PHTH Physical Therapy
PHTH 7101 Functional Anatomy of the Cardiopulmonary System
5 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
The development, anatomy, physiology and imaging of the cardiopulmonary system as it relates to physical therapy practice. Also includes anatomy, physiology and imaging of the back and scapulothoracic regions.
PHTH 7111 Intro to Pathophysiology 1
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Basic histopathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology , imaging and selected medical and surgical interventions of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
PHTH 7131 Basic Cardiopulmonary Patient Care
6 Credit Hours. 4 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Fundamental physical therapy examination, evaluation, and intervention for persons with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary dysfunction. Also includes the use of physical agents, electrotherapy and other selected therapeutic modalities.
PHTH 7161 Phys Therapy Practice Issues 1
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
Discussions of professional socialization, cultural issues in health care, legal and ethical aspects of health care, psychosocial aspects of illness, quantitative terminology in clinical practice and clinical documentation.
PHTH 7181 Clinical Practicum 1
1 Credit Hour. 0 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Preparation for and exposure to healthcare settings related to acute care through didactic, laboratory and half-day, on-site observational experiences.
PHTH 7202 Functional Anatomy of Axial and Appendicular Regions
6 Credit Hours. 4 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Gross anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and imaging of the axial and appendicular regions.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7101.
PHTH 7212 Intro Pathophysiology 2
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Histopathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, imaging and selected surgical interventions of the musculoskeletal system.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7111.
PHTH 7232 Basic Orthopedic Patient Care
4 Credit Hours. 4 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Fundamentals of physical therapy care of persons with musculoskeletal dysfunction. Includes clinical reasoning and documentation.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7131.
Corequisite(s): PHTH 7232L.
PHTH 7232L Basic Orthopedic Patient Care Lab
4 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 8 Lab Hours.
Fundamental patient/client manual skills including basic examination and treatment for patients/clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7131.
Corequisite(s): PHTH 7232.
PHTH 7262 Evidence-based Practice 1
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
Skill development for assessing rehabilitation research, including methodology, statistical analyses and other quality indicators.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7161.
PHTH 7282 Clinical Practicum 2
1 Credit Hour. 0 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Exposure to health care settings through on-site observational experiences.
PHTH 7303 Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System
4 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
The development, anatomy, physiology and imaging of the central and peripheral nervous systems as related to physical therapy practice.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7202.
PHTH 7313 Intro Pathophysiology 3
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
The pathophysiology of the neuromuscular and integumentary systems.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7212.
PHTH 7333 Basic Neurologic and Integumentary Patient Care
8 Credit Hours. 6 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Fundamental physical therapy skills including examination, evaluation and intervention in persons with neuromuscular and integumentary dysfunction.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7232.
PHTH 7363 Evidence-based Practice 2
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
Students will learn procedures for implementing evidence-based practice.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7262.
PHTH 7383 Clinical Practicum 3
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
A one-week full-time clinical exposure to patient care in a physical therapy setting, which may include specialty clinics, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and school systems.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7282.
PHTH 7390 Phys Ther Case Management
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Simulated clinical experiences with the management of specific cases from referral to discharge.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7232.
PHTH 7502 Clinical Medicine 2
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Focuses on metabolic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and the clinical perspective of the aging individual with an emphasis on geriatric disorders, including orthopedic, neurologic, and cardiopulmonary disorders and amputation.
PHTH 7532 Adv Exam Eval Intrvnt Pt 2
8 Credit Hours. 6 Lecture Hours. 8 Lab Hours.
Advanced techniques in evaluating, assessing, designing and implementing appropriate treatment strategies for the middle aged and elderly adults with neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and medical conditions. Problem-solving case studies approach for linkage to other courses this term.
PHTH 7682 Adv Exam Eval & Inter II-Mcg
10 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 40 Lab Hours.
Ten week full-time clinical field experience in general, acute care, rehabilitation, or other specialty settings. Demonstration of the ability to integrate information from all didactic and clinical components of the curriculum in patients with all physical therapy diagnoses, including multiple diagnoses.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7532.
PHTH 8400 Evidence-based Practice 3
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Application of evidence-based practice to the physical therapy clinical setting.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7363.
PHTH 8481 Supervised Clinical Educ 1
8 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 32 Lab Hours.
Eight weeks of full-time clinical affiliation in general care settings providing an opportunity for students to practice in the clinical setting the skills learned in all preceding courses.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7333.
PHTH 8491 Patient Care Synthesis 1
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
Patient case construction and presentations integrating didactic and clinical information based on experiences in PHTH 8481 - Supervised Clinical Education I.
