
    Unit I: Introduction to Physical Therapy

    1. Define physical therapy and state primary goals for care. 2. Outline the history of physical therapy. 3. Describe structure and function of health care settings including: acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics and rehabilitation, community care settings, home health care and industrial care. 4. Describe members of the health care team in various settings. 5. Describe and discuss the roles and responsibilities of physical therapy personnel. 6. Define a glossary of terms and abbreviations used in medicine and physical therapy. 7. Write patient care notes using SOAP format. 8. Describe and discuss psychological and physical barriers to handicapped access in a variety of settings. 9. Discuss understanding of physical therapy, comparing clinical observation with class discussion. 10. Perform values self-assessment and relate its importance to the patient care environment. 11. Interact with other members of the health care team in patient-care and non patient-care activities (simulated) 12. Recognize the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students 13. Service Learning: to provide OTA and PTA students an opportunity to collaborate on a service learning activity.

    Unit II: Basic Physical Therapy Data Collection and Interventions

    14. Describe vital signs and recognize normal and abnormal values of BP, HR, temperature, and respiration. 15. Measure standard vital signs in lab setting. 16. Describe the purpose of universal precautions/infection control including hand-washing, use of protective barrier equipment in the clinic 17. Teach gait activities a. Fitting of assistive devices (walker, axillary crutches, cane) b. Basic gait patterns (standard and modified 3 point) c. Demonstrate safe technique and progression d. Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait. 18. Perform thermal modalities (hot packs, paraffin, fluidotherapy, cold pack, contrast bath, ice massage, vapocoolant spray, US, SWD) interventions under supervision of a physical therapist including: a. preparation of equipment/patient b. explanation of procedure/purpose of modality c. safety precautions followed: skin inspection, H-C test, bell within reach, contraindications, standard (universal) precautions d. positioning of patient/modality e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient check g. effectiveness of treatment h. infection control behavior/consideration

  
  • PTA.-102L Physical Therapy I Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; BIOL-151 , PSYC-281 / Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL-152 , OTPT-113 , OTPT-114 and PTA.-102  
    The lab section of the study of the history and practice of physical therapy including an understanding of various health care settings; theory and practical application of basic Physical Therapy data collection and treatment interventions; and an introduction to patient care note writing.

    Course Outcomes
    Unit I: Introduction to Physical Therapy

    1. Define physical therapy and state primary goals for care. 2. Outline the history of physical therapy. 3. Describe structure and function of health care settings including: acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics and rehabilitation, community care settings, home health care and industrial care. 4. Describe members of the health care team in various settings. 5. Describe and discuss the roles and responsibilities of physical therapy personnel. 6. Define a glossary of terms and abbreviations used in medicine and physical therapy. 7. Write patient care notes using SOAP format. 8. Describe and discuss psychological and physical barriers to handicapped access in a variety of settings. 9. Discuss understanding of physical therapy, comparing clinical observation with class discussion. 10. Perform values self-assessment and relate its importance to the patient care environment. 11. Interact with other members of the health care team in patient-care and non patient-care activities (simulated) 12. Recognize the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students 13. Service Learning: to provide OTA and PTA students an opportunity to collaborate on a service learning activity.

    Unit II: Basic Physical Therapy Data Collection and Interventions

    14. Describe vital signs and recognize normal and abnormal values of BP, HR, temperature, and respiration. 15. Measure standard vital signs in lab setting. 16. Describe the purpose of universal precautions/infection control including hand-washing, use of protective barrier equipment in the clinic 17. Teach gait activities a. Fitting of assistive devices (walker, axillary crutches, cane) b. Basic gait patterns (standard and modified 3 point) c. Demonstrate safe technique and progression d. Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait. 18. Perform thermal modalities (hot packs, paraffin, fluidotherapy, cold pack, contrast bath, ice massage, vapocoolant spray, US, SWD) interventions under supervision of a physical therapist including: a. preparation of equipment/patient b. explanation of procedure/purpose of modality c. safety precautions followed: skin inspection, H-C test, bell within reach, contraindications, standard (universal) precautions d. positioning of patient/modality e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient check g. effectiveness of treatment h. infection control behavior/consideration

  
  • PTA.-104 Physical Therapy II

    Credits 4 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; BIOL-152 , OTPT-113 , OTPT-114 and PTA.-102 . Co-requisite: PTA.-104C  and PTA.-104L .
    This course addresses current hospital equipment and procedures related to physical therapy. Performance and problem solving of physical therapy interventions including mobility and positioning transfer techniques sterile techniques wound and burn care and physical agents. Pathology etiology clinical findings medical treatment prognosis and precautions for selected integument pathologies. Laboratory and clinical application of basic physical therapy interventions data collection communication safety and professional behaviors.

    Course Outcomes
    Unit I Professionalism  1. Compare/contrast roles of the PT, PTA, physical therapy aide, including examples of activities not appropriate for the PTA and aide. 2. Describe the relationships and responsibilities of the ACCE, CCCE, CI and student. 3. Recognizes the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapy assistant students. 4. Identify patient rights including HIPAA and informed consent. 5. Describe and discuss ethical standards as defined by the APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PTA, including case studies. 6. Demonstrates an awareness of social responsibility, citizenship and advocacy.

    Unit II: Communication, Basic Care/ADL 1) Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. 2) Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies. 3) Recognize individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. 4) Role-play a variety of situations using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including: paraphrasing and active listening 5) Identify appropriate educational techniques used for patient/family education 6) Participate in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist. 7) Provide patient-related instruction to patients, family members, and caregivers to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist. 8) Use effective/appropriate teaching techniques during lab simulations and on competency check-offs 9) Drape/position in various positions for routine patients and patients with special needs 10) Describe precautions when treating a patient requiring special care equipment 11) Describe normal and abnormal changes in vital signs resulting from exercise or other factors 12) Describe the protocol for resolving emergencies related to a patient using special care equipment 13) List special care equipment and its purpose/function 14) Take appropriate action in an emergency situation. 15) Adjust interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and report to the supervising physical therapist. 16) Recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and report to the supervising physical therapist. 17) Perform a physical therapy treatment in a special care unit or in the presence of special support equipment 18) Use good body mechanics in the lab/clinic environment for various activities 19) Perform and teach mat/bed mobility activities including: slide-to-side, scooting, supine to side-lying, supine to prone and return and supine to sitting and return 20) Perform and instruct patients/family in transfers including: pivot, sitting, recumbent, 2 and 3 person lifts, WC to floor and return and transfer aides/devices for various levels of dependency 21) Select transfer and/or mat mobility activity appropriate for the patient’s stated impairments and within the physical therapist’s plan 22) Suggest possible modifications/progression of treatment plan for identified ADL impairments given the patient’s current status 23) Demonstrate the use of the tilt table (including monitoring vitals), and describe precautions, contraindications, and indications.

    Unit III: Integumentary Data Collection and Interventions 1) Normal skin structure/function 2) Describe the pathology, etiology, clinical findings, prognosis and medical treatment for selected integument conditions/diseases. (Including data collection and documentation of wound location, size, color and odor) 3) List the goals/treatment of wound care 4) Describe the healing process related to open wounds 5) Define the terms associated with infection control 6) Perform appropriate handwashing technique 7) Perform isolation techniques 8) Perform sterile techniques 9) Identify and describe the use of various types of wound dressings 10) Identify precautions for dressing removal 11) Recognizes viable versus nonviable tissue 12) Apply and remove dressing or agents 13) Recognizes normal/abnormal integument changes 14) Recognizes absent and altered sensation 15) Recognizes activities/positioning/ postures that aggravate/relieve pain or altered sensations, or that can produce associated skin trauma 16) Perform compression wrapping and describe indications, contraindications and precautions.

    Unit IV: Physical Agents 1. Describe the electro-magnetic spectrum with regard to commonly used modalities including frequency/wavelength and depth of penetration 2. State the relationship of heat, temperature and dosage 3. State the type of energy transfer for modality 4. State the effects of thermal modalities on inflammation and pain, wound healing 5. Describe for each thermal modality: rationale and principles of its use, physiologic effect, indications/goals, advantages/disadvantages, appropriate sensation noted by client, appropriate dosage, precautions/contraindications/safety measures, care and maintenance of equipment, procedure to teach home use of appropriate modalities 6. Apply knowledge of the physiological effects of the modalities, the indications/ contraindications and advantages/disadvantages of each modality to problem solve and defend the most appropriate modality choice for a patient given case scenario. 7. Perform thermal modality (hydrotherapy) interventions including: a. preparation of equipment/patient b. explanation of procedure/purpose of modality c. safety precautions followed: skin inspection, H-C test, bell within reach, contraindications, standard (universal) precautions d. positioning of patient/modality e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient check i. effectiveness of treatment j. care and maintenance of equipment k. infection control behavior/considerations 8. Describe the following in relationship to use of hydrotherapy in wound care a. special considerations of hydrotherapy with a skin graft b. whirlpool additives 9. Describe the following for therapeutic massage/STM: a. the rationale and principles b. the purpose of each of the strokes used c. the indications/goals d. the precautions/contraindications e. positioning, draping, dosage and other considerations 10. Perform an effective therapeutic massage and/or soft tissue mobilization with the following considerations: a. goals/indications b. contraindications/precautions c. type of stroke(s) appropriate for goal(s) d. dosage: amount of pressure, duration, speed, e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient’s feedback g. body mechanics h. positioning/draping of patient for maximal effectiveness of treatment l. infection control

    Unit V: Gait Training on stairs and uneven surfaces. a. Demonstrate gait training on uneven surfaces and stairs with a variety of assistive devices (walker, cane, crutches). b. Demonstrate competency in all safety areas with gait training on uneven surfaces and stairs (i.e. Student/patient positioning, instruction, use of gait belt).

  
  • PTA.-104C Physical Therapy II Clinic

    Credits 0 / 5.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; BIOL-152 , OTPT-113 , OTPT-114 and PTA.-102 . Note: Division signature required. Co-requisite: PTA.-104  and PTA.-104L  
    The clinical section of the course which addresses current hospital equipment and procedures related to physical therapy. Performance and problem solving of physical therapy interventions including mobility and positioning transfer techniques sterile techniques wound and burn care and physical agents. Pathology etiology clinical findings medical treatment prognosis and precautions for selected integument pathologies. Laboratory and clinical application of basic physical therapy interventions data collection communication safety and professional behaviors.

    Course Outcomes
    Following completion of this course, the student will demonstrate during clinical experience the ability to: 1. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. 2. Recognizes individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. 3. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of society receiving health care services. a. Maintains patient privacy and modesty b. Maintains confidentiality 4. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of the profession of physical therapy. a. Interacts professionally with others. b. Accepts constructive criticism c. Modifies behavior based on self-evaluation and constructive criticism d. Conducts self in a responsible manner. e. Punctual and dependable f. Follows facility policies and procedures g. Demonstrates initiative h. Adapts to change 5. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. a. Recognizes the role of the PTA in the clinical education of PTA students b. Demonstrates awareness of own strengths and limitations c. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self and others 6. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. 7. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the physical therapist. 8. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist. 9. Takes appropriate action in an emergency situation. 10. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice guidelines, the practice setting and other regulatory agencies. 11. The student will demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist, including: a. Patient instruction in gait activities: Fitting of assistive devices (walker, axillary crutches, cane) Basic gait patterns (standard and modified 3 point) Demonstrate safe technique and progression Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait. b. Deep and superficial thermal agents and cryotherapy (HP, CP, fluidotherapy, paraffin, contrast baths, hydrotherapy, floromethane spray, ice massage, SWD, US) c. Therapeutic massage d. Activities of daily living including: body mechanics, mat activities, and transfer activities 12. The student will demonstrate competency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care: a. Measurement of standard vital signs b. Recognition of absent/altered sensation c. Recognition of normal and abnormal integumentary changes d. Measurement of height, weight, length and girth e. Postural deviations f. Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait g. Measures muscle strength by MMT h. Measures functional and goniometric ROM 13. Educates others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. 14. Interacts with other members of the health care team in patient care and non-patient care activities. 15. Implements career development and lifelong learning opportunities. a. Participates in learning experiences within the practice setting b. Reads and understands the health care literature. c. Seeks guidance to address limitations. d. Seeks opportunities to learn. 
  
  • PTA.-104L Physical Therapy II Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; BIOL-152 , OTPT-113 , OTPT-114 and PTA.-102 . Note: Division signature required. Co-requisite: PTA.-104 , PTA.-104C ;
    The lab section of the course which addresses current hospital equipment and procedures related to physical therapy. Performance and problem solving of physical therapy interventions including mobility and positioning transfer techniques sterile techniques wound and burn care and physical agents. Pathology etiology clinical findings medical treatment prognosis and precautions for selected integument pathologies. Laboratory and clinical application of basic physical therapy interventions data collection communication safety and professional behaviors.

