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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program (Lab 6 hrs) This laboratory course allows for a hands on appreciation of anatomical structures and kinesiological concepts as they relate to therapeutic exercise. Emphasis may include muscle and joint function, testing applications and therapeutic exercise. Upon completion, the student should be able to integrate content areas into an understanding of normal human movement. (Sp)
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program This course provides students with an overview of the neuroanatomy of the CNS and PNS, as it relates to the treatment necessary for patients with dysfunctions of these systems. Em- phasis may include the structure and function of the nervous system, neurophysiological concepts, human growth and development, neurologic dysfunctions. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to identify and discuss specific anatomical structures and function of the nervous system and basic concepts of human growth and development and identify neurologic pathologies. (F)
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program, PTA 222, and PTA 250. (Lab 6 hrs) This course allows for hands on appreciation of advanced rehabilitation techniques. Emphasis is on orthopedic and neurologic treatment techniques, therapeutic exercise procedures and analysis and treatment of pathologic gait. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced rehabilitation techniques appropriate to orthopedic and neurologic dysfunctions. (F)
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program, PTA 220, and PTA 222. This course provides the student with an overview of orthopedic conditions seen in physical therapy. Emphasis is on the study of orthopedic conditions and appropriate physical therapy intervention and a review of related anatomical structures. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to discuss PT interventions for common orthopedic conditions. (F)
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program This course presents the student with a body systems approach to the etiology, pathology, signs/symptoms and treatment of conditions seen in PT. Emphasis may include conditions most commonly treated in physical therapy. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to discuss basic pathological processes, treatment options and prognoses of conditions studies. (F)
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program and PTA 240 This course continues a body systems study of common PT pathologies. Emphasis may include various neurological pathologies with additional focus on the needs of special populations. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to discuss the PT intervention appropriate to a variety of diagnoses. (Sp)
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 6 hrs) This laboratory course provides a hands on introduction to the principles and procedures of therapeutic physical therapy intervention. Emphasis Is on basic patient care skills and procedures utilized in physical therapy. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate safe and effective delivery of those procedures with an in-depth understanding of the rationale for each treatment. (Sp)
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4.00 Credits
4 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the Program, PTA 222, and PTA 250 (Lec 2 hrs, Lab 6 hrs) This laboratory course is a continued study of the principles and procedures of therapeutic PT intervention. Emphasis is on advanced physical therapy interventions and procedures and their rationale. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate safe and effective delivery with an in-depth understanding of each. (F)
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2.00 Credits
2 semester hours Prerequisite: Admission to the program This course provides the student with the theoretical basis for the use of physical agents such as heat, cold, electricity, light, water and therapeutic modalities utilized in physical therapy. Emphasis is placed on modalities such as hydrotherapy, various forms of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction and diathermy. Upon completion of the course, the student will understand the physiological effects, indications and contraindication, advantage and disadvantage of utilizing these modalities in physical therapy. (Sp)
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1.00 Credits
1 semester hour Prerequisite: Admission to the program (Prec 5 hrs) This clinical experience is designed to introduce the student to the practice of physical therapy through interaction in the health care environment. The course entails on-going communication between the clinical instructor, student and course coordinator. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to safely and effectively apply procedures and techniques previously attained in the classroom. (F)
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