PHIL 206 - Gender and Philosophy

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to gender and philosophy.
2. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments from various sources related to gender and philosophy.
3. Recognize the dominance of hegemonic masculinity on the discipline of philosophy.
4. Evaluate the suppression or denigration of femininity on many philosophical topics.

1. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.
2. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 210 - Comparative Religion

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to the world’s major and newer religions.
2. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments from various sources related to the world’s major and newer religions.
3. Recognize how religious traditions influence each other over time.
4. Evaluate how historical and political forces suppress or denigrate non-Western religious perspectives.

1. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.
2. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 216 - Women and World Religions

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to views of sex, gender, and sexuality within the world’s major and newer religions.
2. Identify the influence of religious conceptions of sex, gender, and sexuality on identity, language, communication (both verbal and nonverbal), values, media, power, and violence.
3. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments related to sex, gender, and sexuality.
4. Recognize the dominance of Essentialist/Biological and patriarchal religious perspectives.
5. Evaluate the suppression or denigration of feminine identities which are intersectional, multiple, and fluid.

1. Demonstrate intellectual humility in forming and defending their own beliefs while being respectful of the views of others.
2. Systematically formulate, develop, and defend non-trivial answers to philosophical questions by applying rational standards.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 220 - Introduction to Eastern Philosophy

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to Eastern philosophies from India, China, and Japan.
2. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments from various sources related to eastern Philosophy.
3. Identify how Eastern philosophical traditions influence each other over time.
4. Recognize the dominance of Western philosophical perspectives.
5. Evaluate the suppression or denigration of Eastern philosophical perspectives.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 236 - Existentialism

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to human existence.
2. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments from various sources related to human existence.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 238 - Introduction to Philosophy of Human Rights

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to the nature of rights and their expression.
2. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments related to human rights.
3. Recognize the dominance of Eurocentric philosophical perspectives.
4. Evaluate the suppression or denigration of minority and indigenous philosophical perspectives.

1. Form, analyze, and assess beliefs while demonstrating intellectual humility and respect towards the beliefs of others.
2. Analyze cultural perspectives and values of a multicultural world.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 240 - Introduction to Ethics

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to ethics.
2. Apply the major normative ethical theories to practical moral considerations in public and private life.
3. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments related to ethics.
4. Recognize the consequences of their actions and hold themselves accountable.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 243 - Environmental Ethics

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to the major normative ethical theories, theories of moral standing and value.
2. Apply ethical theories to contemporary problems related to the environment.
3. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments related to environmental ethics.
4. Recognize the consequences of their actions and hold themselves accountable.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHIL 244 - Bioethics

1. Demonstrate command of important philosophical terminology, themes, and arguments related to the major normative ethical theories.
2. Apply ethical theories to contemporary problems in biology and medicine.
3. State and evaluate non-trivial theories and arguments related to bioethics.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHLEB 102 - Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Laboratory

1. Demonstrate vital signs, EKG techniques and rhythm strip reading.
2. Demonstrate accepted practices for infection control, isolation techniques, aseptic techniques, and methods for prevention of disease.
3. Observe the OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standard and Needle Safety Precaution Act.
4. Demonstrate basic anatomy and physiology including veins of the arms and hands which phlebotomy is performed using correct anatomical terminology.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents.
6. Demonstrate requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing with quality assurance and quality control in phlebotomy.
7. Demonstrate professional communication (verbally and non-verbally) in the workplace.

1. Define and describe phlebotomy, phlebotomy services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.

2. Define and describe anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.

3. Define and describe standard operating procedures to collect specimens including blood collection equipment, documentation, specimen handling, and transportation. 

4. Define and describe special collections in phlebotomy and effect on client safety.

5. Perform infection control techniques and safety complying with federal, state, and locally mandated regulations regarding safety practices.

6. Perform all steps of phlebotomy procedures including collection of equipment, reagents, supplies, interfering chemical substances, specimen requisitioning, collection, transport and processing.

7. Perform appropriate professional communication and documentation of vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy procedures.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PHLEB 104 - Medical Assistant Phlebotomy

1. Identify phlebotomy, phlebotomy services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.
2. Identify anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.
3. Identify infection control and measures to insure patient safety in various settings.
4. Identify standard operating procedures to collect specimens including blood collection equipment, documentation, specimen handling, and transportation.
5. Identify special collections in phlebotomy and effect on patient safety.

1. Define and describe phlebotomy, phlebotomy services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.

2. Define and describe anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.

3. Define and describe standard operating procedures to collect specimens including blood collection equipment, documentation, specimen handling, and transportation. 

4. Define and describe special collections in phlebotomy and effect on client safety.

5. Perform infection control techniques and safety complying with federal, state, and locally mandated regulations regarding safety practices.

6. Perform all steps of phlebotomy procedures including collection of equipment, reagents, supplies, interfering chemical substances, specimen requisitioning, collection, transport and processing.

7. Perform appropriate professional communication and documentation of vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy procedures.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PHLEB 106 - Advanced Phlebotomy Practicum

Credits: 6
Consists of campus theory and lab as well as clinical experience in an assigned medical facility, to be arranged by the instructor. Provides practical experience in the role of the phlebotomy technician. Attendance is required to pass. Student must achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 or higher in order to pass the course. Meets the requirements for National Board Certification for a Phlebotomy Technician.

Enrollment Requirement: Completion of the Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certificate at Green River College within 2 years of application, with a 2.5 GPA in all required courses.

