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Course: |
PTA 280
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Title: | PTA Internship I |
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Long Title: | PTA Internship I |
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Course Description: | Focuses on an initial clinical exposure providing hands on patient practicum skills and techniques. Includes application of basic patient care skills including transfers, range of motion, modalities, bandaging, aseptic techniques, and gait training. Students demonstrate professional behavior and communication principles appropriate in the physical therapy setting. A designated clinical instructor in an acute care, geriatric, or outpatient setting provides supervision. |
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Min Credit: | .25 |
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Max Credit: | 6 |
STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Complete 160 hours in an internship experience under the direction and supervision of a clinical instructor.
II. Under close supervision, assist the CI and other PT staff in providing patient care with a minimum of 6-8 patients. Performance will include, but is not limited to the following:
A. Perform selected therapeutic techniques relative to specific patient diagnosis and plan of care
B. Employs on-going assessment skills when monitoring a patient¿s response to a treatment program
C. Observe and respond to acute changes in physiological state of the patient during therapeutic techniques which address the unique physical, psychological and social issues of each patient.
D. Practice patient care documentation
E. Progress patient through the established treatment plan efficiently and effectively (achieves established goals).
F. Employ skills and attitudes required for professional conduct when interacting with other health care professionals and patients.
G. Employ skills for effective communication when interacting with other health care professionals, patients and families.
III. Recognize individual strengths and limitations based on current ability level.
IV. Participate in patient care in a legal and ethical manner according to current state practice act, professional APTA guidelines and third party payer regulations.
V. Seek opportunities that promote professional development and reinforce life-long learning.
VI. Maintain communication with the academic program utilizing designated procedures in a timely manner.
VII. Complete the CPI at the 50% level.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Orientation
II. Communication with Clinical Instructor
III. Professionalism as a student
IV. Ethics in patient care
V. Perform patient care in Physical Therapy Setting under direction and supervision of clinical instructor
VI. Performance Evaluation - achieving entry level skills at the 50% level
VII. Completion of assignments in a timely manner
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Arapahoe Community College |
ACC |
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Pueblo Community College |
PCC |
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