| PT 505 | Pharmacologic Principles for Phys Therap | A study of pharmacologic agents used in the treatment of disorders of the cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and integumentary systems. |
| PT 543 | Emerging Prof Roles of PT Practitioners | A survey of the developing roles of physical therapy practitioners within the field of rehabilitation and community outreach programs. |
| PT 544 | Legal & Ethical Issues in PT Practice | A review of legal and ethical concepts affecting physical therapy practice. |
| PT 545 | Phys Ther Mgt & Healthcare Delivery Syst | A review of health care delivery systems and management issues related to physical therapy. |
| PT 565 | Research & Evidence Based Phys Ther Prac | An intensive introduction to research concepts, methods, and techniques with emphasis on those that facilitate the development of evidenced based physical therapy practice |
| PT 600 | Anatomical Basis of Human Mvmnt-PT Prac | An integrated approach to regional study of the gross anatomical structure and functions of the human body with emphasis on the study of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. |
| PT 601 | Physiologic Basis of Physical Therapy I | The study of human physiology with special emphasis on cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems as well as acid base balance. Prerequisite: PT 600 |
| PT 602 | Human Kinesiology and Biomechanics I | A study of normal and abnormal human movement with consideration of static and dynamic structural relationships. Emphasis is on the clinical application of kinesiologic principles and relationships. Prerequisite: PT 600 |
| PT 603 | Physiologic Basis of Physical Therapy II | An examination of the client's response to physical therapy intervention in health and disease. Emphasis is on the physiologic responses and adaptations of the cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems and the energy systems utilized during activit... |
| PT 604 | Human Kinesiology and Biomechanics II | A study of human structure and movement in the areas of gait and posture. Both normal and abnormal gait and posture will be addressed in lecture and laboratory settings. Basic introductions and principles in the areas of motor learning and motor co... |
| PT 605 | Pharmacology in Physical Therapy | General concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Includes a survey of the classes of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and neuromuscular... |
| PT 606 | Neurosciences in Physical Therapy | Neurological basis of central nervous system function with emphasis on motor performance. Includes applications for cranial nerve, reflex, and sensory testing. Prerequisite: PT 611 |
| PT 607 | Anatomical Basis of Human Mvmnt Lab | Dissection laboratory for the study of gross anatomical structure and functions of the human body with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. |
| PT 610 | Introduct to Physical Therapy Practice | Principles and conceptual bases of communication, education, cultural diversity, documentation in the health care record, psychosocial aspects of care and disability, and introduction to ethical practice in a variety of health care settings. Prerequi... |
| PT 611 | Systems Review and Clinical Dysfunction | Principles and practices related to the systems review process of physical therapy examination. Clinical pathology of body systems, with emphasis on the influence of these pathologies on the role and practice of physical therapists. Prerequisite: P... |
| PT 612 | Develop Basis- Functional Mvmnt:Lifespan | Study of the sequential changes of human development, maturation, and aging from conception to death with emphasis on neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Prerequisite: PT 604 |
| PT 613 | Applied Clinical Decision Making | A synthesis of concepts learned during the preceding clinical experience, utilizing case study presentations, sharing of clinical in - services, and professional socialization. Requisite: Concurrent enrollment in PT 651; Prerequisites: PT 605 and P... |
| PT 616 | Comprehensive Capstone | A review and synthesis of the patient client management model with a focus on specific clinical disorders with an emphasis on clinical decision making based on clinical experiences. A secondary emphasis is on preparation for the National Physical Th... |
| PT 617 | Issues in Comm Health & Prev & Wellness | A synopsis of issues in community health, including epidemiological concepts and community education processes. The role of physical therapists in prevention and promotion of health is examined in relation to principles and practice across culturall... |
| PT 620 | Acute Care in Physical Therapy I | Practice related to the role of the physical therapist in the acute care setting, including introduction to radiology, lab values, pulmonary function testing, cardiac monitoring, and equipment utilized for patients in this setting. Prerequisite: PT... |
| PT 621 | Clinical Tests & Measures in PT Practice | Theory and application of patient examination skills including muscle performance testing, goniometry, sensory testing, functional assessment, functional capacity examination, assessment of home and work environments, and application of ergonomic pri... |
| PT 625 | PT Practice Across Client Populations | Exploration of areas of specialty practice within physical therapy to include comprehensive management of the integumentary system, the geriatric population, women's health issues, and management of amputation. Prerequisites: PT 600, PT 605, PT 611,... |
