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DPT Course Descriptions
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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
Summary of
courses by semester
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Course Number Course
Name
# of semester credits
Lecture hours* (Lab hours*)
*lecture and lab hours given as #
of days (# of hours per day)
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FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR (I)
Year I Fall Semester
PT 600
Human Anatomy I
3
credits
2 (1)
1 (3)
A comprehensive study of human
anatomy with emphasis on the skeletal and arthrodial, muscular, nervous
and circulatory systems for upper and lower extremities, thoracic,
abdominal and pelvic viscera and an introduction to diagnostic imaging
of these regions. Includes laboratory study.
Special fee $75.00.
PT 602
Life Span Human Development
2
credits
2 (1)
A study of the process of
typical human development and aging across the life span, including
neuromotor development in childhood and changes associated with
aging.
PT 620
Clinical Kinesiology
4
credits
2 (1)
2 (3)
A study of human movement
as it relates to clinical physical therapy practice with an emphasis
on biomechanical principles of movement and surface anatomy
palpation of the musculoskeletal system. Includes laboratory study.
PT 621
Introductory PT Skills
2
credits
1 (1)
1 (4)
A course pertaining to
basic skills of physical therapy practice including introduction to
examination techniques (goniometry, manual muscle testing, and vital
sign assessment), positioning and draping, transfer training, and
ambulation with assistive devices. Includes laboratory study.
Special fee $20.00.
PT 622
Exercise Physiology
4
credits
3 (1)
1 (4)
A study of the effect of
physical activity on human physiology with an emphasis on the
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular / pulmonary, and endocrine systems.
Modes of exercise, environmental considerations, and selected
clinical populations are also covered in this course. Includes
laboratory study.
PT 680
Professional PT Practice
2
credits
2 (1)
A study of physical
therapy as a profession with emphasis on the patient management
model, legal and ethical issues, psychosocial issues and PT/patient
relationships. Licensure, practice issues, patient populations and
professional interactions will be discussed.
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Year I Spring Semester
PT 601
Human Anatomy II
4
credits
2 (1)
2 (3)
A continuation of PT 600 including
emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, nervous and circulatory systems of
the head, neck, trunk and pelvis. Includes laboratory study and
introduction to diagnostic imaging of these areas. Special fee: $ 200.00
PT 623
Therapeutic Exercise I
3
credits
2 (1)
1 (4)
A general clinical science
course including general principles of therapeutic exercise and
specific applications of therapeutic exercise with emphasis on
peripheral musculoskeletal conditions. Includes laboratory study.
PT 625
Therapeutic Intervention
2
credits
1 (1)
1 (4)
A study of specific
techniques of therapeutic intervention in physical therapy practice
including electrophysical agents and manual therapy techniques. The
electrophysical agents unit will include the physical principles,
physiological effects, therapeutic uses and clinical application of
thermal, mechanical, electrical and photic energy. The manual
intervention unit will include manual therapy techniques including
soft tissue massage. Includes laboratory study. Special fee $20.00.
PT 630
Musculoskeletal Disorders I
4
credits
3 (1)
1 (4)
An introduction to
musculoskeletal disorders, including the etiology, diagnostic
procedures and radiography, medical management and physical therapy
examination, evaluation and intervention of selected musculoskeletal
disorders of the peripheral joints. Includes laboratory study.
PT 670
Clinical Case Studies - I, W
1
credit
1 (1)
A course designed to provide
opportunities to develop clinical judgment as part of patient
management including examination, evaluation based on examination
data, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis, consideration of
patient prognosis, and development of an individualized plan of
care. Primary emphasis will be on musculoskeletal disorders.
PT 681
Clinical Practice Issues
2
credits
2 (1)
An introduction to
documentation of physical therapy patient/client management and a
review of medical terminology. This course will include use of the
Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Preparation for full-time
clinical internships will be addressed including use of the clinical
assessment tool, use of OSHA guidelines for universal precautions
and TB prevention, and use of risk management reports.
