ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE

School of Allied Health and Medical Sciences

Department of Physical Therapy
COURSE SYLLABUS

Evidence-Based Practice in the Rehabilitation of Integumentary Conditions

First Semester 2014-2015

College Vision
We are a God-centered higher learning institution that offers a well-balanced and holistic Adventist education.

College Mission
An institution of learning that produces globally prepared graduates for excellent service to God and humanity.

College Core Values

A – Academic Integrity and Accessibility
M – Moral Uprightness and Motivation
C – Consistency and Creativity
C – Commitment and Compassion

Department’s Vision
To become an accredited Adventist paramedical course that will meet the Physical Therapy standards and practices
in the local, national, and international community.
Department’s Mission
To equip all physical therapy students with humane attitude and necessary knowledge and skills providing excellent
manpower in the educational, research, and clinical settings.

COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
This course deals with the principles governing effective evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, goal-setting, treatment
planning and management of patients with integumentary conditions. It also includes introduction to clinical
reasoning.

Course Objectives:
Apply clinical reasoning skills in physical therapy problem evaluation and treatment planning for patients with
integumentary conditions.

Methodology:
Discussion, oral and written reports, lecture-demonstration, case studies, journal critique

Texbook/s:
Braddom, R. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2nd ed., Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders
Co., 2000.
Braunwald, E, et. al., Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 15th ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2001.

Course Number: RSPT 427

Unit Credit: Lecture 3 units
Venue and SCHEDULE: MB 101; MW 1:30 – 4:30 PM
 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: Monday and Wednesday 10-11 AM and Thursday 1-4 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.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

Date Topics/Concepts Learning Outcomes IFL Focus

Pre-Lim: Jun. UNIT I 1. Distinguish the evidence-base
9- Jul. 6, I. Introduction to Evidence-Based practice.
2014-15 Practice
II. Wound Care Fundamentals 2. Apply the correct fundamentals of
A. Definition of Terms wound care.
B. Anatomy and Physiology of Skin 3. Evaluate the anatomy and
physiology of skin.
C. Wound Repair 4. Give the correct wound repair and
D. Nutritional Considerations in list the nutritional consideration in
Wound Care wound care.
E. Complications of Wound 5. Check the complication of wound
Healing healing.

Mid-Term: UNIT II
July 10- Aug. III. Wound Assessment and 6. Identify the wound assessment
5, 2014-15 Monitoring and monitoring.
A. Key Assessment Considerations 7. List the key assessment
B. Wound Classifications consideration and the classification
C. Documentation and Monitoring of wounds.
IV. Basic Wound Care Procedures 8. Apply the basic wound care
A. Overview procedure.
B. Basic Wound Care
C. Wound Irrigation 9. Inspect the irrigation of the
D. Debridement wound.
E. Wound Specific Management 10. Evaluate the wound specific
V. Acute Wounds management and acute wounds.
A. Overview
B. Surgical Wounds 11. Demonstrate the surgical
C. Traumatic Wounds wounds.
D. Skin Grafting 12. Identify the skin grafting.

UNIT III
Semifinal: VI. Vascular Ulcers 14. Inspect the vascular ulcer.
Aug. 9-Sept. A. Overview
9, 2014-15 B. Venous Ulcers 15. Distinguish the venous ulcer,
C. Arterial Ulcers arterial ulcer, lymphatic ulcer and
D. Lymphatic Ulcers vascular ulcer care wrap-up.
E. Vascular Ulcer Care Wrap-up 16. Check the pressure ulcer and the
VI. Pressure Ulcers cause.
 A. Overview
B. Causes 17. Evaluate the risk factors and
C. Risk Factors assessment.
D. Assessment 18. Give the correct prevention of
E. Prevention the ulcer.
F. Stages 19. Examine the closed pressure
G. Closed Pressure Ulcers ulcer and the treatment.
H. Treatment 20. Give the correct reason and
VII. Diabetic Foot Ulcers causes of diabetic foot ulcer.
A. Overview
B. Causes 21. Evaluate the assessment,
C. Assessment classification and complication of
D. Classification diabetic foot ulcer.
E. Complications
F. Diabetic Foot Care 23. Apply the appropriate prevention
G. Prevention of diabetic foot ulcer.

Finals: Sept. UNIT IV

13- Oct. 9, VIII. Wound Care Products 24. Inspect the wound care product
2014-15 A. Overview and apply the correct wound
B. Wound Dressings dressing.
C. Adjunct Wound Care Products
IX. Physical Therapy Interventions 25. Identify the interventions in
A. Overview physical therapy.
B. Splinting 26. Demonstrate the correct
C. Positioning positioning, splinting and exercises.
D. Exercises
E. Common Therapeutic 27. Evaluate the common
Modalities therapeutic modalities

GRADING SYSTEM
A passing grade of 75% or D (letter grade); = (Raw Score/Perfect score) X 100
Students’ Grade: LECTURE
 Based on Classroom Performance (60%) in terms of:
a. Quizzes (long/short): 35%
b. Assignments: 5%
c. Attendance : 10%
d. Class participation: 10%
 And Major Exams, which includes Prelim. Midterm, Semifinal, and Final Exams (40%)
Students’ OVERALL Grade:
 Classroom/Laboratory Performance Overall Percentage (60%) + Major/Practical Exams Percentage
(40%) = 100%
 Final Grade = (Prelim + Mid Term + Semi Final + Final)/4

COURSE POLICIES
1. Attendance:
a. Should have at least 80% of attendance (maximum of 7 consecutive absences), the student will be
given a grade of FA for the final semestral grade.
 b. More than 30 minutes late is considered absent
c. Students with perfect attendance will have additional merits
2. Passing rate is 75 % (professional subject)
a. No removal exam will be given to students who will able to reach the passing grade
3. Quizzes:
No special quizzes will be given for late and absent students

REFERENCES
Braddom, R. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2nd ed., Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders
Co., 2000.

Braunwald, E, et. al., Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 15th ed. New York:
McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2001.

Delisa, JA. Rehabilitation Medicine: Principles and Practice, 3rd ed., Philadelphia:
Lippincott-Raven Publishers, 1998.

O’Sullivan, SB and Schmitz, TJ. Physical Rehabilitation Assessment Treatment, 4th ed.,
Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Co., 2001.

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