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7333.
Corequisites: PHTH 8481.
PHTH 8501 Clinical Medicine 1
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of the pathophysiology, medical differential diagnosis and pharmacological and surgical treatment of medical diseases and disorders.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8481.
PHTH 8531 Advanced Patient Care 1: Geriatrics
8 Credit Hours. 6 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Advanced physical therapy examination and intervention for problems commonly seen in but not limited to geriatric rehabilitation. Topics include stroke and other neurologic disorders, as well as orthopedic injuries and disorders, including amputation.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8481.
PHTH 8561 Implmt Life Concpts Phy Ther 1
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Discussion of clinical implications and healthcare issues from a lifespan approach.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8481.
PHTH 8602 Clinical Medicine 2
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of the pathophysiology, medical differential diagnosis and pharmacological and surgical treatment of medical diseases and disorders.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8501.
PHTH 8632 Advanced Patient Care 2: Adults
8 Credit Hours. 6 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Advanced physical therapy intervention including spinal and pelvic dysfunction. Includes an introduction to sports physical therapy.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8531.
PHTH 8662 Implemt of Lifespan Concepts 2
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued discussion of clinical perspectives and healthcare issues form a lifespan perspective.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8561.
PHTH 9001 Special Topics in Physical Therapy
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
These courses address a number of topics relevant to contemporary physical therapy practice or research.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8531.
PHTH 9500 Leadership & Management in Physical Therapy 1
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduction to leadership topics in physical therapy and practical application of management strategies specific to physical therapy settings. Management topics include but are not limited to quality improvement, healthcare law, and payment policies.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8632.
PHTH 9501 Leadership and Management in Physical Therapy 2
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the practical application of management strategies specific to physical therapy settings, including but not limited to budget and finance, employment law and workplace behaviors.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 9882.
PHTH 9551 Therapeutic Exercise 1
1 Credit Hour. 0 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
This lab course emphasizes the application of musculoskeletal physical therapy exercise principles in a variety disorders common to older adults.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 7232L.
PHTH 9562 Therapeutic Exercise 2
1 Credit Hour. 0 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
This lab course emphasizes the application of musculoskeletal physical therapy exercise principles in a variety of adolescent and adult disorders.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 9551.
PHTH 9703 Clinical Medicine 3
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued study of the pathophysiology, medical differential diagnosis and pharmacological and surgical treatment of medical diseases and disorders.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8602.
PHTH 9733 Advanced Patient Care 3: Pediatrics
6 Credit Hours. 6 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Advanced physical therapy examination, evaluation and intervention in children with neurologic, orthopedic, genetic, and other chronic disorders.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8632.
PHTH 9763 Implemt of Lifespan Concepts 3
2 Credit Hours. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued discussion of clinical perspectives and healthcare issues from a lifespan perspective.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 8662.
PHTH 9804 Clinical Medicine 4
1 Credit Hour. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hours.
Integration of the medical concepts in the examination and treatment of medically complex patients.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 9703.
PHTH 9834 Advanced Patient Care 4: Complex Patients
2 Credit Hours. 1 Lecture Hour. 2 Lab Hours.
Integration of patient care skills in the physical therapy management of critically ill and complex patients. Also includes neurodiagnostics.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 9733.
PHTH 9882 Supervised Clinical Educ 2
10 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 40 Lab Hours.
Eleven-week full-time clinical field experience in general, acute care, rehabilitation, or other speciality settings. Demonstration of the ability to integrate information from all didactic and clinical components of the curriculum in patients with all physical therapy diagnoses, including multiple diagnoses.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "B" in PHTH 9733.
PHTH 9900 Leadership & Management in PT
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduction to the practical application of management strategies specific to physical therapy settings, including finance, personnel management, quality assurance, and accreditation/licensure processes with an emphasis on hospital, private practice, rehabilitation and home care settings.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of PHTH 9882.
PHTH 9904 Physical Therapy Project 4
1 Credit Hour. 1-99 Lecture Hours. 1-99 Lab Hours.
Completion of a research project as part of the project advisor's ongoing research activities.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of PHTH 9903.
PHTH 9983 Supervised Clinical Educ 3
10 Credit Hours. 0 Lecture Hours. 40 Lab Hours.
Eleven-week full-time clinical field experience with demonstration of the ability to independently evaluate and treat complex patients as would be appropriate for a new graduate working at the facility.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of PHTH 9882.
PHTH 9992 Patient Care Synthesis 2
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Writing, presenting and discussing case studies developed based on experiences in Supervised Clinical Education 2 and 3.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of PHTH 9882.