Liability Insurance and Health (injury and sickness) Insurance.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

1. Perform all steps of phlebotomy procedures including collection of equipment, reagents, supplies, interfering chemical substances, specimen requisitioning, collection (venipunctures and skin punctures), transport and processing safely.
2. Perform a minimum of 100 unaided venipunctures.
3. Identify anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.
4. Describe standard laboratory operations including safety and quality control as they pertain to federal, state, and locally mandated regulations.

1. Describe phlebotomy, phlebotomy services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.
2. Describe anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.
3. Describe standard operating procedures to collect specimens including blood collection equipment, documentation, specimen handling, and transportation. 
4. Describe special collections in phlebotomy and effect on client safety.
5. Perform infection control techniques and safety complying with federal, state, and locally mandated regulations regarding safety practices.
6. Perform all steps of phlebotomy procedures including collection of equipment, reagents, supplies, interfering chemical substances, specimen requisitioning, collection, transport and processing.
7. Communicate appropriately and professionally in the workplace. 
8. Document vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy procedures.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PHOTO 101 - Beginning Black and White Photography

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of camera operation.
2. Apply the concepts of proper exposure, equivalent exposure, and the creative control of depth of field and motion.
3. Demonstrate the processes of film development, contact printing and enlarging.
4. Demonstrate the use of contrast control and burning and dodging techniques. 
5. Apply the concepts of photographic lighting and composition.
6. Identify various genres and styles from the history of photography.
7. Practice darkroom safety and health procedures.
8. Apply the use of photographic terms and concepts in the evaluation of their work and others in a critique setting.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principals of design.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by class attendance and completion of assignments and projects.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PHOTO 102 - Intermediate Photography

1. Demonstrate sound technical and visual skills in their work.
2. Apply the concepts of the zone system to properly expose and develop their photographs.
3. Properly demonstrate the process of fiber based printing technique.
4. Demonstrate matting and presentation techniques.
5. Create a photographic series that examines a cohesive theme or visual concept.
6. Practice the use of alternative photographic techniques.
7. Construct a written artist statement that supports their photographic project.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principals of design.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by class attendance and completion of assignments and projects.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PHOTO 103 - Advanced Photography

1. Demonstrate basic studio lighting techniques.
2. Create photographs that demonstrate a high quality of craftsmanship and well examined design choices.
3. Create and develop a photographic series that examines a cohesive theme or visual concept.
4. Connect their project within, or as a response to, genres or styles from the history of photography.
5. Demonstrate matting and presentation techniques.
6. Construct a written artist statement that supports their photographic project.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principals of design.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by class attendance and completion of assignments and projects.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PHOTO 111 - Beginning Digital Photography

1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of camera operational controls.
2. Demonstrate photographic image editing software techniques.
3. Demonstrate photographic composition and the elements and principals of design skills.
4. Demonstrate photographic lighting skills.
5. Demonstrate photographic image printing techniques.
6. Demonstrate photographic creativity.
7. Demonstrate photographic craftsmanship.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principals of design.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by class attendance and completion of assignments and projects.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PHOTO 112 - Intermediate Digital Photography

1. Execute intermediate level camera exposure techniques.
2. Execute intermediate level composition principals, including the elements and principals of design.
3. Execute intermediate level photographic lighting principals.
4. Execute intermediate level photographic tonal conversion techniques.
5. Execute intermediate levels photographic image editing techniques.
6. Execute intermediate levels photography criticism techniques.
7. Execute intermediate levels photographic creativity.
8. Execute intermediate levels photographic craftsmanship.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principals of design.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by class attendance and completion of assignments and projects.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PHOTO 113 - Advanced Digital Photography

1. Conduct advanced level camera operation and exposure techniques.
2. Conduct advanced level composition techniques incorporating the elements and principals of design.
3. Conduct advanced level photographic lighting principals and techniques.
4. Conduct advanced level photographic image editing techniques.
5. Conduct advanced level photography criticism techniques and theories.
6. Conduct advanced level photographic creativity.
7. Conduct advanced level photographic craftsmanship.
8. Conduct a research and presentation of a photographic portfolio project.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principals of design.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by class attendance and completion of assignments and projects.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PHOTO 197 - Independent Study-Photography

1. Develop their own learning objectives in conjunction with the appropriate instructor.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principals of design.
2. Demonstrate responsibility by class attendance and completion of assignments and projects.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 101 - Physical Fitness Lab

1. Gain information necessary to make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition and risk factors for disease. 
2. Develop programs and participated in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 102 - Jogging

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight managemenVcontrol, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective jogging/running activities suitable to individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 103 - Total Physical Fitness

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic and anaerobic activities suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve fitness levels and body composition.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 109 - Court Games

1. Demonstrate the rules and strategies pertinent to badminton, pickleball, and volleyball.
2. Practice the following racket and paddle strokes: serve, lob, drop, smash, overhead, backhand, forehand, and drive. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 111 - Aerobic Walking

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight managemen control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic walking techniques suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardio-respiratory endurance.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 112 - Karate

1. Identify the history, tradition, and philosophy of karate.
2. Participate in karate forms.
3. Practice and develop concentration, self-discipline, and self-esteem.
4. Practice and develop skill in basic blocks, punches, and kicks. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 113 - Group Dynamic Activities

1. Demonstrate the ability to work within a group by practicing leadership, followership, decision-making, and problem solving.
2. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate sound physical activity and personal safety with respect to strengths and weaknesses within the group and the individual.
3. Demonstrate the ability to recognize self-imposed boundaries and challenge those perceived limitations resulting in a fuller appreciation of self.
4. Interact with nature as an outdoor learning environment in order to apply an appreciation and respect for the beauty of its various elements.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 114 - Cardio Conditioning

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 115 - Kick-Box Aerobics

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques associated with kick-box aerobics.
2. Participate in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 117 - Badminton/Pickleball