| PT 630 | Principles of Physical Therapy Pract I | Basic principles and procedures involved in transfers, bed mobility, patient positioning, draping, body mechanics, passive range of motion, vital signs assessment and gait training with assistive devices. Prerequisites: PT 600 and PT 610 |
| PT 631 | Assessment & Mgt-Musculoskeletal Prob I | Specific assessment skills related to appendicular musculoskeletal problems. Presentation of various management techniques, such as exercise, flexibility, and mobilization, which are used in the management of these problems. Prerequisites: PT 602 a... |
| PT 632 | Principles of Phys Ther Practice II | Physical, electrical, and mechanical modalities used in physical therapy treatment. Prerequisites: PT 601, PT 611, PT 630 |
| PT 633 | Acute Care in Physical Therapy II | Assessment and treatment of patients in the acute care setting with a variety of medical conditions. Emphasis on assessment parameters and treatment as related to the management of patients in acute care settings. Prerequisites: PT 603, PT 620, PT 62... |
| PT 634 | Assessment & Mgt-Musculoskeletal Prob II | Specific assessment skills related to axial and pelvic musculoskeletal problems. Presentation of various management techniques, such as exercise, flexibility, and mobilization, which are used in the management of these problems. Prerequisites: PT... |
| PT 635 | Phys Therapy Mgt of Integumentary Prob | Study of the anatomy, physiology, function, recovery, and physical therapy management of chronic wounds of various etiologies, and explores other systemic impairments that lead directly or indirectly to disruptions in the integrity of the integumenta... |
| PT 636 | Neurological Aspects Phys Ther Pract I | Basic principles of rehabilitation for the physically disabled individual. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive management of neuromuscular related conditions with focus on achieving individual functional potential through therapeutic intervention, eq... |
| PT 637 | Neurological Aspects Phys Ther Pract II | Introduction to current theories, clinical examination, evaluation, and management of neurological conditions with emphasis on the adult population. Includes principles of rehabilitation and orthotic evaluation. Prerequisites: PT 604, PT 605, PT 606,... |
| PT 638 | Neurological Aspects Phys Ther Pract III | Assessment and treatment of neurological and musculoskeletal dysfunctions presenting in the 0 to 21 years of age population in a variety of community and health care settings. Emphasis is placed on comprehensive management of neuromuscular conditions... |
| PT 639 | Therapeutic Interventions in Physical Therapy | Specific content related to the development, selection, and implementation of therapeutic interventions across patient populations and diagnoses. Prerequisites: PT600, PT602, PT611, PT 631. |
| PT 639 | Therapeutic Interventions in Physical Therapy | Specific content related to the development, selection, and implementation of therapeutic interventions across patient populations and diagnoses. |
| PT 640 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | An overview of the legal structure of the health care system, including public and private law affecting health care. Concurrent ethical issues are explored, with a focus on ethical principles and decision making. |
| PT 641 | Organizational Systems in Health Care Delivery | An overview of the structure of health care delivery. Emphasizes patient settings, reimbursement mechanisms, accreditation, risk management, consultation, advocacy, and quality assessment and improvement. Prerequisite: PT 640 |
| PT 642 | Resource Management in Physical Therapy | Explores the business management of the physical therapy practice. Includes management theory, strategic and operational planning, risk management and quality assurance, business law, human resource management, budgeting, marketing, leadership and co... |
| PT 650 | Clinical Experience I | The first eight week full time clinical education experience. Emphasis based on basic evaluation and treatment techniques of musculoskeletal conditions of the upper and lower extremities and medical conditions. Prerequisite: Enrolled in regular trac... |
| PT 651 | Clinical Experience II | An intermediate eight week full time clinical education experience. The student is assigned to one of a variety of practice settings. Emphasis is on comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for a variety of patient care problems.... |
| PT 652 | Clinical Experience III | The first terminal clinical education course consisting of full time long term experiences in a variety of settings. This course is the culmination of the students' previous didactic and clinical experiences and is designed to assist the student in... |
| PT 653 | Clinical Experience IV | The final terminal clinical education course consisting of full time long term experiences in a variety of settings. This course is the culmination of the students' previous didactic and clinical experiences and is designed to assist the student in... |
| PT 660 | Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Pract I | Introduction to medical research, including study designs, and methods that are used to support evidence based practice. Familiarize students with the interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics. Presentation of legal and ethical aspects... |
