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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is a basic course in philosophical thinking about morality, moral problems, and moral judgments.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the basic physical principles that apply to commonly utilized therapeutic procedures in the field of physical therapy. Topics include but are not limited to body mechanics, ergonomics, and the use of heat, cold, sound and electricity to facilitate healing.
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2.00 Credits
An overview of effective communication skills and concepts regarding successful therapeutic interactions will be presented. Students will participate in several interactive sessions to become familiar with team building, verbal and non-verbal communication requirements, effective listening concepts, and conflict management to determine how to manage clinical situations as they arise. Cultural diversity is discussed. Students are responsible for developing an in-service presentation as a means of enhancing effectiveness of communication.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces basic human anatomy with an emphasis on the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems. Actions, origins, insertions and innervations of muscles are discussed. Surface anatomy is presented with an introduction to basic palpation.
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory sessions for Anatomy for PTA (PHT 1103) are designed to provide the students with an opportunity to identify, with accuracy, a variety of bones, bony landmarks, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue structures using graphics and various anatomical specimens/models. Basic palpation skills are developed.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the historical background, philosophy and goals of physical therapy as a profession. It incorporates discussion on legal and ethical issues, educational requirements, supervisory relationships and current developments related to physical therapy. Health care delivery systems, the medical record and issues of reimbursement are discussed. This course presents the basic theory of body mechanics, preparation of the patient and the treatment area, positioning and transferring techniques, gait training, and wheelchair prescription. Professional behaviors are introduced.
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory sessions for Introduction to Physical Therapy (PHT 1200) are designed to allow the students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the basic fundamentals of patient care. Emphasis is placed on body mechanic analysis, positioning procedures, transfers, gait training, and basic patient care skills. Case studies of various medical conditions with emphasis in these areas are completed. Data collection relative to the course content as well as patient and caregiver education are emphasized. Skill checks as well as competency evaluations are completed. Professional behaviors, at the novice level, are assessed.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the theory and practical application of physical therapy modalities. The physiological effects of and the indications/contraindications of patient care interventions such as heat, cold, radiant therapy, electrotherapy, traction, intermittent compression and massage are presented. Principles of effective documentation and discharge planning are discussed. Problem-solving skills are detailed.
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2.00 Credits
Laboratory sessions for Disabilities and Therapeutic Procedures (PHT 1211) are designed to develop student skills in the actual performance of the patient care interventions presented. Skills in massage are developed. Practical application of each intervention is emphasized with patient simulations and case studies enhancing the ability to understand a plan of care for a patient. Professional behaviors, at the intermediate level, are assessed. Emphasis is placed on data collection relative to the course content as well as patient and caregiver education. Case studies of various medical conditions with emphasis on modality interventions are completed. Skill checks as well as competency evaluations are completed. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in carrying out an appropriate therapeutic modality plan of care including effective documentation.
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to general pathological conditions with emphasis on those commonly seen in the field of physical therapy. Basic system anatomy is reviewed with an emphasis on the pathophysiology of disease. Student presentations of various musculoskeletal conditions are completed. Descriptions of how diseases are classified, diagnosed and treated, as well as the natural course/prognosis of these diseases are presented. Implications of disease processes as well as contraindications, precautions and patient/caregiver education related to physical therapy are discussed through case study analysis. When relevant, specific physical therapy plans, such as chest PT, are discussed. The effects of aging upon disease and in general are considered.
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