1. Demonstrate the rules and strategies pertinent to badminton and pickleball.
2. Practice the following racket and paddle strokes: serve, lob, drop, smash, overhead, backhand, forehand, and drive.
3. Practice offensive and defensive skills and strategies for both games.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 118 - Volleyball

1. Practice the following fundamental skills of volleyball: passing, setting, hitting, serving, and blocking.
2. Practice offensive and defensive skills and strategies. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 119 - Intermediate and Advanced Volleyball

1. Practice the following volleyball skills: passing, setting, hitting, serving, and blocking.
2. Practice offensive and defensive skills and strategies.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 121 - Badminton

1. Practice the following fundamental skills of badminton: serve, backhand, forehand, high clear, drop shot, and smash.
2. Practice offensive and defensive skills and strategies.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 122 - Archery

1. Practice the following fundamental skills of archery: stance, anchoring, bracing the bow, and releasing.
2. Practice safety procedures.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 124 - Indoor Soccer

1. Practice the following fundamental skills of soccer: dribbling, shooting, passing, and clearing.
2. Practice offensive and defensive skills and strategies.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 129 - Pickleball

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 131 - Weight Training

1. Make wise, wellness choices regarding physical activity, application of basic principles of resistance training, and basic nutritional needs.
2. Develop resistance training programs and actively participating in safe and effective activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Evaluate personal health and wellness status. fitness level, and/or physical skill development. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 132 - Strength Conditioning

1. Apply the basic principles of resistance training.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective weight training activities suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 136 - Yoga 1

1. Make wise choices regarding relaxation, stretching, and yoga techniques.
2. Participate in safe and effective yoga techniques suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 137 - Body Toning

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques.
2. Participate in safe and effective aerobic and resistance activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 138 - Zumba

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques. 
2. Participate in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 147 - Pilates/Yoga

1. Make wise choices regarding participation in physical activity.
2. Improve wellness by actively participating in safe and effective pilates and yoga techniques suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose. 
3. Evaluate personal health and wellness, fitness level, and/or physical skill development.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 148 - CORE Training

1. Make wise choices regarding participation in core training techniques.
2. Improve wellness by actively participating in safe and effective core training techniques suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.
3. Evaluate personal health and wellness, fitness level, and/or physical skill development.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 149 - CORE Training for Health

1. Make wise choices regarding participation in core training, disease prevention, and basic nutrition.
2. Improve wellness by actively participating in safe and effective core training techniques suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.
3. Evaluate personal health and wellness, fitness level, and/or physical skill development.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 151 - Sport Conditioning

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic and anaerobic activity suitable to their individual sports and the course purpose.  
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition. 

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer.  
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill.

• Critical Thinking -Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 158 - Cardio Fusion

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques.
2. Participate in safe and effective physical activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.
3. Improve wellness by developing programs and act,vely participating in physical activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 160 - Exercise and Nutrition

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition.
4. Demonstrate an enhanced awareness of nutrition and recognize the role that personal responsibility plays in adopting behaviors and making choices that impact personal well-being.
5. Increase knowledge in and understanding of nutrition as it relates to risk factors for disease and the optimal functioning of the individual.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 165 - Exercise and Health

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and disease prevention.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition.
4. Demonstrate an enhanced awareness of disease prevention and recognize the role that personal responsibility plays in adopting behaviors and making choices that impact personal well-being.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 198 - Independent Study-Physical Education 1

1. Identify information and concepts specific to physical education.
2. Clearly communicate in written form.
3. Accept class policies and procedures outlined in the course syllabus.
4. Turn in assignments and papers on time or be willing to accept the consequences of not doing so.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 201 - Advanced Physical Fitness Lab

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop and participate in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 202 - Physical Fitness Lab

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop and participate in safe and effective aerobic activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 212 - Advanced Jogging

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective jogging/running activities suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 215 - Advanced Aerobic Walking

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic walking activities suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratoryendurance and body composition.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 216 - Advanced Karate

1. Advance their knowledge and appreciation of the history, tradition, and philosophy of karate.
2. Practice and develop advanced skill in blocking, punching, kicking, competition sport techniques, rules, and sparring.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 231 - Advanced Weight Training

1. Apply basic principles of resistance training, understand basic nutritional needs, and identify major muscles.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective weight training activities suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 236 - Yoga 2

1. Make wise choices regarding relaxation, stretching, and yoga techniques.
2. Participate in safe and effective yoga techniques suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 237 - Advanced Body Toning

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques.
2. Participate in safe and effective physical activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.
3. Improve wellness by developing programs and actively participating in physical activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 247 - Advanced Pilates/Yoga

1. Make wise choices regarding participation in physical activity.
2. Improve wellness by actively participating in safe and effective Pilates and yoga techniques suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.
3. Evaluate personal health and wellness, fitness level, and/or physical skill development.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 248 - Advanced Core Training

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques.
2. Participate in safe and effective physical activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.
3. Improve wellness by developing programs and actively participating in physical activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 251 - Advanced Sport Conditioning

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic and anaerobic activity suitable to their individual sports and the course purpose.
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 253 - Advanced Total Physical Fitness

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity, nutrition, weight management/control, body composition, and risk factors for disease.
2. Develop programs and participate in safe and effective aerobic and anaerobic activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose. 
3. Maintain or improve cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 258 - Advanced Cardio Fusion

1. Make wise choices regarding physical activity and training techniques.
2. Participate in safe and effective physical activity suitable to their individual needs and the course purpose.
3. Improve wellness by developing programs and actively participating in physical activity suitable to their individual goals and the course purpose.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

P E 298 - Independent Study-Physical Education 2

1. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of their current knowledge of a physical education subject under the guidance of an instructor.
2. Demonstrate an enhanced awareness and understanding of physical activity including safe participation technical proficiency, and skill development.

