56:742:503Physical Therapy Seminar I (2) Introduction to physical therapy. Discussion of issues of importance to physical therapists, including development and history of the profession and professional association, legal and ethical issues, health professionals and their roles, and delegation of authority and clinical decision making. Introduction to principles of teaching, learning, and current professional issues. |
56:742:505Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy (2) Introduction to the psychosocial aspects of patient care. Emphasis on the patient`s response to illness. Development of interpersonal skills and strategies for therapeutic intervention. |
56:742:506Therapeutic Interventions I (3) Principles of patient care including massage and thermal agents. Emphasis on theoretical understanding of techniques coupled with practical experience in the laboratory setting. |
56:742:507Exercise Science (2) Introduction to principles of exercise science. Emphasis on assessment and interpretation of client`s response to exercise. Introduction to vital signs monitoring. |
56:742:508Functional Assessment in Physical Therapy (2) Physical therapy assessment of gait, transfers, and activities of daily living. Body mechanics, proper positioning, safety, documentation, and functional assessment tools considered. Emphasis on clinical decision making. Application of concepts in clinical site visits. |
56:742:509Therapeutic Interventions II (2) Clinical decision making and utilization of electrophysiological evaluation and electrotherapy. |
56:742:510Human Anatomy (6) Advanced course in gross human anatomy. Detailed study of vascular, thoracic, bony, neuromuscular, and articular structures. Readings and classroom sessions closely integrated with human cadaver dissection and models. |
56:742:511Kinesiology and Biomechanics (5) Study of biomechanics, kinesiology, and ergonomics. Clinical skills such as passive range of motion, goniometry, manual muscle testing, and posture and gait analysis explored. Integrated study of neuromusculoskeletal tissue biomechanics, microtrauma, and injury. Prerequisite: 56:742:510. |
56:742:513Medical Considerations in Orthopedics (1) Medical management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Basic radiological principles presented. The role of the physical therapist in the management of patients with orthopedic dysfunction discussed. |
56:742:514Scientific Inquiry in Physical Therapy (2) Introduction to research process. Critical analysis of the literature. Basic concepts of research design and approaches examined for clinically relevant questions. |
56:742:515Medical Interventions (2) Consideration of principles of selected elements of medical science, including pharmacology. Applications to selected patient populations. |
56:742:516Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I (3) Integrated consideration of the medical science of cardiovascular and pulmonary care, evaluation, and treatment. Problem-oriented patient evaluation and treatment planning emphasized through coordinated classroom, laboratory, and clinical sessions. Consideration of clinical decision making in planning patient programs. |
56:742:517Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I (5) Problem-oriented evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation for patients with musculoskeletal system dysfunction. Evaluation process and joint mobilization techniques for all spinal and extremity joints. Selected topics in therapeutic exercise. Prerequisite: 56:742:511. |
56:742:518Applied Statistics for Physical Therapy (1) Interpretation of methods of statistical inference with focus on interpretation of research data. |
56:742:519Medical Considerations in Rehabilitation I (2) Interrelationship of physical therapy and medical profession in management of clients with neurological disorders. Central nervous system pathology and its sequelae emphasized. Examination and treatment of neuromuscular pathology explored through presentation of patient problems. |
56:742:521Development through the Life Span (1) Normal and abnormal development throughout the life span. Topics include pediatric and adolescent medicine and women`s health care. Normal aging process with emphasis on management of geriatric clients in physical therapy settings. |
56:742:522Neurological Physical Therapy I (3) Models of rehabilitation available for treatment of adults with neurological pathology. Scientific and theoretical bases for clinical application of traditional therapeutic interventions with introduction to motor learning and other current treatment approaches. Integrated lecture, laboratory, and clinic. |
56:742:523Master's Project I (1) Students develop literature review under the direction of a faculty adviser. |
56:742:525Clinical Education I (1) Introduction to the clinical education environment, clinical education policies and procedures, legal and contractual issues, and clinical instructor roles. Strategies for patient care management, group process skills, and concepts of critical thinking. Discussion of universal precautions, OSHA blood-borne pathogen guidelines, and first aid. One week clinical affiliation. |
56:742:540Neuroscience (4) Advanced study of human nervous system; its role in normal motor function. Influence of neurophysiology, embryology, and histology in normal and abnormal development explored. Response of the nervous system to disease and trauma assessed. Prerequisite: 56:742:510. |
56:742:603Pediatric Physical Therapy (3) Problem-oriented patient evaluation and treatment planning for children. Special consideration of pediatric diseases. |
56:742:604Prosthetics and Orthotics (3) Introduction to the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Emphasis on patient evaluation and treatment planning skills through coordinated classroom, laboratory, and clinical sessions. Application of basic gait analysis to individuals using prosthetic devices. |
56:742:610Special Topics in Physical Therapy (1-3) In-depth consideration of special topics in physical therapy. Scheduled class and/or laboratory or independent study project. Enrollment in one special topics course prior to graduation is required. |
56:742:614Physical Therapy Seminar II (2) Problem-solving seminar integrating clinical practice. Consideration of contemporary issues and topics in health care. |
56:742:615Management (3) Introduction to management principles and their application. Discussion of the role of the physical therapist in the contemporary health care system. |
56:742:616Cardio/Pulmonary Physical Therapy II (2) An integrated consideration of the medical science of cardiovascular and pulmonary care, the evaluation techniques, and treatment procedures. Prerequisite: 56:742:516. |
56:742:617Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II (2) Advanced consideration of musculoskeletal system dysfunction through coordinated classroom and laboratory activities. Topics include specialized approaches to management of spinal disorders, repetitive stress, patellofemoral joint and adverse neural tension disorders, and common postsurgical conditions. Prerequisite: 56:742:517. |
56:742:619Medical Considerations in Rehabilitation II (1) Interrelationship of physical therapy and the medical profession in management of clients with infectious diseases and psychiatric, integumentary, metabolic, endocrine, and oncological problems. |
56:742:622Neurological Physical Therapy II (3) Advanced study of physical therapy for adults with neurologic pathology. Balance, perception, and cognition examined. Application of motor learning principles and integration of biomechanics explored. Critical review of applicable literature. Integrated lecture, classroom, and clinic. Prerequisite: 56:742:522. |
56:742:623Master's Project II (1) Students work with faculty adviser in refining master`s project. Prerequisite: 56:742:523. |
56:742:624Master's Project III (1) Continued work on master`s project under the direction of faculty adviser. Prerequisite: 56:742:623. |
56:742:625Clinical Education II (3) Students participate in a long-term, full-time clinical experience under the direction of a clinical instructor. |
56:742:626Clinical Education III (4) Exploration of the clinical environment under the direction of a clinical instructor. Full-time, long-term clinical affiliation. |
56:742:627Clinical Education IV (6) Continued exploration of the clinical education environment. Full-time, long-term clinical affiliation. |
56:742:628Master's Project IV (1) Completion of major project under the direction of a faculty adviser. Prerequisite: 56:742:624. |
56:742:800Matriculation Continued (0) Continuous registration may be accomplished by enrolling for at least 3 credits in standard course offerings, including research courses, or by enrolling in this course for 0 credits. Students actively engaged in study toward their degree who are using university facilities and faculty time are expected to enroll for the appropriate credits. |
