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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course provides the student with an introduction and application of the science of nutrition. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of the various nutrients, their functions and availability as well as a realistic means by which to obtain them in the diet. Implications for the physical therapist will be addressed.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces students to medications, their appropriate uses, side effects, interactions and adverse effects. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of medication effects as they relate to a patient's progress in physical therapy. The course content will encompass all age groups, but special emphasis will be placed on adolescent, adult and older adults.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines dysfunction of the body at the cellular, tissue, organ and system levels. This course will include an introduction to microanatomy and histopathology. special emphasis will be placed on the etiology of disease states and disorders that are commonly encountered by physical therapists practicing in various clinical settings.
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4.00 Credits
This course examines dysfunction of the body at the cellular, tissue, organ and system levels. this course will include an introduction to microanatomy and histopathology. Special emphasis will be placed on the etiology of disease states and disorders that are commonly encountered by physical therapists practicing in various clinical settings.
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6.00 Credits
This is the first of two anatomy and movement science courses, and focuses on the anatomy of the upper and lower limbs. The course includes full cadaver dissection as well as a discussion of anatomical structures from developmental and functional perspectives. Biomechanics of the body will be discussed, in parallel with regional focus of dissection.
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6.00 Credits
This is the second of two anatomy and movement science courses and focuses on the anatomy of the head, neck, deep back, spinal column and body cavities. The course includes full cadaver dissection as well as a discussion of anatomical structures from developmental and functional perspectives. In this course, biomechanics of the axis and gait will be discussed.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is an introductory clinical skills course that introduces the student to the American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice approach to physical therapy practice and documentation, body mechanics, positioning and draping, infection control, basic range of motion exercise, manual muscle testing, goniometry, reflex assessment, sensory testing, assessment of soft tissue and barriers to motion especially as applied to the appendicular skeleton.
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
This course is a clinical skills course that further develops the knowledge and skills in manual muscle testing, goniometry, reflexes, sensory testing, assessment of soft tissue and barriers to motion applied to the axial skeleton. it also focuses on introductory clinical skills such as vital signs clinical emergencies, basic wheelchair prescription, transfers, bed mobility and gait training.
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2.00 Credits
This 2 credit course addresses the role and responsibilities of the physical therapist in environmental assessment and implementation of strategies to improve client/patient function at home, school, work and community.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.
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