MCCCD Program Description

Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Course: PTA210

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Response of human bone and soft tissue to injury. Orthopedic and medical management and physical therapy interventions for common injuries of the extremities and spine. Common orthopedic surgeries. Joint mobilization techniques. Body mechanics and therapeutic exercise programs. Documentation procedures. Perform physical therapy interventions including relevant data collection in a time efficient manner following the plan of care established by the supervising physical therapist. Communicate effectively with patients and the supervising physical therapist.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the response of human bone and soft tissue to injury. (I) 2. Instruct patients and care providers in specific principles and techniques of proper body mechanics as applied to specific orthopedic injuries. (II) 3. Describe specific orthopedic conditions of the human spine. (II) 4. Describe the physical therapy management of select orthopedic conditions of the spine. (II) 5. Implement therapeutic exercise programs for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the spine. (II) 6. Integrate goniometry, range of motion (ROM), therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, massage, and modality techniques in the rehabilitation of select spinal orthopedic conditions. (II) 7. Describe basic special tests as applied to specific orthopedic injuries. (II-VIII) 8. Document physical therapy treatments and techniques utilized in the rehabilitation of select upper extremity, lower extremity and spinal orthopedic conditions. (II-VIII) 9. Communicate appropriately to patients and peers in situations pertaining to physical therapy treatment of orthopedic conditions. (II-IX) 10. Describe specific orthopedic problems of the human upper extremity. (III-V) 11. Describe the physical therapy management of specific orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity. (III-V) 12. Describe joint mobilization techniques to the joints of the upper extremity. (III-V, IX) 13. Perform joint mobilization techniques for the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. (III-V, IX) 14. Implement exercise programs for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the upper extremity. (III-IV) 15. Integrate goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, massage, and modality techniques in the rehabilitation of select upper extremity orthopedic conditions. (III-IV) 16. Describe specific orthopedic problems of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII) 17. Describe the physical therapy management of specific orthopedic conditions of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII) 18. Describe joint mobilization techniques to the joints of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII, IX) 19. Perform joint mobilization techniques for the hip, knee and ankle. (VI-VIII, IX) 20. Implement exercise programs for patients with select orthopedic conditions of the lower extremity. (VI-VIII) 21. Integrate goniometry, ROM, therapeutic exercise, manual muscle testing, massage, and modality techniques in the rehabilitation of select lower extremity orthopedic conditions. (VI-VII) 22. Describe basic mobilization techniques of the extremity joints in select patients in the physical therapy practice setting. (IX) 23. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with patients and the supervising physical therapist when applying therapeutic modalities. (X) 24. Demonstrate the ability to follow verbal and written directions from the supervising physical therapist as part of the plan of care. (X) 25. Perform data collection skills of goniometric measurement, manual muscle testing, palpation of bony and soft tissue landmarks, and posture assessment as part of the plan of care that includes the use of therapeutic modalities. (X)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Osteology and soft tissue healing A. Response of bone to injury B. Response of soft-tissue to injury II. Orthopedic management of the spine A. Common injuries and conditions of the spine B. Common surgeries C. Scoliosis screen D. Body mechanics E. Physical therapy management F. Documentation III. Orthopedic management of the shoulder A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation IV. Orthopedic management of the elbow A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation V. Orthopedic management of the wrist and hand A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VI. Orthopedic management of the hip and pelvis A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VII. Orthopedic management of the knee A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common Surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation VIII. Orthopedic management of the ankle and foot A. Common injuries and conditions B. Common surgeries C. Physical therapy management D. Documentation IX. Peripheral joint mobilization techniques A. Principles of mobilization B. Indications and contraindication C. Extremity mobilization techniques D. Clinical applications X. Plan of care A. Verbal communication B. Written communication C. Follow verbal and written instructions D. Data collection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 22, 2018

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