Courses
PT 714 STRUCTURE & FUNCTION IV 5.0 Credit(s)
This tutorial-based course will focus on the normal and pathological structure and function of the musculoskeletal (axial and appendicular) and genitourinary systems, including problems related to pregnancy, and dysfunction of the extremities, vertebral column, thoracic cage, and temporomandibular joint. The content of this course will build on the knowledge of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, and integumentary systems presented in the previous three semesters. The patient problems in this course will be inherently more complex and involve integration across multiple systems at the level of the whole person. The effect of such factors as normal development (growth and aging), environmental influences, pharmacological interventions, and psychosocial issues on the level of stress on and adaptation by tissues will also be studied.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PT 724 EXAMINATION AND DOCUMENT. IV 4.0 Credit(s)
In the context of tutorial-based cases, students will continue with clinical tests and measurement options and rationales for assessing dysfunction of the axial musculoskeletal and other body systems, including problems related to dysfunction of the vertebral column, thoracic cage, and temporomandibular joint. Medical screening for non-musculoskeletal sources of pain and dysfunction, particularly within the thorax, will also be examined. Examination of the extremity joints will be reviewed and advanced using evidence-based guidelines and building on previously learned concepts. The strengths and limitations of advanced technology-based procedures for obtaining examination data will be introduced.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PT 734 EVALUATION & INTERVENTION IV 5.0 Credit(s)
Interpreting patient history and examination data, this course will include the rest of the patient/client management model, such as evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care to address various musculoskeletal conditions with movement dysfunctions. Using clinical reasoning, the intervention options, such as manual therapy, movement retraining, exercise programs, assistive or supportive devices, and orthotics will be examined as the means of optimizing function, participation, and self-care. Gait analysis will be used as a support to the patient evaluation process.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PT 742 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 760 SPECIAL PROJECT I 3.0 Credit(s)
This evidence-based practice course serves as Part 1 of the Capstone Experience of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This Special Project is intended to build upon the theory and clinical courses taken to date, as well as upon professional practice coursework. Students will perform individual PICO projects of topics in physical therapy related to examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care (intervention). Groups will meet with their faculty advisors to decide which question to pursue. This group PICO will become the basis for the Capstone project which spans the spring and summer semesters. Student groups will again review the literature more extensively and refine their research question. Using independent and self-directed learning, students will: (1) identify and assess the value of the issue-related scientific literature to the clinical decision-making; (2) select, justify, and present a research question chosen to best facilitate clinical decision-making; and (3) design a research project based on the findings of the group PICO investigation. This Special Project I is intended to expand the students' ability to appropriately use research literature to guide clinical decision-making and practice.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PT 821 INTRO TO PROF. PRACTICE 4.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 941 CONCEPTS IN ADVANCED PRACTICE 6.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 825 CONTEMPORARY PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL +therapy 8.0 Credit(s)
This tutorial-based course will focus on the Physical Therapy practice environment. Students experience a paradigm shift from physical therapy focused on individual clients to a population and systems perspective on physical therapy practice issues and content. These practice issues and content will include the study of health delivery systems, current health care climate and health care policy, health care finance, leadership, practice management, and personnel issues, health care marketing and consumerism, healthcare informatics, data and outcomes, quality improvement and risk management, regulatory and legislative oversight, and professionalism and professional development. Through tutorial and large group discussion, students will examine healthcare delivery issues from the perspective of key stakeholders, patient/client groups, providers, employers, and payers.
Offered: Spring & Late Spring Semesters All Years
PT 861 SPECIAL PROJECT II 4.0 Credit(s)
This course serves as the second Capstone Experience of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This Special Project will build upon the theory and clinical courses taken to date, as well as upon professional practice coursework. Students have selected a topic of interest in Special Project I related to either examination or intervention. Working in small groups, students will continue to review the research literature on their assigned topic. Using independent and self-directed learning, students will: (1) identify and assess the value of related scientific literature to the clinical decision-making process; (2) select, justify, analyze, and present the research article chosen to best facilitate clinical decision-making; (3) propose a research project that would address one or more deficits in the current body of relevant research literature and (4) "conduct" the research project by adding results, conclusions, and discussion. This "Capstone Experience" should expand the students' ability to use research literature to guide clinical decision-making and practice. Prerequisite: Take PT-760
Offered: Spring & Late Spring Semesters All Years
PT 752 CLINICAL EDUCATION II 5.0 Credit(s)
This ten-week, full-time (40 hours/week) supervised clinical experience is expected to prepare students to work with more complex and multisystem-involved patients, as well as prepare the student to carry an independent caseload.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 853 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III 5.0 Credit(s)
Clinical Education III consists of a ten (10) week full-time supervised clinical education experience that is designed to provide students with the opportunity to build upon knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned in the classroom and in previous clinical experiences. The focus is on developing mastery of skills in the processes of professional practice: patient-therapist interactions, performing comprehensive examinations and evaluations, developing and implementing interventions, establishing diagnosis and prognosis, performing documentation, and re-evaluating patient outcomes. Students are assigned to a clinical site providing structured clinical education experiences in patient care areas different from those encountered during the previous 8-week and 10-week clinical experiences. At this point in the curriculum, students have completed all academic coursework and two full-time clinical experiences in two practice environments and are ready to be challenged by clinical education in a range of practice settings with increased complexity of care.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PT 854 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IV 5.0 Credit(s)
Clinical Education IV consists of a ten (10) week full-time supervised clinical education experience that is designed to provide students with the opportunity to build upon knowledge, skills, and behaviors learned in the classroom and in previous clinical experiences. The focus is on developing mastery of skills in the processes of professional practice: patient-therapist interactions, performing comprehensive examinations and evaluations, developing, and implementing interventions, establishing diagnosis and prognosis, performing documentation, and re-evaluation of patient outcomes. Students are assigned to a clinical site providing structured clinical education experiences in patient care areas different from those encountered during the previous 8-week and 10-week clinical experiences. At this point in the curriculum, students have completed all academic coursework and three full-time clinical experiences in two practice environments and are ready to be challenged by clinical education in a range of practice settings with increased complexity of care.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PT 844 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IV 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 799 INDEPENDENT STUDY 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PT 740 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I 1.0 Credit(s)
The DPT1 Professional Practice I course is a four (4) day intensive workshop experience designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore fundamental issues of professionalism in physical therapy, communication, and interpersonal skills, professional ethics, and key issues about the health delivery system through readings, discussions, and small group activities. This seminar prepares students to enter full-time clinical education later in the summer and provides foundational content that will be built upon in PT 741 Professional Practice II and later in the curriculum.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years