PTA 213 - Orthopedic Therapy

1. Identify the principles of tissue healing.
2. Apply the principles of tissue healing to selected orthopedic conditions.
3. Identify important aspects of structure and function of the joints of the spine and extremities and their relationship to therapeutic intervention.
4. State the general guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for treatment of selected conditions of the spine and extremities.
5. Apply body mechanics principles to functional tasks and settings.
6. Teach a patient comprehensive intervention programs, including comprehensive intervention progression, when given a protocol, plan of care or treatment goals.
7. Utilize screening tools to gather data about a joint.

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.
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