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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This three credit lecture and laboratory based course focuses on orthoses, prostheses, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and environmental assessment and modifications.
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
Therapeutic Exercise will include information relative for creating, analyzing, modifying, and progression of activity training regiments utilized throughout rehabilitation. Students will learn how to manage individualized and group therapeutic exercise programs; determine the precautions, indications, and contraindications of various techniques; identify common conditions where therapeutic strategies are employed. Emphasis is placed on clinical application of muscle strengthening, stretching, conditioning, and aquatic therapy. Principles of exercise prescription will be discussed.
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1.00 Credits
This course focuses on the study of the principles, procedures, and interpretation of diagnostic imaging techniques. Emphasis is placed on plain film radiography, myelograms, CT scans, medical resonance imaging and nuclear medicine as they relate to the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and reproductive systems.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy is a lecture and laboratory course focusing on the fundamental components of cardiopulmonary physical therapy for entry-level physical therapists. Concepts of exercise physiology and practical application in cardiopulmonary physical therapy are addressed. Emphasis is placed on clinical application of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and management of patients during critical illnesses and integration of pathophysiology, anatomy, and pharmacotherapy.
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1.00 Credits
This course will focus on integumentary physical therapy and the patient/client management model. The course will encompass burns and wounds with emphasis on differential diagnosis, burn/wound examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare physical therapists to work effectively with the older adult in a variety of settings. The emphasis is placed on examination, treatment, and interactions with individuals after middle-age. Laboratory sessions compliment lectures.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare physical therapists to apply the patient/client management model to the pediatric population. Emphasis is place on typical and atypical growth and development of the major body systems and developmental disorders.
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1.00 Credits
Special Topics is a one credit course focusing on women's health, labor and delivery, breast cancer, lymphedema, incontinence, bariatrics, and oncology. Through case studies this course explores niche practice arenas.
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2.00 Credits
This two-credit course focuses on business practices in physical therapy. Emphasis is placed on direction, delegation and supervision, jurisdictional law, documentation, risk management, human resources, financial management, marketing and public relations, regulatory and legal requirements, and professional advocacy. The student will work on preparing for entering the job market. In small groups, establish a business plan on a programmatic level within a practice.
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3.00 Credits
This course encompasses communication, ethics and legal issues that affect the profession of physical therapy. Communication will focus on interactions with patients, clients, family, colleagues, and other members of the health care team with emphasis on cultural sensitivity.
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