1. Participate in academic and physical activities that address various goals of Healthy People 2020.  Goals include physical activity, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and cancer. 
2. Apply training principles or rules of the sport in fitness- and skill-related classes. 
3. Identify and/or practice lifetime health and fitness skills that reduce risk of chronic disease and improve or maintain fitness and skill. 

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 101 - Introduction to Physical Therapy

1. Describe and provide examples of the mission, policies and strategies to be a successful student in the GRC PTA program.
2. Discuss the history of the physical therapy profession.
3. Describe and provide examples of the structure and functions of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Physical Therapy Association of Washington (APTAWA), Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
4. Define the roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in clinical practice.
5. Describe and provide examples of the variety of patients and clinical settings in the physical therapy practice.
6. Identify the members of the healthcare team and their roles in the patient/client relationship.
7. Describe and provide examples of the laws and regulations for the PT and PTA for the provisions of physical therapy in Washington State.
8. Describe and provide examples of ethics and professionalism as defined by the APTA.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 102 - Health Professional and Patient Interaction

1. Engage in critical self-reflection.
2. Clarify the PTA’s role in shaping the health professional and patient relationship.
3. Explore effective models of interprofessional communication and collaboration for the delivery of quality and compassionate care.
4. Develop awareness of the larger health care and societal contexts in which each relationship takes place.
5. Clarification of personal, professional, and societal values which define the complexity of interactions and the unique perspective that a health professional and patient each brings to their relationship.
6. Develop effective communication and collaborative skills within the healthcare team.

1. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
2. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
3. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
4. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
5. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 104 - Applied Anatomy

1. Identify movements in the cardinal planes.
2. Define medical terminology related to positions and locations in the body.
3. Explain and apply arthrokinematic principles of motion to synovial joints.
4. Define and identify types of muscular contractions.
5. Identify prime movers for musculoskeletal movements.
6. Define torque and explain 3 types of lever systems and apply these concepts to basic motions.
7. Explain the relationship of center of gravity and base of support and how they interact.
8. Name and identify the attachments, action and innervation of major muscles.
9. Describe ideal posture and alignment of the spine and appendages.
10. Identify and describe the role of joint components including: ligament, bursa, tendon, cartilage.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 105 - Patient Care Skills Part I

1. Describe and provide examples of the roles of the PT and PTA in relation to patient care including the plan of care, informed consent, HIPAA, professionalism, communication, basic documentation, evidence-based practice and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (IFC).
2. Demonstrate proper body mechanics and posture during patient care to avoid injuries.
3. Demonstrate proper patient positioning and draping to maintain proper body function and avoid secondary complications due to immobility and patient comfort and modesty.
4. Accurately measure and document temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, heart rate and pain.
5. Perform manual blood pressure assessment with using proper technique and patient positioning.
6. Demonstrate standard precautions for infection control which include donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene and set up of sterile field.
7. Demonstrate how to maneuver and propel a wheelchair.
8. Accurately measure and fit a wheelchair and be able to describe the components of a wheelchair.
9. Define and describe the different types of activities of daily living.
10. Describe and provide examples of when to modify or cease patient care interventions based on signs and symptoms.
11. Describe and provide examples of home and environment assessments.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 106 - Neuroscience

1. Describe and identify the basic structure and function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system.
2. Describe the components and paths of the primary somatosensory pathways.
3. Describe the components and path of the motor pathways.
4. Identify the three sensory mechanisms used in maintaining balance.
5. Describe the signs and symptoms of diseases and disorders affecting the nervous system.
6. Explain how nervous system dysfunctions affect functional ability.
7. Complete sensory testing for primary and cortical sensations.
8. Describe testing for selected cranial nerve functions and relate to the associated cranial nerve.  
9. Describe the signs, symptoms, and likely causes of movement disorders seen with upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. 
10. Identify and map the dermatomal and peripheral nerve distributions for the extremities.
11.  Identify and describe myotomal/key muscle testing for the extremities.
12. Describe reflex testing and normal responses.
13. Describe testing and the responses/results for cranial nerve functions.
14. Describe the signs, symptoms, and likely causes of movement disorders seen with upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction including but not limited to:  Parkinson’s, cerebellar lesions, CVAs, spinal cord injury, radiculopathy.
15. Administer and score standardized functional outcome measures for balance.
16. Describe the movement disorders seen with pathology of the basal ganglia and of the cerebellum.
17. Define and describe communication disorders and strategies to promote effective patient care.
18. Describe the components of the autonomic nervous system and disorders that affect the ANS.
19. Recognize signs and symptoms of vestibular disorders.
20. Accurately assess with special testing for vestibular disorders.
21. Accurately and effectively complete and score tests for coordination and balance disorders.
22. Identify the four components used to assess orientation.
23. Describe how mental function is assessed.
24. Administer and score the Mini Mental Status Examination.

1. Implement plans of care developed by the PT.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, PTs, and other care providers both verbally and non verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients,families and other care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as an integral team member and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 107 - Procedures of Patient Care 2

Credits: 1
Introduction to current best practices and functional skills related to bed mobility, transfer training, assistive devices and gait throughout the continuum of patient care.

Enrollment Requirement: PTA 105  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 110 - Principles of Physical Agents 1

Credits: 1
Introduces practice of external compression and bandaging; length, girth, and volumetric measurement; thermotherapy including superficial heat, cryotherapy and paraffin; hydrotherapy; wound care and assessment; massage; and pulmonary hygiene.

