Title: Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment
Course: PHT 1007 Topics in Physical Therapy > Section: Module 13

Introduction

This week, we will be taking a general look at what role we play as physical therapist assistants, especially as it relates to the components of supervision and observation of patients. The topics of discussion this week will also be considerations for you in all of your other courses throughout this program---everything we do in patient treatment relies on our ability to interact with patients. Even when you are learning about physical agents or therapeutic exercise or transfers and gait---all of it involves supervision and observation of the patients we are working with. Communication will be a critical component of this process as well--your ability to listen and gain important information, your ability to sort through the information and determine what is relevant, your ability to teach and instruct patients and families, and your ability to communicate through your documentation. All of this information will serve you well as you move toward your final goal of patient care.

Objectives

To successfully complete this module, you will be expected to:

- identify components of patient supervision
- review the role of the PTA in patient management
- identify issues related to patient supervision during treatment
- list the characteristics of effective listening
- Review the characteristics/behaviors of each of the 4 Quadrants of the basic dimensional model.
- Describe your own personal characteristics and discuss which of the quadrants is best reflective of you.

Readings

Module13_Patient supervision lecture.pdf

Assignments

- Complete Readings
- Post and reply in Discussion 13: Positive and effective interactions
- Complete Quiz 13: Patient supervision and observation