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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PT 734. Students expand their neuroscience knowledge and repertoire of physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and management skills for a broader variety of neuromuscular problems and more complex patient cases. Teaching and learning methods include lecture, laboratory activities, patient cases, and small group self-directed, problem-based tutorials, and integrated clinical experiences. (5 credits)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of musculoskeletal conditions in physical therapy, allowing students to integrate and apply previous knowledge and skills to new contexts. Topics to be covered include the anatomy, epidemiology, pathology, and overall management of individuals with spinal conditions, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, thoracic outlet syndrome, and womens health issues. Students further sharpen examination, diagnosis, evaluation, and intervention skills incorporating thrust manipulation techniques. The semester includes tutorials, lecture, laboratory, and integrated clinical experiences. (5 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course integrates learning from all previous courses that addressed frameworks for physical therapy practice. A case discussion/presentation approach is used to enhance skills in differential diagnosis and clinical decision-making for patients of all ages with complicated and multi-system problems. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the nature and functions of general business organizations, including physical therapy practices that are stand-alone or within larger institutions. Emphasis is on understanding the fundamental management functions such as marketing, operations, human resource management, finance and accounting, and how they apply to physical therapy practice management. Students work to improve skills in teamwork. Effective oral and written communications are stressed. (3 credits)
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide physical therapists with an understanding of advanced managerial competencies: communication, financial control, entrepreneurship, resource allocation, and leadership. It presumes familiarity with the healthcare system as well as with basic concepts and principles of management. Students engage in opportunities to develop some of the requisite skills of an effective practice leader. (2 credits)
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2.00 - 6.00 Credits
This course addresses the social determinants of health and the major health issues facing western society. The focus is on epidemiology, prevention, and interventional strategies. Students examine the behavioral issues related to reducing the incidence of these conditions, and managing them when they are present, including learning, motivation, and behavior change strategies. Students use the literature to select strategies to address prevalent health problems at the individual, school/workplace, and community levels. As part of this course, students participate in a service-learning project organized through the Scott-Ross Center at Simmons, or have participated in the international service learning in Nicaragua or Bolivia. Only students who have completed PT 755 or SHS 526 may enroll in Section 2. (variable credits: 3 or 2-see PT 755 or SHS 526)
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1.00 Credits
(Service learning elective) This course may be substituted for the service learning component of PT 750. Students travel with faculty from SHS to Bolivia for a 2-week intensive service learning experience during Summer II. Students work with people in the community to address health needs. Basic conversational Spanish is preferred. Students are responsible for their travel and living expenses. (1 credit)
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3.00 Credits
This is a seminar course on evidence-based health care that includes lecture, discussion, mentored small group activities, and peer presentations as the projects progress. Students working in small groups develop a health care case and researchable question, perform a systematic search, critically appraise each research study, synthesize the findings, evaluate the strength of the evidence, and apply the evidence to physical therapy practice. The course culminates in a formal presentation. Students who took PT 650 and PT 651 should register for PT 762, not PT 760. (3 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PT 650 and 651. Students continue with the projects begun in the previous spring semester as designated by the faculty advisor. The course culminates in a formal presentation. (3 credits)
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