STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe and list goals, indications, precautions, contraindications and demonstrate proper techniques involved in positioning, body mechanics, transfers, range of motion, palpation, vital signs, aseptic techniques, bandaging, intermittent venous compression, and gait training.

 II.     Discuss and apply concepts and principles of wheelchair management and mobility from both the patient and the caregiver perspectives.

 III.    Describe and identify architectural barriers within the home and community environments and propose appropriate solutions.

 IV.     Discuss concepts, goals, indications, precautions and contraindications, and safely demonstrate techniques involved in intermittent compression.

 V.      Define and demonstrate accurate medical terminology including suffixes, prefixes and root words.

 VI.     Demonstrate the ability to document physical therapy interventions as they relate to basic patient care skills.

 VII.    Describe and demonstrate proper aseptic techniques and infection control including their use in proper bandaging and wound management.

 VIII.   Describe, locate and/or palpate bony landmarks on a drawing, skeleton or lab partner.

 IX.     Describe and safely demonstrate application of the concepts of Basic and Instrumental ADL¿s including the appropriate adaptive equipment and the roles of various health care professionals in ADL training.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to Patient Care

 II.     Medical terminology

 III.    Palpation Skills

 IV.     Draping and Positioning

 V.      Body Mechanics

 VI.     Transfer Techniques

 VII.    Range of Motion

         A.      PROM

         B.      AAROM

         C.      AROM

         D.      RROM

 VIII.   Vital Signs

 IX.     Aseptic Techniques

 X       Bandaging

 XI.     Intermittent Venous Compression

 XII.    ADL¿s

 XIII.   Wheelchair Management

 XIV.    Gait Training

 XV.     Architectural Barriers