PTA 2315 The Medically Complex Patient

Theory and application of physical therapy treatment techniques for more complex and specialized diagnoses including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, pulmonary and multisystem disorders.

Prerequisites: PTA 1300 and Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate competence in implementing appropriate functional mobility and therapeutic interventions identified in the plan of care established by the physical therapist during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement and competent (Fall) and introductory, refinement and competent (Spring) levels.
• Students will demonstrate competence in performing components of data collection skills essential for carrying out the plan of care by administering tests and measures (before, during and after interventions) during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at refinement and competent (Fall) and competent (Spring) levels.
• Students will demonstrate appropriate participation in the health care environment during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
• Students will demonstrate appropriate practice management during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
• Students will demonstrate appropriate ethics, values and responsibilities during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
• Students will demonstrate appropriate patient/client management during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at a refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.
• Students will appropriately work within the plan of care during treatment of patients with multisystem involvement at an refinement (Fall) or competent (Spring) level.

Credit Hours: 1

• Lab: 2 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Rehabilitation Services

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No

Available Sections

Spring Semester 2024 Fall Semester 2023

Downtown Dayton Campus

Bldg 14, Rm 230

Faculty: Stoner

Term: Spring 2024

Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term - meets once or a few times only. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.

Restrictions: Restricted to PTA Majors, Restricted to PTA Majors, Required to Be 18 Or Older

Note: A Term

Course Fee: $45.00

Open Seats: 8

Meets: T from 1:00PM to 2:50PM

Section: A20

Open Seats: 8

Meets: T from
1:00PM to 2:50PM

Section: A20