Enrollment Requirement: PTA 105  with a grade of 2.0 or higher; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 160 .

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

1. Analyze a peer-reviewed journal article.
2. Describe the effects of non-thermal and thermal agents in addressing pain and tone.
3. Describe the underlying mechanisms behind pain and tone.

4. Explain the contraindications, indications, physiology, rationale theory. and therapeutic effects of:

   a. Cryotherapy;

   b. Bandaging and external compression to reduce edema  and shape soft tissue;

   c. Hydrotherapy;

   d. Massage;

   e. Pulmonary hygiene techniques;

   f. Superficial thermotherapy;

   g. Traction.

5. Present a research paper.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 111 - Principles of Physical Agents 2

1. Explain the contraindications, indications, physiology, rationale, theory, and therapeutic effects of electromagnetic radiation.
2. Explain the contraindications, indications, physiology, rationale, theory, and therapeutic effects of Electrotherapy including biofeedback.
3. Explain the contraindications, indications, physiology, rationale, theory, and therapeutic effects of lontophoresis.
4. Explain the contraindications, indications, physiology, rationale, theory, and therapeutic effects of Laser.
5. Explain the contraindications, indications, physiology, rationale, theory, and therapeutic effects of Phonophoresis.
6. Explain the contraindications, indications, physiology, rationale, theory, and therapeutic effects of Ultrasound.
7. Present an analysis of a peer-reviewed journal article.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 114 - Fundamentals of Tests and Measures

1. Describe and provide examples of the interview process, verbal and nonverbal communication and the uniqueness of each patient and their functional status.
2. Describe and provide examples of how to perform a chart review and gather appropriate subjective information and prepare for interventions and data collection.
3. Perform goniometry measurements accurately and efficiently of the extremities and document findings.
4. Perform safe, efficient and effective manual muscle testing skills in the appropriate position with gravity diminished and against gravity.
5. Describe and provide examples of the grading scale for gross muscle testing, manual muscle testing, and muscle length testing.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
4. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 115 - Posture, Gait and Movement

1. Identify ideal postural alignment, typical deviations from it.
2. Describe observed posture.
3. Identify the components of typical human gait.
4. Describe the typical human gait cycle.
5. Describe atypical gait patterns.
6. Identify possible muscular, skeletal and/or neurologic causes of atypical gait patterns.
7. For selected lower extremity prosthesis, orthoses and spinal orthoses:
   1. Describe their structure.
   2. Identify the function of selected components.
   3. Explain the use and care of these devices to maintain hygiene and skin integrity.
   4. Identify indications for their use.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 130 - Introduction to Pathology 1

1. Describe and provide examples of the normal body structures and function and selected pathologies.
2. Describe and provide examples of the risk factors and preventative measure of selected diseases and disorders.
3. Recognize signs and symptoms associated with a variety of diseases and disorders which include genetic and congenital disorders, oncology and autoimmune disorders.
4. Review basic medical terminology with word building and orientation to the body as a whole followed by medical terminology related to specific body systems.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
3. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 131 - Introduction to Pathology 2

1. Describe and provide examples of the structure and function and selected pathologies of the major body systems.
2. Describe and provide examples of the risk factors and preventative measure of selected diseases and disorders of the major body systems.
3. Recognize signs and symptoms associated with a variety of diseases and disorders of the major body systems.
4. Describe and provide examples of basic medical terminology with word building and orientation to the body as a whole followed by medical terminology related to specific body systems.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
3. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 151 - Preparation for Clinical Experience

1. Compile required program and clinical requirements for clinical placements.
2. Complete HIPAA and AIDS training.
3. Review of all required documents for clinical placements.
4. Complete student information into the EXXAT database.
5. Understand the principles and application of basic documentation.
6. Develop a personal and profession plan for clinical experiences.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 160 - Principles of Physical Agents 1 Lab

1. Accurately record girth, length and volumetric displacement measurements.
2. Safely and effectively apply superficial thermotherapy.
3. Safely and effectively perform mechanical traction.
4. Safely and effectively administer mechanical compression and bandaging.
5. Perform pulmonary hygiene including assisted coughing and postural drainage, percussion and vibration.
6. Effectively perform soft tissue mobilization/therapeutic massage.
7. Communicate effectively with patients and/or family members via intervention scenarios.
8. Accurately complete SOAP note documentation for given scenarios.
9. Modify interventions as needed for safe and effective outcomes.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 161 - Principles of Physical Agents 2 Lab

1. Demonstrate and effectively apply electrotherapy (TENS, NMES, FES, iontophoresis.)
2. Select parameters for safe and effective TENS intervention.
3. Select parameters for safe and effective US/phonophoresis intervention.
4. Demonstrate and effectively apply ultrasound/phonophoresis.
5. Document intervention thoroughly with SOAP note format.
6. Modify physical agents interventions safely and effectively.
7. Demonstrate and effectively apply EM spectrum agents, including diathermy, biofeedback and laser.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 163 - Posture, Gait and Movement Lab

1. Demonstrate ideal postural alignment.
2. Document observed posture.
3. Identify the components of typical human gait.
4. Describe the typical human gait cycle.
5. Describe and demonstrate atypical gait patterns.
6. Implement the use of lower extremity prostheses and orthoses and spinal orthoses.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 164 - Applied Anatomy Lab for PTA

1. Identify movements in the cardinal planes.
2. Use correct medical terminology to identify positions and locations in the body.
3. Explain and apply arthrokinematic principles of motion to synovial joints.
4. Identify types of muscular contractions during movements.
5. Identify prime movers for musculoskeletal movements.
6. Define torque and explain 3 types of lever systems and apply these concepts to basic motions.
7. Explain the relationship of center of gravity and base of support and how they interact.
8. Identify and palpate major bony landmarks and muscles for the main joints.
9. Describe and identify ideal posture and alignment of the spine and appendages.
10. Describe the role of an isolated peripheral nerve on overall motor function.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 166 - Neuroscience Lab

