PTA.-114 PTA Data Collection

Credits 1 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092; BIOL-151; Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL-152, PTA.-102, OTPT-100 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.