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Today’s Theme Song

“We’re All in This Together”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlRvE9dKWQc

The Profession of Physical TherapyFall 2011

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PTHA 1301

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Candy Introductions

Pick at least 2

No more than 5

Don’t eat yet!

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NerdsFavorit

e Hobbie

s

SweetTartsFavorite Place

On Earth

Laffy TaffyFavorit

e Movie

Gobstoppers Your Theme

Song

Smarties Dream Job

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Goals for Today:Summarize instructor informationIdentify course learning objectives (Syllabus)Identify course grading, academic integrity,

dress code, behavior, attendance, and professional conduct (Syllabus)

Locate course reading and written assignments, due dates, and test dates (Assignment Calendar)

Describe Blackboard and how it relates to this course

Identify course requirements for Research Project

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About me!Favorite Hobbies: Photography, Napping,

Collecting Scrapbook Supplies!Favorite Place on Earth: Anywhere with my

family (as long as everybody’s HAPPY!)Favorite Movie: GREASE & The Sound of

MusicTheme Song: ???Dream Job: Mom, Wife, PT, Instructor (I

think I’ve found my DREAM JOB!)

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My Family

August 31st, 1991 20 years later!!!

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WHY I became a Physical Therapist!In November 1979, my little cousin Leigh was born. I was 8 years old.

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My Inspiration!

In November of 2011, Leigh will be 32 years old!

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Credentials

1995 graduate of TTUHSC, Lubbock TexasReceived a BS in Physical TherapyObtained licensure as a PT by the Texas

Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, August 1995

Currently hold a PT License, to renew 08/31/13

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Professional ExperienceMethodist Hospital (Acute Care)Pediatric Therapy, Inc. (Variety of Pediatrics)ECI-DEBT (Birth through Two)3 year sabbatical to focus on being a Mommy!Woodward Therapy Services (Home Health)Direct Health Care (Home Health)Hallmark Rehabilitation – Heritage Oaks

(Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term Care)Rehab & Wellness Consulting (Home Health)South Plains College/UMC Home Health

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My Expectations of YOU!Enter the classroom with a POSITIVE

attitudePossess a willingness to learn!Communicate your concerns/questionsRemain respectful & courteousFollow instructionsDemonstrate professional conductPay attention to detailsRepresent SPC in a positive manner

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What can you expect from me?

o Willingness to listen to your concerns & help!o Office Hours for the Fall:Monday: 9:00-11:30amMonday: 1:30-4:00pmThursday: 11:30am-12:30pmFriday: 9:00-11:30am***Other times by appointment

o Prompt reply to emails/phone calls (w/in 24 hrs)o Use Blackboard “Mail” function for course questions

o Fair decisionso Remain respectful and courteouso Obtain the best clinical sites available for placemento Insure you are well prepared for clinical rotationso Insure you are well prepared to take and PASS licensure!o Work diligently to help SPC PTA Program obtain full accreditation

from CAPTE

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Course Syllabus OverviewGeneral & Specific Learning ObjectivesCourse Grading

Must make a grade of 75% or higher.Attendance/Participation 10%Research Paper 25%Assignments 25%Exams 40%

Accommodation StatementAcademic IntegrityDiversity StatementSPC Student Guide/PTA Program Handbook

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Course Syllabus OverviewDress CodeDue Date: -10 points per day lateBehavior

Cell Phone use in class/clinicRequired Materials

Internet Access with internet browser/MS Office

4 Textbooks for this courseAttendance to class/clinic is MANDATORY

3 Tardies count as one absence.Professional Conduct

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Assignment Calendar OverviewReading assignments to be completed BEFORE

classBe prepared to discuss topic in class!

Written assignmentsSubmitted via Blackboard by the Due DateRubrics used for all applicable assignments

Tests5 tests total (1st three tests are combined)Material covered on test listed (Assign Calendar)Test date/time/location

Fridays, 10:30am-noon, as listed, Nursing Computer Lab (either TA 120 or TA 121)

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Blackboard

What is Blackboard?

How does Blackboard relate to PTHA 1301?

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Our Current Building

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Our Projected NEW Building!

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Projected Layout of NEW Building

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Introduction to Research Project

25% of your grade for this class!

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WHY is Research Important?

Research improves CRITICAL THINKINGFurthers YOUR knowledge of your fieldFurthers the field’s knowledge of your topic

Determines effectiveness of interventionsEstablishes a body of knowledge for the

professionImproves patient care

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Research –Taken from “OWL, Purdue Online Writing Lab”

What the goal IS:What the goal IS NOT:

“…to draw on what others have to say about a topic and engage the sources in order to thoughtfully offer a unique perspective on the issue at hand.”

“…to inform the reader what others have to say about a topic.”

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/658/2/

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Research Project: 1st Assignment

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SPC Library Smart Starts Log onto mySPC/LibraryComplete all SIX Library Smart Starts

ModulesPass each module with at least an 80% on

quizzesPrint out the “Quiz Summary” for each of

the SIX modulesTurn these quiz summaries into Elaine

BEFORE lecture begins on Tuesday of Week 3 (Class meets in the Library this day)

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Research Topic Considerations

MUST relate to the profession of Physical Therapy in some way

Must be appropriate for presentation in class

Helpful if topic is something that is of personal interest to you!

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Research Paper Requirements

APA Format (see Official APA Manual): writing style guidelines published by The American Psychological Association

7-10 pagesAt least 5 sources

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Research Presentation Requirements

10 minutes in lengthIncludes a written handoutUtilize a visual aide (such as PowerPoint)Use an evaluative tool to assess

classmates’ presentations

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Important Reminders:

Medical Forms/Shot Records

T-Shirt Order & money by 09/09/11

SPD TPTA Meeting

Tuesday 09/06/11 TTUHSC AC 240

See Jackie or Elaine to sign your Degree

Plan!

Reading listed on Assign

Calendar by

09/06/11

Check your

Mailbox (next to Jackie’s office)

Complete Pre-Test by 11am, 09/02/11 (found under “Assessments” tab in Blackboard. DO NOT look up answers!!!

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Upcoming Graded AssignmentsIntroduction Assignment (Blackboard Discussion

Assignment). Due 11am Fri 09/02.

Syllabus Summary Assignment (Blackboard Assignment). Due 11am Fri 09/02.

3 Potential Research Topics (Blackboard Assignment). Due 11am Tues 09/06.

Library SmartStarts Modules 1-6 before 09/13 lecture (print out quiz summary for ALL 6 modules).

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“Happiness is a Habit – Cultivate it.”

- Elbert Hubbard