PTA 118 - Clinical Seminar I

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

1. Discuss the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).

1. Describe a patient's impairments to body functions and structures using the ICF model.
2. Describe a patient’s impairments to activity limitations according to the ICF model.
3. Describe a patient’s impairments to participation restrictions according to the ICF model. 

2. Utilize appropriate medical documentation to thoroughly document all aspects of patient care.

1. Discuss medical abbreviations.
2. Describe the SOAP note format.
3. Identify correctly which category medical information is placed in, within the SOAP note.
4. Compare different methods of collecting pain information from patients.

3. Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, educational growth, and civic involvement.   

1. Participate in professional growth activities related to physical therapy.
2. Participate in civic activities.
3. Define social determinants of health.
4. Discuss healthcare disparities.
5. Recognize how to adapt teaching and learning based on principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

4. Explain the purpose of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

1. Define legislative/political advocacy.
2. Participate in legislative/political advocacy by contacting a state or national legislator about a physical therapy issue.
3. Discuss the value of membership.
4. Explore the APTA website.
5. Identify evidence-based practice tools.

5. Discuss relevant legal or ethical issues as well as responses to the issues.   

1. Describe appropriate legal/ethical responses to each issue discussed in class.