1. Perform selected procedures to gather data, score responses, and provide interventions related to the sensory system.
2. Perform selected procedures to gather data, score responses, and provide interventions related to the motor system including myotomal testing and reflex testing.
3. Perform selected procedures to gather data, score responses, and provide interventions related to cognition and mentation.
4. Perform selected procedures to gather data, score responses, and provide interventions related to coordination.
5. Perform selected procedures to gather data, score responses, and provide interventions related to balance.
6. Perform selected procedures to gather data, determine responses, and provide interventions related to the vestibular system.
7. Identify and map the distribution of sensory peripheral nerves and dermatomes for the extremities.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 199 - Independent Study-Physical Therapy

PTA 201 - Current Trends in Physical Therapy Practice

1. Discuss current topics related to healthcare, reimbursement and documentation.
2. Discuss legal and ethical issues and ramifications of actions in physical therapy.
3. Discuss and describe common physical therapy business practices.
4. Describe and provide examples of professionalism in the workplace and clinical setting.
5. Discuss and apply strategies to deal with challenges in healthcare.
6. Prepare for terminal clinical experiences.
7. Explore career development.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 205 - Functional Training

Credits: 3
Covers the study of and application of functional training techniques used in the treatment of physical dysfunction and evidence-based practice.

Enrollment Requirement: PTA 105  with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

1. Identify the effect of hemiplegia and lower extremity amputation on functional abilities and selection of rehabilitation techniques across generations.
2. Identify functional expectations for trans-femoral and trans-tibial amputees within their lifespan.
3. Instruct a patient and caregiver in ADLs including bed mobility, transfers, gait and wheelchair use and basic self-care.
4. Instruct a patient and caregiver in developmental activities as part of functional training program and progress those activities to achieve a stated goal.
5. Demonstrate safe and effective guarding techniques when instructing individuals in functional activities.
6. Instruct patient/caregivers in safe and effective performance of functional activities.
7. Identify barriers to patient safety and safety awareness.
8. Administer a standard instrument to determine ADL and functional levels.
9. Identify appropriate adaptive devices and instruct an individual in their use and care.
10. Implement a progressive mobility program for a lower extremity amputee.
11. Identify the effect of phantom limb pain on functional performance and outcomes through a patient’s lifespan.
12. Identify and determine stages of pressure ulcers.
13. Describe positioning to prevent pressure ulcers, bony prominences that are at risk of pressure ulcers.
14. Evaluate and apply a peer reviewed literature article based on current trends within physical therapy treatment of hemiplegia and/or the lower extremity amputee across patient generations and apply to physical practice. 

 
Program Outcomes

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 210 - Therapeutic Exercise

1. Discuss the rationale, indications and contraindications for therapeutic exercise and its parameters  including:  PROM, AROM, stretching, mobilization, strengthening, aerobic exercise, aquatic exercise, balance and proprioception, PNF.
2. Describe the exercise progression sequence (of mobility, stability, controlled mobility, skill) and apply it to patient care.
3. Identify and describe the, indications and precautions/contraindications for therapeutic exercise  including:  PROM, AROM, stretching, mobilization, strengthening, aerobic exercise, aquatic exercise, balance and proprioception, PNF.
4. Appropriately modify an exercise session based on patient response.
5. Educate a patient or family member on a home exercise program.
6. Document the implementation of exercises interventions including exercise instruction consistent with defensible professional documentation guidelines from the APTA.
7. Compare and contrast types of ROM exercises (active, active assistive, passive, self, mobilization), including indications, goals, parameters, contraindications & precautions, limitations & benefits.
8. Compare and contrast exercise programs designed to address strength, endurance and power.
9. Calculate and determine the target heart rate for a given patient scenario.
10.  Recognize and identify the normal and abnormal responses to aerobic exercise.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 211 - Neurological Rehabilitation

1. Describe the role of physical therapy in the treatment of:
   • spinal cord injuries (SCI);
   • traumatic brain injuries (TBI);
   • cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs);
   • cerebral palsy and selected pediatric conditions;
   • selected neurologic disorders.
2. Describe the therapeutic interventions directed at adults and children with neuromuscular dysfunctions.
3. Describe and apply the principles of motor learning and motor control theories and gather data relating to an individual’s motor control level.
4. Describe and provide examples of the PTA role as a mandatory reporter in the suspected cases of abuse of vulnerable populations.
5. Implement the ICF to describe patient status as it relates to neurorehabilitation.
6. Implement the neurological assessment scale of mental function in therapeutic intervention with the neuro population.
7. Describe spasticity, describe muscle tone, and select interventions to address abnormal tone.
8. Describe normal motor milestones and use the development sequence in therapeutic interventions.
9. Describe and identify righting and equilibrium reactions.
10. Thoroughly interview patients/caregivers regarding prior level of function and present health conditions.
11. Educate patients and caregivers regarding interventions.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
4. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 212 - Acute Care

