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5.00 Credits
This course prepares the student for administration and management roles in physical therapy. Emphasis is on interpersonal interactions with health care professionals and effectively applying concepts, theories and principles of leadership and management in the provision of physical therapy services. Strategies to manage human resources effectively are examined, including: feedback (performance appraisal process), recruitment, retention, empowerment/delegation, time management, conflict resolution, motivation, teambuilding and mentoring/coaching. Analysis of financial planning, budgeting and reimbursement methods, continuous quality improvement (CQI) and marketing strategies in physical therapy are integral topics threaded throughout this course. Students are expected to systematically identify common problems in the workplace and work on resolutions. Special consideration will be given to developing good interpersonal relationship and communication skills and effective group process. Learning strategies are primarily experiential and include real-world challenges, the use of simulation/role-playing and case studies. The student is prepared for the administrative role in physical therapy. Emphasis is on applying management strategies and tactics in authentic and simulated situations. Students are expected to systematically identify common problems in the workplace and assess and apply (whenever possible) resolutions. An understanding of individual interpersonal styles and how each style interacts with others is built enhances the leadership development process undertaken in this course. Management topics addressed include: planning & organizing, directing & controlling, financial management (i.e., budgeting), quality assurance, and marketing. Effective human resource management strategies are analyzed, including: selection interviewing, coaching & feedback, professional development, motivation, teambuilding, and conflict resolution. Credits: 5
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop the physical therapist's cultural competence in health care. Cultural competence is the willingness and ability of a system to value the importance of culture in the delivery of services to all segments of the population. It entails the use of a systems perspective that values differences and is responsive to diversity at all levels of an organization, i.e., policy, governance, administrative, workforce, provider, and consumer/client. Cultural competence is developmental, community focused, and family oriented. This means that physical therapy students will promote and support the attitudes, behaviors, knowledge, and skills necessary to work respectfully and effectively with patients and each other in a culturally diverse work environment. Students should be able to use a variety of methods to collect and utilize accurate demographic, cultural, epidemiological and clinical outcome data for racial and ethnic groups in the service area, and become informed about the ethnic/cultural needs, resources, and assets of the surrounding community. Additionally they will be able to develop structures and procedures to address cross cultural ethical and legal conflicts in health care delivery. Credits: 2
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3.00 Credits
In this final course of the series of professional exploration, students will discuss and debate practice issues that affect professionals across multiple disciplines. The study of group dynamics and team process will enhance the interaction in this course. Students will explore issues of cultural competence, the costs/benefits of pro bono service, and other issues related to social responsibility. They will continue to expand their understanding of psychosocial and ethical issues, including death and dying and specialized care relating to chronic and terminal illness. In all cases, the relationships between payment systems, quality of care, and other societal considerations will be addressed. Credits: 3
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2.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply the clinical skills they have acquired in an array of settings to underserved populations utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Students learn through facilitated interdisciplinary groups and supervised clinical practice to identify the needs of underserved individuals and their families. Once the needs are identified through screening and evaluation, students are guided to identify the types of interventions most likely to meet the clients' needs in an interdisciplinary setting. Credits: 2
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6.00 Credits
This is the culminating clinical education course. For this experience, students are encouraged to select a practice setting addressing the needs of more complex or unique clients. Experiences include, but are not limited to: evaluation and intervention, interdisciplinary team planning, client education, consultation, and clinical research. Students are expected to practice at entry level with supervision. Credits: 6
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4.00 Credits
The completed research project will be reviewed for it merits and students will prepare a poster and platform presentation on the research suitable for dissemination at a professional meeting. Credits: 4
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4.00 Credits
This is the first in a series of four courses designed to provide physical therapy students with a comprehensive and current foundation in the issues pertinent to the physical therapy profession. The course will explore the history of the profession, the scope of practice (legal and ethical), and education in the profession. It will introduce the students to professional behavior, including communication and feedback techniques, and the assessment of professional behavior. Students will also gain an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the profession from such documents as the Guide to Physical Therapist practice. Credits: 4 Physics
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3.00 Credits
(Perspectives I course) A study of religion as lived in major world traditions, East and West. Exploration of experiences of the sacred, scriptures, symbols, rituals, ethics; influence of religion upon cultures, societies, and life stories. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
(Perspectives I Global course) A study of religion as lived in the major traditions of the East: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Exploration of experiences of the sacred, scriptures, symbols, rituals, ethics; influence of religion upon cultures, societies, and life stories. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Normal Offering Cycle: Fall and Spring Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
(Perspectives I course) A study of religion as lived in the major traditions of the West: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Exploration of experiences of the sacred, scriptures, symbols, rituals, ethics; influence of religion upon cultures, societies, and life stories. Prerequisites & Notes Adv Codes: BR Credits: 3
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