| PHYSICAL
THERAPY (PT) |
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| PT 101 |
Orientation
to Physical Therapy |
1 cr (1) |
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An orientation to the physical therapy profession,
college life and the physical therapy department. |
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| PT 499
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Senior
Honors Project (H, W) |
3-6 cr |
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| Under
the advice and guidance of a faculty mentor, honors
students will identify and carry out a research
project relevant to the field of Physical Therapy
study that will lead to a formal presentation
at the annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior
project will be judged and graded by three faculty
members chaired by the honors mentor. This course
is required for Honors recognition and may be
repeated for up to six credit hours. Prerequisites:
Permission of the department chair and completion
of an approved project prospectus. |
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| PT
500 |
Human Gross Anatomy I |
5 cr 3(1)
3(2) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 501 |
Human
Gross Anatomy II |
2 cr 1(1)
1(2) |
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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. |
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| PT 502 |
Human
Development Across the Life Span |
1 cr 1(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 503 |
Clinical
Neuroscience in Rehabilitation |
2 cr 2(1) |
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| A
study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous
system, related to areas of Physical Therapy practice. |
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| PT 504 |
Pathophysiology
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4 cr 4(1) |
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| A
physiological approach to the study of pathological
changes in the human body brought about by trauma
or disease. |
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| PT 505
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Human
Learning and Patient Education |
1 cr 1(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 506
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Pharmacology
in Rehabilitation |
1 cr 1(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 510
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Scientific
Inquiry in Rehabilitation |
2 cr (1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 511 |
Research
Proposal Development (W) |
1 cr 1(1) |
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| The
application of research concepts and methods in
the preparation and presentation of a proposal
for a research project. |
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| PT 512 |
Research
Project (W) |
2 cr |
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| The
undertaking of a research project, including the
preparation of the research results for presentation
in paper and poster formats. |
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| PT 513
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Clinical
Research - Case Studies |
2 cr |
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| In-depth
data gathering and analysis obtained from case
studies encountered in the clinical practicum,
written from a research perspective. |
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| PT 514
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Research
Symposium |
2 cr |
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| 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. |
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| PT 520
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Clinical
Foundations |
4 cr 3(1)
2(2) |
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| 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. |
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| PT
521 |
Kinesiology
and Therapeutic Exercise |
3
cr 2(1) 1(3) |
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| A
study of the fundamental principles and practice
of therapeutic exercise, with a strong emphasis
on applied kinesiology. Includes laboratory study. |
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| PT 522
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Electrophysical
Agents in Physical Therapy |
4 cr 3(1)
2(2) |
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| The
physical principles, physiological effects, therapeutic
uses and clinical application of thermal, mechanical,
electrical and photic energy. Includes laboratory
study. Special fee. |
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| PT 530 |
PT in
Disorders |
4 cr 3(1)2(2) |
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of the
Musculoskeletal System I |
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| 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. |
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| PT 531
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PT in
Disorders |
4 cr 3(1)
2(2) |
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of the
Musculoskeletal System II |
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| 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. |
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| PT
532 |
PT
In Disorders |
3
cr 2(1) |
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of
the Musculoskeletal System III |
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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. |
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| PT 540 |
PT in
Disorders of the Nervous System I |
5 cr 3(1)
2(3) |
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| 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. |
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PT 541
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PT
in Disorders of the Nervous System II |
5
cr 3(1) 2(3) |
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| 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. |
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| PT
550 |
PT
in Disorders of the Skin and |
2
cr 2(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 560
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PT in
Disorders |
2 cr 1(1)
1(2) |
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of the
Cardiopulmonary System |
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| The
principles and practice of Physical Therapy for
patients with cardiopulmonary disease, including
medical and surgical management. Includes laboratory
study. |
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| PT 570 |
PT in
Specialized Areas of Practice |
2 cr 2(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 580 |
PT in
Contemporary Health Care Systems |
2 cr 2(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 581 |
Clinical
Education |
2 cr 2(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 582
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Clinical
Practicum I |
6 cr |
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| 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. |
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| PT 583 |
Clinical
Practicum II |
6 cr |
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| A
continuation of PT 582 providing further supervised
clinical internship of nine weeks duration in
Physical Therapy service settings. |
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| PT 584
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Clinical
Practicum III |
8 cr |
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| A
continuation of PT 582 providing further supervised
clinical internship of nine weeks duration in
Physical Therapy service settings. |
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| PT 585
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Clinical
Reasoning |
3 cr 3(1) |
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| 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. |
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| PT 586 |
Organizational
Management |
2 cr 2(1) |
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| 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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| PT 594
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Directed
Independent Study* |
1 cr |
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| 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. |
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| PT 595 |
Directed
Research Study* |
1 cr |
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| An
opportunity for students to undertake a directed
research study guided by a faculty/ clinical advisors. |
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| *Students
are required to register for only one of these
courses. |
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