Physical Therapist Simucase® Lesson Plans
Table of Contents
Introduction to Physical Therapy.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Orthopedics....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Pelvic Health......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Management of Neurological Disorders......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pediatrics........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Therapeutic Interventions.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Therapeutic Exercise...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Rehabilitation Techniques..............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Basic Patient Care/Patient Skills................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Gherghel, E. & Bedalov, L. (2023). Simucase syllabus for PT course curriculum. [PDF]. Simucase LLC. 1
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Course Learning Objective Simucase Simulation and Video Assignments Measuring Objectives Met
Identify culturally competent U.S. Healthcare Services & Diverse Populations: Review the course and list three items you learned.
communication and education strategies PhysicalTherapy.com course LGBTQIA+ Terminology 101
Introduction to to use with patients from various
Physical Therapy backgrounds. Learning To Practice With Cultural Humility
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of Simulations View each simulation referral and interview. Speak
the physical therapist and physical Sherrie- Intervention: Sherrie is a 51-year-old who sustained a wrist injury at work. with PT and PTA collaborators in each case. Write
therapist assistant in regard to the physical Roberta- Intervention: Roberta is a 65-year-old with a past medical history of ankylosing one takeaway from each collaborator conversation.
therapist’s plan of care. spondylitis. Describe the role of each PT and PTA regarding the
Carol- Assessment: Carol is a 65-year-old who experienced a cerebrovascular accident. patient’s care.
Videos
1) PT and PTA Collaboration
Identify warning signs and suicidal Simulations List the mandated provider reporting laws in your
ideation in patient populations and the Suicide Screening and Assessment Part-Task Trainer: Suicide screenings and assessments locality and discuss relevant HIPAA regulations that
role of the physical therapy provider in allow providers to identify clients who may need further intervention to remain involve discussing a client’s mental health concerns.
screening. physically and psychologically safe.
Recognize the signs of suspected cases of Videos Reflect on what you learned about protective
abuse of vulnerable populations, reporting 1) Tyler- Discussion on Child Protective Services Report services reporting from this video. Describe what
responsibilities, and reporting steps. 2) Tyler- Limits of Confidentiality you would do if Tyler was your patient in an
outpatient clinic.
Gherghel, E. & Bedalov, L. (2023). 2
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Collaborate with an interprofessional Videos Describe the role of each professional in the videos
team to inform your practice with a 1) Dan- Interprofessional Collaboration PT/SLP as it relates to the patient’s care. Explain how each
patient. 2) Molly- Interprofessional Collaboration professional assists the others with gathering
3) Nico- Child Development Day Collaborative Assessment Part 1 information about the patient.
4) Nico- Child Development Day Collaborative Assessment Part 2
5) Braelyn- OT, PT, and SLP Interprofessional Collaboration Conversation
6) Nick- Session 2 Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy Co-Treat
Obtain a history & relevant information Simulations Complete Emily’s Part-Task Trainer Simulation.
from patients and other sources, such as a Emily- History Part Task Trainer: Emily is a 32-year-old who presents with left hip pain Using both the medical records and interview with
chart review. and stiffness following a labral repair. Emily, write a SOAP note of your session. You will
Damon- History Part-Task Trainer: Damon is a 46-year-old with multiple sclerosis. find a SOAP note template after submitting the case
Determine when patients need further in Supplemental Activities. Within the Assessment
examination or consultation by a physical section of your note, using the ICF model, list at
therapist or referral to another health care least two problems under each ICF category (Body
professional. Impairments, Activity Limitations, Participation
Restrictions).
● Is Emily appropriate for PT evaluation? Why
or why not? If not, where are you referring
her?
Complete an electronic medical record Simulations Complete each electronic medical record review
review for a patient. Electronic Documentation- Outpatient Setting Part-Task Trainer: You are the provider in simulation. What are important elements of each
an outpatient setting assigned to complete a case review for one client by viewing simulation for electronic medical record
electronic records and reporting your findings. documentation?
Electronic Documentation- School Setting Part-Task Trainer: You are the provider in a
school setting assigned to complete a case review for one child by viewing electronic
school records and reporting your findings.
Electronic Documentation- Acute Care Part-Task Trainer: You are the provider in an acute
care setting who is assigned to complete a case review for one patient by viewing
electronic medical records and reporting your findings.
