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PT 101 Orientation to Physical Therapy 1 cr (1)
An orientation to the physical therapy profession, college life and
the physical therapy department.
PT 500 Human Gross Anatomy I 5 cr 3(1) 3(2)
A detailed study of human cadaver anatomy with emphasis on the nervous,
skeletal, muscle and circulatory systems of the upper and lower extremities.
Includes laboratory study. Special fee: $190.00.
PT 501 Human Gross Anatomy II 2 cr 1(1) 1(2)
A study of human cadaver anatomy with emphasis on the nervous, skeletal,
muscle and circulatory systems of the head, neck and trunk regions.
Includes laboratory study.
PT 502 Human Development Across the Life Span 1 cr 1(1)
Application of biological concepts to the normal process of human
growth and aging across the life span, including neuromotor development
in childhood, and changes associated with aging.
PT 503 Clinical Neuroscience in Rehabilitation 2 cr 2(1)
A study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, related
to areas of Physical Therapy practice.
PT 504 Pathophysiology 4 cr 4(1)
A physiological approach to the study of pathological changes in the
human body brought about by trauma or disease.
PT 505 Human Learning and Patient Education 1 cr 1(1)
The principles of human learning are related to Physical Therapy evaluation
and treatment, with special emphasis on the role of patient education
in the management of various clinical disorders.
PT 506 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation 1 cr 1(1)
A study of pharmacological principles in relation to the broad field
of rehabilitation, with emphasis on the possible effects of chemo-therapeutic
agents on patients receiving Physical Therapy treatment.
PT 510 Scientific Inquiry in Rehabilitation 2 cr (1)
The application of research concepts and designs, statistical analysis
and critical review of the scientific literature in the broad area
of rehabilitation science. Special fee: $37.50.
PT 511 Research Proposal Development (W) 1 cr 1(1)
The application of research concepts and methods in the preparation
and presentation of a proposal for a research project.
PT 512 Research Project (W) 2 cr
The undertaking of a research project, including the preparation of
the research results for presentation in paper and poster formats.
PT 513 Clinical Research - Case Studies 2 cr
In-depth data gathering and analysis obtained from case studies encountered
in the clinical practicum, written from a research perspective.
PT 514 Research Symposium 2 cr
A research symposium focusing on a specific topic(s) each year. Students
will participate in reviewing and critiquing the latest research in
the designated topic(s) area.
PT 520 Clinical Foundations 4 cr 3(1) 2(2)
Fundamental principles and practice of basic therapeutic skills, including
soft tissue massage, positioning and draping, patient transfers, assertive
gait devises and wheelchair use. Includes laboratory study. Special
fee: $15.00.
PT 521 Kinesiology and Therapeutic Exercise 3 cr 2(1) 1(3)
A study of the fundamental principles and practice of therapeutic
exercise, with a strong emphasis on applied kinesiology. Includes
laboratory study.
PT 522 Electrophysical Agents in Physical Therapy 4 cr 3(1) 2(2)
The physical principles, physiological effects, therapeutic uses and
clinical application of thermal, mechanical, electrical and photic
energy. Includes laboratory study. Special fee: $15.00.
PT 530 PT in Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System I 4 cr 3(1)
2(2)
An introduction to musculoskeletal disorders, with an emphasis on
Physical Therapy evaluation of the musculoskeletal system, including
the application of functional anatomy and the biomechanical analysis
of human movement. Includes laboratory study.
PT 531 PT in Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System II 4 cr 3(1)
2(2)
A continuation of PT 530, including the etiology, diagnostic procedures,
medical management, and Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment
of selected musculoskeletal disorders. Includes laboratory study.
PT 532 PT In Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System III 3 cr
2(1)
A continuation of PT 531, with an emphasis on Physical Therapy treatment
techniques for selected musculoskeletal disorders, including the application
of education, exercise and manual techniques. Includes laboratory
study.
PT 540 PT in Disorders of the Nervous System I 5 cr 3(1) 2(3)
A study of the principles and concepts of normal human movement and
physical therapy evaluation in patients with diseases of the nervous
system. This course also includes a study of neuroanatomy to correlate
with neurologic disease. Includes laboratory study.
PT 541 PT in Disorders of the Nervous System II 5 cr 3(1) 2(3)
A continuation of PT 540 with added emphasis on principles and concepts
of Physical Therapy treatment of patients with diseases of the nervous
system. Includes laboratory study.
PT 550 PT in Disorders of the Skin And Vascular System 2 cr 2(1)
A study of skin and vascular disorders with emphasis on the principles
and practice of Physical Therapy in the management of the patient
with open wounds, burns, diabetes, and upper or lower limb amputation.
Includes laboratory study.
PT 560 PT in Disorders of the Cardiopulmonary System 2 cr 1(1)
1(2)
The principles and practice of Physical Therapy for patients with
cardiopulmonary disease, including medical and surgical management.
Includes laboratory study.
PT 570 PT in Specialized Areas of Practice 2 cr 2(1)
A study of the role of Physical Therapy in selected areas, such as
home care, obstetrics and gynecology, industrial inquiries, ergonomics,
sports medicine and other currently developing areas of practice.
Includes laboratory study.
PT 580 PT in Contemporary Health Care Systems 2 cr 2(1)
A study of various national and international health care delivery
systems, with emphasis on the philosophical principles and practical
application of clinical evaluation in Physical Therapy; including
principles of diagnostic testing, goal setting, treatment planning,
documentation and medical terminology, together with a study of important
legal, ethical and professional issues in Physical Therapy practice.
PT 581 Clinical Education 2 cr 2(1)
A study of the basic organizational elements in the professional practice
of Physical Therapy in different health care settings, in preparation
for the full time clinical practicum later in the program.
PT 582 Clinical Practicum I 6 cr
A planned learning experience designed to integrate previous knowledge
in a full time, supervised clinical internship of nine weeks duration
in Physical Therapy practice settings.
PT 583 Clinical Practicum II 6 cr
A continuation of PT 582 providing further supervised clinical internship
of nine weeks duration in Physical Therapy service settings.
PT 584 Clinical Practicum III 8 cr
A continuation of PT 582 providing further supervised clinical internship
of nine weeks duration in Physical Therapy service settings.
PT 585 Clinical Reasoning 3 cr 3(1)
A review of Physical Therapy evaluation, treatment planning and techniques
in the management and education of patients with varying clinical
disorders, emphasizing the clinical decision making process in light
of previous clinical experiences.
PT 586 Organizational Management in Physical Therapy 2 cr 2(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.
PT 594 Directed Independent Study* 1 cr
An opportunity for students to undertake further study in an area
of clinical interest to them. The independent study will be guided
by a faculty/clinical advisor.
PT 595 Directed Research Study* 1 cr
An opportunity for students to undertake a directed research study
guided by a faculty/ clinical advisors.
*Students are required to register for only one of these courses.
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