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 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
SPEC 4130
PHYSICAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES FOR
INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES
2 SEMESTER HOURS

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(S)

To be determined

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Prerequisites: SPEC 3010 and SPEC 4010.

A study of physical management procedures necessary for individuals with significant physical disabilities. Emphasis is placed on techniques of handling, positioning, and feeding of these persons.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK PRINCIPLES

The following College of Education Conceptual Framework Principles will be addressed in this course:

Principle 2: The teacher understands how children learn and develop and provides learning opportunities that support their intellectual, communication, academic, social, motor, vocational and/or adaptive development.

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

At the conclusion of this course students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. describe methods of positioning and handling persons with severe physical disabilities.

(Principle 2)

2. describe methods of feeding persons with severe physical disabilities (Principle 2)

• describe the uses of orthotic, prosthetic and adaptive equipment (Principle 2)
• describe medical complications and implications for studentsŐ support needs, including seizure management, tube feeding, CIC, and CPR (Principle 2)

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this course, students will:

1. describe methods of positioning and handling persons with severe physical disabilities.

(Principle 2, Objective 1)

2. describe methods of feeding persons with severe physical disabilities (Principle 2, Objective 2)

3. describe the uses of orthotic, prosthetic and adaptive equipment (Principle 2, Objective 3)

COURSE ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS/REQUIREMENTS

Professional performance in written and oral expression will be expected in all activities.

Errors in that performance will be penalized and result in lowered grades.

Developing Professionals for Service

1. Students will successfully complete 2 exams and a comprehensive final exam (Objectives 1, 2 & 3)

2. Students will complete a survey of teachers regarding use of orthotic, prosthetic and adaptive equipment and handling, positioning and feeding strategies (Objective 1, 2 & 3)

Performance assessment instruments will be provided to students describing specific requirements for activity 2.

COURSE EVALUATION

1. Exams (Objectives 1 & 2)

Exam 1: (date) 25% of grade

Exam 2: (date) 25% of grade

Final Exam: (date and time as scheduled) 30% of grade

2. Survey 20% of grade

Final Grading Scale

90% - 100% A

80% - 89% B

70% - 79% C

60% - 69% D

Below 60% F

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The university attendance policy will be strictly adhered to in this course.

INSTRUCTOR

Name

Office Number

Office Hours

Telephone Number

SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT (ADA ADDRESSED)

Students requiring classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability should discuss this need with the professor at the beginning of the quarter. Students not registered with the Special Services Program should contact the Special Services office in Nevins Hall, Room 1115. The phone number is 245-2498.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders maintains a strong and sustained commitment to value the diverse and unique nature of the learner and to include all students in the high expectation for success.

DEPARTMENTAL PLAGIARISM POLICY

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders has a policy statement on plagiarism and a document identifying the characteristics of plagiarized work and the penalties for such actions. The penalty for plagiarism in undergraduate course work is a zero (0) on the assignment for the first offense, for the second offense the consequence is a letter grade of "F" for the course, for the third offense a letter grade of "F" for the course as well as further appropriate action involving referral of the matter to the appropriate university officials within the administrative structure. For graduate work, a letter grade of "F" for the course will be given for the first offense and a letter grade of "F" for the course as well as further appropriate action involving referral of the matter to the appropriate university officials within the administrative structure will occur for the second offense. The entire Departmental Policy, which includes examples and non-examples of plagiarism, is available on the Departmental Home Page.

APA STYLE

The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders has officially endorsed the style of the American Psychological Association (APA) for the completion of all written assignments unless otherwise stated. Procedures for APA style are found in:

American Psychology Association. (1994). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

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