    Course Outcomes
    Unit I Professionalism  1. Compare/contrast roles of the PT, PTA, physical therapy aide, including examples of activities not appropriate for the PTA and aide. 2. Describe the relationships and responsibilities of the ACCE, CCCE, CI and student. 3. Recognizes the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapy assistant students. 4. Identify patient rights including HIPAA and informed consent. 5. Describe and discuss ethical standards as defined by the APTA Standards of Ethical Conduct for the PTA, including case studies. 6. Demonstrates an awareness of social responsibility, citizenship and advocacy.

    Unit II: Communication, Basic Care/ADL 1) Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. 2) Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies. 3) Recognize individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. 4) Role-play a variety of situations using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including: paraphrasing and active listening 5) Identify appropriate educational techniques used for patient/family education 6) Participate in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist. 7) Provide patient-related instruction to patients, family members, and caregivers to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist. 8) Use effective/appropriate teaching techniques during lab simulations and on competency check-offs 9) Drape/position in various positions for routine patients and patients with special needs 10) Describe precautions when treating a patient requiring special care equipment 11) Describe normal and abnormal changes in vital signs resulting from exercise or other factors 12) Describe the protocol for resolving emergencies related to a patient using special care equipment 13) List special care equipment and its purpose/function 14) Take appropriate action in an emergency situation. 15) Adjust interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and report to the supervising physical therapist. 16) Recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and report to the supervising physical therapist. 17) Perform a physical therapy treatment in a special care unit or in the presence of special support equipment 18) Use good body mechanics in the lab/clinic environment for various activities 19) Perform and teach mat/bed mobility activities including: slide-to-side, scooting, supine to side-lying, supine to prone and return and supine to sitting and return 20) Perform and instruct patients/family in transfers including: pivot, sitting, recumbent, 2 and 3 person lifts, WC to floor and return and transfer aides/devices for various levels of dependency 21) Select transfer and/or mat mobility activity appropriate for the patient’s stated impairments and within the physical therapist’s plan 22) Suggest possible modifications/progression of treatment plan for identified ADL impairments given the patient’s current status 23) Demonstrate the use of the tilt table (including monitoring vitals), and describe precautions, contraindications, and indications.

    Unit III: Integumentary Data Collection and Interventions 1) Normal skin structure/function 2) Describe the pathology, etiology, clinical findings, prognosis and medical treatment for selected integument conditions/diseases. (Including data collection and documentation of wound location, size, color and odor) 3) List the goals/treatment of wound care 4) Describe the healing process related to open wounds 5) Define the terms associated with infection control 6) Perform appropriate handwashing technique 7) Perform isolation techniques 8) Perform sterile techniques 9) Identify and describe the use of various types of wound dressings 10) Identify precautions for dressing removal 11) Recognizes viable versus nonviable tissue 12) Apply and remove dressing or agents 13) Recognizes normal/abnormal integument changes 14) Recognizes absent and altered sensation 15) Recognizes activities/positioning/ postures that aggravate/relieve pain or altered sensations, or that can produce associated skin trauma 16) Perform compression wrapping and describe indications, contraindications and precautions.

    Unit IV: Physical Agents 1. Describe the electro-magnetic spectrum with regard to commonly used modalities including frequency/wavelength and depth of penetration 2. State the relationship of heat, temperature and dosage 3. State the type of energy transfer for modality 4. State the effects of thermal modalities on inflammation and pain, wound healing 5. Describe for each thermal modality: rationale and principles of its use, physiologic effect, indications/goals, advantages/disadvantages, appropriate sensation noted by client, appropriate dosage, precautions/contraindications/safety measures, care and maintenance of equipment, procedure to teach home use of appropriate modalities 6. Apply knowledge of the physiological effects of the modalities, the indications/ contraindications and advantages/disadvantages of each modality to problem solve and defend the most appropriate modality choice for a patient given case scenario. 7. Perform thermal modality (hydrotherapy) interventions including: a. preparation of equipment/patient b. explanation of procedure/purpose of modality c. safety precautions followed: skin inspection, H-C test, bell within reach, contraindications, standard (universal) precautions d. positioning of patient/modality e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient check i. effectiveness of treatment j. care and maintenance of equipment k. infection control behavior/considerations 8. Describe the following in relationship to use of hydrotherapy in wound care a. special considerations of hydrotherapy with a skin graft b. whirlpool additives 9. Describe the following for therapeutic massage/STM: a. the rationale and principles b. the purpose of each of the strokes used c. the indications/goals d. the precautions/contraindications e. positioning, draping, dosage and other considerations 10. Perform an effective therapeutic massage and/or soft tissue mobilization with the following considerations: a. goals/indications b. contraindications/precautions c. type of stroke(s) appropriate for goal(s) d. dosage: amount of pressure, duration, speed, e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient’s feedback g. body mechanics h. positioning/draping of patient for maximal effectiveness of treatment l. infection control

    Unit V: Gait Training on stairs and uneven surfaces. a. Demonstrate gait training on uneven surfaces and stairs with a variety of assistive devices (walker, cane, crutches). b. Demonstrate competency in all safety areas with gait training on uneven surfaces and stairs (i.e. Student/patient positioning, instruction, use of gait belt).

  
  • PTA.-114 PTA Data Collection

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; OTPT-100 , BIOL-151 ; Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL-152 , PTA.-102 , and OTPT-113  
    Skill in performance of manual muscle testing goniometric measurements neurological and other basic data collection activities.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Define and apply to selected problems the following terms: a. Center of gravity (mass) b. Line of gravity c. Base of support d. Stability/equilibrium e. Mass f. Force vector g. Lever arm and resistance arm h. Axis i. Mechanical advantage 2. List examples of the mechanisms for maintenance of stability (equilibrium) of the human body 3. Perform the following data collection skills: -normal gait a. Demonstrate and explain each joint motion/position within each sub-phase of gait. b. Explain muscle activity for each joint within each sub-phase of gait. c. Explain the critical factors associated with normal gait (importance in each sub-phase). -posture analysis a. Describe common posture deviations. b. Detail possible causes for posture deviations. c. Analyze posture (simulation, picture, video) to ascertain posture deviations. -range of motion measurements a. Identify the purposes of goniometric measurement. b. Indicate correct patient position and body part portion for each goniometric measurement of the UE and LE. c. Identify normal ROM and end-feel for each goniometric measurement of the UE and LE. d. Identify alignment of the goniometer for each measurement of the UE and LE. e. Indicate area that needs to be stabilized for each goniometric measurement of the UE and LE. f. Demonstrate the ability to verbalize information to a client (simulation) to ensure accurate and efficient measurement. g. Demonstrate the ability to accurately (within 5 deg of the instructor) measure any joint angle of the UE and LE. h. Record goniometric measurements accurately -anthropometric measurements/neurological data collection and integumentary integrity a. Describe the indications/purpose for each form of data collection including: anthropometric measurements/neurological test and/or integument integrity. b. Identify the method to perform each anthropometric/neurological test or measurement and integument integrity including location, equipment used, and methods of recording. c. Demonstrate the ability to verbalize information to a client (simulation) to ensure accurate and efficient measure. d. Demonstrate the ability to accurately perform the data collection. e. Record anthropometric and neurological assessment results accurately. -manual muscle testing a. List the purposes of MMT and factors/variations to consider during a MMT. b. Describe the limitations/complications associated with a MMT. c. Detail the following information for each MMT for the UE and LE: patient position, position of body part to be tested and hand hold for each muscle/muscle group of the UE and LE. d. Identify location of application of resistance and direction of resistance for each UE and LE muscle/muscle group. e. Demonstrate the ability to verbalize information to a client (simulation) to ensure accurate and efficient measure. f. Demonstrate the ability to accurately (within 1/2 grade of the instructor) assess any muscle/muscle group of the UE and LE. g. Record MMT results accurately. 
  
  • PTA.-202 Musculoskeletal Interventions I

    Credits 5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section of PTA.-202L  
    The study of pathology medical treatment and therapeutic interventions associated with musculoskeletal injuries/conditions. Practical application of interventions for spine and upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Apply the principles of acute, sub-acute and chronic patient status and treatment phases to lower extremity orthopedic cases. 2. Describe the following for upper extremity and spine musculoskeletal conditions: a. Pathology b. Etiology c. clinical findings d. medical treatment e. limit of scope of care a PTA is able to provide for the given diagnosis 3. Describe the principles of therapeutic exercise including, but not limited to, indications, contraindications, precautions for the following interventions. a. Positioning/support b. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Posture awareness and body mechanics ii. ROM exercises iii. Stretching exercises iv. Strengthening exercises v. Basic upper extremity PNF vi. Stabilization exercises vii. Closed chain exercises viii. Functional exercises   4. Communication a. Communicates verbally and non-verbally with the simulated patient and the physical therapist in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner in the lab/practical setting. b. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies 5. Behavior and Conduct a. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. b. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist in a lab/practical setting. 6. Education of Others a. Participates in educating patients, including home exercise programs 7. Plan of Care (as applied in the classroom/lab/practical setting) a. Demonstrates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. c. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist d. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the supervising physical therapist e. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 8. Demonstrates competence in a lab setting in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist in lower extremity case studies. Including: a. Functional Training i. Body mechanics ii. Gait and locomotion training b. Manual Therapy Techniques i. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Balance/coordination training ii. Posture awareness and body mechanics iii. ROM exercises iv. Stretching exercises v. Strengthening exercises vi. Basic upper extremity PNF vii. Stabilization exercises viii. Closed chain exercises ix. Functional exercises 9. Demonstrates continued competency in performing components of data collections skills in a lab setting as related to orthopedic lower extremity including: a. Joint Integrity and Mobility i. Recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement b. Muscle Performance i. Measures muscle strength by manual muscle testing c. Pain i. Recognizes activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations d. Posture i. Describes resting posture in any position ii. Recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities e. Range of Motion i. Measures functional range of motion ii. Measures range of motion using a goniometer 10. Demonstrate proper body mechanics of self during lab activities. 
  
  • PTA.-202L Musculoskeletal Interventions I Lab

    Credits 0 / 4.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 . Co-requisite: Student must also enroll in one section of PTA.-202 . Note: Coordinators signature is required to register in this course.
    Pathology medical treatment and therapeutic interventions associated with musculoskeletal injuries/conditions. Practical application of interventions for spine and upper extremity musculoskeletal conditions.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Apply the principles of acute, sub-acute and chronic patient status and treatment phases to lower extremity orthopedic cases. 2. Describe the following for upper extremity and spine musculoskeletal conditions: a. Pathology b. Etiology c. clinical findings d. medical treatment e. limit of scope of care a PTA is able to provide for the given diagnosis 3. Describe the principles of therapeutic exercise including, but not limited to, indications, contraindications, precautions for the following interventions. a. Positioning/support b. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Posture awareness and body mechanics ii. ROM exercises iii. Stretching exercises iv. Strengthening exercises v. Basic upper extremity PNF vi. Stabilization exercises vii. Closed chain exercises viii. Functional exercises   4. Communication a. Communicates verbally and non-verbally with the simulated patient and the physical therapist in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner in the lab/practical setting. b. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies 5. Behavior and Conduct a. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. b. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist in a lab/practical setting. 6. Education of Others a. Participates in educating patients, including home exercise programs 7. Plan of Care (as applied in the classroom/lab/practical setting) a. Demonstrates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. c. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist d. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the supervising physical therapist e. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 8. Demonstrates competence in a lab setting in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist in lower extremity case studies. Including: a. Functional Training i. Body mechanics ii. Gait and locomotion training b. Manual Therapy Techniques i. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Balance/coordination training ii. Posture awareness and body mechanics iii. ROM exercises iv. Stretching exercises v. Strengthening exercises vi. Basic upper extremity PNF vii. Stabilization exercises viii. Closed chain exercises ix. Functional exercises 9. Demonstrates continued competency in performing components of data collections skills in a lab setting as related to orthopedic lower extremity including: a. Joint Integrity and Mobility i. Recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement b. Muscle Performance i. Measures muscle strength by manual muscle testing c. Pain i. Recognizes activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations d. Posture i. Describes resting posture in any position ii. Recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities e. Range of Motion i. Measures functional range of motion ii. Measures range of motion using a goniometer 10. Demonstrate proper body mechanics of self during lab activities. 
  