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Year I Summer Semester
PT 604
Pathophysiology - I
2
credits
2(1)
A physiological approach to the
study of pathological changes in the human body brought about by trauma
or disease including cell injury, inflammation, immunopathology,
neoplasia, infections, and the musculoskeletal and endocrine systems.
PT 607
Pathophysiology - II
2
credits
2(1)
A physiological approach to the
study of pathological changes in the human body brought about by trauma
or disease including vascular, hematopoietic, nutritional, neurologic,
urogenital, GI and hepatobiliary systems.
PT 610
Principles of Research
2
credits
2 (1)
An introduction to research
concepts and methods, critical analysis of the scientific literature,
application of statistical methods and research designs, and basic
scientific writing skills.
PT 671
Clinical Case Studies - II
1
credit
1 (1)
A continuation of PT 670
designed to provide opportunities to develop clinical judgment as
part of patient management including examination, evaluation based
on examination data, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis,
consideration of patient prognosis, and development of an
individualized plan of care. Disorders of each system including
multi-system co-morbidities will be included.
PT 682
PT Internship I
7
credits
0
TBA
A planned learning
experience of clinical education designed to integrate previous
didactic knowledge in a full time, supervised clinical internship in
Physical Therapy practice settings.
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SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR (II)
Year II Fall Semester
PT 603
Neuroscience in Physical Therapy
3
credits
2 (1)
1 (2)
A survey of the structure and
function of the nervous system, with emphasis on principles related
to Physical Therapy practice. Includes laboratory study of anatomic
specimens. Special fee $15.00.
PT 606
Pharmacology in Rehabilitation
2
credits
2 (1)
A study of pharmacological
principles in relation to rehabilitation, with emphasis on the
possible benefits and side-effects of chemotherapeutic agents on
patients receiving physical therapy treatment.
PT 624
Therapeutic Exercise II
2
credits
1 (1)
1 (4)
Specific application of
therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques with emphasis on
intervention for spinal conditions and pain management. Includes
laboratory study.
PT 631
Musculoskeletal Disorders II
4
credits
3 (1)
1 (4)
A continuation of PT 630
including the etiology, diagnostic procedures and radiography,
medical management and physical therapy examination, evaluation and
intervention of selected musculoskeletal disorders, with an emphasis
on spinal conditions. Includes laboratory study.
PT 650
PT in Integumentary Disorders
4
credits
3 (1)
1 (2)
A study of the practice
of Physical Therapy in management of skin disorders and underlying
disease with an emphasis on the patient with open wounds, including
burns. Includes laboratory study.
PT 672
Clinical Case Studies - III
1
credit
1 (1)
A continuation of PT 671
designed to provide opportunities to develop clinical judgment as
part of patient management including examination, evaluation based
on examination data, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis,
consideration of patient prognosis, and development of an
individualized plan of care. Disorders of each system including
multi-system co-morbidities will be included.
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Year II Spring Semester
PT 611
Research Proposal Development
1
credits
1 (1)
1 (1)
The application of research
concepts and methods in the preparation of a proposal for a team
research project including preparation of the proposal for presentation
in written and seminar formats.
PT 627
Medical Screening
2
credits
2(1)
A course focusing on the use of
screening tests and clinical tools to enhance the therapist’s role as an
independent practitioner with the ability to identify medical conditions
of concern that require referral to a physician.
PT 640
Neuromuscular PT Examination
3
credits
2 (1)
1 (4)
A study of the principles
and concepts of normal human movement and physical therapy
examination in patients with diseases of the neuromuscular systems.
Includes laboratory study.
PT 641
Neuromuscular PT Evaluation
3
credits
2 (1)
1 (2)
This course provides
opportunities for clinical decision-making and establishing a plan
of care based on examination data including emphasis on prognosis
for a wide variety of diseases of the neuromuscular systems. Review
of medical management, pharmacologic treatment and radiographic
imaging and other diagnostic testing related to neuromuscular
disorders. Includes laboratory study.
