Physical Therapy Careers

Course Design  Feed student interest in the career fields of rehabilitation  Provide exposure to the profession of Physical Therapy  To inform students of local academic programs available in those fields  Prepare the student for entrance into college programs by building an academic core in healthcare

Employment History/Stability

The Road To Becoming A Physical Therapist Bachelor Degree

Attend an Accredited PT School (Doctorate Degree)

Attend and Pass Clinical Affiliations

Pass National Board Exam

Apply for State Licensure

Opportunity for Students  Experiencing the rehabilitation professions as they exist in the “real world”  Providing approximately 60 hours of clinical observation time  Creating relationships between students and potential employers  Offering assistance in academic planning for career goals

Opportunity for Clinical Sites  Assisting in the education of students interested in the rehabilitation professions  Contributing to public education about the diverse professions of rehabilitation  Exposing their services to the community through the students, students families and recognition of their involvement

Clinical Sites Available  Outpatient Private Practice  Sub-acute Skilled Nursing Facility  Hospital Based Acute & Outpatient Care (limited)

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Academics: Core Standards  HIPAA, OSHA, CPR  The Profession of Physical Therapy  The American Physical Therapy Association  Law & Ethics  Health Care Financing & Reimbursement  Communication

 PT for Musculoskeletal Conditions  PT for Neuromuscular conditions  PT for Cardiopulmonary Conditions  PT for Integumentary Conditions  PT for Pediatric Conditions  PT for the Older Adult

Academics: Additional Topics  History of Therapy Careers  The American Health Care System  Medical Terminology  Understanding Human Needs  Communication Skills  Functional Human Anatomy  Kinesiology  Muscle Physiology  Patient Positioning  Lifting and Body Mechanics  Wheelchair Operation  Patient Transfers  Assistive Devices in Ambulation

 Patient Ambulation  Therapeutic Modalities  Thermo-modalities  Electro-modalities  Resistive Therapeutic Exercises  Resume Writing and Interview Skills  CPR Certification  HIPAA Training  OSHA Training

Physical Rehabilitation Course Disclosure  Covers the Ground Rules of the course  Rationale & Objectives  Class & Clinical Times  Classroom Ground Rules  Clinical Shadowing Ground Rules  Attendance Policies  Texts & Materials  Testing & Grading  Behavior & Professionalism  Dress code  Forms, Releases & Waivers  Sign and Date the LAST PAGE  Return all forms signed no later than 8/28/2015

Lecture & Clinical Schedule  First 2 weeks are in lecture/lab Monday through Friday  This is to allow time for required training & testing (CPR, TB, HEP B, HIPAA, Confidentiality, OSHA)

 The schedule below will start September 8th

Concurrent Enrollment:  Incorporated into the Physical Therapy Careers course is a required concurrent enrollment course offered through Salt Lake Community College

Concurrent Enrollment: Admission  Early Due Date  Application can take 3-5 days  $40 Admission Fee  Record your Log In & PIN  Apply online:  www.slcc.edu/concurentenrollment

 Be sure your information entered is accurate!

Concurrent Enrollment:  Registration  Will take place at the beginning of the school year  The CRN number will be provided by the instructor  A $5/credit hour Partial Tuition fee will be due at the time of registration

Save your Log In & PIN!

JATC Program Packet:  Memorandum of Understanding Concurrent Credit    

College Level College Administered College Transcript Grade Withdrawal/Drop Dates

 Authorization for Participation in a Student Leadership Organization  HOSA  Scholarships  College Apps  Practice & Compete in Healthcare Skills

 Fees

JATC Program Packet:  Network Use Policy  School computers are for school work only

 Student Signature of Agreement  Please confirm that you have read and understand the district policy regarding the use of the schools network

 Media Release Form  Periodic filming, photography, interviews that occur at the JATC

JATC Program Packet:  USOE Parent/Guardian Consent Form  Part of healthcare includes human sexuality  Part of Physical Therapy includes treatment for:  Women’s Health  Breast Cancer  Lymphedema

 Chose Option 1  You must withdraw from the class if Option 1 is not selected

 Protection of Pupil Rights  Consent/Opt Out  Medical Insurance Assignment

 Long Term Activity Authorization  Clinical Observation occurs 2x/week throughout the semester  Intro to Physical Therapy

JATC Program Packet:  Permission for Drug Screening  Required by many healthcare organizations and hospitals

 Permission for Background Check  Required by many health care organizations and hospitals

