CAPSTONE PROJECT
Course Competencies: You have the opportunity to learn the following skills in this course:
1. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to pediatric populations. (7D2, 7D4, 7D5, 7D8, 7D16, 7D29)
2. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to adolescent populations. (7D2, 7D4, 7D5, 7D8, 7D16, 7D29)
3. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to adult populations. (7D2, 7D4, 7D5, 7D8, 7D16, 7D29)
4. Integrate concepts of pathology, PT interventions, and data collection for application to geriatric populations. (7D2, 7D4, 7D5, 7D8, 7D16, 7D29)
5. Differentiate typical/atypical development across the lifespan. (7D24i)
6. Describe developmental tests used to assess children. (7D24i)
7. Examine the role of the PTA in promotion of health and wellness and prevention. (7D24m)
8. Determine patient re-integration to home, community, and work environment (7D24m)
9.Explore physical therapy interventions for special patient populations. (7D2, 7D4, 7D5, 7D8, 7D16, 7D24e,7D29)
Linked CAPTE Criteria
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The 2016 Standards and Required Elements for Accreditation of PTA and PT programs were adopted by CAPTE at its fall 2014 meeting.
Target Standards
7D2 Report to appropriate authorities suspected cases of abuse of vulnerable populations.
7D4 Perform duties in a manner consistent with the Guide for Conduct of the Physical Therapist Assistant (APTA) and Standards of Ethical Conduct (APTA) to meet the expectations of patients, members of the physical therapy profession, and other providers as necessary.
7D5 Perform duties in a manner consistent with APTA's Values Based Behaviors for the Physical Therapist Assistant.
7D8 Identify, respect, and act with consideration for patients'/clients' differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all work-related activities.
7D16 Use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to describe a patient's/client's impairments, activity and participation limitations.
7D23i Wound Management: isolation techniques, sterile technique, application and removal of dressing or agents, and identification of precautions for dressing removal
7D24
c. Mental Functions: detect changes in a patient's state of arousal, mentation and cognition)
d. Assistive Technology: identify the individual's and caregiver's ability to care for the device; recognize changes in skin condition and safety factors while using devices and equipment
i. Neuromotor Development: detect gross motor milestones, fine motor milestones, and righting and equilibrium reactions
m. Self-Care and Civic, Community, Domestic, Education, Social and Work Life: inspect the physical environment and measure physical spaces; recognize safety and barriers in the home, community and work environments; recognize level of functional status; administer standardized questionnaires to patients and others
7D29 Participate in performance improvement activities (quality assurance).