Title: Patient Assessment and Data Collection
Course: PHT 1200C Basic Patient Care > Section: Module 6

Introduction

This module introduces the techniques for patient assessment and data collection. These techniques will be used in all areas of physical therapy, before during and after treatment. Patient assessment guides the physical therapy treatment and helps identify modifications that need to be made. Data collection and documentation is an important part of the treatment given to patients. We will be discussing how to monitor and record vital signs, how to correctly document that information and how to correct mistakes made during documentation.

Objectives

In this module students will:

- Review concepts in assessment and data collection techniques used in all areas of physical therapy, before during and after treatment
- Learn and recognize normal values related to temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation levels, and pain
- Accurately measure and record patient vital signs
- Describe the various factors affecting different vital signs and recognize abnormal responses
- Respond appropriately to acute changes in physiological state

Readings and Resources

Chapter 3 Assessment of Vital Signs

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Assignments

- Complete readings
- Review the posted lecture materials
- Submit Midterm Exam: Modules 1-5
- Complete Weekly Lab Activities 6
- Complete and submit Quiz 6