611 Physical Therapy Science I (3)
Patient care skills: documentation, measurement of joint motion, body mechanics, positioning, transfers, assisted gait, wheelchairs, exercise, infection control. PREQ: Admission to the Physical Therapy program. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab.
612 Physical Therapy Science II (3) Patient care skills: measurement of joint motion, manual muscle testing, thermoscience, hydrotherapy, biofeedback, and therapeutic exercise. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.
613 Physical Therapy Science III (4) Patient care skills: hydrotherapy and wound care, electro-diagnostic testing, electro-therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, prosthetics, and functional assessment. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 2 Lecture, 4 Lab.
614 Physical Therapy Science IV (4)
Patient care skills: electrodiagnostic testing, developmental and functional assessments across the life span, aquatic therapy. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy pro- gram. 2 Lecture, 4 Lab.
615 Physical Therapy Science V (4)
Patient care skills: therapeutic neurological exercises, developmental and functional assessments across the life span, environmental assessments, selection of adaptive equipment and orthotic/assistive devices. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
620 Promoting Optimal Physical Function in Older Adults (3)
Examination of age-related physiologic changes and medical conditions with emphasis on implications for physical function in older adults and interventions for modifying the disablement process.
621 Human Anatomy I (3) Advanced study, upper quarter. Musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, nervous, circulatory systems. Anatomical bases for human motion; normal structural changes throughout the life span. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.
622 Human Anatomy II (3) Advanced study, lower quarter. Musculoskeletal, integumentary, nervous, circulatory, reproductive, and gastrointestinal systems. Anatomical bases for human motion, normal structural changes throughout the life span. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.
623 Functional Human Anatomy I (4)
Biomechanical analysis of upper limb structure, function. Clinical applications. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 2 Lecture, 4 Lab.
624 Functional Human Anatomy II (4)
Analysis of lower extremity movement; emphasis on soft tissue relationships, biomechanics. Clinical applications. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 2 Lecture, 4 Lab.
631 Human Physiology I (2)
Advanced study of pathological conditions related to the physiology of the nervous, immune, lymphatic, and cardiopulmonary systems. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.
632 Human Physiology II (2)
Advanced study of pathological conditions related to the physiology of the gastrointestinal, metabolic, urinary, and reproductive systems. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.
641 Scientific Inquiry I (2)
Introduction to disciplined inquiry in physical therapy, emphasis on critical appraisal of the health care literature and clinical research design. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.
642 Scientific Inquiry II (2)
Introduction to clinical epidemiology in physical therapy, emphasis on applying outcomes research to clinical decision making. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.
643 Scientific Inquiry III (1-3)
Design and implement a clinical research project with permission and supervision of faculty advisor. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. S/U grading.
644 Scientific Inquiry IV (1-3)
Complete and disseminate results of clinical research project structured in PT 643. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. S/U grading.
651 Clinical Logic I (3)
Integration of knowledge in physical therapy assessment and intevention for clients across the lifespan with general medical conditions. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.
652 Clinical Logic II (3)
Integration of knowledge from the physical therapy sciences to perform physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.
653 Clinical Logic III (3)
Integration of knowledge from previous and concurrent courses to perform physical therapy assessment and intervention for clients across the lifespan with neurologic dysfunction. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab.
655 Management and Supervision (3)
Comprehensive study of physical therapy management science, health care delivery systems, external oversight, reimbursement, supervision, delegation, and consultation. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program.
660 Neuroscience (2)
Anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system, including clinical neurological assessment and examination. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program or permission of department head. 2 Lecture, 4 Lab.
661 Motor Behavior (1)
Examination of motor development, motor control, and motor learning in therapeutic settings; emphasis is on intervention principles for clients across the lifespan with neuromuscular dysfunction.
665 Physical Care and Management of Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities (3)
Overview of the physical care and management of students with severe/profound difficulties for interdisciplinary team members in the educational environment. Twenty-two and a half hours per week for two weeks.
680 Directed Independent Study (1-3, R9)
Independent study in interdisciplinary or discipline specific issues and/or clinical practice with goals, methods, and expected outcomes negotiated in advance with an individual faculty member. PREQ: Acceptance into the Physical Therapy program. S/U grading. Directed study.
683 Experiential Professional Activities I and II (2, 2)
684 Assignment to a clinical setting with a designated supervisor to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. S/U grading.
693 Topics in Physical Therapy (1-3, R9)
In-depth study of selected content related to physical therapy theory or practice. Goal, methods, outcomes negotiated with faculty in advance. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. S/U grading. Directed study.
720 Program Assessment (1)
Curriculum, program, and graduate performance assessment. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. S/U grading. Workshop/seminar.
779 Continuing Research—Non-Thesis Option (1, R10)
See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the Graduate Catalog. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program. S/U grading.
783 Experiential Professional Activities III (3)
Assignment to a clinical setting with a designated supervisor to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. S/U grading.
784 Experiential Professional Activities IV (10)
Assignment to a clinical setting with a designated supervisor to gain practical experience with healthcare delivery systems and physical therapy practice. PREQ: Admission to the physical therapy program. S/U grading.
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