JATC Program Packet:  Informed Consent: Hepatitis B Vaccination

 Hepatitis B Waiver & Acknowledgement

 Required by many healthcare organizations and hospitals  Series of Injections over several months

 MUST choose ONE option:  I do not wish to have the injections at this time  I have received the injection series (must show proof)  I will be getting the injection series

JATC Program Packet:  Tuberculosis Testing  Required by ALL healthcare organizations and hospitals  Must have proof of this occurring within the last 3 months  Visit your family physician to have this test

 Immunizations

 Please supply records of all immunizations prior to clinical observations  Due by 9/8/2015 this term

JATC Program Packet:  Vehicle Parking Contract  Parking lot is SLCC property  A parking pass is required $20  Using JSD and CSD bussing for campus days is recommended

 Vehicle Registration

 Parking passes are not transferable  $20 fee for each vehicle used  Decal is supplied

Other Program Costs:  Course Uniform:  Scrubs – 2 pair recommended, about $25/pair  You get these on your own, need them by 9/8/2015

 Parking Pass:  $20.00/vehicle  Check to: JATC

 Concurrent Enrollment Fees:  SLCC Admission Fee  Partial Tuition Fee  Med Term. Text Book

$40 $5.00/credit hour $75 (Check to: JATC)

 Physical Therapy Text:  Provided, must be returned in original condition

 Optional:  HOSA Fee: $25 (payable to JATC)  Lab Fees: TBA

Clinical Rotations:  4 Basic Types of Clinical Settings:    

Outpatient Skilled Nursing Facility Hospital (limited) School Based Rehab (limited)

 4 Assigned Rotations  Roughly 2x/quarter, usually 8 observation days at each rotation  Different setting type stressed

 1-3 students per site

Clinical Site Activities:  Patient Evaluations & Treatment Observation with the patient & therapist’s consent  Student Observation Journals  No direct student/patient treatment allowed  Patient Confidentiality  Facility Operations  Office tasks, laundry, treatment “set up” & “break down”

Behavior & Professionalism:  Proactive involvement at the clinics  Ask questions  Offer to help  Be present, positive, punctual

 No profanity, vulgarity, or verbal abuse  Patient confidentiality  Representation of self  Dress Code

Professionalism: Dress Code  Dress Code: Do’s    

Name Tags at all times Uniform “Scrubs” in clinics “Natural” hair colors only Business Casual Clinics  Men:  Chino / Slacks  Collared shirt

 Women:  Chino / skirt to or below the knee  Business casual blouse / shirt

 Clothes are to be kept neat  No holes, frays, stains, etc.)

 Clean sneakers are O.K.  Must wear close-toed shoes

 Dress Code: Dont’s  No open toed shoes in the clinics  No T-shirts in the clinics  No jeans, sweatpants, sweatshirts, shorts, leggings in the clinics  No bare midriff, halter tops, spaghetti straps or other tops that may be considered immodest  No “facial” jewelry  Perfume or cologne is discouraged

Attendance  No credit is given for clinical absences, excused or  Role is called unexcused  Clinic (M/F)  Approximately 60 hours in clinic  Time sheet is checked weekly & are required to pass the course clinic contacted  Lectures will not be repeated for  Absences & Tardiness are absent students reported on Skyward (effecting grade) as well as a phone call to  Tests & quizzes must be made up within 2 days after returning parents if consistent to class  If absences or tardiness  Test & quizzes will not be persists, the student will be returned to students until all removed from the program  1 week notice required if student students have taken the test or is to participate in school activity quiz

 Lecture / Lab (T/W/Th)

which overlaps course time(s)

JSD Policy  No Tolerance Policy:  Drugs and Alcohol  Immediate Suspension  Submission to Drug Testing and Background check are no mandatory

 Theft  Weapons (including pocket knives or facsimiles)

 Arguing (respect)  Tone and language used

 School Rivalry  Discrimination / Harassment / Hazing  Racial, Sexual Orientation, Religious, Socio-economic  Any students with concerns regarding these matters please talk to your instructor

JATC Physical Therapy Careers  Thank you!  Any questions please contact your instructor:  [email protected]  JATC Phone: 801-256-5900

About me:  Bachelors in Exercise and Sport Science: Exercise Physiology Emphasis from the University of Utah  Loves:      

Camping Skiing Watching my kids play sports Running Utah Football – GO Utes! Coaching

 Head Development Coach at Snowbird Ski Team for 2016 (weekends), was the Program Director of the Brighton Ski Team  Certified Coach with the US Ski Association