Course & No.

: RSPT 326 – PT Examination and Evaluation

Course Credits: Lecture 3 units; Lab 2 units
Contact Hours: MB 101 MW 1:00 – 3:00 PM; MB 103 Tues 10:00 – 12:00 NN, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Prerequisite: Human Gross Anatomy and Physiology

FACULTY INFORMATION
Name: Pretzel K. Zuniga, Ph.D., PTRP
Degree/s: Physical Therapist, MA Education (Curriculum and Instruction), PhD Biology (Molecular
Biology/Physiology)
Contact No.: (063) 221-9219 local 813 (office)
Email: z_pretzel@yahoo.com
Academic Counseling Schedule: Thursday 9-11 AM and 2-4 PM; you may also reach me by phone as listed above
or through email which I will check a few times daily. I will respond to you as soon as possible.

Description: The application of fundamental knowledge of the science of anatomy, physics, biomechanics, and
neurophysiology to measurement and evaluation. Laboratory activities, demonstrations, and discussions on the
basic principles of orthopedic physical assessment, goniometry, and manual muscles testing ; and incorporating the
data gathered from the evaluation procedures in writing the SOAP(subjective, objective, assessment and plan)
notes . Includes learning skill of writing a brief, concise, and comprehensive charts.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students shall be able to:
LO1: Master the skills in evaluating patients in a systematic and organized manner, and document them
brief and concise form.
LO2: Recognize the responsibility of the therapist in performing accurate, and reliable evaluation, which is
essential for treatment planning.
LO3: Distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions of the neuromusculosketal system.
Enabling Outcomes:
1. Differentiate and demonstrate the types of assessment treatment for planning strategies for musculoskeletal
deficits.
2. Apply the sensory assessment
3. Differentiate and demonstrate the types of assessment treatment for planning strategies for perceptual deficit.
4. Evaluate the coordination assessment.
5. Identify the purposes, components, and factors that may influence the result of a motor control assessment.
6. Operate manual muscle testing.
7. Relate the gait analysis
8. Distinguish the methods used for assessment.
9. Use correct speech and language for assessment.
10. Evaluate patients property and systematically during evaluation.

Methodology: Guided reading, Mapping, Interactive discussion, Case analysis, Oral reporting, Quizzes, Lecture,
Group activities and EB/Research processes.
Textbook/s:
O’Sullivan, Schmitz Physical Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment 6th Ed. Philadelphia,
F.A. Davis Co. 2013.
Norkin, C. & White, DJ. Measurement of Joint Motion, A Guide to Goniometry 4 th Ed. F.A.
Davis Co. 2009.
Hislop, H. et. al. Daniels and Worthingham’s Muscle Testing 9th Ed. Elsevier Inc. 2014.
Magee, D. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 5th Ed., WB Saunders Elsevier. 2009.
IFL Themes:
“Not everything that glitters is gold”

Scope and Sequence:

Prelim: (exam schedule :)
1. Assessment and Treatment for Planning Strategies for Musculoskeletal Deficits
2. Sensory Assessment
3. Assessment and Treatment for Planning Strategies for Perceptual Deficit
4. Coordination Assessment

Midterm (Exam Schedule :)

5. Motor Control Assessment
6. Strategies to Improve Motor Control and Motor Learning
7. Goniometry
8. Manual Muscle Testing

Semifinal (Exam Schedule :)

9. Gait Analysis
10. Functional Assessment
11. Environmental Assessment

Final (Exam Schedule: October 12-14, 2015)

12. Speech and Language Assessment
13. Orthopaedic Physical Assessment

Major Course Outputs:

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, students must pass, perform and submit the
following during the indicated dates of the term:
Learning Outcomes Required Output Due Date
LO1 Perform the skills in February 29, 2016
evaluating patients in a
systematic and organized
manner.

Submit an accurate, and

LO2 reliable evaluation, for PT February 29, 2016
treatment plan.

Express verbally the

difference between a normal
and abnormal conditions of
LO3 the neuro-musculoskeletal February 29, 2016
system.
 GRADING SYSTEM
A passing grade of 60% or D (letter grade); = (Raw Score/Perfect score) X 100
Students’ Grade: (LECTURE) 60%
 Based on Classroom Performance (40%) in terms of:
a. Quizzes (long/short): 60%
b. Assignments/Activities: 35%
c. Attendance/Class participation: 5%
 And Major Exams, which includes Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal, and Final Exams (60%)
Students’ Grade: (LABORATORY) 40%
 Based on Laboratory Performance (60%) in terms of:
- Quizzes (long/short): 20%
- Lab Demo: 40%
- Requirements/Activities : 30%
- Materials/equipment/Uniform: 10%
 And Major Practical/Return Demo Exams conducted on or before Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal, and
Final Exams (40%)
Students’ OVERALL Grade:
 Classroom/Laboratory Performance Overall Percentage (60%) + Major/Practical Exams Percentage
(40%) = 100%
 LECTURE (60%) + LABORATORY (40%) = 100%
 Final Grade = (Prelim + Mid Term + Semi Final + Final)/4

COURSE POLICIES

1. Using of gadgets are prohibited inside the classroom unless they are used for learning purposes.
2. Attendance:
a. Should a student accumulate more than 20% of absences in a class, the student will be given a grade of
FA for the final semestral grade regardless of the students’ grade in any of the terms.
b. More than 30 minutes late is considered absent.
c. Students with perfect attendance may be given additional merits.
3. Passing rate is 60 % (professional subjects) using a zero-based system.
a. Removal exam will be given only ONCE to students who will acquire a final grade of 58% - 59%. A
highest grade of 60% will be given to a student after passing a removal exam.
b. A special exam and/or removal exam fee of P150.00 will be collected from the students to be placed in
the department fund.
4. Quizzes:
a. No special quizzes will be given to late and absent students unless they can present valid reasons with
documents (marriage, sickness, death, etc.) subject for approval by the Dean of SAHMS.
b. Students who will take special quiz must present a medical certificate from a hospital or a medical
doctor, or a valid excuse letter signed by the dormitory dean.
5. Examinations:
a. No special examinations will be given to late and absent students, except if their reason is valid (sickness,
death of immediate family, or a delegate or representative of school in school approved activity) and
subject for approval by the Dean of SAHMS.
b. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange a special examination schedule with the instructor.
6. Projects/assignment/lab activity:
 a. No late assignments or laboratory activity will be accepted.
7. Others;
a. A student must be in complete uniform (as prescribed) in order to be admitted in class.
b. Complete uniform for laboratory includes white t-shirts, white shorts and white rubber shoes.

REFERENCES

Braddom, R. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4th ed., Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co., 2011.
Frontera et. al. DeLisa’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Principles and Practice 5th Ed. Wolters
Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2011.
Magee, D. Orthopedic Physical Assessment. 5th Ed., WB Saunders Elsevier. 2009.
O’Sullivan, Schmitz Physical Rehabilitation Assessment and Treatment 6th Ed. Philadelphia, F.A. Davis Co.
2013.

Prepared by: Approved by:

Pretzel K. Zuniga, Ph.D., PTRP Dr. Pretzel Zuñiga, PTRP

Instructor Dean/Chairperson, PT

Dr. Ian C. Abordo, VPAA

Quality Assurance Personnel