PTA 209L - Fundamentals of Pediatric Rehabilitation Lab

Credits: 0.5
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Prepares students to perform pediatric rehabilitation techniques for orthopedic and neurological disorders. Improves independence and function of the child by assessing equipment needs, utilizing adaptive devices, specific positioning techniques, and utilizing treatment techniques to enhance motor functions. Prepares the student to perform physical therapy intervention as part of a physical therapist's plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.

Prerequisite(s): PTA 102, PTA 105, PTA 105LW , PTA 120, PTA 120L, PTA 123W, PTA 123LW, PTA 124, PTA 125, PTA 125LW each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Corequisite(s): PTA 205, PTA 205L, PTA 209, PTA 210, PTA 210LW, PTA 213, PTA 213L, PTA 214W, PTA 218, PTA 222.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 12
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Perform various treatment activities utilized with children in accordance with the plan of care developed by the supervising physical therapist.
1. Develop a variety of pediatric interventions for a healthy child between 2 and 5 years old.
2. Execute at least 5 pediatric interventions with a healthy child in a 30-minute time period.
3. Demonstrate the use of the developmental sequence in treatment activities to enhance motor function.
4. Demonstrate introductory handling skills to foster normal motor control in children with hypertonia and hypotonia.
5. Discuss the role of sensory integration therapy in enhancing motor and cognitive function in children with neurological dysfunction.
Design a 30-minute therapy session to use with a child in a case study.
1. Examine a pediatric case study and physical therapy plan of care.
2. Develop a variety of pediatric physical therapy interventions to address the goals/plan of care.
3. Document the session in a SOAP note using appropriate pediatric terminology.
4. Create a home exercise program for the child’s family.
Determine the use for a variety of adaptive equipment as an adjunct to direct physical therapy for use with children with physical impairments.
1. Position an infant doll in at least one piece of adaptive equipment.
2. Adjust at least one piece of adaptive equipment to accommodate a child.
3. Maneuver at least one pediatric wheelchair.
4. Compare and contrast a child’s equipment needs based on a case study.

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