Gherghel, E. & Bedalov, L. (2023). 3
Table of Contents
Introduction to Physical Therapy.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Orthopedics....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Pelvic Health......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Management of Neurological Disorders......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Pediatrics........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Therapeutic Interventions.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Therapeutic Exercise...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Rehabilitation Techniques..............................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Basic Patient Care/Patient Skills................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Gherghel, E. & Bedalov, L. (2023). Simucase syllabus for PT course curriculum. [PDF]. Simucase LLC. 1
,Return to Table of Contents
Course Learning Objective Simucase Simulation and Video Assignments Measuring Objectives Met
Identify culturally competent U.S. Healthcare Services & Diverse Populations: Review the course and list three items you learned.
communication and education strategies PhysicalTherapy.com course LGBTQIA+ Terminology 101
Introduction to to use with patients from various
Physical Therapy backgrounds. Learning To Practice With Cultural Humility
Recognize the roles and responsibilities of Simulations View each simulation referral and interview. Speak
the physical therapist and physical Sherrie- Intervention: Sherrie is a 51-year-old who sustained a wrist injury at work. with PT and PTA collaborators in each case. Write
therapist assistant in regard to the physical Roberta- Intervention: Roberta is a 65-year-old with a past medical history of ankylosing one takeaway from each collaborator conversation.
therapist’s plan of care. spondylitis. Describe the role of each PT and PTA regarding the
Carol- Assessment: Carol is a 65-year-old who experienced a cerebrovascular accident. patient’s care.
Videos
1) PT and PTA Collaboration
Identify warning signs and suicidal Simulations List the mandated provider reporting laws in your
ideation in patient populations and the Suicide Screening and Assessment Part-Task Trainer: Suicide screenings and assessments locality and discuss relevant HIPAA regulations that
role of the physical therapy provider in allow providers to identify clients who may need further intervention to remain involve discussing a client’s mental health concerns.
screening. physically and psychologically safe.
Recognize the signs of suspected cases of Videos Reflect on what you learned about protective
abuse of vulnerable populations, reporting 1) Tyler- Discussion on Child Protective Services Report services reporting from this video. Describe what
responsibilities, and reporting steps. 2) Tyler- Limits of Confidentiality you would do if Tyler was your patient in an
outpatient clinic.
Gherghel, E. & Bedalov, L. (2023). 2
, Return to Table of Contents
Collaborate with an interprofessional Videos Describe the role of each professional in the videos
team to inform your practice with a 1) Dan- Interprofessional Collaboration PT/SLP as it relates to the patient’s care. Explain how each
patient. 2) Molly- Interprofessional Collaboration professional assists the others with gathering
3) Nico- Child Development Day Collaborative Assessment Part 1 information about the patient.
4) Nico- Child Development Day Collaborative Assessment Part 2
5) Braelyn- OT, PT, and SLP Interprofessional Collaboration Conversation
6) Nick- Session 2 Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy Co-Treat
Obtain a history & relevant information Simulations Complete Emily’s Part-Task Trainer Simulation.
from patients and other sources, such as a Emily- History Part Task Trainer: Emily is a 32-year-old who presents with left hip pain Using both the medical records and interview with
chart review. and stiffness following a labral repair. Emily, write a SOAP note of your session. You will
Damon- History Part-Task Trainer: Damon is a 46-year-old with multiple sclerosis. find a SOAP note template after submitting the case
Determine when patients need further in Supplemental Activities. Within the Assessment
examination or consultation by a physical section of your note, using the ICF model, list at
therapist or referral to another health care least two problems under each ICF category (Body
professional. Impairments, Activity Limitations, Participation
Restrictions).
● Is Emily appropriate for PT evaluation? Why
or why not? If not, where are you referring
her?
Complete an electronic medical record Simulations Complete each electronic medical record review
review for a patient. Electronic Documentation- Outpatient Setting Part-Task Trainer: You are the provider in simulation. What are important elements of each
an outpatient setting assigned to complete a case review for one client by viewing simulation for electronic medical record
electronic records and reporting your findings. documentation?
Electronic Documentation- School Setting Part-Task Trainer: You are the provider in a
school setting assigned to complete a case review for one child by viewing electronic
school records and reporting your findings.
Electronic Documentation- Acute Care Part-Task Trainer: You are the provider in an acute
care setting who is assigned to complete a case review for one patient by viewing
electronic medical records and reporting your findings.
Gherghel, E. & Bedalov, L. (2023). 3