  • PTA.-204 Musculoskeletal Conditions II

    Credits 3 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-202   Co-requisite: PTA.-204L  Note: Division signature required
    Pathology medical treatment and therapeutic interventions associated with musculoskeletal injuries/conditions. Practical application of interventions for lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Apply the principles of acute, sub-acute and chronic patient status and treatment phases to lower extremity orthopedic cases. 2. Describe the following for upper extremity and spine musculoskeletal conditions: a. Pathology b. Etiology c. clinical findings d. medical treatment e. limit of scope of care a PTA is able to provide for the given diagnosis 3. Describe the principles of therapeutic exercise including, but not limited to, indications, contraindications, precautions for the following interventions. a. Positioning/support b. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Posture awareness and body mechanics ii. ROM exercises iii. Stretching exercises iv. Strengthening exercises v. Basic upper extremity PNF vi. Stabilization exercises vii. Closed chain exercises viii. Functional exercises 4. Communication a. Communicates verbally and non-verbally with the simulated patient and the physical therapist in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner in the lab/practical setting. b. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies 5. Behavior and Conduct a. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. b. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist in a lab/practical setting. 6. Education of Others a. Participates in educating patients, including home exercise programs 7. Plan of Care (as applied in the classroom/lab/practical setting) a. Demonstrates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. c. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist d. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the supervising physical therapist e. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 8. Demonstrates competence in a lab setting in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist in lower extremity case studies. Including: a. Functional Training i. Body mechanics ii. Gait and locomotion training b. Manual Therapy Techniques i. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Balance/coordination training ii. Posture awareness and body mechanics iii. ROM exercises iv. Stretching exercises v. Strengthening exercises vi. Basic upper extremity PNF vii. Stabilization exercises viii. Closed chain exercises ix. Functional exercises x. Aquatic exercise 9. Demonstrates continued competency in performing components of data collections skills in a lab setting as related to orthopedic lower extremity including: a. Joint Integrity and Mobility i. Recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement b. Muscle Performance i. Measures muscle strength by manual muscle testing c. Pain i. Recognizes activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations d. Posture i. Describes resting posture in any position ii. Recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities e. Range of Motion i. Measures functional range of motion ii. Measures range of motion using a goniometer 10. Demonstrate proper body mechanics of self during lab activities. 
  
  • PTA.-204L Musculoskeletal Conditions II Lab

    Credits 0 / 4.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-202  Note: Division signature required. Co-requisite: PTA.-204  
    Pathology medical treatment and therapeutic interventions associated with musculoskeletal injuries/conditions. Practical application of interventions for lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Apply the principles of acute, sub-acute and chronic patient status and treatment phases to lower extremity orthopedic cases. 2. Describe the following for upper extremity and spine musculoskeletal conditions: a. Pathology b. Etiology c. clinical findings d. medical treatment e. limit of scope of care a PTA is able to provide for the given diagnosis 3. Describe the principles of therapeutic exercise including, but not limited to, indications, contraindications, precautions for the following interventions. a. Positioning/support b. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Posture awareness and body mechanics ii. ROM exercises iii. Stretching exercises iv. Strengthening exercises v. Basic upper extremity PNF vi. Stabilization exercises vii. Closed chain exercises viii. Functional exercises 4. Communication a. Communicates verbally and non-verbally with the simulated patient and the physical therapist in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner in the lab/practical setting. b. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting, and other regulatory agencies 5. Behavior and Conduct a. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. b. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist in a lab/practical setting. 6. Education of Others a. Participates in educating patients, including home exercise programs 7. Plan of Care (as applied in the classroom/lab/practical setting) a. Demonstrates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. c. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist d. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the supervising physical therapist e. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 8. Demonstrates competence in a lab setting in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist in lower extremity case studies. Including: a. Functional Training i. Body mechanics ii. Gait and locomotion training b. Manual Therapy Techniques i. PROM c. Therapeutic exercise i. Balance/coordination training ii. Posture awareness and body mechanics iii. ROM exercises iv. Stretching exercises v. Strengthening exercises vi. Basic upper extremity PNF vii. Stabilization exercises viii. Closed chain exercises ix. Functional exercises x. Aquatic exercise 9. Demonstrates continued competency in performing components of data collections skills in a lab setting as related to orthopedic lower extremity including: a. Joint Integrity and Mobility i. Recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement b. Muscle Performance i. Measures muscle strength by manual muscle testing c. Pain i. Recognizes activities, positioning, and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations d. Posture i. Describes resting posture in any position ii. Recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities e. Range of Motion i. Measures functional range of motion ii. Measures range of motion using a goniometer 10. Demonstrate proper body mechanics of self during lab activities. 
  
  • PTA.-205 Life Span

    Credits 1 / 0.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-202 , PTA.-210  and PTA.-270 . Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: PTA.-212 , PTA.-280 , PTA.-205L  
    The study of human motor development including aging developmental reflexes and common pediatric and geriatric pathologies clinical findings data collection and intervention.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Recognize developmental stages in a normal population 2. Recognize gross motor milestones 3. Recognize fine motor milestones 4. Describe human motor control 5. Demonstrate developmental reflexes, equilibrium and righting reactions 6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of selected pediatric and geriatric diagnoses and clinical manifestations. 7. Discuss medical treatment and prognoses for selected pediatric and geriatric diagnoses 8. List precautions relevant to physical therapy interventions for selected pediatric and geriatric diagnoses 9. Identify appropriate interventions for physical therapy for selected pediatric and geriatric conditions 10. Discuss the role of the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant in a variety of life span settings 11. Discuss the physiological changes in the geriatric patient population, and how it relates to physical therapy practice. 12. Read and understand the health care literature. 13. Recognizes equipment used in a pediatric setting, i.e. standing frames, pediatric wheelchairs, pediatric walkers, seating etc. 14. Administer standardized questionnaires to patients and others 15. Educate others on a pediatric disease and the student will make recommendations on pediatric therapy interventions related to the diagnoses.
  
  • PTA.-205L Life Span Lab

    Credits 0 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre- or Co-requisite: PTA.-212 , PTA.-280  and PTA.-205  
    The lab section of the course to study human motor development including aging developmental reflexes and common pediatric and geriatric pathologies clinical findings data collection and intervention.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Recognize developmental stages in a normal population 2. Recognize gross motor milestones 3. Recognize fine motor milestones 4. Describe human motor control 5. Demonstrate developmental reflexes, equilibrium and righting reactions 6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of selected pediatric and geriatric diagnoses and clinical manifestations. 7. Discuss medical treatment and prognoses for selected pediatric and geriatric diagnoses 8. List precautions relevant to physical therapy interventions for selected pediatric and geriatric diagnoses 9. Identify appropriate interventions for physical therapy for selected pediatric and geriatric conditions 10. Discuss the role of the Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant in a variety of life span settings 11. Discuss the physiological changes in the geriatric patient population, and how it relates to physical therapy practice. 12. Read and understand the health care literature. 13. Recognizes equipment used in a pediatric setting, i.e. standing frames, pediatric wheelchairs, pediatric walkers, seating etc. 14. Administer standardized questionnaires to patients and others 15. Educate others on a pediatric disease and the student will make recommendations on pediatric therapy interventions related to the diagnoses.
  
  • PTA.-208 Physical Agents

    Credits 3 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-202 . Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-Requisite: PTA.-204  and PTA.-208L  
    Physical and physiological principles underlying the application of pelvic traction intermittent pneumatic compression therapeutic electricity and biofeedback. Problem solving and application.

    Course Outcomes
    (ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS) 1. Explain effective and appropriate electrical parameters to achieve specific goals a. Analyze the critical requirement for each parameter in the delivery of electrical stimulation (parameters include: polarity, intensity, pulse width, speed of rise, frequency, modulation, interpulse interval, intrapulse interval) b. State the basic principles of physics related to electrical safety c. Differentiate the critical requirements for electrical stimulation to achieve electrical stimulation treatment goals (peripheral nerve injuries, muscle re-education/facilitation, muscle spasm reduction, muscle spasticity reduction, wound healing, edema control, muscle strengthening, reduction of inflammation) d. Describe the indications for electrical stimulation e. Read and understands the health care literature. 2. Explain safety issues with the use of electrical stimulation a. List the contraindications and precautions for electrical stimulation b. Describe the effects of direct current on the skin c. Describe precautions in the use of specific electro-therapeutic equipment d. State the sensations that are appropriate and those that are inappropriate with the use of electrical stimulation 3. Create a presentation related to electrical stimulation a. Review the literature available for a professional research article on the use of electrical stimulation b. Compose a presentation using the format distributed in class as a checklist and on the scoring sheet c. Design a graph, chart, or other type of audiovisual to include in paper and as audio-visual to aid in clarity of presentation. d. correct grammar and spelling with the aid of a professional (available through the Writing Center in the Curtis-Mott Bldg). e. Deliver to the class on the day of the presentation, a completed and corrected copy for each member including faculty 4. Recommend appropriate electrical stimulation treatment procedures a. Detail the appropriate use of coupling media, sponges, straps/tape/vacuum attachment, leads, tips, various types of electrodes (disposable, metal, carbon-impregnated, rubber etc.). b. Contrast bi-polar, monopolar and quadripolar set-up of electrodes c. Describe the configuration of electrodes used in biofeedback d. State the criteria appropriate to determine the location of electrodes for each specific treatment goal e. State the criteria appropriate to determine the location of electrodes for each muscle f. Describe criteria used to select continuous, interrupted, surged, ramped, reciprocal modes to delivery of electrical stimulation 5. Identify appropriate electrical stimulation equipment to achieve specific goals a. Classify electric stimulation equipment b. Assess each piece of electric stimulation equipment for parameters, modes available c. Predict which pieces of electric stimulation equipment are able to achieve specific therapeutic goals 6. Explain the physiology of muscle and nerve function and the impact on parameter/equipment selection. a. Explain the onset of an action potential in nerve b. Explain the onset of an action potential in skeletal muscle c. Clarify the propagation of the impulse in a nerve and in a muscle d. Classify the order in which different muscle and nerve types are recruited normally e. Classify the order in which different muscle and nerve types are recruited electrically f. Predict the effect of current density on the muscle or nerve tissue. g. Describe the effect of changing each parameter on the ability to stimulate muscle h. Describe the effect of changing each parameter on the ability to stimulate a peripheral nerve i. Describe the changes that occur in a nerve following injury j. Describe the two major theories of pain control 7. Explain the principles of physics related to electric current production, transmission, control and electric safety a. Define a list of terms related to electrical stimulation to include: voltage, ampere, alternating current, direct current, resistance, modulation, electromotive force, current flow, peak amplitude, pulse width, frequency or rate. b. Explain how the following will effect the ability of a current to stimulate a muscle or nerve: waveform, speed of rise, ramp time, duty cycle, frequency, monopolar or bipolar set-up, intensity, pulse duration, interpulse interval, intrapulse interval, polarity of current. c. Differentiate between a monopolar set-up and bipolar set-up and the benefits/detriment and requirements of each. d. Summarize the effect of constant current versus constant voltage equipment and appropriate safety requirements for either type of equipment. 8. Locate and stimulate the motor points for all the muscles listed in chart in textbook 9. Perform correct monopolar and bi-polar electrode placement 10. Modify/identify the following controls on the available electrical stimulation equipment: waveform, modulation, duty cycle, frequency, pulse duration, intensity control and range of intensity available 11. Apply electro-therapeutic treatment procedures accurately, safely/effectively with the following goals: a. muscle re-education/facilitation b. enhance muscle integrity/strengthening c. muscle fatigue d. reduction of spasticity e. wound healing f. edema control g. increase ROM h. apply iontophoresis accurately, safely and effectively 12. Perform EMG biofeedback accurately, effectively 13. Perform electro-analgesia interventions safely and effectively: a. position and prepare patient for application of T.E.N.S. and/or other electro-analgesic treatment (includes interferential, HVPGS and PLS) b. use safety measures during treatment c. perform electro-analgesic treatment safely, accurately, effectively and efficiently d. problem solve parameter adjustment and electrode placement given specific goals and problem list e. instruct “patient’ in home use of electro-analgesic equipment f. administer standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, or visual analog scales for pain 14. Demonstrate knowledge of low level laser therapy (athermal agent), including indications, contraindications, precautions, the physical principles and characteristics. (MECHANICAL AGENTS) 1. Describe the rationale and principles of traction 2. State physiological basis of traction 3. State appropriate goals/indications 4. State precautions/contraindications 5. Describe the procedure and equipment necessary 6. List factors contributing to dosage 7. Describe mechanical principles and rationale for use of intermittent pneumatic compression 8. List physiological effects of intermittent pneumatic compression 9. State indications/goals of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) 10. State the precautions/contraindications in the use of IPC 11. Describe the procedure and equipment necessary for IPC treatment 12. Perform effective and safe intermittent pneumatic compression treatments 13. Perform effective and safe spinal traction treatments (ATHERMAL AGENTS) 1) Describe the rationale, principles and physiological effects 2) State appropriate goals/indications 2) State precautions/contraindications 4) Describe the procedure 5) List factors contributing to dosage 6) Describe the procedure for establishing a MED with UV 7) Perform an ultraviolet treatment and MED test to include: a. preparation of equipment/patient b. explanation of procedure/purpose c. safety precautions followed: bell, contraindications, goggles, skin inspection d. position patient/equipment e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient check g. effectiveness of treatment 8) Use of effective/appropriate teaching techniques during lab simulations of patient- care situations 
  
  • PTA.-208L Physical Agents Lab

    Credits 0 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-202 . Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: PTA.-204  and PTA.-208  
    Physical and physiological principles underlying the application of pelvic traction intermittent pneumatic compression therapeutic electricity and biofeedback. Problem solving and application.

