School of Health & Human Sciences
Courses
Physical Therapy
- ANAT-D 528 Gross Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals (5 cr.) This is an introductory course in human gross anatomy designed to introduce the principal concepts, basic structure, and function of the human body. Students will have the opportunity to learn, through dissection and demonstration of human cadaveric specimens, clinical and functional correlates of human anatomy.
- PTHR-P 501 Case Series Rounds I (1 cr.) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
- PTHR-P 510 Integrated Clinical Education I (1 cr.) The initial part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
- PTHR-P 511 Clinical Decision Making and Professionalism (2 cr.) An overview of the profession of physical therapy and the professional education process. Includes the role of physical therapy in contemporary health care delivery, the disablement model, and an introduction to the APTA Guide to Practice as components of the clinical reasoning process.
- PTHR-P 513 Functional Anatomy and Clinical Biomechanics (5 cr.) Integration of foundational knowledge of gross anatomy with structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system and human motion. Includes the study of the concepts of biomechanics, and joint structure and function as they apply to physical therapy interventions.
- PTHR-P 514 Evidence-Based Critical Inquiry I (2 cr.) Introduction to clinical research methodology and critical interpretation of the professional literature.
- PTHR-P 515 Physical Therapy Examination & Assessment I (3 cr.) First of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and intervention aspects of physical therapy practice. Emphasis is on history taking, systems review, functional examination and intervention, and documentation.
- PTHR-P 520 Clinical Integration II (1 cr.) The second part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
- PTHR-P 524 Cardiopulmonary Practice Patterns (3 cr.) Provides the essential knowledge base for development of exercise prescriptions for well populations and for physical therapy interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary pathologies or dysfunctions.
- PTHR-P 526 Physical Therapy Examination & Assessments II (5 cr.) The second of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and interventional aspects of physical therapy practice. Regional application is emphasized along with corresponding documentation.
- PTHR-P 531 Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology, & Pharmacology I (6 cr.) This two-part course is designed to provide students with knowledge in normal and abnormal physiology, including an understanding of how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems work together. The first semester will include four blocks of normal and abnormal physiology and pharmacology for: cellular/neuro, muscle, metabolism, and endocrinology.
- PTHR-P 532 Legal & Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy (2 cr.) Includes essential information related to ethical, legal, and professional practice regulations and standards of care. Interpersonal communication skills for the healthcare environment are also presented.
- PTHR-P 533 Aging and Physical Therapy Practice I (2 cr.) This course teaches concepts related to functional movement and posture from a lifespan perspective and focuses on changes in movement and function as a result of the aging process.
- PTHR-P 534 Introduction to Motor Sciences (2 cr.) Principles and concepts of motor learning and motor control for the development of physical therapy interventions.
- PTHR-P 535 Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology, & Pharmacology II (6 cr.) This course is a continuation of Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology, & Pharmacology I. Course content will focus on study of normal and abnormal physiology and pharmacology for the following modules: renal, gastrophysiology, oncology, hematology, endocrine, and metabolic bone diseases.
- PTHR-P 540 Translational Neuroscience (5 cr.) A multidisciplinary consideration of structural, functional, and clinical features of the human nervous system.
- PTHR-P 541 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns I (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired posture, joint mobility, motor function, and muscle performance. Integrates previous course work involving evaluation and interventions.
- PTHR-P 599 Clinical Education I (3 cr.) Initial full-time clinical experience lasting six weeks. This course will serve as the introduction to clinical integration of physical therapy knowledge and skills. Students will be assigned to specific sites.
- PTHR-P 601 Case Series Rounds II (1 cr.) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
- PTHR-P 610 Integrated Clinical Education III (2 cr.) The third part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
- PTHR-P 622 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns II (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired joint mobility, motor function, and muscle performance associated with spinal dysfunction, connective tissue disorders, trauma, and surgical procedures.
- PTHR-P 633 Aging and Physical Therapy Practice II (2 cr.)
Physical therapy management of individuals with pediatric orthopedic and neurological disorders. Concepts covered will relate to the development of functional movement and posture from a child’s perspective focusing on progress through the developmental process.
- PTHR-P 641 Neurorehabilitation I (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of stroke, spinal cord, and brain injury.
- PTHR-P 642 Neurorehabilitation II (2 cr.) Physical therapy management of individuals with movement disorders, balance/vestibular problems, cerebral palsy, and genetic disorders.
- PTHR-P 643 Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Therapy Practice (2 cr.) Social, psychological, and behavioral components of patient-therapist interactions are illustrated, including grief, loss, motivation, social support, and cultural influences among diverse patient populations.
- PTHR-P 645 Evidence-Based Critical Inquiry II (2 cr.) Development, approval, and generation of the proposal for the review of the literature related to a specific topic in patient outcomes assessment or other approved area.
- PTHR-P 646 Introduction into Therapeutic Interventions (4 cr.) This course provides an introduction to the theory and application of therapeutic interventions utilized in physical therapist practice. Interventions include: (1) therapeutic exercise testing and prescritption; (2) thermal, acoustic, mechanical, and electrotherapeutic physical agents; and (3) basic concepts of soft tissue massage.
- PTHR-P 650 Integumentary Practice Patterns (2 cr.) The physical therapy management of the integumentary system with special emphasis on physical therapy interventions for burns and various types of wounds.
- PTHR-P 660 Selected Topics in Physical Therapy Practice (3 cr.) Introduction to emerging physical therapy practice patterns in such areas as women’s health, occupational health, chronic metabolic and immunologic diseases, and cognitive and emotional disorders.
- SHRS-P 661 Prosthetic and Orthotic Interventions (2 cr.) Includes both theory and application of orthotic and prosthetic devices and equipment utilized in physical therapy interventions.
- PTHR-P 664 Administration and Management of Physical Therapy Services (3 cr.) The administration and management of physical therapy services in the context of multiple types of healthcare systems.
- PTHR-P 675 Capstone Seminar (1 cr.) Capstone seminar experience integrating classroom and clinical learning. Presentations mentored by clinical and academic faculty will be required.
- PTHR-P 680 Health Promotion and Community Outreach (3 cr.) Essential concepts related to the roles of physical therapists in prevention and in the promotion of health, wellness, and fitness. Course includes application of concepts through service component in selected community agencies.
- PTHR-P 685 Independent Study (1-3 cr.) This course offers students an opportunity to learn from faculty activities by participating in research or teaching labs in an area of interest. The educational objectives and assignments are customized by faculty according to the intent of the learning activity.
- PTHR-P 695 Clinical Education II (3 cr.) Full-time clinical experience of 6 weeks duration, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations.
- PTHR-P 696 Clinical Education III (4 cr.) Full-time clinical experience of 8 weeks duration, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations.
- PTHR-P 697 Clinical Education IV (5 cr.) Full-time clinical experience of 10 weeks duration, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations.
