Mode of Delivery: Face to Face
This course is delivered in-person and includes both lecture and laboratory components.
- Mondays from 8:00–10:50 am (Lecture)-W108
- Tuesday from 8:00–11:45 am (Laboratory)-W109
* Students will be required to participate in additional lab time for the purpose of demonstrating proficiency in Entry-Level Skills.
This course provides the study of basic physical therapy theory and principles, and a hands-on introduction to the patient care. Emphasis is on standard precautions, infection control and blood borne pathogens, vital signs, transfer techniques, wheelchairs (including basic management and mobility), use of assistive devices/introduction to assisted gait patterns, introduction to normal gait, passive range of motion exercises and other functional skills and training with age specific information as pertains to each topic.
Admission to Physical Therapist Assistant program
- At this level, performance in required concepts and skills is performed given simple and prescriptive patient scenarios in a controlled laboratory setting. The student demonstrates consistency (80%), requires 50% supervision and efficiency (within allotted time) in completing simple concepts and skills, clinical problem solving, interventions, and related data.
- Safety is not compromised.
- Documentation: the student will be able to identify and record basic components of a physical therapy intervention with significant verbal cues (up to 75% assistance). The student will document interventions without interpretation, requiring frequent reminders for accuracy, organization, and completion, and will utilize provided templates and guided instruction to complete tasks within an extended time frame.
- Billing: The student will be able to identify basic billing terminology and concepts (e.g., CPT codes, units, timed vs. untimed codes) with significant instructor guidance. The student will require frequent cues to calculate units, distinguish billing rules, and complete billing entries, and will demonstrate limited accuracy and organization, with minimal linkage between billing and supporting documentation.
Faculty Contact Information
Monday 1-2:00, Wednesday 10-12:00, Thursday 1-2:00
Faculty
Co-Lead Instructors:
Kim Libby, PT, DPT
T: 815-802-8816
Regina VanDeVelde, PT, DPT
E: rvandevelde@kcc.edu
T: 815-802-8817
Lab Assistant:
Jill Hills, PTA
Spencer Olson
E: solson@kcc.edu
Course Information
Author | Title | Edition | Year | ISBN | Publisher |
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| Principles & Techniques of Patient Care | 7th | 2023 | 9780323720885 | Elsevier: Saunders |
| Attendance/ Class Participation | X | Individual Projects and Presentations | |
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| Case Study/Scenarios | X | Practical Demonstration | X |
| Exams/Tests | X | Written Assignments | X |
| Group Projects and Presentations | X | Quizzes | X |
| Papers | X | Other | X |
The policies and procedures of this course will follow policies and standards outlined in the College Catalog, Health Careers Guidebook 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.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, respectful, and responsible manner in all classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online learning environments. Expectations regarding attendance, participation, communication, technology use, professionalism, and student conduct are outlined in the PTA Student Guidebook. Students are responsible for reviewing and adhering to these policies throughout the program.
| Week/Day | TOPIC | What to do before class/ Reading optional | Lead Instructor |
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Monday Aug 17 Week 1 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Aug 18 |
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| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Jills Hills |
Monday Aug 24 Week 2 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Aug 25 |
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| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Jills Hills |
Labor Day Campus is closed Monday Sept. 7th | |||
Monday August 31 – Week 3 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Sept 1
| Exam 1: Health Care team, documentation, payment and infection control
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| Professor Libby
Lab Assistant: Jills Hills |
Monday Sept 7 – Labor Day, no class Week 4 Class on 9/3 12-2:15 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Sept 8 |
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| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Jills Hills |
Monday Sept 14 Week 5 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Sept 15 |
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| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Jills Hills |
Monday Sept 21 Week 6 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Sept 22 8-4:00 |
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| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson |
Monday Sept 28 Week 7 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Sept 29 |
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| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson |
Monday Oct 5 Week 8 |
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| Professor Libby |
Tuesday Oct 6 |
| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson | |
Monday Oct 12 Week 9 |
| Professor Libby | |
Tuesday Oct 13 |
| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson | |
Monday Oct 19 Week 10 |
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Vital signs, Body mechanics, positioning and draping, bed mobility, transfers, and wheelchair. | Professor Libby |
Tuesday Oct 20 |
| Professor Libby Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson | |
Monday Oct 26 Week 11 |
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| Professor VanDeVelde |
Tuesday Oct 27
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| Professor VanDeVelde Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson |
Monday Nov 2 Week 12 |
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| Professor VanDeVelde |
Tuesday Nov 3 |
| Read Lab prior to coming to class | Professor VanDeVelde Lab Assistant: ? |
Monday Nov 9 Week 13 |
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| Professor VanDeVelde |
| Tuesday Nov 10 |
| Professor VanDeVelde Lab Assistant: Megan Arpin | |
Monday Nov 16 Week 14 |
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| Professor VanDeVelde |
Tuesday Nov 17 |
| Professor VanDeVelde Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson | |
| Wednesday, November 19th | To IMH/Riverside for lab class/integrated clinical education experience (based on assignment)- please note this date deviates from the normal schedule due to clinical site availability | Review instruction on parking and time of arrival for integrated clinical education experience | Professor VanDeVelde |
Monday Nov 23 Week 15 | To RMC or IMH for lab class/integrated clinical education experience | Professor VanDeVelde | |
Tuesday Nov 24 | To RMC or IMH for lab class/integrated clinical education experience | Professor VanDeVelde
Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson | |
Monday Nov 30 Week 16 | Final Written Exam (Comprehensive) | Exam in W110 | Professor VanDeVelde |
Tuesday Dec 1 | Final Practical Exam (Comprehensive) | Professor VanDeVelde
Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson | |
Tuesday Dec 8 Week 17 |
Retake Lab Practical (as needed) | Professor VanDeVelde
Lab Assistant: Spencer Olson |
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.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.