    Course Outcomes
    (ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS) 1. Explain effective and appropriate electrical parameters to achieve specific goals a. Analyze the critical requirement for each parameter in the delivery of electrical stimulation (parameters include: polarity, intensity, pulse width, speed of rise, frequency, modulation, interpulse interval, intrapulse interval) b. State the basic principles of physics related to electrical safety c. Differentiate the critical requirements for electrical stimulation to achieve electrical stimulation treatment goals (peripheral nerve injuries, muscle re-education/facilitation, muscle spasm reduction, muscle spasticity reduction, wound healing, edema control, muscle strengthening, reduction of inflammation) d. Describe the indications for electrical stimulation e. Read and understands the health care literature. 2. Explain safety issues with the use of electrical stimulation a. List the contraindications and precautions for electrical stimulation b. Describe the effects of direct current on the skin c. Describe precautions in the use of specific electro-therapeutic equipment d. State the sensations that are appropriate and those that are inappropriate with the use of electrical stimulation 3. Create a presentation related to electrical stimulation a. Review the literature available for a professional research article on the use of electrical stimulation b. Compose a presentation using the format distributed in class as a checklist and on the scoring sheet c. Design a graph, chart, or other type of audiovisual to include in paper and as audio-visual to aid in clarity of presentation. d. correct grammar and spelling with the aid of a professional (available through the Writing Center in the Curtis-Mott Bldg). e. Deliver to the class on the day of the presentation, a completed and corrected copy for each member including faculty 4. Recommend appropriate electrical stimulation treatment procedures a. Detail the appropriate use of coupling media, sponges, straps/tape/vacuum attachment, leads, tips, various types of electrodes (disposable, metal, carbon-impregnated, rubber etc.). b. Contrast bi-polar, monopolar and quadripolar set-up of electrodes c. Describe the configuration of electrodes used in biofeedback d. State the criteria appropriate to determine the location of electrodes for each specific treatment goal e. State the criteria appropriate to determine the location of electrodes for each muscle f. Describe criteria used to select continuous, interrupted, surged, ramped, reciprocal modes to delivery of electrical stimulation 5. Identify appropriate electrical stimulation equipment to achieve specific goals a. Classify electric stimulation equipment b. Assess each piece of electric stimulation equipment for parameters, modes available c. Predict which pieces of electric stimulation equipment are able to achieve specific therapeutic goals 6. Explain the physiology of muscle and nerve function and the impact on parameter/equipment selection. a. Explain the onset of an action potential in nerve b. Explain the onset of an action potential in skeletal muscle c. Clarify the propagation of the impulse in a nerve and in a muscle d. Classify the order in which different muscle and nerve types are recruited normally e. Classify the order in which different muscle and nerve types are recruited electrically f. Predict the effect of current density on the muscle or nerve tissue. g. Describe the effect of changing each parameter on the ability to stimulate muscle h. Describe the effect of changing each parameter on the ability to stimulate a peripheral nerve i. Describe the changes that occur in a nerve following injury j. Describe the two major theories of pain control 7. Explain the principles of physics related to electric current production, transmission, control and electric safety a. Define a list of terms related to electrical stimulation to include: voltage, ampere, alternating current, direct current, resistance, modulation, electromotive force, current flow, peak amplitude, pulse width, frequency or rate. b. Explain how the following will effect the ability of a current to stimulate a muscle or nerve: waveform, speed of rise, ramp time, duty cycle, frequency, monopolar or bipolar set-up, intensity, pulse duration, interpulse interval, intrapulse interval, polarity of current. c. Differentiate between a monopolar set-up and bipolar set-up and the benefits/detriment and requirements of each. d. Summarize the effect of constant current versus constant voltage equipment and appropriate safety requirements for either type of equipment. 8. Locate and stimulate the motor points for all the muscles listed in chart in textbook 9. Perform correct monopolar and bi-polar electrode placement 10. Modify/identify the following controls on the available electrical stimulation equipment: waveform, modulation, duty cycle, frequency, pulse duration, intensity control and range of intensity available 11. Apply electro-therapeutic treatment procedures accurately, safely/effectively with the following goals: a. muscle re-education/facilitation b. enhance muscle integrity/strengthening c. muscle fatigue d. reduction of spasticity e. wound healing f. edema control g. increase ROM h. apply iontophoresis accurately, safely and effectively 12. Perform EMG biofeedback accurately, effectively 13. Perform electro-analgesia interventions safely and effectively: a. position and prepare patient for application of T.E.N.S. and/or other electro-analgesic treatment (includes interferential, HVPGS and PLS) b. use safety measures during treatment c. perform electro-analgesic treatment safely, accurately, effectively and efficiently d. problem solve parameter adjustment and electrode placement given specific goals and problem list e. instruct “patient’ in home use of electro-analgesic equipment f. administer standardized questionnaires, graphs, behavioral scales, or visual analog scales for pain 14. Demonstrate knowledge of low level laser therapy (athermal agent), including indications, contraindications, precautions, the physical principles and characteristics. (MECHANICAL AGENTS) 1. Describe the rationale and principles of traction 2. State physiological basis of traction 3. State appropriate goals/indications 4. State precautions/contraindications 5. Describe the procedure and equipment necessary 6. List factors contributing to dosage 7. Describe mechanical principles and rationale for use of intermittent pneumatic compression 8. List physiological effects of intermittent pneumatic compression 9. State indications/goals of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) 10. State the precautions/contraindications in the use of IPC 11. Describe the procedure and equipment necessary for IPC treatment 12. Perform effective and safe intermittent pneumatic compression treatments 13. Perform effective and safe spinal traction treatments (ATHERMAL AGENTS) 1) Describe the rationale, principles and physiological effects 2) State appropriate goals/indications 2) State precautions/contraindications 4) Describe the procedure 5) List factors contributing to dosage 6) Describe the procedure for establishing a MED with UV 7) Perform an ultraviolet treatment and MED test to include: a. preparation of equipment/patient b. explanation of procedure/purpose c. safety precautions followed: bell, contraindications, goggles, skin inspection d. position patient/equipment e. monitor patient response f. respond to patient check g. effectiveness of treatment 8) Use of effective/appropriate teaching techniques during lab simulations of patient- care situations 
  
  • PTA.-210 Rehabilitation Procedures I

    Credits 5 / 3.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Co-requisite: Student must enroll in one section of PTA.-210L  
    Principles and techniques of wheelchair fitting and management; safety and training in the use of orthotics and prosthetics; use of standardized questionnaries/scales; self-care and home/ community management. Ventilation respiration and circulation data collection. Aerobic capacity endurance conditioning/reconditioning. Gait locomotion/balance data collection safety and progression. Study and application of pathology clinical findings medical treatment and physical therapy interventions for selected neurological cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Review of normal neuroanatomy/ neurophysiology.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: (NEUROANATOMY/NEUROPHYSIOLOGY REVIEW) By completing a written outline: state and/or describe the following 1. types of nerve cells 2. neuron structures 3. synapses 4. axons 5. white matter 6. gray matter 7. fibers and pathways 8. the central nervous system (CNS) and its major parts: lobes, association cortex, motor areas, hemispheric specialization, (L) and ®) hemisphere function, hemispheric connections, deep brain structures, cerebellum and brain stem 9. the peripheral nervous system 10. spinal cord and its tracts - afferent and efferent 11. sensory system 12. PNS - Somatic Nervous System 13. cervical, brachial and lumbosacral plexi 14. peripheral nerves 15. autonomic nervous system 16. cerebral circulation 17. reaction to injury 18. All review questions at end of chapter. 19. Identify and color selected structures to be identified on handout to accompany written outline. 20. Predict possible limitations based on structure and function should there be a pathology. 
  
  • PTA.-210L Rehabilitation Procedures I Lab

    Credits 0 / 4.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , or ACLT-076   Co-Requisite: Student must enroll in one section of PTA.-210  
    Principles and techniques of wheelchair fitting and management; safety and training in the use of orthotics and prosthetics; use of standardized questionnaries/scales; self-care and home/ community management. Ventilation respiration and circulation data collection. Aerobic capacity endurance conditioning/reconditioning. Gait locomotion/balance data collection safety and progression. Study and application of pathology clinical findings medical treatment and physical therapy interventions for selected neurological cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Review of normal neuroanatomy/ neurophysiology.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: (NEUROANATOMY/NEUROPHYSIOLOGY REVIEW) By completing a written outline: state and/or describe the following 1. types of nerve cells 2. neuron structures 3. synapses 4. axons 5. white matter 6. gray matter 7. fibers and pathways 8. the central nervous system (CNS) and its major parts: lobes, association cortex, motor areas, hemispheric specialization, (L) and ®) hemisphere function, hemispheric connections, deep brain structures, cerebellum and brain stem 9. the peripheral nervous system 10. spinal cord and its tracts - afferent and efferent 11. sensory system 12. PNS - Somatic Nervous System 13. cervical, brachial and lumbosacral plexi 14. peripheral nerves 15. autonomic nervous system 16. cerebral circulation 17. reaction to injury 18. All review questions at end of chapter. 19. Identify and color selected structures to be identified on handout to accompany written outline. 20. Predict possible limitations based on structure and function should there be a pathology. 
  
  • PTA.-212 Rehabilitation Procedures II

    Credits 3 / 2.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-210 , PTA.-270 . Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: PTA. 205 , PTA. 280 , PTA. 212L  
    Pathology medical treatment and therapeutic interventions including practical application of interventions for selected neurological conditions including CVA TBI MS Parkinsons and Diabetes. Treatment approaches to include PNF NDT and other techniques to improve balance coordination strength and function. Abnormal tone motor control and motor learning theories.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Communication a. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient and the physical therapist in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner in a lab/practical setting b. Complete thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation. 2. Behavior/Conduct a. Recognize when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist 3. Education of Others a. Participate in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist 4. Plan of Care (as applied in a lab/practical setting with case studies) a. Communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Adjust interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist c. Recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist d. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the supervising physical therapist e. Participate in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 5. Describe the following for selected diagnoses (neurological and selected other conditions): a. Pathology b. Etiology c. Clinical findings d. Medical treatment e. Precautions associated with physical therapy interventions f. Limit of scope of care a PTA is able to provide for the given diagnosis 6. Describe/apply interventions to neurological cases in lecture and lab/practical settings including: a. Functional Training i. Activities of daily living ii. Assistive/adaptive devices iii. Developmental activities iv. Gait and locomotion training v. Functional Range of motion vi. Recognize level of functional status b. Manual Therapy Techniques i. PROM c. Therapeutic Exercise i. Stabilization exercises ii. Breathing iii. Posture awareness training iv. ROM exercises v. Stretching exercises vi. Strengthening 7. Demonstrate understanding and application of components of data collection skills a. Arousal, Mentation and Cognition i. Understand/describe changes in the direction and magnitude of patient’s state of arousal, mentation and cognition b. Assistive, Adaptive, Orthotic, Protective, Supportive, and Prosthetic Devices i. Recognizes changes in skin condition while using devices and equipment ii. Recognizes safety factors while using orthotic device iii. Recognizes safety factors while using a standing frame. c. Gait, Locomotion, and Balance i. Describe the safety, status and progression of patients while engaged in gait, locomotion, balance, wheelchair management and mobility. d. Integumentary Integrity i. Recognizes absent or altered sensation ii. Recognizes normal and abnormal integumentary changes iii. Recognizes activities, positioning and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations, or that can produce associated skin trauma e. Muscle Performance i. Understand/describe changes in muscle tone f. Self-care and Home Management and Community or Work i. Administer standardized questionnaires to patients and others 8. Academic/theoretic components a. Compare/contrast a variety of neurological treatment principles b. Compare/contrast CVA and TBI data collection and treatment c. Apply knowledge of various spinal level injuries to expected outcomes as applied to quadriplegics and paraplegics d. Understand differences and similarities in various neurological conditions, including upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron disease processes e. Describe motor learning theories f. Read and understands the health care literature. 
  
