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PT 251 Outcomes
Outcome #1 Demonstrate correct palpation of bony and muscular components of the thorax and
rib cage.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
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Identify the bony structures of the thorax, scapula, vertebrae, sternum and rib cage.
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Palpate the bony landmarks of the thorax, scapula, vertebrae, sternum and rib cage.
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Identify the muscle of respiration.
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Palpate the palpable muscles of respiration.
Outcome #2 Demonstrate correct palpation of all major pulse sites of primary arteries.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
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Identify the major arteries that are capable of being palpated.
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Palpate the carotid, brachial, radial, ulnar, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial
pulses.
Outcome #3 Demonstrate proper auscultation of the heart and lungs.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
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Identify the ideal places for auscultation of the heart and lungs.
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Place the chest peace of the stethoscope in the appropriate places for assessing heart and lung
function.
Outcome #4 Demonstrate consistent blood pressure and oxygen reading on individuals at rest,
during exercise and post exercise.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
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Identify and obtain the equipment for determining blood pressure
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Identify and obtain the equipment for measuring blood oxygen content.
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Place the sphygmomanometer in the proper place on the upper arm and/or thigh.
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Demonstrate proper technique in obtaining and recording blood pressure.
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Place the pulse oximeter on the index or middle finger
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Obtain and record the oxygen level.
Outcome #5 Demonstrate postural drainage techniques.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
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Demonstrate the correct use of the tilt table.
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Demonstrate the correct placement of a patient on the tilt table.
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Demonstrate correct percussion technique on a treatment table.
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Place the patient in the appropriate positions for percussive and gravity assisted lung drainage.
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Demonstrate the percussion technique on a properly placed patient.
Outcome #6 Describe the effect of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on well and diseased
populations.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
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Describe the physiological characteristics of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.
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Instruct and perform various types of exercises that could be used to enhance aerobic function.
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Instruct and perform various types of exercises that could be used to enhance anaerobic function.
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State how specific diseases of various systems could affect an individual's capacity to complete
specific aerobic and/or anaerobic exercises.
Outcome #7 Use the assessment techniques to measure cardiovascular and pulmonary endurance.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
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Identify some of the equipment that can be used in an aerobic exercise program that will also
measure cardiovascular and pulmonary function and endurance.
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Demonstrate the use of a treadmill, upper extremity ergometer, elliptical trainer and ambulation
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Demonstrate the techniques of obtaining and recording blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate,
percent oxygen content and perceived exertion scales while the patient is participating in selected
exercises.