PT 660
PT in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders
4
credits
3(1)
1 (2)
A study of the principles and
practice of Physical Therapy for patients with cardiovascular and
pulmonary disease, including radiography, and medical and surgical
management. Includes laboratory study.
PT 673
Clinical Case Studies - IV
1
credit
1 (1)
A continuation of PT 672
designed to provide opportunities to practice clinical judgments as
part of patient management including examination, evaluation based
on examination data, establishing a physical therapy diagnosis,
consideration of patient prognosis, and development of an
individualized plan of care. Disorders of each system including
multi-system co-morbidities will be included.
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Year II Summer Semester
PT 612
Research Project
2
credit
2 (3)
The undertaking of a team
research project, including analysis and preparation of the research
results for presentation in paper and poster formats. Special fee
$50.00.
PT 632
Special Topics in Musculoskeletal Disorders
2
credits
1 (1)
1 (2)
Special topics in the
management of musculoskeletal conditions, including ergonomics,
sports medicine and musculoskeletal issues in obstetrics and
gynecology.
PT 628
Mobility, Orthotics and Prosthetics
3
credits
2 (1)
1 (2)
The study of human
functional mobility, including both normal and pathological aspects
of locomotion. The course will also address related topics including
prosthetics and orthotics.
PT 642
Neuromuscular PT Intervention
4
credits
3 (1)
1 (4)
A course to follow PT 640 &
641 with added emphasis on principles and concepts of Physical
Therapy intervention in patients with disorders of the neuromuscular
systems. Includes laboratory study.
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THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR (III)
Year III Fall Semester
PT 605
Human Learning and Patient Education
1
credit
1 (1)
The principles of human
learning as they relate to Physical Therapy evaluation and intervention,
with special emphasis on the role of patient education in the management
of various clinical disorders.
PT 614
Measurement in PT
1
credit
1(1)
A course exploring theoretical
aspects of measurement and the role of measurement in physical therapy.
PT 674
Clinical Synthesis and Patient Management
2
credits
2 (1)
A review and synthesis of
Physical Therapy evaluation, intervention planning and application
of intervention techniques in the management and education of
patients with specific clinical disorders, emphasizing clinical
decision making based upon clinical experience.
PT 683
PT Internship II
9
credits
0
TBA
A continuation of PT 682,
providing another planned learning experience, designed to integrate
previous knowledge in a full time, supervised clinical internship in
Physical Therapy practice settings.
PT 685
Management of PT Practice
3
credits
3 (1)
A study of current
organizational and management principles and issues related to
health care delivery systems, with special emphasis on the current
and future roles of Physical Therapy.
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Year III Spring Semester
PT 613
Critical Analysis of Research Literature
2
credits
1 (1)
1 (2)
An in-depth analysis of research
from recently published studies undertaken in topics related to physical
therapy.
PT 626
Health Promotion and Prevention in PT
1
credit
1(1)
A course to focus on
prevention of impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities
by identifying disablement risk factors and providing educational
intervention to facilitate a positive change in the health behavior
of patients.
PT 675
Comprehensive Capstone
1
credit
1 (1)
Occurring in the final weeks
of the curriculum, this course is a continuation of PT 674 including
emphasis on comprehensive review and preparation for taking the
National Physical Therapy Examination. All students must pass the
comprehensive final capstone exam to be awarded the DPT degree.
PT 684
PT Internship III
10
credits
0
TBA
A
continuation of PT 682 and 683, providing another planned learning
experience, designed to integrate previous knowledge in a full time,
supervised clinical internship in Physical Therapy practice
settings.
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UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTH ALABAMA
COLLEGE
OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DEPARTMENT
OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
email: ptdept@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
URL: http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/pt/index.html
Phone: (251) 434-3575
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