  • PTA.-212L Rehabilitation Procedures II

    Credits 0 / 1.5 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-210 , PTA.-270 . Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: PTA.-205 , PTA.-280 , PTA.-212  
    Pathology medical treatment and therapeutic interventions including practical application of interventions for selected neurological conditions including CVA TBI MS Parkinsons and Diabetes. Treatment approaches to include PNF NDT and other techniques to improve balance coordination strength and function. Abnormal tone motor control and motor learning theories.

    Course Outcomes
    Upon completion of the course the student will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Communication a. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient and the physical therapist in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner in a lab/practical setting b. Complete thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely, and legible documentation. 2. Behavior/Conduct a. Recognize when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist 3. Education of Others a. Participate in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist 4. Plan of Care (as applied in a lab/practical setting with case studies) a. Communicate an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Adjust interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist c. Recognize when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist d. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the supervising physical therapist e. Participate in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 5. Describe the following for selected diagnoses (neurological and selected other conditions): a. Pathology b. Etiology c. Clinical findings d. Medical treatment e. Precautions associated with physical therapy interventions f. Limit of scope of care a PTA is able to provide for the given diagnosis 6. Describe/apply interventions to neurological cases in lecture and lab/practical settings including: a. Functional Training i. Activities of daily living ii. Assistive/adaptive devices iii. Developmental activities iv. Gait and locomotion training v. Functional Range of motion vi. Recognize level of functional status b. Manual Therapy Techniques i. PROM c. Therapeutic Exercise i. Stabilization exercises ii. Breathing iii. Posture awareness training iv. ROM exercises v. Stretching exercises vi. Strengthening 7. Demonstrate understanding and application of components of data collection skills a. Arousal, Mentation and Cognition i. Understand/describe changes in the direction and magnitude of patient’s state of arousal, mentation and cognition b. Assistive, Adaptive, Orthotic, Protective, Supportive, and Prosthetic Devices i. Recognizes changes in skin condition while using devices and equipment ii. Recognizes safety factors while using orthotic device iii. Recognizes safety factors while using a standing frame. c. Gait, Locomotion, and Balance i. Describe the safety, status and progression of patients while engaged in gait, locomotion, balance, wheelchair management and mobility. d. Integumentary Integrity i. Recognizes absent or altered sensation ii. Recognizes normal and abnormal integumentary changes iii. Recognizes activities, positioning and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations, or that can produce associated skin trauma e. Muscle Performance i. Understand/describe changes in muscle tone f. Self-care and Home Management and Community or Work i. Administer standardized questionnaires to patients and others 8. Academic/theoretic components a. Compare/contrast a variety of neurological treatment principles b. Compare/contrast CVA and TBI data collection and treatment c. Apply knowledge of various spinal level injuries to expected outcomes as applied to quadriplegics and paraplegics d. Understand differences and similarities in various neurological conditions, including upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron disease processes e. Describe motor learning theories f. Read and understands the health care literature. 
  
  • PTA.-255 PTA Internship

    Credits 5 / 15 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 . Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
    Clinical practice of 35-40 hours per week for six weeks applying previously learned skills and knowledge in the performance of all treatment modalities and procedures.

  
  • PTA.-270 Clinical Practice I

    Credits 2 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-104 . Note: Division signature required. Co-requisite: PTA.-271 , PTA.-202  and/or PTA.-210  
    Clinical application of professional behaviors therapeutic interventions and data collection techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    Clinical Components: It is not expected that each student will have exposure to all of the following clinical objectives. 1. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. 2. Recognizes individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. 3. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of society receiving health care services. a. Maintains patient privacy and modesty b. Maintains confidentiality 4. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of the profession of physical therapy. a. Interacts professionally with others. b. Accepts constructive criticism c. Modifies behavior based on self-evaluation and constructive criticism d. Conducts self in a responsible manner. e. Punctual and dependable f. Follows facility policies and procedures g. Demonstrates initiative h. Adapts to change 5. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. a. Recognizes the role of the PTA in the clinical education of PTA students b. Demonstrates awareness of own strengths and limitations c. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self and others 6. Communicates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. 7. The student will demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist, including: a. Functioning training including activities of daily living including, body mechanics, mat activities, and transfer activities b. Gait training: Fitting of assistive devices (walker, axillary crutches, cane) Basic gait patterns (standard and modified 3 point) Demonstrate safe technique and progression Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait c. Infection control procedures including universal precautions, isolation techniques and sterile technique d. Manual therapy techniques including PROM and therapeutic massage e. Physical agents and mechanical agents including athermal agents, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents f. Therapeutic exercise including aerobic conditioning, breathing exercise and coughing technique, conditioning and reconditioning, posture awareness training, ROM exercises for spine and upper extremity, stretching exercises for spine, strengthening exercises for spine g. Wound management including application and removal of dressing or agents, including precautions 8. The student will demonstrate competency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care: a. Measurement of standard vital signs b. Measurement of height, weight, length and girth c. Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients during gait d. Recognizes absent or altered sensation e. Recognizes normal and abnormal integumentary changes f. Recognizes activities, positioning and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations. g. Recognizes viable vs. nonviable tissue h. Recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement i. Measures muscle strength by MMT j. Observe the presence or absence of muscle mass k. Recognizes normal and abnormal muscle length for spine and upper extremity l. Administers standardized questionnaire, graphs, behavioral scales or visual analog scales for pain m. Describes resting posture in any position n. Recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities o. Measures functional and goniometric ROM p. Recognizes cyanosis q. Recognizes activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea or other symptoms r. Documents sputum characteristics 9. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. 10. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. 11. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the physical therapist. 12. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist. 13. Participates in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist. 14. Provides patient-related instruction to patients, family members and caregivers to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist. 15. Takes appropriate action in an emergency situation. 16. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice guidelines, the practice setting and other regulatory agencies. 17. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist. 18. Educates others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. 19. Interacts with other members of the health care team in patient care and non-patient care activities. 20. Provides accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes. 21. Participates in performance improvement activities (quality assurance). 22. Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patients and consumers 23. Implements career development and lifelong learning opportunities. a. Participates in learning experiences within the practice setting b. Reads and understands the health care literature. c. Seeks guidance to address limitations. d. Seeks opportunities to learn. 24. Recognizes the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. 
  
  • PTA.-271 Health Care Management

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-104 . Division signature required. Co-requisite: PTA.-202 , PTA.-210  and PTA.-270  
    Clinical administration issues including organizational structure management fiscal responsibilities insurance and legal issues.

    Course Outcomes
    I. Describe supervision and management practices in physical therapy. II. Discuss fiscal management as it relates to the practice of physical therapy in various settings. III. Describe billing and reimbursement issues. IV. Describe aspects of organizational planning and operations of the physical therapy service, including organizational structure V. Describe current trends in the field of physical therapy. VI. Describe the regulation of the field of physical therapy including: A) Program accreditation B) State Practice Act C) Utilization review D) Quality assurance VII. Describe legal issues related to physical therapy. VIII. Cite requirements for licensure of PT and potential certification/licensure of PTA. IX. Describe the role of the APTA and the participation of PTAs within the organization. X. Describe various time management skills beneficial to the PTA. XI. Describe the purpose and give examples of PT policies and procedures. XII. Rough draft a resume, cover letter and thank you letter. 
  
  • PTA.-280 Clinical Practice II

    Credits 2 / 6 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  
    Clinical application of professional behaviors therapeutic interventions and data collection techniques.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. 2. Recognizes individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. 3. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of society receiving health care services. a. Maintains patient privacy and modesty b. Maintains confidentiality 4. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of the profession of physical therapy. a. Interacts professionally with others. b. Accepts constructive criticism c. Modifies behavior based on self-evaluation and constructive criticism d. Conducts self in a responsible manner. e. Punctual and dependable f. Follows facility policies and procedures g. Demonstrates initiative h. Adapts to change 5. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. a. Recognizes the role of the PTA in the clinical education of PTA students b. Demonstrates awareness of own strengths and limitations c. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self and others 6. Communicates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. 7. The student will demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist, including: a. Functioning training including activities of daily living including, body mechanics, mat activities, and transfer activities b. Gait training: Fitting of assistive devices (walker, axillary crutches, cane) Basic gait patterns (standard and modified 3 point) Demonstrate safe technique and progression Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients while engaged in gait c. Infection control procedures including universal precautions, isolation techniques and sterile technique d. Manual therapy techniques including PROM and therapeutic massage e. Physical agents and mechanical agents including athermal agents, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, superficial and deep thermal agents f. Therapeutic exercise including aerobic conditioning, breathing exercise and coughing technique, conditioning and reconditioning, posture awareness training, ROM exercises for spine and upper extremity, stretching exercises for spine and upper extremity, strengthening exercises for spine and upper extremity g. Wound management including application and removal of dressing or agents, including precautions 8. The student will demonstrate competency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care: a. Measurement of standard vital signs b. Measurement of height, weight, length and girth c. Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients during gait d. Recognizes absent or altered sensation e. Recognizes normal and abnormal integumentary changes f. Recognizes activities, positioning and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations. g. Recognizes viable vs. nonviable tissue h. Recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement i. Measures muscle strength by MMT j. Observe the presence or absence of muscle mass k. Recognizes normal and abnormal muscle length for spine and upper extremity l. Administers standardized questionnaire, graphs, behavioral scales or visual analog scales for pain m. Describes resting posture in any position n. Recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities o. Measures functional and goniometric ROM p. Recognizes cyanosis q. Recognizes activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea or other symptoms r. Documents sputum characteristics 9. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. 10. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. 11. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the physical therapist. 12. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist. 13. Participates in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist. 14. Provides patient-related instruction to patients, family members and caregivers to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist. 15. Takes appropriate action in an emergency situation. 16. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice guidelines, the practice setting and other regulatory agencies. 17. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist. 18. Educates others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. 19. Interacts with other members of the health care team in patient care and non-patient care activities. 20. Provides accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes. 21. Participates in performance improvement activities (quality assurance). 22. Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patients and consumers 23. Implements career development and lifelong learning opportunities. a. Participates in learning experiences within the practice setting b. Reads and understands the health care literature. c. Seeks guidance to address limitations. d. Seeks opportunities to learn. 24. Recognizes the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. 
  
  • PTA.-290 Clinical Practice III

    Credits 4 / 10.8 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-280 . Note: Division signature required. Co-requisite: PTA.-290L  
    The study of the comprehensive practice of professional behaviors data collection and intervention techniques using a case study format of diagnostic categories including musculoskeletal neurological cardio-vascular and pulmonary. The laboratory component will be followed by an eight-week physical therapist assistant internship at an assigned clinical facility. The intership includes application of professional behaviors data collection and therapeutic interventions.

