PHTA 2121 - Basic Principles/Therapy-Lab

Description
This laboratory course provides basic patient care skills of universal precautions and infection control, CPR, and vital signs to accompany PHTA 2101. This class also fosters the development of communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and professionalism required for the health care field.

Pre-Requisite
Acceptance into the Physical Therapist Assistant program of study.

1 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
75 lab hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Demonstrate basic infection control practices including hand washing, donning and doffing protective garments
Measure and accurately record basic vital signs including heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
Demonstrate basic life support for the healthcare provider for both adult and pediatric persons as described by the American Heart Association
Locate the following arterial pulses: radial, temporal, carotid, brachial, dorsal pedal and apical

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use Information.
Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, substantially free of errors.
Students develop effective oral communication skills.