1. Describe the role of physical therapy care in acute care, wound care, cardiac care, and geriatrics.
2. Describe evidence based physical therapy interventions to address specific patient situations including:
   • mobilizing patients in critical care
   • airway clearance techniques
   • wound management interventions
   • conducting cardiac rehabilitation exercises
   • post-op surgery and pulmonary precautions
3. Describe the physiology and pathophysiology of selected disease processes, typical physiologic responses to treatment, and contraindications to treatment.
4. Demonstrate safe equipment handling and usage.                 
5. Participate in medical record review, documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
6. Identify and select appropriate patient education strategies.
7. Describe population demographics including variety of patient values and preferences and the impact on the healthcare system.
8. Describe pharmacological interventions as they relate to physical therapy.
9. Identify thoracoabdominal movements and breathing patterns during activities.
10. Interview patient and/or caregivers regarding prior level of function and present health conditions.
11. Instruct patient and family/caregivers in an effective home program
12. Understand and implement a documented plan of care in relation to acute care.
13. Assess the physiological response to activity via observation and vital signs.
14. Describe the presentation of patients with COPD, asthma, and restrictive lung disease.
15. Incorporate pain management strategies into the physical therapy intervention plan.
16. Accurately document an intervention session in acute care.
17. Demonstrate correct universal precautions, infection control procedures, isolation techniques, and wound management interventions.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 213 - Orthopedic Physical Therapy

1. State the general guidelines, precautions/contraindications for treatment of selected orthopedic conditions and surgical interventions.
2. Select and perform a comprehensive orthopedic intervention program, including progression, when given a protocol, plan of care or treatment goals.
3. Educate a patient or family member in a home portion of an intervention plan.
4. Select and perform selective orthopedic screening tests/tools and document findings.
5. Describe typical tissue healing times and phases of healing.
6. Discuss the rationale for post-operative precautions.
7. Describe rationale for selected orthopedic interventions and the expected response.
8. Describe the presentation, pathology, and impairments of common orthopedic conditions such as osteo arthritis, tendinitis/osis, sprains, dislocations, fractures.
9. Describe how tissue irritability and staging influences intervention selection and intensity.
10. Document an intervention session of orthopedic PT using SOAP note format.
11. Develop a home program and instruct the patient in the program.
12. State principles of ergonomics, make modifications for optimal ergonomics.
13. Apply principles of pain science to treat individuals with chronic pain or pain sensitization.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 220 - Pediatric Rehabilitation

1. Describe the role of physical therapy in the treatment of cerebral palsy and selected pediatric conditions.
2. Describe the evidence based therapeutic interventions directed at children with neuromuscular dysfunctions.
3. Describe and apply the principles of motor learning and motor control theories and gather data relating to an individual’s motor control level.
4. Understand the PTA role as a mandatory reporter in the suspected cases of abuse of vulnerable populations.
5. Implement the ICF to describe patient status as it relates to neurorehabilitation.
6. Identify spasticity, muscle tone, and interventions for abnormal tone.
7. Describe normal motor milestones and be able use the development sequence in therapeutic interventions.
8. Describe and identify righting and equilibrium reactions.
9. Interview patients/caregivers regarding prior level of function and present health conditions.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.

PTA 221 - Pediatric Rehabilitation Lab

Credits: 1
Practice of procedures and techniques applied to the treatment of specific impairments in a pediatric population.

Enrollment Requirement: PTA 210  and PTA 260  with grades of 2.0 or higher; and concurrent enrollment in PTA 220 .

Course Outcomes:

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 251 - Clinical Education 1

1. Describe and provide examples of the clinical placement process.
2. Complete all program and clinical requirements to attend the integrated clinical experience.
3. Discuss various topics related to being part of the healthcare team in a variety of settings.
4. Completion of required assessments and documentation of clinical site and clinical instructor within the EXXAT database.
5. Demonstrate communication skills and professionalism with clinical sites and clinical instructors.
6. Self-evaluation of clinical performance by the use of the CIET.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 252 - Clinical Education 2

1. Describe and provide examples of the PT/PTA relationship and being a member of the healthcare team.
2. Develop professional communication skills for patient and clinical instructor interaction.
3. Describe and provide examples of the legal, ethical and fiscal implications in physical therapy practice.
4. Identify their own strengths and weaknesses for professional development based on experiences in PTA 278, PTA 279 and PTA 280.
5. Self-evaluate clinical performance by the use of the CIET.
6. Prepare for the licensure exam.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 253 - Clinical Education 3

1. Contribute to an online discussion about identified topics within the clinical setting, which include but are not limited to:

a. impact of cultural and socioeconomic difference,

b. documentation procedures and standards, and

c. physical therapy delivery system and practice management in the clinical site.

d. involvement in inter-professional practice.

2. Complete the assigned practice exam in preparation for licensure.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTA.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 260 - Therapeutic Exercise Lab

1. Implement passive, active, assistive, active and resisted exercises.
2. Implement selected prescribed exercise programs.
3. Instruct the patient and/or family members in carrying out exercise programs.
4. Identify and implement exercise, using a variety of techniques and apparatus, to accomplish a stated therapeutic goal and describe the reasons for selecting a specific exercise.
5. Demonstrate the ability to progress an exercise program within a treatment plan.
6. Instruct a patient in an aerobic training program and monitor the patient during aerobic exercise.
7. Determine a target heart rate for an aerobic training program for a healthy individual.
8. Describe the exercise progression sequence (of mobility, stability, controlled mobility, skill) and apply it to patient care.
9. Identify and describe the indications and precautions/contraindications for therapeutic exercise including:  PROM, AROM, stretching, mobilization, strengthening, aerobic exercise, aquatic exercise, balance and proprioception, PNF.
10. Educate a patient or family member on a home exercise program.
11. Document the implementation of exercises interventions including exercise instruction consistent with defensible professional documentation guidelines from the APTA.
12. Compare and contrast types of ROM exercises (active, active assistive, passive, self, mobilization), including indications, goals, parameters, contraindications & precautions, limitations & benefits.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 261 - Neurological Rehabilitation Lab