    Course Outcomes
    It is not expected that each student will have exposure to all of the following clinical objectives. 1. Communication a. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. b. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting and other regulatory agencies 2. Recognizes individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. 3. Behavior and Conduct a. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of society receiving health care services. b. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of the profession of physical therapy. i. Interacts professionally with others ii. Accepts constructive criticism iii. Modifies behavior based on self-evaluation and constructive criticism iv. Conducts self in a responsible manner v. Punctual and dependable vi. Follows facility policies and procedures vii. Demonstrates initiative viii. Adapts to change c. Maintains patient privacy and modesty d. Maintains confidentiality e. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. i. Recognizes the role of the PTA in the clinical education of PTA students ii. Demonstrates awareness of own strengths and limitations iii. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self and others iv. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. v. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist vi. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the physical therapist vii. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist. viii. Takes appropriate action in an emergency situation 4. Plan of Care a. Communicates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 5. The student will demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist, including: a. Functional training including: i. activities of daily living ii. assistive/adaptive equipment iii. body mechanics iv. developmental activities v. gait and locomotion training vi. prosthetics and orthotics vii. Wheelchair management skills b. Infection Control Procedures i. universal precautions ii. isolation techniques iii. sterile technique c. Manual therapy techniques i. PROM ii. therapeutic massage d. Physical and mechanical agents i. athermal agents ii. biofeedback iii. compressions therapies iv. cryotherapy v. electrotherapeutic agents vi. hydrotherapy vii. superficial and deep thermal agents viii. traction e. Therapeutic exercise i. aerobic conditioning ii. balance/coordination training iii. breathing exercises/coughing iv. conditioning and reconditioning v. posture awareness training vi. ROM exercises vii. stretching exercises viii. strengthening exercises f. Wound management including application and removal of dressing or agents, including precautions 6. The student will demonstrate competency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care: a. Aerobic Capacity and Endurance i. measurement of standard vital signs ii. recognizes and monitors responses to positional changes and activities b. Anthropomorphic Characteristics i. measurement of height, weight, length and girth c. Arousal, Mentation and Cognition i. recognizes changes in the direction and magnitude of patient’s state of arousal, mentation and cognition d. Assistive, Adaptive, Orthotic, Protective, Supportive and Prosthetic Devices i. Identifies the individual’s and caregiver’s ability to care for the device ii. Recognizes changes in skin condition while using devices and equipment iii. Recognizes safety factors while using the device e. Gait, Locomotion and Balance i. Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients engaged in gait, locomotion, balance, wheelchair management and mobility f. Integumentary Integrity i. recognizes absent or altered sensation ii. recognizes normal and abnormal integumentary changes iii. recognizes activities, positioning and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations. iv. recognizes viable vs. nonviable tissue g. Joint Integrity and Mobility i. recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement h. Muscle Performance i. measures muscle strength by MMT ii. observe the presence or absence of muscle mass iii. recognizes normal and abnormal muscle length iv. recognizes changes in muscle tone i. Neuromotor Development i. Recognizes gross motor milestones ii. Recognizes fine motor milestones iii. Recognizes righting and equilibrium reactions j. Pain i. administers standardized questionnaire, graphs, behavioral scales or visual analog scales for pain ii. recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities iii. Recognizes activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea or other symptoms k. Posture i. describes resting posture in any position ii. recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities l. ROM i. measures functional and goniometric ROM m. Self-Care and Home/Community Management i. inspects the physical environment and measures physical space ii. recognizes safety and barriers in home, community and work environments iii. recognizes level of functional status iv. administers standardized questionnaires to patients and others n. Ventilation, Respiration and Circulation i. recognizes cyanosis ii. recognizes activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea or other symptoms iii. describes chest wall expansion and excursion iv. observes and monitors thoracoabbdominal movements and breathing patterns with activity v. describes sputum characteristics.. 7. Education of Others a. Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist, instructs other members of the health care team using established techniques, programs and instructional materials commensurate with the learning b. Participates in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist. c. Provides patient-related instruction to patients, family members and caregivers to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist. d. Educates others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. 8. Administration a. Interacts with other members of the health care team in patient care and non-patient care activities. b. Provides accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes. c. Participates in performance improvement activities (quality assurance). 9. Career Development a. Reads and understands the health care literature b. Recognizes the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. c. Implements career development and lifelong learning opportunities. d. Participates in learning experiences within the practice setting e. Seeks guidance to address limitations. f. Seeks opportunities to learn. 10. Social Responsibility a. Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patients and consumers b. Demonstrates an awareness of social responsibility, citizenship and advocacy, including participation in community and service organizations and activities 11. Clinical Education a. Exposure to appropriate role modeling b. Exposure to a variety of impairments common to the clinical setting 
  
  • PTA.-290L Clinical Practice

    Credits 0 / 1.2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PTA.-280 . Note: Division signature required. Co-requisite: PTA.-290  
    Comprehensive practice of professional behaviors data collection and intervention techniques using a case study format of diagnostic categories including musculoskeletal neurological cardio-vascular and pulmonary. The laboratory component will be followed by an eight-week physical therapist assistant internship at an assigned clinical facility. The internship includes application of professional behaviors data collection and therapeutic interventions.

    Course Outcomes
    It is not expected that each student will have exposure to all of the following clinical objectives. 1. Communication a. Communicate verbally and non-verbally with the patient, the physical therapist, health care delivery personnel, and others in an effective, appropriate, and capable manner. b. Completes thorough, accurate, logical, concise, timely and legible documentation that follows guidelines and specific documentation formats required by state practice acts, the practice setting and other regulatory agencies 2. Recognizes individual and cultural differences and responds appropriately in all aspects of physical therapy services. 3. Behavior and Conduct a. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of society receiving health care services. b. Exhibits conduct that reflects a commitment to meet the expectations of members of the profession of physical therapy. i. Interacts professionally with others ii. Accepts constructive criticism iii. Modifies behavior based on self-evaluation and constructive criticism iv. Conducts self in a responsible manner v. Punctual and dependable vi. Follows facility policies and procedures vii. Demonstrates initiative viii. Adapts to change c. Maintains patient privacy and modesty d. Maintains confidentiality e. Exhibits conduct that reflects practice standards that are legal, ethical and safe. i. Recognizes the role of the PTA in the clinical education of PTA students ii. Demonstrates awareness of own strengths and limitations iii. Practices in a safe manner that minimizes risk to patients, self and others iv. Adjusts interventions within the plan of care established by the physical therapist in response to patient clinical indications and reports this to the supervising physical therapist. v. Recognizes when intervention should not be provided due to changes in the patient’s status and reports this to the supervising physical therapist vi. Report any changes in the patient’s status to the physical therapist vii. Recognizes when the direction to perform an intervention is beyond that which is appropriate for a physical therapist assistant and initiates clarification with the physical therapist. viii. Takes appropriate action in an emergency situation 4. Plan of Care a. Communicates an understanding of the plan of care developed by the physical therapist to achieve short and long term goals and intended outcomes. b. Participates in discharge planning and follow-up as directed by the supervising physical therapist 5. The student will demonstrate competence in implementing selected components of interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist, including: a. Functional training including: i. activities of daily living ii. assistive/adaptive equipment iii. body mechanics iv. developmental activities v. gait and locomotion training vi. prosthetics and orthotics vii. Wheelchair management skills b. Infection Control Procedures i. universal precautions ii. isolation techniques iii. sterile technique c. Manual therapy techniques i. PROM ii. therapeutic massage d. Physical and mechanical agents i. athermal agents ii. biofeedback iii. compressions therapies iv. cryotherapy v. electrotherapeutic agents vi. hydrotherapy vii. superficial and deep thermal agents viii. traction e. Therapeutic exercise i. aerobic conditioning ii. balance/coordination training iii. breathing exercises/coughing iv. conditioning and reconditioning v. posture awareness training vi. ROM exercises vii. stretching exercises viii. strengthening exercises f. Wound management including application and removal of dressing or agents, including precautions 6. The student will demonstrate competency in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care: a. Aerobic Capacity and Endurance i. measurement of standard vital signs ii. recognizes and monitors responses to positional changes and activities b. Anthropomorphic Characteristics i. measurement of height, weight, length and girth c. Arousal, Mentation and Cognition i. recognizes changes in the direction and magnitude of patient’s state of arousal, mentation and cognition d. Assistive, Adaptive, Orthotic, Protective, Supportive and Prosthetic Devices i. Identifies the individual’s and caregiver’s ability to care for the device ii. Recognizes changes in skin condition while using devices and equipment iii. Recognizes safety factors while using the device e. Gait, Locomotion and Balance i. Describe the safety, status, and progression of patients engaged in gait, locomotion, balance, wheelchair management and mobility f. Integumentary Integrity i. recognizes absent or altered sensation ii. recognizes normal and abnormal integumentary changes iii. recognizes activities, positioning and postures that aggravate or relieve pain or altered sensations. iv. recognizes viable vs. nonviable tissue g. Joint Integrity and Mobility i. recognizes normal and abnormal joint movement h. Muscle Performance i. measures muscle strength by MMT ii. observe the presence or absence of muscle mass iii. recognizes normal and abnormal muscle length iv. recognizes changes in muscle tone i. Neuromotor Development i. Recognizes gross motor milestones ii. Recognizes fine motor milestones iii. Recognizes righting and equilibrium reactions j. Pain i. administers standardized questionnaire, graphs, behavioral scales or visual analog scales for pain ii. recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities iii. Recognizes activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea or other symptoms k. Posture i. describes resting posture in any position ii. recognizes alignment of trunk and extremities at rest and during activities l. ROM i. measures functional and goniometric ROM m. Self-Care and Home/Community Management i. inspects the physical environment and measures physical space ii. recognizes safety and barriers in home, community and work environments iii. recognizes level of functional status iv. administers standardized questionnaires to patients and others n. Ventilation, Respiration and Circulation i. recognizes cyanosis ii. recognizes activities that aggravate or relieve edema, pain, dyspnea or other symptoms iii. describes chest wall expansion and excursion iv. observes and monitors thoracoabbdominal movements and breathing patterns with activity v. describes sputum characteristics.. 7. Education of Others a. Under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist, instructs other members of the health care team using established techniques, programs and instructional materials commensurate with the learning b. Participates in educating patients and caregivers as directed by the supervising physical therapist. c. Provides patient-related instruction to patients, family members and caregivers to achieve patient outcomes based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist. d. Educates others about the role of the physical therapist assistant. 8. Administration a. Interacts with other members of the health care team in patient care and non-patient care activities. b. Provides accurate and timely information for billing and reimbursement purposes. c. Participates in performance improvement activities (quality assurance). 9. Career Development a. Reads and understands the health care literature b. Recognizes the role of the physical therapist assistant in the clinical education of physical therapist assistant students. c. Implements career development and lifelong learning opportunities. d. Participates in learning experiences within the practice setting e. Seeks guidance to address limitations. f. Seeks opportunities to learn. 10. Social Responsibility a. Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of the patients and consumers b. Demonstrates an awareness of social responsibility, citizenship and advocacy, including participation in community and service organizations and activities 11. Clinical Education a. Exposure to appropriate role modeling b. Exposure to a variety of impairments common to the clinical setting 

Physics

  
  • PHYS-281 General College Physics I

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. A 2.0 or better in MATH-140  or MATH-145  or completion of MATH-170  or higher. Co-requisite: PHYS-281L  
    This course covers the topics of basic physical properties of mechanics sound and heat.

    Course Outcomes
    To introduce the student to the concepts of physics to give the student an understanding of science in general and the physical world specifically.
  
  • PHYS-281L General College Physics I Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.or ENGL-100   Co-requisite: PHYS-281  
    This is the lab section of the course which covers the topics of basic physical properties of mechanics sound and heat.

    Course Outcomes
    To introduce the student to the concepts of physics to give the student an understanding of science in general and the physical world specifically.
  
  • PHYS-282 General College Physics II

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. PHYS-281 .
    This course provides advanced discussion of the physical principles of electricity light and other physics topics.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To complete the introduction of the student to the science of physics and the world of matter, from the smallest particle to the largest hunk of matter, the galaxy
  
  • PHYS-282L General College Physics II Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.Prerequisite: PHYS-281   Co-requisite: PHYS-282  
    This is the lab section of the course which provides advanced discussion of the physical principles of electricity light and other physics topics.

  
  • PHYS-287 General Physics I

    Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0 or ENGL-100   Pre-requisite: MATH-170   Co-requisite: PHYS-287L  
    This course is designed to provide students who are planning majors in engineering or physical science programs with a basic understanding of the physical principles of mechanics sound and heat.

    Course Outcomes
    The objective is to give the pre-physics and pre-engineering major a sound basis in mechanics, oscillations, gravitation, fluids, waves motion, and thermodynamics
  
  • PHYS-287L General Physics I Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0 or ENGL-100  

      Co-requisite: PHYS-287  
    This is the lab section of the course which is designed to provide students who are planning majors in engineering or physical science programs with a basic understanding of the physical principles of mechanics sound and heat.

    Course Outcomes
    The objective is to give the pre-physics and pre-engineering major a sound basis in mechanics, oscillations, gravitation, fluids, waves motion, and thermodynamics

  
  • PHYS-288 General Physics II

    Credits 5 / 5 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.. PHYS-287 .

      Co-requisite: PHYS-288L .
    This course provides an advanced understanding of the physical principles of electricity light and other physical principles. It is designed for students who are planning majors in engineering or physical science.

    Course Outcomes
    The objective is to give the pre-physics and pre-engineering major a sound basis in electricity, magnetism, alternating currents, oscillatory motion, and optics

  
  • PHYS-288L General Physics II Lab

    Credits 0 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PHYS-287  

      Co-requisite: PHYS-288  
    This is the lab section of the course which provides an advanced understanding of the physical principles of electricity light and other physical principles. It is designed for students who are planning majors in engineering or physical science.

    Course Outcomes
    The objective is to give the pre-physics and pre-engineering major a sound basis in electricity, magnetism, alternating currents, oscillatory motion, and optics


Political Science

  
  • PSCN-170 Introduction to American Government

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is an introduction to the fuction and form of the US government and the contemporary political life in the US. Topics include political ideologies the role of interest groups and the media federalism civil rights parties and elections and the responsibility of citizenship.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Evaluate the role of the media and interest groups in the political process 2. Outline the philosophical foundations for the United States political system 3. Asses voting behavior in the United States 4. Evaluate the federalist system 5. Explain the role of political ideologies in United States politics 6. Examine United States foreign policy and United States’ role in international relations 7. Analyze the structures and functions of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the government 8. Outline the basic elements of the Constitution 9. Asses the role of parties in United States politics 10. Characterize the unique electoral process in the United States 11. Compare the system in the United States to other democratic systems
  
  • PSCN-173 State and Local Government

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course is a survey of the origins development and functions of state and local government with special attention to Michigan.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Evaluate the role of the state and community government within the context of the United States federalist system 2. Assess state constitutional structure, design and function 3. Analyze democratic processes in state governments 4. Asses the role of political parties in state and local governments 5. Explain elections and campaign processes in state and local government 6.evalute state legislatures 7. Assess popular participation in state politics 8. Evaluate the role of the governor in state politics 9. Analyze the structure and function of the state bureaucratic structure 10. Evaluate the role of state courts within the context of the United States federalist system 11. Analyze the structure and function of local government 12. Evaluate the major policy challenges faced by state and local governments
  
  • PSCN-175 Civil Liberties

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); PSCN 170  with a minimum 2.0
    This course is a survey of the courts the Constitution and politics that affect civil liberties. Topics include freedom of speech press religion criminal rights and civil rights laws.

