Week 1, Lecture 1, PTHA 1301. Tues 08/30/11

1. Today’s Theme Song“We’re All in This Together” Week 1, Lecture 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlRvE9dKWQc

2. The Profession of Physical Therapy Fall 2011 Week 1: Lecture 1 PTHA 1301

3. Candy Introductions Week 1, Lecture 1

4. Week 1, Lecture 1

5. Goals for Today: Week 1, Lecture 1 Summarize instructor information Identify 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

6. About me! Week 1, Lecture 1 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 Music Theme Song: ??? Dream Job: Mom, Wife, PT, Instructor (I think I’ve found my DREAM JOB!)

7. My Family Week 1, Lecture 1 August 31st, 1991 20 years later!!!

8. WHY I became a Physical Therapist! In November 1979, my little cousin Leigh was born. I was 8 years old. Week 1, Lecture 1

9. My Inspiration! Week 1, Lecture 1 In November of 2011, Leigh will be 32 years old!

11. Received a BS in Physical Therapy

12. Obtained licensure as a PT by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, August 1995

15. Possess a willingness to learn!

16. Communicate your concerns/questions

17. Remain respectful & courteous

18. Follow instructions

19. Demonstrate professional conduct

20. Pay attention to details

23. Use Blackboard “Mail” function for course questions

24. Fair decisions

25. Remain respectful and courteous

26. Obtain the best clinical sites available for placement

27. Insure you are well prepared for clinical rotations

28. Insure you are well prepared to take and PASS licensure!

30. Course Syllabus Overview Week 1, Lecture 1 Dress Code Due Date: -10 points per day late Behavior Cell Phone use in class/clinic Required Materials Internet Access with internet browser/MS Office 4 Textbooks for this course Attendance to class/clinic is MANDATORY 3 Tardies count as one absence. Professional Conduct

31. Assignment Calendar Overview Week 1, Lecture 1 Reading assignments to be completed BEFORE class Be prepared to discuss topic in class! Written assignments Submitted via Blackboard by the Due Date Rubrics used for all applicable assignments Tests 5 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)

32. Blackboard Week 1, Lecture 1 What is Blackboard? How does Blackboard relate to PTHA 1301?

33. Our Current Building Week 1, Lecture 1

34. Our Projected NEW Building! Week 1, Lecture 1

35. Projected Layout of NEW Building Week 1, Lecture 1

36. Introduction to Research Project Week 1, Lecture 1 25% of your grade for this class!

37. WHY is Research Important? Week 1, Lecture 1 Research improves CRITICAL THINKING Furthers YOUR knowledge of your field Furthers the field’s knowledge of your topic Determines effectiveness of interventions Establishes a body of knowledge for the profession Improves patient care

38. Research –Taken from “OWL, Purdue Online Writing Lab” What the goal IS: What the goal IS NOT: Week 1, Lecture 1 “…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/

39. Research Project: 1st Assignment Week 1, Lecture 1

40. SPC Library Smart Starts Week 1, Lecture 1 Log onto mySPC/Library Complete all SIX Library Smart Starts Modules Pass each module with at least an 80% on quizzes Print out the “Quiz Summary” for each of the SIX modules Turn these quiz summaries into Elaine BEFORE lecture begins on Tuesday of Week 3 (Class meets in the Library this day)

41. Research Topic Considerations Week 1, Lecture 1 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!

42. Research Paper Requirements Week 1, Lecture 1 APA Format (see Official APA Manual): writing style guidelines published by The American Psychological Association 7-10 pages At least 5 sources

43. Research Presentation Requirements Week 1, Lecture 1 10 minutes in length Includes a written handout Utilize a visual aide (such as PowerPoint) Use an evaluative tool to assess classmates’ presentations

44. Important Reminders: Week 1, Lecture 1

45. Upcoming Graded Assignments Week 1, Lecture 1 Introduction 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).

46. “Happiness is a Habit – Cultivate it.” - Elbert Hubbard Week 1, Lecture 1