This class is taught in a hybrid format. Face-to-face class meets Mondays 9:30-10:20 a.m.
This course is a continuation of PHTA 1172 and presents students with a body systems approach to the etiology, pathology, signs/symptoms, risk factors, and prognosis and medical treatment of specific diseases and conditions across the lifespan often seen in physical therapy. Students will further explore the behavioral, social, and environmental factors contributing to disease and dysfunction as well as the psychosocial-spiritual impact on health care. Primary systems of study include the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal other special systems. Students will study the fundamental basis of diseases and conditions and discuss related physical therapy implications. This course may be taught in an on-line or hybrid format.
PHTA 1103, PHTA 1115, PHTA 1172, and BIOL 2644 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Faculty Contact Information
Weeks 1-2 & 9-10
Monday 10:30-12:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30-12:30 pm
Weeks 3-8 & 11-16
Monday 10:30-11:30 pm
Tuesday 12:00-1:00 pm
Thursday 9:00-10:00 am
Faculty are also available by appointment.
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Course Outcome Goal 1C: Educate others using established techniques and methods commensurate with the learning characteristics of the audience. (7D12)
- Course Outcome Goal 2A: Use established classification models within the profession to describe patient/client’s pathology, impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions. (7D16)
- Course Outcome Goal 3E: Acquire, appraise, and integrate evidence-based resources to support problem-solving and clinical decision making in the provision of best practices in physical therapy. (7D11,7D10)
- Course Outcome Goal 4C: Identify, respect, and act with consideration for patients’/clients’ differences, values, preferences, and expressed needs in all work-related activities. (7D8)
- Course Outcome Goal 6B: Promote health and wellness by modeling a healthy lifestyle and participating in activities that encourage the public to adopt healthy behaviors, optimize mobility, and improve fitness.
- Problems Affecting Multiple Systems
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems
- Gastrointestinal System
- Renal and Urologic Systems
- Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
- Reproductive Systems
- Vestibular Disorders
Textbook(s): Required
Author | Title | Edition | Year | ISBN | Publisher |
| Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Students should have this text from Pathology I) | 3rd | 2023 | 9780323792776 | Elsevier |
| Medical Terminology Express: A short course approach by body systems. (Students should have this text from Pathology I) | 3rd | 2021 | 978171964227 | F.A. Davis |
-Various handouts, articles, and materials will be made available to students throughout the course as appropriate, either in hard copy or online.
Required Equipment/Tools/Materials
- Computer/internet access
Evaluation
| Attendance/ Class Participation | X | Individual Projects and Presentations | X |
| Case Study/Scenarios | X | Practical Demonstration | |
| Exams/Tests | X | Written Assignments | X |
| Group Projects and Presentations | X | Quizzes | X |
| Papers | X | Other | X |
Grading Standard
Please refer to the PTA Student Guidebook for PTA program grading standards.
A final grade of 75% or higher is mandatory for continuation in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- The following standardized grading scale will apply to all PTA core (suffix PHTA) courses:
93 – 100% A
84 – 92% B
75 – 83% C passing
66 - 74% D
Below 66% F
As pertains to grades, the following are expectations of all PTA students to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress:
- Students who earn less than 80% on written exams are required to complete the remediation process. See exam remediation policy in your student guidebook
- Earn at least 80% of the total points on each practical exam (in courses with a patient skills component) with demonstrated proficiency on all required skills for each core course.
- Earn a minimum grade of “C” for each PTA core course after exams/tests, practical exams and all other graded activities are averaged together.
Points Distribution:
- 10% of the final grade is from Medical Terminology – see syllabus for further information
- 15% of the final grade is from Assignments
- 75% of the final grade is from Exams
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
Additional Course Information:
Lectures: Lectures cover content from the assigned readings and may contain supplemental content to enhance the topic covered. Students will be responsible for material covered in the posted lecture as well as assigned readings that may/may not be covered in the lecture.
Content Assignments and Review Sheets: Each week’s readings have a Content Assignment, and some weeks there is also a review sheet, to help guide reading and understanding of main concepts. Content assignments are in the form of an assessment (quiz) on Canvas and may be completed along with the reading or upon completion of the reading. Content Assignments also will require students to further explore and research medical terminology from the reading(s). Respective Content Assignments and Review Sheets are due prior to the start of the given class for which the reading(s) have been assigned. Refer to the course calendar for readings, Review and Content Assignment due dates.
