Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

 

Potential Career Opportunities:

• Physical Therapy Aide
• Occupational Therapy Aide

Potential Career Opportunities With Post-Secondary Education:

• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Athletic Trainer
• Recreational Therapist
• Physical Therapist
• Occupational Therapist

Class of 2026 graduation plans:
Coming soon
 

Students will arrive to class, place their belongings in their locker, dress for lab.  Students will sit down, work on the daily Do-Now assignment, and wait for further instruction from the teacher.  Students will stay productive throughout the class period.  Students will clean up their space or lab area before dismissal time.

Students in the Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Program are expected to follow all classroom rules and procedures daily. Some of these rules include, but are not limited to:

1. You must read and follow all school rules.

2. Be respectful!

3. Come to class prepared (uniform, assignments completed, notebook/folder/pencils ready).

4. Hall passes must be issued before being permitted to leave class at any time.

5. Never touch any equipment unless instructed to or given permission to do so.

6. Equipment is NEVER to leave the classroom unless authorized.

7. Please treat other people’s property as you would like people to treat your property.

8. No cell phones in the lab/classroom unless specifically permitted by the instructor.

9. Your best effort is expected at all times.

10.  Come to class with a positive attitude.

11. You are expected to follow all lab rules and instructions given by your teacher to participate.  Failure to follow lab rules will result in a failure for that day.

12. Using the equipment and technology is a privilege.

13. You may not use the equipment or technology for any other reason, except for the purpose explained by the teacher.  At any time, the teacher has the right to take away or forbid the use of the equipment or technology for any amount of time.

14. Students are responsible for the proper care and maintenance of all equipment and technology used in this program.  In the case of a student destroying or damaging the equipment or technology, he/she may be responsible for reimbursement of the equipment or technology.

15. The teacher will give an alternative assignment for those who fail to follow these rules.

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Discipline Procedures: 

1.      First act of misbehaving for the school year is a warning.

2.      Second act of misbehaving for the school year is an assigned seat at the front of the room.

3.      Third act of misbehaving for the school year is a write-up and phone call home.

4.      Fourth act of misbehaving for the school year, we create a behavior contract and a phone call home.

5.      Fifth act of misbehaving for the school year, you are referred to the Dean of Students and a phone call home.

Each discipline infraction will result in points deducted from your work ethic grade.
 

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Expectations for Clinical Scenarios
Students will be expected to actively participate in hands-on learning by taking roles of both clinician and patient. Students must be prepared for:

·        Engaging in close personal space with classmates in a professional manner.

·        Giving and receiving appropriate physical touch necessary for learning clinical skills

·        Communicating any concerns or discomfort to the instructor in advance

Professionalism, respect for classmates, and adherence to ethical boundaries are essential. Failure to participate appropriately may impact skill development and grades.

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and documented that they have received the appropriate safety instruction.  

• Heavy lifting/carrying (minimum of 50 lbs. as per industry requirements)
• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Pushing/pulling
• Physical stamina/strength
• Standing for long periods of time

Knowledge grades are based on projects, tests, assignments, and homework. Knowledge grades are 40% of the grade.

Skill grades are based upon visual assessments, job completion, and data-based proof of skills. Skills grades are 30% of the grade.

Work Ethics (employability skills) are graded daily. Work ethic is 30% of the grade.
 

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10".

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio.  Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.