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  • PSYC 470: Behavior Modification

    3.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Studies learning principles as a means for changing behavior in the home, school, and other social situations. Operant, respondent, and cognitive techniques reviewed in terms of doing therapy, increasing self-control, and improving productivity in industry. Focus on modifying both child and adult behavior. Prerequisites: Psychology 121, 226, 259. Fall.
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  • PSYC 489: Field Experience:Internship in Psychology

    1.00 - 9.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Provides work experience in a preferred field of psychology. Features work in area clinics, agencies, schools, and other institutions for experience while working under guidance of professional personnel. Weekly class discussions focus on ongoing experiences and professional issues such as ethics and career development. May be repeated, but only nine hours may be earned. Prerequisites: Senior psychology majors only, must contact the instructor at least one month before semester begins. Fall, spring.
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  • PSYC 490: Senior Seminar and Thesis

    3.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Considers contemporary issues, developments, trends, and leaders in psychology through readings, discussion, and independent study summarized in a paper. Includes preparation for senior comprehensive examinations. Prerequisite: Senior psychology majors and minors or psychobiology majors in their last years. Fall.
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  • PT 100: Medical Terminology

    1.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Guided independent student learning activities utilized to teach the basic prefixes, suffixes, and roots of medical terms. Assists student in utilizing medical terminology appropriately in both written and verbal forms. Fall, spring.
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  • PT 101: Basic Modalities and Techniques for the PTA I

    3.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    (3) Includes basic procedures fundamental to physical therapy: safe body mechanics, patient handling, positioning, and transfers. Instruction in the principles and techniques of massage. Students explore the principles and physiologic responses of the following physical agents: heat, cold, water, light, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, intermittent compression, and pressure garments, as well as indications and contraindications to the use of these modalities. Students also learn appropriate communication skills between a PT and PTA with regard to the use of these agents. Students experience and demonstrate application of each physical agent in a laboratory setting. Introduction to documentation. Lecture/lab. Fall.
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  • PT 102: Basic Modalities and Techniques for the PTA II

    3.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    (4) Emphasizes management of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Builds on first semester techniques and integrates these with exercise in the treatment of orthopedic-based impairments. Principles of soft tissue and fracture healing addressed. Principles of therapeutic exercise considered for range of motion, flexibility/stretching, and strengthening. Exercise progression and utilization of equipment including isokinetic equipment covered. The effects of exercise on the body systems discussed. Students learn the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns for the upper and lower extremities. Introduction to utilization of assistive devices for gait. Some women's health issues addressed as well as an introduction to work-conditioning programs. Instruction in appropriate communication between the PT and PTA and appropriate documentation. Lecture/lab. Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 101, Exercise and Sport Science 112 or 221/221L. Spring.
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  • PT 103: Fundamentals of Client Care

    3.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Introduction to physical therapy. Emphasizes the role of the physical therapist assistant in the physical therapy profession. Introduction to basic concepts of holistic health care, professional development, ethical/legal issues, and medical documentation. Stresses development of professional behaviors, use of appropriate communication, and cultural sensitivity in health care. Fall.
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  • PT 106: Functional Anatomy Lab

    1.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Introduces skills of goniometry and manual muscle testing. Includes gross assessment of posture and gait. Prerequisite: Exercise and Sport Science 112 or 221/221L. Corequisite: Interdisciplinary 356 (PTA students only). Spring.
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  • PT 110: Field Experience for the PTA

    1.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Introduces physical therapy through observations at clinical facilities and by reading appropriate articles. Student accompanies a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant at a facility to develop an understanding of the various roles and duties of the personnel and an appreciation of the variety of patients and their interventions. Student may assist in simple procedures as selected by the clinical supervisor and has opportunity to improve communication skills. Provides introduction to other health care professionals and to the role of the administrator of physical therapy services. Prerequisite: Admission to the PTA program. Spring.
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  • PT 111: Clinical I

    4.00 Credits
    University of Evansville

    Introduction to clinical facilities as an active participant in the health care team. Orientation to clinical setting and procedures provided by the clinical instructor. Students use basic physical therapy procedures, administer modalities, as well as carry out basic exercise programs and gait training. All treatment supervised by a physical therapist. Students will be in the facility full time, five days a week for six weeks. Prerequisites: Physical Therapy 101, 102, 106, 200; Interdisciplinary 356. Summer.
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