Exams: Please refer to the course calendar for the scheduled dates of Exams. Exam are computerized on Canvas, so computer access is required. Students will utilize KCC computer labs for Exams as scheduled. The intent of the Exams is to help students assess their comprehension of the material and expected learning objectives along the way. Maintenance of academic integrity is of the utmost importance in this course. Students are expected to take all Exams independently without using notes, materials, text, or other references, unless otherwise notified by the professor. Students will have one attempt/submission for each Exam. All Exams are timed based on the number of questions to complete. These parameters are identified for each Exam on Canvas.
Course Policies
The policies and procedures of this course will follow policies and standards outlined in the College Catalog as well as the PTA Student Guidebook. All work should reflect the student’s efforts. Group collaboration is encouraged; however, each student must demonstrate personal competence and individual expression in all work submitted to be graded.
Classroom/Online Behavior: Please refer to the Student Guidebook for Professional Behavior Expectations
Topical Outline
- Problems Affecting Multiple Systems
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems
- Gastrointestinal System
- Renal and Urologic Systems
- Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
- Reproductive Systems
- Vestibular Disorders
Course Calendar
| DATE | TOPIC | READINGS/ ASSIGNMENTS |
|---|---|---|
Mon 1/12 | Syllabus Review Problems Affecting Multiple Systems | Syllabus -Goodman ch. 2 (pgs. 1-21, 29-42) -Content Assignment – Problems Affecting Multiple Systems |
| Mon 1/19 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day College Closed | -Start working on Content Assignments for Hematology and Oncology |
Mon 1/26 | Hematology | -Goodman ch. 10 -Content Assignment – Hematology |
Mon 2/2 | Oncology | -Goodman ch. 6, ch. 2 (pgs. 22-29) -Content Assignment – Oncology -Oncology Review Sheet |
Mon 2/9 | Written Exam 1: Problems Affecting Multiple Systems, Hematology, Oncology | -Exam location: W110 |
Mon 2/16 | Cardiovascular | -Goodman ch. 9 -Content Assignment – Cardiovascular -Cardiovascular Review Sheet -Cardiovascular Videos for Review
-Medical Language Lab: Cardiovascular (ch.5 – text) |
| Mon 2/23 | Respiratory | -Goodman ch. 11 -Content Assignment – Respiratory -Respiratory Review Sheet
-Medical Language Lab: Respiratory (ch.4- text)
-Discussion Questions: Medical Terminology Cardio and Respiratory, See assigneddefinitions (Due Feb 27th) |
Mon 3/2 | Written Exam 2: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems | Exam location: M117 |
Mon 3/9 | Spring Break, March 9-13, No Classes | |
Mon 3/16 | Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems | -Goodman ch. 12 -Content Assignment – Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems -Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary Systems Review Sheet |
Mon 3/23 | Gastrointestinal System | -Goodman ch. E4 -Content Assignment – GI System -Medical Language Lab: Digestive (ch.7-text) -Discussion Questions: Medical Terminology Hepatic and Gastro, See assigned definitions (due March 27th)
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Mon 3/30 | Renal and Urologic Systems | -Goodman ch. E5 -Content Assignment – Renal and Urologic Systems -Renal and Urologic System Review Sheet
-Final Poster Presentation Topic Due: see groups assignments on Canvas -Medical Language Lab: Urinary System (ch.8-text) |
Mon 4/6 | Endocrine and Metabolic System
**In-person class time change/extension to 9:00 am -11:00 am. | -Goodman ch. 8, ch. 2 (pg. 39-42) -Content Assignment –Endocrine and Metabolic System -Endocrine and Metabolic Systems Review (optional) -Continuing Education Presentation: see assignment in Canvas |
Mon 4/13 | Written Exam 3 | Exam location: W110 |
Mon 4/20 | Vestibular Disorders
| -Goodman ch. E11 -Content Assignment – Vestibular Disorders -Vestibular and Reproductive Review Sheet (do the vestibular portion prior to class for this week)
-Rough Draft of Poster Presentation
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Mon 4/27 | Reproductive Systems | -Goodman ch. E9 – Male, Goodman ch. E10 – Female -Content Assignment – Reproductive Systems
-Vestibular and Reproductive Review Sheet (do the reproductive portion prior to class for this week)- completed document due 4/28/25 with both sections completed -Medical Language Lab: Reproductive System (ch.9-text) |
Mon 5/4 | Review for Final (as time allows)
Final Poster Presentations Due- Date and Time of presentations TBD | *****Class this day will meet immediately following the Final Exam for Fundamentals II, as time allows. -Final poster presentation-Peer Review |
| Mon 5/11 | FINAL EXAM – Comprehensive Pathology II, 8:00 am-11:30 am
| Exam location: W110 |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.