1. Describe, develop, implement and progress comprehensive interventions per the plan of care as identified by the Physical Therapist in the following:
   • 1. spinal cord injuries (SCI)
     2. traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
     3. cerebrovascular accidents (CVA)
     4. selected neurological disorders
2. Teach a prescribed intervention effectively and safely to a patient/family member/caregiver.
3. Apply the principles of motor learning and motor control theories and gather data relating to an individual’s motor control level.
4. Demonstrate ventilation strategies and secretion management for neuro impairments.
5. Implement the ICF to describe patient status as it relates to neurorehabilitation.
6. Demonstrate the ability to monitor and adjust therapeutic interventions in response to changes in patients’ status, and to communicate appropriately with the supervising PT.
7. Use of neurological assessment scale of mental function in therapeutic intervention with the neuro population.
8. Safely implement therapeutic interventions for those with neuromuscular dysfunction per the Physical Therapist Plan of Care including:
   1. Principles of facilitation and inhibition techniques using Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
   2. Facilitation of the developmental sequence, and apply development sequence to the progression of treatment plans
   3. Principles of facilitation and inhibition techniques using Neurodevelopmental Treatment Approach (NDT)
   4. application of assistive adaptive equipment
   5. application of the principles of Functional Training and Task Oriented Strategies.  This is to include the most recent treatment approach for neuro.
   6. improvement of balance and gait addressing atypical development
9. Interview patients/caregivers regarding prior level of function and present health conditions.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 262 - Acute Care Lab

1. Demonstrate and modify/progress evidence based physical therapy interventions to address specific patient situations including:
   • mobilizing patients in critical care
   • airway wound techniques
   • conducting cardiac rehabilitation exercises
   • post-op surgeries and pulmonary precautions
2. Demonstrate safe equipment handling.
3. Demonstrate  correct universal precautions, infection control procedures, isolation techniques, and wound management techniques.
4. Apply and remove dressings and/or agents.
5. Identify precautions for dressing removal.
6. Describe and demonstrate how to establish and maintain a sterile field
7. Participate in medical record review, documentation and interdisciplinary communication.
8. Implement patient education strategies, including instruct patients and families in appropriate activities for safe discharge.
9. Assess the physiological response to activity via observation and vital signs.
10. Incorporate pain management strategies into the physical therapy intervention plan.
11. Accurately document an intervention session in an acute care setting.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.

PTA 263 - Orthopedic Therapy Lab

1. Select, develop, implement and modify progress comprehensive physical therapy interventions per plan of care per PT evaluations.
2. Select, implement, and instruct the patient in strengthening, stretching, and ROM programs for stated muscle groups/joints of the spine and extremities using manual and/or mechanical forces.
3. Select, develop, implement and progress programs for the spine and extremities when given a protocol, plan of care or treatment goals.
4. Implement selected manual techniques for the extremities and spine.
5. Utilize screening tools to gather data about muscle groups/joints comprehensive intervention.
6. State and incorporate the general guidelines, precautions/contraindications for treatment of selected orthopedic conditions and surgical interventions.
7. Select and Perform a comprehensive orthopedic intervention programs, including progression, when given a protocol, plan of care or treatment goals.
8. Educate/instruct a patient or family member in a home portion of an intervention plan.
9. Select and perform selective orthopedic screening tests/tools and document findings.
10. Recognize the presence of post-operative precautions and incorporate into intervention.
11. Describe rationale for selected orthopedic interventions and the expected response.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.

PTA 277 - Clinical Affiliation 1

1. Document patient care consistent with clinical standards.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform selected therapeutic interventions under supervision and consistent with academic content to date.
3. Demonstrate the ability to follow the policies and procedures delineated by the GRC PTA Program and the affiliation site policies and procedures.
4. Participate safely and effectively in clinical affiliation as determined by the clinical instructor.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.

PTA 278 - Clinical Experience 1

1. Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills.
2. Adhere to legal and ethical standards.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform selected therapeutic interventions under the supervision of the clinical instructor.
4. Participate and complete documentation and billing practices.
5. Demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures delineated by the GRC PTA and clinical sites.
6. Participate safely and effectively within the clinical setting as determined by the clinical instructor.
7. Complete the Clinical Internship Evaluation Tool (CIET) on Professional Behaviors and Patient Management based on the skills of a competent clinician.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
• Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.

PTA 279 - Clinical Experience 2

1. Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills.
2. Adhere to legal and ethical standards.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform selected therapeutic interventions safely and effectively under the supervision of the clinical instructor.
4. Participate in and complete documentation and billing practices.
5. Demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures delineated by the GRC PTA and clinical sites.
6. Participate safely and effectively within the clinical setting as determined by the clinical instructor.
7. Complete the CIET on Professional Behaviors and Patient Management and become independent based on the skills of a competent clinician.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.

PTA 280 - Clinical Experience 3

1. Demonstrate effective and professional communication skills.
2. Adhere to legal and ethical standards.
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform selected therapeutic interventions safely and effectively under the supervision of the clinical instructor.
4. Participate in and complete documentation and billing practices.
5. Demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures delineated by the GRC PTA and clinical sites.
6. Participate safely and effectively within the clinical setting as determined by the clinical instructor.
7. Complete the CIET on Professional Behaviors and Patient Management and become independent based on the skills of a competent clinician.

1. Implement plans of care developed by physical therapists.
2. Provide care in a safe, legal and ethical manner.
3. Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families, physical therapists and other care providers both verbally and non‐verbally including accurate written communication and documentation.
4. Instruct patients, families and other health care providers using techniques consistent with the level of the audience.
5. Function as integral team members and participate in the team process.
6. Transition to successful employment as PTAs.

• Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.