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College of Allied 3307 North Broad Street Graduate Degree Programs: Applied
Communication --General
Statement Speech-Language-Hearing Communication
Sciences Nursing Occupational
Therapy Physical Therapy |
515. Motor Control. (3 s.h.)Models of motor control are explored as they relate to the understanding of neurologic dysfunction and neurophysiologic principles for physical therapy. Principles of motor control as they pertain to the assessment and treatment of patients with neuromuscular dysfunction will be addressed. 516. Pharmacology and Nutrition. (2 s.h.) An introduction to pharmacology, nutrition, and holistic health as each relates to the practice of physical therapy. Pharmokinetics, indications, and contraindications of various drugs are discussed relative to specific physiological systems. 518. Human Physiology. (3 s.h.) An introduction to the physiological functioning of the various systems in the human body emphasizing muscle, cardiac, pulmonary, nervous, and endocrine. 523. Critical Analysis I. (1 s.h.) An introduction to professional responsibilities and behaviors. Topics include history, present status and future of the profession of physical therapy; and an introduction to information searching, and review of literature as foundations for critical analysis of research and clinical reasoning. 524. Critical Analysis II. (1 s.h.) An introduction to basic principles of clinical documentation. Principles and processes of documentation as well as current technology available to assist in documentation. 525. Critical Analysis III. (1 s.h.) Overview of the formal research process applied to questions of interest to physical therapists. Qualitative and quantitative research processes and research design (descriptive through experimental) are explored and discussed including the appropriate use of statistics to answer research questions. The components of a research proposal are introduced and discussed. W331/531. Behavioral Science I. (3 s.h.) Overview of effective physical therapist health professional behaviors. Objectives are related to three major topic areas: professional-patient-family interpersonal skills, psychological factors associated with acute and chronic physical disability states, and socio-cultural mind body factors that promote wellness behaviors. 532. Behavioral Science II. (2 s.h.) An overview of professional values and ethics, strategies for resolving ethical dilemmas, and quality assurance issues in health care settings. 533. Behavioral Science III. (2 s.h.) Fundamentals of teaching, supervision, and consultation skills for effective health care delivery. Skills in small group dynamics, interprofessional collaboration and teaching applied to health care delivery. 534. Health Care Organizations I. (2 s.h.) Overview of the health care system and society including current issues related to government regulation, professional licensure, legal-political decisions, reimbursement, and cost accountability. 535. Health Care Organizations II. (2 s.h.) Overview of management of physical therapy practice, including budget, marketing, staff recruitment and retention, physical environment, public relations, quality assurance, and reimbursement. Clinical Sciences These courses are open only to students enrolled in the Master of Physical Therapy program. 517. Clinical Medicine. (4 s.h.) An integrated approach to understanding the pathological processes, clinical signs, symptoms and medical management of clinical conditions commonly seen by physical therapists. Topics include infectious diseases, oncology, rheumatology, orthopedic dysfunction, neurologic conditions, neurosurgical interventions, cardiopulmonary dysfunction, and pediatrics. 519. Gerontology. (1 s.h.) A specialized study of the geriatric population from a developmental perspective including normal and pathological aging, quality of life issues, and disease entities particularly prevalent in this population. 520. Human Motor Development. (2 s.h.) An overview of motor behavior across the human life span from the prenatal period through senescence. 521. Clinical Kinesiology/Applied Biomechanics I. (2 s.h.) Concepts of biomechanics and kinesiology to explore human movement from a mechanical perspective. Kinetic and kinematic analyses are used to study the development and function of bone, muscle, cartilage and other connective tissue contributing to normal motion. Attention is directed to synovial joints as key linkages in human mechanical system and how their movements are created and governed. Patho-mechanics of various movement dysfunctions are examined. Focus on the upper extremity, upper vertebral column and head. 522. Clinical Kinesiology/Applied Biomechanics II. (3 s.h.) Study of human movement, mechanisms of injury, and biomechanical principles of evaluation, prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal problems, particularly related to the pelvis and lower limbs. 526. Basic Evaluation and Treatment Skills I. (2 s.h.) Basic clinical competencies in the physical management of patients and fundamental examination procedures used by physical therapists, including goniometry and muscle testing. This course serves as a foundation for advanced evaluation and treatment procedures. 527. Electrotherapy and Testing. (2 s.h.) Principles, techniques, and rationale for the use of electricity in a therapeutic setting. Topics include basic electricity, safety, high voltage and low voltage stimulation, TENS, and electrodiagnostic methods. 528. Basic Evaluation and Treatment Skills II. (3 s.h.) Builds upon those skills developed in Basic Skills/Evaluation I. Includes wheelchair management, transfer activities, use of assistive devices, physical agents, and massage. 551. Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I. (3 s.h.) The first in a three-course sequence in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal impairments. This course focuses on disorders of the lumbar spine and lower extremity. History taking, physical examination, assessment, goal setting, program planning, treatment strategies, and patient education will be discussed and practiced. 552. Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II. (3 s.h.) The second in a three-course sequence in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal impairments. This course focuses on disorders of the cervical spine and upper extremity. History taking, physical examination, assessment, goal setting, program planning, treatment skills and patient education will be discussed and practiced. 553. Musculoskeletal Dysfunction III. (2 s.h.) The third of a three-course sequence in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal impairments. This course focuses on spinal dysfunction and special topics in musculoskeletal physical therapy including work hardening, sports and industrial injuries. History taking, physical examination, assessment, goal setting, program planning, treatment skills, and patient education will be discussed and practiced. 561. Neurological Dysfunction I. (3 s.h.) Normal and abnormal motor development presented as a base for evaluation and management of infants, children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders. Normative, criterion referenced and theory based assessments are studied as methods for identification of clinical problems. Classical and contemporary theories of treatment are used to plan patient care. Laboratory experiences provide opportunities to apply assessment and treatment procedures in the context of the child's age, health status, and cultural climate. 562. Neurological Dysfunction II. (3 s.h.) Theories of motor control, neuropathokinesiology are applied for the understanding of motor behavior of individuals with neurologic disorders. Physical therapy for individuals with neurologic dysfunction including evaluation and management procedures are studied and applied utilizing hemiplegia as a primary example. The classical theories of Brunnstrom, Bobath, for the remediation of stroke are contrasted with contemporary management approaches. 563. Neurological Dysfunction III. (2 s.h.) Advanced topics in neurologic physical therapy including the application of control, learning and developmental principles for the evaluation and management of selected neurologic disorders in persons of all ages including neonates and the elderly. Survey of current research related to physical therapy for individuals with neurologic dysfunction. 571. Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction. (3 s.h.) Select therapeutic procedures to enhance functioning of the cardiac and pulmonary systems. Includes EKG analysis, cardiac rehabilitation, postural drainage, breathing exercises, and suctioning. 572. Basic Exercise and Rehabilitation. (3 s.h.) An introduction to rehabilitation with an emphasis on exercise and techniques for improving function in persons with various disabilities. A motor learning approach is utilized. 573. Orthotics and Prosthetics. (1 s.h.) Application of the principles of prosthetics and orthotics to various disability populations. 591. Clinical Simulations I.(1 s.h.) Use of constructed cases to learn clinical decision making based on all previous course work. Principles of decision making, probability and heuristics are introduced. Evaluation, intervention, and long range treatment planning are stressed. 592. Clinical Simulations II.(1 s.h.) Use of an actual clinical case of a "typically complex" patient under the mentorship of an expert community clinician, culminating in a Grand Rounds presentation of the teaching case.
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