| PT 661 | Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Pract II | Enable the application of results from medical research to clinical decision making and advance appreciation of evidence based practice. Critical appraisal and evaluation of various types of evidence to identify the overall quality, potential sources... |
| PT 662 | Journal Seminar I | Preceptor guided group process review of current literature for the development of methodology for a research project. Seminar is pass/fail. |
| PT 663 | Journal Seminar II | Preceptor guided group process review of current literature related to the completion of a research project. Emphasis on the integration of the literature in the clinical practice of physical therapy. Seminar is pass/fail. |
| PT 664 | Research Methodology I | Engages students in the research process by completing a scholarly activity. Â At the completion of this course, students will have partially completed the process required for their scholarly activity. Prerequisite: PT660. |
| PT 665 | Research Methodology II | Further engagement in the research process and completion of the scholarly activity. The course will discuss written, verbal, and demonstrative methods of disseminating research deliverables within professional venues. The students’ scholarly activit... |
| PT 670 | Specialty Practice in Physical Therapy | Students may take an elective course in a specialty practice area of interest. These can include areas such as sports physical therapy, aquatics, advanced manual therapy skills, women's health, pediatrics, neurological therapy skills, or other areas... |
| PT 670-01 | Advanced Ortho and Sports PT | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-02 | Neurologic Physical Therapy | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of neurologic physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-03 | Pediatric Physical Therapy | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of pediatric physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-04 | Advanced Manual Therapy | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of advanced manual therapy techniques in physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-05 | Applied Integumentary Concepts in PT | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of management of the integumentary system in physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-10 | Alternative PT Management | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of alternative physical therapy interventions. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-11 | Intro to Aquatic Rehab | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of aquatic rehabilitation in physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-12 | PT and Progressive Neurologic Disorders | Elective course with emphasis on physical therapy management of progressive neurologic disorders. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-14 | Applied Concepts in Assistive Technology | Elective course with emphasis on assistive technology in physical therapy practice. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-15 | Survey of PT Practice in Oncology | Elective course with emphasis on physical therapy practice in the area of oncology. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-16 | Issues in Women's Health | Elective course with emphasis on the specialty practice of women's health in physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-17 | Research | Elective course with emphasis on the development of research publications related to physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-18 | Human Anatomy | Elective course with emphasis on advanced study of human gross anatomy and its application in physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Elective does not count for credit toward the DPT degree. |
| PT 670-19 | Advanced Ortho and Sports PT II | Elective course with emphasis on the advanced specialty practice of orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Requisite: Good academic standing and permission of the instructor. Pre-requisite: successful completion of PT670-01. Elective does not count... |
| PT 671 | Independent Study in Physical Ther Pract | An independent study course designed to enhance the knowledge base in administrative, education, or clinical issues. Permission of the instructor and department chair is required. Credit hours assigned according to the scope of the project. |
| PT 672 | Special Topics in Physical Therapy Pract | A student may take this course on a subject of interest or a clinical practice area of physical therapy with permission of the course faculty and department chair. Credit hours assigned according to the scope of the project. |
| PT 710 | Principles of Education in Physical Ther | A survey of the theories of adult and clinical education with the focus on practical application in the practice setting. |
| PT 714 | Phys Therapist Roles in Prev & Wellness | An examination of the role of physical therapy in health promotion, health protection, wellness, and the prevention of illness and d isability. |
| PT 722 | Physical Therapy Clinical Examination I | A review of the physical therapy examination process with integration of medical screening principles. |
| PT 723 | Physical Therapy Clinical Examination II | A survey of imaging modalities and other diagnostic procedures with emphasis on how the results of these procedures influence the physical therapy management of patients and clients. |
| PT 750 | Integration of Prof Practice Concepts | Comprehensive clinical case analyses based on the patient/client management model with integration of evidence based physical therapy practice. |