    Course Outcomes
    1.     Outline the institutional powers and constraints of the US Supreme Court

    2.     Explain methods of constitutional interpretation including originalism, textualism, structural analysis, pragmatism and polling jurisdictions.

    3.     Evaluate the impact of landmark Supreme Court cases on the civil liberties contained in the Bill of Rights including: freedom of expression and assembly, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms, the rights of the criminally accused, right to privacy and types of punishments. 

    4.     Explain the factors that contribute to judicial decision making

    5.     Outline the civil liberties provisions contained in the Bill of Rights

    6.     Describe the incorporation doctrine

    7.     Explain the limits to freedom of expression

    8.     Outline the provisions contained in the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments

    9.     Evaluate the impact of the civil rights amendments on addressing discrimination, voting rights and representation

    10. Analyze the impact of landmark Supreme Court cases on civil rights

    11. Describe the day to day functioning of the Supreme Court

    12. Evaluate the impact of statutory civil rights laws  

  
  • PSCN-177 Introduction to Public Administration

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016); PSCN 170  , minimum grade 2.0
    This course is a survey of the concepts organization functions and political environment of the administration of government agencies.

  
  • PSCN-275 Comparative Government

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    A comparative study of the structures functions issues and performance of governments today. Topics include: methods and concepts of comparative analysis; the nation-state; structures institutions and processes of contemporary governments; political ideologies; and political performance.

    Course Outcomes
    1.     Outline the theories and methods used in comparative politics

    2.     Define types of government

    3.     Identify governmental institutions and outline their functions

    4.     Describe the relationship between cultural norms, traditions and ideologies and politics

    5.     Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the US political system by comparing it to others

    6.     Evaluate the role non-state actors play in shaping political outcomes

    7.     Outline the factors that determine political participation

    8.     Describe the relevance of comparative politics

    9.     Evaluate democratic and authoritarian regime types

    10. Outline factors affecting the likelihood of democratization

    11. Describe the evolution of judicial review and assess its importance

    12. Evaluate different types of electoral systems


Psychology

  
  • PSYC-181 Applied Psychology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-016  (ACSR-016)
    This course addresses the psychological principles of human behavior and their application to home community civic responsibilities and working relationships with others on the job.

  
  • PSYC-184 Exceptional People

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
    This course focuses on children who are exceptional; specifically children who differ from the norm (either above or below) to such an extent that they require specialized services. Different types of exceptionalitites will be studied including intellectual disabilities emotional disorders learning disabilities communication disorders and gifted children. The course covers understanding and servicing individuals as well as managing a classroom/childcare facility using methods such as inclusion.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Provide parents of or students in the field of special education or child development with the needed background for understanding the physical, psychological, behavioral, visual, hearing and communication needs of the exceptional learner 2. Make aware of the variety and diversity of the problems of the exceptional learner 3. Learn to recognize the problems and through various measures learn to aid and understand this learner
  
  • PSYC-280 General Psychology Laboratory

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0 or ENGL-100   Co-requisite: PSYC-281  
    This course provides an optional laboratory component to the PSYC-281  course. Students will study the scientific method the brain and nervous system sensation and perception learning cognition motivation human development personality mental health social behavior and animal behavior. The class will focus on the use of computer simulations and exploration of Internet resources.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Students will be able to apply the scientific method to the study of psychology They will be able to demonstrate a) the creation of a usable research question and hypothesis with operational definitions; b) design of an appropriate experiment, survey or ethnographic study to test the hypothesis; c) a basic ability to evaluate and summarize the data; d) the ability to draw conclusions from this research 2. Students will have practical hand-on experience with concepts present in the general psychology course 3. Students will be able to use the computer to complete simulations and demonstrations. They will have also participated in at least on on-line experiment 4. Students will be able to search the Internet for psychological information. They will able be able to evaluate the quality of that information as part of scientific psychology
  
  • PSYC-281 General Psychology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Suggested co-requisite: PSYC-280  
    The scientific study of behavior and mental processes with special emphasis on research methods biological basis of behavior human development learning and cognition personality theories cultural environmental and interpersonal influences on behaviors abnormal development psychological disorders and therapeutic interventions.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts related to sub-disciplines within the grandiose discipline of psychology, e.g., learning, statistic and personality 2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic theoretical positions apropos to the sub-disciplines within psychology 3. Demonstrate an understanding of major psychological terms associated with each of the sub-disciplines within psychology 4. Demonstrate awareness of the history of psychology 5. Demonstrate awareness of major tools and methods used in the various sub-disciplines within psychology 6. Explore and discuss empirical research 7. Demonstrate an awareness of what a “good” experiment is 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the need, use and blend of theory and research in the discipline of psychology
  
  • PSYC-282 Social Psychology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281  
    The study of the individual in group settings. Major areas of study include methodology socialization attitudes and beliefs social perception attribution theory interpersonal relationships aggression stereotyping prosocial behavior group dynamics and organizational effectiveness.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Be familiar with the major definitions of the field of social psychology and the methods used by social psychologists to obtain data and develop theories 2. Have a clear understanding of how people judge themselves in relation to other people. Understand the objective and subjective components of interpersonal attribution 3. Be aware of the ways in which people are socialized in the family, subculture, and society and the implications of this socialization process for the individual and society 4. Have an understanding of methods to evaluate personal judgment and processes that lead to conformity, prejudice, erroneous believe systems and aggression 5. Be aware of methods that are effective in changing attitudes and the influence of the group on this process 6. Be familiar with variables that influence prosocial behavior 7. Have a clear understanding of the behavior of individuals in small groups, large groups and organizations 8. Have information about methods to improve interpersonal communication, problem solving and interpersonal understanding 9. Be able to apply social psychologic information to life events
  
  • PSYC-283 Theories of Personality

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281  
    This course provides a systematic survey of fundamental theories of human personality and adjustment. Research methods and findings on personality including discussion on the abnormal and adjusted personality.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Evaluate psychological research methods and assessment in the study of personality 2. Produce an original research investigation and corresponding research paper 3. Explore Psychoanalytic Theory 4. Compare Neo-Freudian Theories 5. Summarize Trait Theories 6. Characterize Humanistic Theories 7. Evaluate Cognitive Theories 8. Express Behavioral Theories 9. Detect Social-Learning Theories 10. Identify Biological Foundations of Personality 11. Differentiate concepts and terms amongst the theories covered
  
  • PSYC-285 Child Psychology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite:Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0.. Prerequisite: PSYC-281  
    The study of human development from the prenatal stages through adolescence stressing socialization factors leading to personality development in infancy and childhood and the effect of environmental factors on cognitive development.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the changes that take place in the physical development of a child from prenatal development through adolescence. 2. Summarize the changes in sensory and perceptual development that occur throughout infancy. 3. Compare and contrast the different theoretical approaches to language development. 4. Explain the sequence and changes in language development that occur throughout childhood. 5. Describe the changes that take place in the cognitive development of a child, with an emphasis on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. 6. Differentiate among the many theoretical explanations of personality development in a child. 7. Explain how children develop a sense of self and go on to develop relationships with others. 8. Compare and contrast the four parenting styles and know which is generally deemed most effective as it relates to child development. 9. Evaluate the effects of external influences on child development (e.g., divorce, daycare, early education, siblings, culture, etc.). 10. Define various methods of observation and utilize these methods to collect data.
  
  • PSYC-286 Abnormal Psychology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281  
    The study of human emotional and mental problems and issues. The cause description and classification of personality and behavioral disorders are discussed including a review of therapeutic approaches.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To provide students with basic understanding of emotional and mental disorders 2. To relate to students, the information regarding the nature of abnormal behavior 3. To provide information basic to the development of an appreciation for the description and classification of abnormal behaviors 4. To familiarize the student with the various therapeutic techniques used in the treatment of abnormal behavior
  
  • PSYC-287 Educational Psychology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281  
    The study of the principles of learning and teaching designed to meet the requirements of students preparing for teaching at either the elementary or secondary school level. Extensive reading class discussion and activities are combined to clarify learning theory the conditions of learning and the art of teaching.

  
  • PSYC-289 Psychology of Late Adulthood

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281  
    The study of adult development and aging. Developmental changes affecting sensation perception memory intelligence personality interpersonal relationships and social involvements will be studied. Psychopathology contemporary intervention techniques bereavement coping strategies death and dying within the context of the aging process.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Students will be able to define, discuss, and apply specific theoretical concepts studied, relevant to late adulthood and aging. 2. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of changes involving: the aging body, health, cognition, perception, sensation, motivation, emotions, personality, intelligence, social relationships, interpersonal relationships and work. 3. Within the context of aging, students will be able to discuss bereavement, death and dying
  
  • PSYC-290 Psychology of Adolescence

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Prerequisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0. Prerequisite: PSYC-281  
    The study of the problems and issues that face teenagers and their parents. Emphasis is on the psychological impact of being a teenager in a rapidly changing world.

    Course Outcomes
    1. To understand some of the historical and cultural differences that have occurred in adolescent development during the years 2. To understand the biological changes and how they effect the adolescent 3. To better understand the cognitive skills that adolescents possess, as well as the individual differences in cognitive skills 4. To understand the social development of the teen 5. To gain a better understanding of the process of identity formation that takes place during the teen years 6. To understand how teens’ moral judgement is formed 7. To understand the role of the family plays in the development of the teen 8. To understand the peer relationship and how that influences development 9. To better understand the sexual needs and problems facing today’s teens 10. To increase awareness of the problems of juvenile delinquency in today’s society 11. To understand the drug problems that the adolescent faces today 12. To understand the psychological problems that are face by today’s adolescents 13. To become aware of the role and effect that the secondary and post-secondary educational system has on today’s teen 14. To look at problems teens face in career development in this ever changing world
  
  • PSYC-291 Psychology of Human Development

    Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; PSYC-281  
    The study of changes that occur across the life span of human beings from conception to death. Investigation of the processes of physical social and moral development; study of the development of language identity cognition emotion and personality.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain the nature-nurture controversy as well as other issues faced by developmental researchers 2. Explain the three stages of prenatal development as well as any risks or complications involved 3. Explain the three stages of labor during the birth process as well as nay risk or complications involved 4. Trace physical development across the lifespan from conception through late adulthood 5. Trace the development of the brain and the nervous system. Summarize current research on brain development 6. Explain cognitive development across the lifespan including the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Flavell and others as well as the results of current research 7. Discuss social and personality development across the lifespan including Freud’s theory of psychosexual development, Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, attachment research and others 8. Explain the concept of an adolescent identity crisis and the theories and research associated with the search process 9. Compare and contrast the theories associated with moral development 10. List and describe the major health issues faced at each stage of development across the lifespan 11. Trace the development of the self, including self-concept, self-esteem and gender roles across the lifespan

Reading

  
  • RDNG-016 Essential Reading Skills

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Recommended Co-requisite: ENGL-099  
    Placement into this course determined by testing. This course exposes students to a collaborative reading activity which provides students with an opportunity to construct meaning from print. The student will engage in developing tools to direct their own learning experience through self- assessment strategies that enhance interpretation of print.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Incorporate newly exposed vocabulary words into collaborative discussions and reflective responses. 2. Identify the topic, main idea, and supportive details in written passages. 3. Apply pre-, during-, and after-reading strategies 4. To activate prior knowledge 5. To set a purpose for reading 6. To monitor comprehension 7. Recognize organizational text patterns used by authors (compare and contrast, cause and effect, list pattern, and sequence pattern). 8. Construct meaning based on written messages within the text for discussion in class and written assignments. 9. Distinguish between facts and opinions and draw logical inferences and conclusions. 10. Utilize critical reading skills to analyze and synthesize reading assignments. 11. Read and comprehend literary nonfiction proficiently and independently.
  
