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College of Allied
Health Professions

3307 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Linguistics
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Speech-Language-Hearing
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Communication Sciences
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Nursing
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Occupational Therapy
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Physical Therapy
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621. Collaborative Studies in Assistive Technology I. (1-3 s.h.)

An historical perspective, legislative issues and issues of professional practice utilizing a model that fosters collaboration with consumers and providers. The course will cover general purpose assistive technologies with application across a wide range of areas.

622. Collaborative Studies in Assistive Technology II. (1-4 s.h.)

This course is a continuation of information provided in Part I, covering advanced assistive technologies in augmentative communication and telecommunication, positioning, seating and mobility. The fundamental unifying concept in the course is a framework that includes consumer participation in the service delivery process.

630. Developmental Issues in the Early Years: An Occupational Therapy Perspective. (3 s.h.)

Current social, cultural, legal and economic trends affecting developmental dysfunction and occupational therapy intervention in physical, sensory, perceptual, cognitive and psychosocial areas, from neonatal to adolescence will be explored.

631. Assessment Tools for Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practice. (3 s.h.)

Hands-on comparison and analysis of selected assessment tools common in pediatric practice are expanded to goal setting and treatment planning.

632. Occupational Therapy Intervention in Pediatrics. (3 s.h.)

Concepts in occupational therapy intervention in pediatrics will be explored and related to treatment planning and intervention procedures in the varying contexts in which pediatric occupational therapists are employed.

633. Family Centered Care. (3 s.h.)

Students will have the opportunity to explore family systems, parent professional partnerships, family centered services, family centered teams, and interagency collaboration. They will explore models of self help, empowerment and service delivery as well as techniques for eliciting and developing family service plans and interagency networking.

640. Concepts in Gerontological Rehabilitation I. (3 s.h.)

An introduction to the fields of geriatrics and gerontology with special emphasis given to the review of theoretical perspectives and research in gerontological rehabilitation, as well as biological, social, medical, psychological/psychiatric, and environmental factors that influence the aging process.

641. Concepts in Gerontological Rehabilitation II. (3 s.h.)

An exploration of the broad contributions of occupational therapy to health promotion and disease/injury prevention for the chronically impaired, acutely ill, at-risk, and well elderly.

653. Scientific Analysis. (3 s.h.)

Research in health care practice and education. Includes critical review of manuscripts, research design, and review of statistical procedures. Each student will develop a mock research proposal.

661. Supervisory Processes. (3 s.h.)

Supervisory techniques and processes as they relate to health care personnel management; the recruitment, selection, staffing, and direction of personnel, focusing on facilitative techniques to foster continued professional growth, development, participation, and retention.

664. Advanced Management in Health Related Service Delivery. (3 s.h.)

An examination of management, administrative, economic, legal, and social issues as they impact upon the provision of occupational therapy services and other health related professions. This course illuminates the unique facet health care occupies within the free market and how occupational therapy and other health related services fit within that definition. Particular emphasis will be placed upon economics and the application of these concepts in optimizing service delivery.

680. Life Span Perspectives of Work and Health Promotion. (3 s.h.)

During adulthood, work/productivity and health promoting activities are important to all individuals. Within the context of a life-span developmental framework, this course will examine work role acquisition, entry, restoration and management, and the integration of health promoting activities for all individuals including those with chronic illness and disabilities.

880. Independent Study. (1-3 s.h.)

Focus is on furthering the student's knowledge and skills in a specialized area of individualized study.

881. Clinical Specialty Practicum. (1-3 s.h.)

Opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to translate theoretical knowledge into a selected area of clinical specialty practice. Practicum experience must fulfill the students' pre-determined goals for increased expertise.

882. Seminar in Occupational Therapy Specialty. (variable credit 1-3)

Advanced knowledge from academic, administrative, and/or clinical management perspectives in occupational therapy area of specialty.

990. Action Research Seminar. (3 s.h.)

Scholarship, theory building, application of frames of reference to clinical practice, and validation of the activity approach to encourage the integration of theoretical knowledge and practice. Students will identify an individual problem, and develop strategies for its solutions through the development of a thesis proposal.

991. Master's Thesis. (1-3 s.h.)

For students in the process of research and writing of their thesis, in order to fulfill requirements for graduation.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

For the entry-level M.P.T. program direct inquires to: Dr. Laurita M. Hack, (215) 707-4816.

E-mail: hack@vm.temple.edu.

For the post-professional Ph.D. program direct inquiries to: Dr. Katherine F. Shepard, (215) 707-4824.

E-mail: shepard@astro.temple.edu.

Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140.

For information on all departmental programs check the website at www.temple.edu/pt.

Graduate Faculty

Mary Barbe, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Wake Forest University; Ann Barr, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., New York University; Ronita Cromwell, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Carol Gildenberg Dichter, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Allegheny University of the Health Sciences;Ralph Garcia, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., New York University, Laurita Hack, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; Margery Lockard, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Hahnemann University;Susan Michlovitz, Associate Professor, Ph.D., MCP Hahnemann University;Roberta Newton, Professor, Ph.D., Medical College of Virginia; Katherine F. Shepard, Professor, Ph.D., Stanford University; Ann VanSant, Professor, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Additional Faculty

Janice Franklin, Instructor, M.S., Temple University; Kim Nixon-Cave, Assistant Professor, M.S., Temple University

General Statement

The essential work of the Physical Therapist is to provide care that diagnoses, corrects, alleviates, and prevents impairments, functional limitations, and disability arising from movement dysfunction.

The Department of Physical Therapy offers graduate work leading either to a Master of Physical Therapy degree or a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The Master of Physical Therapy degree program is for students who are entering the profession. The Doctor of Philosophy degree program is for practicing Physical Therapists who wish to strengthen the theoretical underpinnings of their clinical specialty areas and to prepare for roles as academicians and researchers.

Areas of Concentration

The primary goal of the Master of Physical Therapy degree (M.P.T.) program is to prepare graduates to assume the multifaceted roles of general clinical practitioner, clinical teacher, clinical administrator, researcher, consultant, and advocate. The program consists of three years of graduate professional course work including courses in the Foundation Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Practicum, and Research. The M.P.T. curriculum meets the accreditation standards and criteria of the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education.

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