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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the principles for monitoring patient progress and safety and making recommendations for treatment modifications. Corequisites: PT 121, 122, 125, 126, 130, 134.
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2.00 Credits
Students develop competencies in observation and measurement techniques including goniometry, manual muscle testing, volumetric measurements, righting and equilibrium reactions and posture, gait and sensory assessments. Corequisites: PT 120, 122, 125, 126, 130, 134.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to considerations which affect patient rehabilitation. Cultural diversity, work relationships, human relations, geriatric considerations, responses to illness, grieving, death and dying are discussed. Corequisites: PT 120, 121, 125, 126, 130, 134.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to the theory underlying the effects of appropriate application of therapeutic physical agents. Corequisites: PT 120, 121, 122, 126, 130, 134.
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2.00 Credits
Students develop competence in the correct application of therapeutic heat and cold, electrotherapy, intermittent compression, massage, short wave diathermy, traction and ultrasound. Corequisites: PT 120, 121, 122, 125, 130.
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2.00 Credits
Introduction of students to administrative topics important for successful management including levels of authority, management techniques, personality profiles, performance evaluations, fiscal considerations and quality assurance. Corequisites: PT 120, 121, 122, 125, 126, 134.
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2.00 Credits
A six-week, full-time clinical affiliation which provides students with an opportunity to practice skills and competencies acquired during their first two semesters of course work. The emphasis of this affiliation is providing direct, hands-on patient care, under the supervision of a physical therapist, using learned fundamental skills. Grades assigned on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: PT 130.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to basic therapeutic principles underlying the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal pathologies. General exercise programs along with specific treatment protocols, and their indications and contraindications will be presented. Corequisites: PT 226, 238, 240, 244, 250, 251.
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2.00 Credits
Students are introduced to and develop competence in the application of therapeutic exercise and other procedures used when treating musculoskeletal pathologies. Corequisites: PT 225, 238, 240, 244.
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3.00 Credits
Review of the inflammatory and healing processes of tissue trauma or disease and the disease process associated with specific musculoskeletal pathologies. Corequisites: PT 225, 226, 240, 244, 250, 251.
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