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4.00 Credits
Students will learn the basic, evidence-based examination, evaluation, intervention, and prognosis skills for musculoskeletal spinal pathologies. An eclectic approach to patient management is presented so that manual- and nonmanual-based therapeutic approaches may be applied clinically. Issues of injury prevention, including basic workplace and ergonomic issues will be addressed. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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2.00 Credits
An in-depth study of the geriatric population and geriatric physical therapy practice with regard to the four major systems addressed in physical therapy practice. Encounters with an older adult designed to apply skills from other courses will be integrated. Collaboration with other professionals and advocacy will be stressed. Course offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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1.00 Credits
Introduces students to the health care delivery system including managed care, government funded and private insurance, and basic reimbursement methods utilized in each system. Examination of the American Physical Therapy Association Guide for Professional Conduct with clinical application to bioethics and research. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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5.00 Credits
One six-week, full-time clinical experience in physical therapy practice settings followed by weekly discussion, and synthesis of clinical experiences after return to campus. Students are academically prepared to provide physical therapy, with supervision, to patients/clients with neuromuscular, cardiovascular/pulmonary, integumentary, and musculoskeletal impairments and related functional limitations. Graded credit/no-credit. Prerequisites: Physical therapy faculty recommendation.
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Prerequisites: Physical therapy faculty recommendation.
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2.00 Credits
Educational theory, assessment/evaluation, behavioral objectives, and teaching methods. Planning for teaching situations common to physical therapist practice, including patients/clients, families, peers, students, and other health care professionals. Emphasis on tailoring learning to the unique needs of learners from diverse backgrounds. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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4.00 Credits
This course deals with the long-term physical therapy examination and intervention for the rehabilitation patient. Areas discussed include adaptive equipment, recreation, wheelchairs, architectural barriers, orthotics, prosthetics, and spinal cord injuries. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth study of pediatric physical therapy (PT). PT management, including diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, and medical/pharmacological management will be explored. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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2.00 Credits
Students will be exposed to laws related to the practice of physical therapy. Analysis will include concepts of licensure, disciplinary action, and professional liability. Students will be introduced to concepts of social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy available in the legislative process. Offered spring/summer semester. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previously required courses in the D.P.T. curricular sequence.
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6.00 Credits
Full-time (defined as 36- to 40-hours per week) nine-week clinical experience for third-year physical therapy students, with a variety of practice settings available. Students are academically prepared to manage patients/clients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary disorders. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: PT 656 and PT Faculty recommendation. Graded credit/no credit.
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Prerequisites: PT 656 and PT Faculty recommendation. Graded credit/no credit.
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6.00 Credits
Full-time (defined as 36- to 40-hours per week) nine-week clinical experience for third-year physical therapy students, with a variety of practice settings available. Each student will experience a different type setting or different patient problems than in PT 675. Students are academically prepared to manage patients/clients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and integumentary disorders. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: PT 675 (may be taken concurrently) and physical therapy faculty recommendation. Graded credit/no-credit.
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Prerequisites: PT 675 (may be taken concurrently) and physical therapy faculty recommendation. Graded credit/no-credit.
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