  • RDNG-030 Strategic Reading II

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into RDNG-030 (ACSR-030) or successful completion of RDNG-016 or ACLT-074 with a minimum grade of 3.0 or ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0. Concurrent enrollment in ENGL-099  or placement into ENGL-101  strongly recommended.
    Placement into this course is determined by testing. The course advances student skill by providing repeated encounters with written print in an effort to develop a greater understanding of the purposes of construction of meaning and the acquisition of reading strategies and skills.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Use context clues to determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in a text. 2. Construct meaning from written print citing evidence within the text to explicitly support an analysis of its message. 3. Identify and analyze the organizational text patterns used by authors. 4. Apply reading strategies prior to reading a text, during the reading process, and after completion to determine the purpose, genre, level of text difficulty, text demands, and features. 5. Thoroughly develop a topic from a text by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, and other information and examples appropriate to a specific audience’s knowledge of the topic. 6. Analyze and synthesize reading assignments through the use of critical reading and thinking skills. 7. Read and comprehend literary nonfiction proficiently and independently.

Respiratory Therapy

  
  • RTAD-120 Respiratory Assessment

    Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-121 , RTAD-122 , RTAD-124  and RTAD-125  
    An introduction to the fundamental skills of patient assessment and communication. Additional topics include interpretation of clinical labortory data legal and ethical responsibilities charting professionalism and death/dying.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the components of the health care system and the role of respiratory care 2. Describe the components of modern respiratory care services 3. Describe the importance of communication and human interaction in providing patient care 4. Explain the components of general patient care 5. Describe the physical assessment components for the adult patient 6. Describe and demonstrate the techniques of infection control require for safe patient care 7. Evaluate the purpose and significant of clinical laboratory studies 8. Describe the significance and demonstrate the correct management of medical records 9. Describe the ethical and legal implications in the practice of respiratory care 10. Explain and demonstrate the correct procedure for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the adult, pediatric and infant
  
  • RTAD-121 Respiratory Principles

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-120 , RTAD-122 , RTAD-124  and RTAD-125  
    An introduction to the field of respiratory therapy with emphasis on laws of physics relating to respiratory procedures. Topics include: gas physics medical gas therapy and humidity and aerosol therapy.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Define the meaning of abbreviations used in respiratory care 2. Relate the study of physical principles and gas physics to the field of respiratory care 3. Relate the important of production, storage and delivery of medical gases to the practice of respiratory care 4. Identify the principles related to the therapeutic use of medical gases and explain the operation of the equipment necessary to safely administer gas therapy 5. Identify the concepts related to the therapeutic use of humidity and aerosol therapy and explain the operation of equipment necessary to safely administer humidity and aerosol therapy
  
  • RTAD-122 Respiratory Physiology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre-or Co-requisite: RTAD-120 , RTAD-121 , RTAD-124  and RTAD-125 .
    A review of anatomy and physiology of the cardio-pulmonary system. Normal structure and function of the human body will be emphasized to establish a basis for understanding illness and disease.

  
  • RTAD-124 Respiratory Pharmacology

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-120 , RTAD-121 , RTAD-122  and RTAD-125 .
    An introduction to pharmacology with a focus on the application of drugs for the treatment of pulmonary disorders. A broad description of pharmacology used in critical care and emergency care will be discussed as well as methods of drug calculation.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the key terms, abbreviations and int5roductory concepts related to pharmacology 2. Explain the principles related to the phases of drug action 3. Describe the administration of aerosolized medications 4. Explain the different methods for calculating drug dosages 5. Describe the relationship between drug actions and the central and peripheral nervous system, 6. Explain the important aspects for the use of adrenergic, anticholinergic and xanthine bronchodilators 7. Describe the key elements of mucus controlling drug therapy 8. Explain the role of surfactant agents in the treatment of patients with respiratory disorders 9. Describe the important aspects of corticosteroids and mediator antagonists in the treatment and prevention of reactive airways disease 10. Explain the role of anti-infective agents in the treatment of respiratory disease 11. Describe the use of cold and cough agents 12. Explain the use of drugs commonly used in the critical care setting 13, Describe the use of drugs commonly used in the emergency care setting 14. Explain the key considerations in the use of aerosolized drugs in infants and children
  
  • RTAD-125 Respiratory Lab I

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076   Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-120 , RTAD-121 , RTAD-122 , RTAD-124 .
    Provides supervised laboratory practice in fundamental skills and procedures in respiratory care. Includes equipment function and related therapeutic application in basic patient assessment infection control medical records management medical gas therapy humidity and aerosol therapy and medication administration.

  
  • RTAD-130 Respiratory Techniques

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-120 , RTAD-121 , RTAD-122 , RTAD-124  and RTAD-125  Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-132 , RTAD-134  and RTAD-135  
    Provides concepts of therapeutic procedures and equipment used in fundamental respiratory care. Includes incentive spirometry intermittent positive pressure breathing non-invasive ventilating chest physical therapy bronchial hygiene techniques airway care and an introduction to mechanical ventilation.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Identify the concepts related to the administration of hyperinflation therapies (incentive spirometry and intermittent positive pressure breathing) 2. Explain the concepts related to the administration of chest physical therapy 3. Explain the concepts related to the administration of airway care 4. Explain the concepts related to the administration of mechanical ventilation 5. Explain the classification system used for mechanical ventilation 6. Explain the sage and appropriate application of specific volume ventilators 7. Explain the principles related to the safe administration of respiratory care pharmacological agents
  
  • RTAD-132 Respiratory Pathophysiology

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-120 , RTAD-121 , RTAD-122 , RTAD-124  and RTAD-125  Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-130 , RTAD-134  and RTAD-135  
    An introduction to the concept of pathophysiology as it relates to diseases affecting the cardiopulmonary system. The etiology anatomical alterations clinical manifestations and treatment of the disease will be discussed.

  
  • RTAD-134 Respiratory Clinical Practice I

    Credits 5 / 15 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-120 , RTAD-121 , RTAD-122 , RTAD-124  and RTAD-125   Co-requisite: RTAD-130 , RTAD-132  and RTAD-135 . Note: Division signature required for registration.
    An introduction to the policies and procedures of a respiratory care department and the equipment used in basic respiratory care of patients. Directed clinical practice includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation medical gas therapy aerosol and humidity therapy hyperinflation therapy chest physical therapy and airway care.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe and demonstrate infection control procedures 2. Describe and demonstrate basic patient assessment skills 3. Describe and demonstrate therapeutic gas administration procedures 4. Describe and demonstrate aerosol administration procedures 5. Describe and demonstrate data management skills 6. Describe and demonstrate lung expansion therapy skills 7. Describe and demonstrate chest physical therapy skills 8. Describe and demonstrate airway care procedures 9. Describe and demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures 10. Describe and demonstrate basic pulmonary function testing procedures
  
  • RTAD-135 Respiratory Lab II

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-120 , RTAD-121 , RTAD-122 , RTAD-124  and RTAD-125  Note: Division signature required Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-130 , RTAD-132  and RTAD-134  
    Supervised laboratory practice in fundamental skills and more advanced therapeutic procedures. Equipment function and related therapeutic application in incentive spirometry intermittent positive pressure breathing non-invasive ventilation chest physical therapy airway care and an introduction to mechanical ventilation.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate application of incentive therapy procedures 2. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate application of intermittent positive pressure breathing procedures 3. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate application of chest physical therapy procedures 4. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate application of airway care procedures 5. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate application of specific volume ventilators
  
  • RTAD-150 Respiratory Procedures

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-130 , RTAD-132 , RTAD-134  and RTAD-135 . Note: Division signature required. Co-requisite: RTAD-154  and RTAD-155  
    Provides continued instruction in the concepts of mechanical ventilation with respect to initiation of patient ventilation monitoring and management and ventilator weaning and discontinuance.

  
  • RTAD-154 Respiratory Clinical Practice II

    Credits 4 / 12 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-130 , RTAD-132 , RTAD-134  and RTAD-135 . Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-150  and RTAD-155  
    Provides an introduction to the intensive care unit and practice of critical care. Directed clinical practice includes airway care procedures and the initiation management and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation.

  
  • RTAD-155 Respiratory Lab III

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-130 , RTAD-132 , RTAD-134  and RTAD-135 . Note: Division signature required. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-150  and RTAD-154  
    Supervised laboratory practice in more advanced skills and critical care procedures in respiratory care. Equipment function and related therapeutic application in initiation of mechanical ventilation patient management and monitoring ventilator weaning and discontinuance and arterial blood gas sampling.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Demonstrate set-up and initiation of mechanical ventilation on a simulated patient 2. Demonstrate monitoring and management of a simulated patient receiving mechanical ventilation 3. Demonstrate the appropriate arterial blood gas sampling techniques
  
  • RTAD-221 Critical Respiratory Care

    Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-150 , RTAD-154  and RTAD-155 . Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-222 , RTAD-224  and RTAD-225 .
    Provides advanced concepts related to critical care. Topics include EKG interpretation hemodynamic monitoring advanced modes of mechanical ventilation and related critical care monitoring.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Summarize the methods of delivery, purpose, physiologic effects and the hazards of all modes of mechanical ventilation to include PEEP and CPAP 2. Explain the activities and equipment involved in initiating the patient ventilator system 3. Summarize the system of patient-ventilator, to include maintaining arterial bloods gases, patient ventilator monitoring and weaning 4. Differentiate between normal and abnormal EKG patterns 5. Identify the mode of therapy used to treat ventricular arrhythmias 6. Identify different configurations on x-rays 7. Summarize the activities involved in critical care monitoring
  
  • RTAD-222 Respiratory Neonatal/Pediatric Care

    Credits 2 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ; RTAD-150 , RTAD-154  and RTAD-155 . Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-221 , RTAD-224  and RTAD-225 .
    This course is designed to introduce the repiratory therapy student to the principles and techniques associated with neonatal and pediatric respiratory care patients. The principles of neonatal and pediatric resuscitation will be covered.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Describe the ways in which a respiratory therapist would prepare themselves to take care of the pediatric and newborn patient 2. Identify and discuss the key features of fetal development 3. Identify and discuss the changes in physiology that occur during birth 4. Describe and recognize the key elements in assessment of the newborn patient 5. Describe and recognize the key elements in the assessment of the pediatric patient 6. Describe and demonstrate the steps required in newborn resuscitation 7. Describe and demonstrate the steps required in pediatric resuscitation 8. Discuss the indications and administration of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for the newborn and pediatric patient 9. Discuss the indications and administration of mechanical ventilation for the newborn and pediatric patient 10. Demonstrate the use of continuous positive airway pressure and non-invasive devices and mechanical ventilation for the newborn and pediatric patient 11.  Demonstrate the use of mechanical ventilation for the newborn and pediatric patient 12. Describe and discuss the key features of neonatal diseases and disorders 13. Describe and discuss the key features of pediatric diseases and disorders 14. Describe the essential components of asthma education for the pediatric population
  
  • RTAD-223 Respiratory Clinical Practice III

    Credits 4 / 12 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  ; RTAD-150 , RTAD-154  and RTAD-155 . Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-221 , RTAD-222 , RTAD-224  and RTAD-225 .
    Provides a more in-depth exposure to the practice of critical care and specialy care. Directed clinical practice includes adult pediatric and neonatal intensive care home care pulmonary rehabilitation and diagnostic testing.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain and perform continuous mechanical ventilation procedures 2. Describe and perform neonatal and pediatric respiratory care procedures 3. Evaluate and interpret electrocardiogram examination data 4. Explain, interpret and demonstrate advanced pulmonary function tests 5. Describe and perform hemodynamic monitoring procedures 6. Explain and perform pulmonary rehabilitation procedures 7. Explain the activities involved in pulmonary home care 8. Explain the principles and procedures related to pulmonary sleep studies
  
  • RTAD-224 Respiratory Clinical/Critical Care

    Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076  ; RTAD-150 , RTAD-154  and RTAD-155 . Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-221 , RTAD-222  and RTAD-225 .
    This is a clinical course designed to reacclimate the returning respiratory therapy student with the clinical setting especially the critical care area.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Perform safe and competent airway care procedures 2. Perform safe and competent cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures 3. Perform safe and competent basic pulmonary function testing procedures for patient parameters 4. Perform safe and competent mechanical ventilation procedures
  
  • RTAD-225 Respiratory Diagnostics Post Acute Care

    Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
    Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030 , ACLT-075  or ACLT-076 ;RTAD-150 , RTAD-154  and RTAD-155 . Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-221 , RTAD-222  and RTAD-224 .
    The emphasis of this course will focus on diagnostic procedures and post-acute respiratory care. The areas to be covered include: advanced pulmonary function testing bronchoscopy home care sleep studies extended care and pulmonary rehabilitation. This course will help prepare the student for related clinical practice.

    Course Outcomes
    1. Explain the disorders of sleep and the methods of diagnosing these conditions 2. Discuss the importance and relevance of nutrition as it applies to health and disease 3. Explain the principles of respiratory care in alternative settings 4. Apply the principles of patient education and health promotion to respiratory care 5. Discuss the components and significance of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program 6. Explain the components of respiratory diagnostics not covered in previous semesters, such as bronchoscopy, and sleep studies
 

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