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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
Knowledge of human anatomy is essential for physical therapists to make clinical decisions regarding examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and development of a plan of care for patients and clients. This course is an in-depth study of the human body through cadaver dissection and lecture/discussion. Students apply the knowledge gained in this course to all subsequent physical therapy courses. (6 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the basis for understanding normal human movement. Emphasis is on biomechanics, joint structure, muscle physiology, muscle activity, exercise physiology and neurophysiology. Students explore the interaction between the systems that produce normal human movement and begin to consider how movement is affected by pathological conditions.(3 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Students are introduced to the analysis of normal movement, posture, and gait. Through lecture, discussion and laboratory exercises, students learn to apply the principles of neuromuscular physiology, exercise physiology and biomechanics; laboratory activities focus on analysis of normal muscle and joint function through observation, palpation and application of biomechanical principles. (4 credits)
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3.00 Credits
Students learn and apply concepts and skills that are basic to the practice of physical therapy. Students learn how patients and clients move within their environments, and practice teaching and assisting them with the applicable skills. The semester includes lecture, laboratory, and discussion. There is an emphasis on developing professional behaviors and communication skills as well as hands-on skills. (3 credits)
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5.00 Credits
Students learn and apply anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathology as they explore the issues of disease risk and prevention, as well as medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological and physical therapies, in the management of individuals with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. The semester includes tutorials, lecture, laboratory, and integrated clinical experiences. The core foundations for practice are blended into each tutorial case. Issues related to the care of patients of all ages are explored and discussed. Emphasis is on history-taking, system review, physical therapy examination, diagnosis, prognosis, evaluation, and development of a physical therapy plan of care. Students also practice clinical decision-making, professional communication, and documentation. (5 credits)
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9.00 Credits
Students learn and apply anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, epidemiology, and pathology in exploring the issues of medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological, and physical therapy management of individuals with musculoskeletal impairments. The semester includes tutorials, lecture and laboratory. The associated Integrated Clinical Experiences are covered in PT 603 and the experiences will be integrated into class discussions. The core foundations for physical therapy practice are blended into each tutorial case, including the role of the physical therapist as a member of a health care team. Issues related to the care of patients of all ages are explored and discussed. Students develop sound examination skills and learn to derive diagnoses, prognoses, evaluations, and effective physical therapy plans of care. Clinical decision-making, hypothesis generation, documentation, and evidence-based practice are emphasized through out the course. (9 credits)
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8.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PT 632. Students expand their knowledge and repertoire of physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and management skills for a broader variety of musculoskeletal problems and more complex patient cases. (8 credits)
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1.00 Credits
Students must be selected by a faculty member to pursue independent study. Selection is based on mutual interests between the faculty member and students as well as the academic record and professional behaviors exhibited by students in the previous semesters. Students work with faculty members to assist in their research, applying the skills learned in critical appraisal and research methods in PT 610. If students are selected for independent study, they do not take PT 612. (1 credit)
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5.00 Credits
Students apply knowledge and skills in patient/client management in a health care setting and learn to address the physical therapy needs of actual patients and clients under the supervision of a physical therapist. The experience requires students to be in the clinical setting for approximately 40 hours per week for 15 weeks. (5 credits)
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9.00 Credits
Throughout the semester, students develop and apply theoretical frameworks for physical therapy clinical decision-making from a developmental systems perspective, recognizing the changes across the life span. Students learn and apply child development, psychosocial aspects of disease and disability, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, epidemiology, and pathology to the medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological, and physical therapy management of individuals with neuromuscular disorders. They develop competence in physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a plan of care. Teaching and learning methods include lecture, laboratory activities, patient cases, small group self-directed, problem-based tutorials, and integrated clinical experiences. (9 credits).
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