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Course Criteria
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6.00 Credits
Application of the physical therapy patient/client model - including examination and intervention procedures and development of physical therapy care plans - for adults with impairments and functional limitations due to conditions affecting the neuromuscular system. May be taken concurrently with PTH 603 and PTH 604
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2.00 Credits
Physical therapy students work with a faculty advisor to develop a research question, design a research study, prepare a research budget, and submit the completed research proposal for review by the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects. Descriptive, exploratory, and experimental forms of research are acceptable. Students may work individually or in small groups.
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8.00 Credits
A 12 week full-time clinical experience provided in a variety of health care settings within the United States. The experience is structured to provide students with the opportunity to develop competence in the managements of patients with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, pediatric or neuromuscular dysfunction.
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2.00 Credits
The physical therapy student gathers data about a patient or group of patients, institutions, facilities, education programs, or other definable units in preparation for writing a case report related to clinical practice in Physical Therapy. Course offered in distance-learning format concurrently with PTH 607. Students are required to have a computer with Microsoft Word and Internet access.
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2.00 Credits
This course explores theories and applications of various administrative topics including organizational structure and behavior, human resource management, leadership, finance, marketing, and strategic planning. Participation in the course provides students with the foundation to contribute to the administrative success of their physical therapy organization.
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1.00 Credits
Physical therapists provide services to patients/clients with impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to a variety of pathological conditions affecting the integumentary system. As autonomous practitioners, physical therapists must have a strong foundation in the fundamental aspects of causation and processes of common diseases and injuries of this system. The intent of this course is to provide students with the medical pathology content related to common pathologies and diseases of the integumentary system, and the typical medical and surgical intervention(s) for these conditions. May be taken concurrently with PTH 703 & PTH 704.
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4.00 Credits
Application of the physical therapy patient/client management model - including examination and intervention procedures and development of physical therapy care plans - for individuals with primary disorders of the integumentary and lymphatic systems. May be taken concurrently with PTH 701.
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3.00 Credits
The current scope of physical therapy practice includes the primary prevention of injury and disease and the promotion of health and wellness. The purpose of this course is to prepare the physical therapy student to function in this emerging role.The course will explore disease prevention and health promotion from the perspectives of the epidemiological approach, national, state and local public health agendas and initiatives, issues of health disparities, and evaluation of efficacy. Physical therapists often engage in disease/injury prevention and health promotion/wellness activities as educators or consultants, and these roles will be explored through the development and delivery of community-based education or consultation project. May be taken concurrently with PTH 701
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2.00 Credits
Physical therapy students complete their IRB-approved research proposal under faculty supervision by collecting and analyzing the data, interpreting results and disseminating the finding through (1) publication quality research report, a (2)platform presentation and (3) poster presentation.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to public policymaking in the United States, with emphasis on current health care policy affecting physical therapy practice. The course will consist of active learning activities that are designed to provide the student with a working understanding of public policy and the skills and resources to be an effective advocate for their patients/clients and the profession. The course draws from relevant current legislative and regulatory issues that are before Congress, federal regulatory agencies, and state legislatures and boards. Students will reflect on and discuss these issues in the context of their clinical experiences to date.
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