For major requirements, see the School of Allied Health section of this Catalog.
The following courses are open only to the students enrolled in the Physical Therapy Program unless otherwise noted. Others must obtain the permission of the Director of the Physical Therapy Program.
210. Fundamentals of Assessment
Either semester. Five credits. Hours by arrangement. Clinical field experiences will be required. Open only to Physical Therapy students. Prerequisites: PT 213, PT 215, PT 217 and PT 220.
This course provides a foundation for the physical therapy assessment process, introducing the student to more general observational and interview skills to gather, document and analyze evaluation data. Students build skill in specific evaluation procedures which are fundamental to the practice of physical therapy. Students explore the scientific evidence which supports or questions the measuring characteristics of selected evaluation procedures. Students begin to use information from assessments in decisions for diagnosis, program planning and referrals.
212. Fundamentals of Treatment: Acute Care
Either semester. Six credits. Hours by arrangement. Clinical Field experiences will be required. Open only to Physical Therapy students. Prerequisites: PT 213, PT 215, PT 217, PT 210 and PT 240.
An exploration of the practice of physical therapists in the acute care setting. Students will develop competency in clinical assessment of functional limitations, identification of appropriate treatment options and implementation of interventions to improve performance of functional activities for patients commonly encountered in acute care practice settings.
213. Human Anatomy
(Formerly offered as HESC 213.) Either semester. Three credits. Three hours of lecture. Open to students in Physical Therapy, ESLE students second semester only; others with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Biology: PNB 264; PT 215 and Biology: PNB 265, either of which may be taken concurrently.
Discussion of the conceptual and structured bases of osteology, myology, neurology, human development and basic kinesiology and biomechanics. Selected anatomical and physiological dysfunctions will also be analyzed.
215. Human Anatomy Laboratory
(Formerly offered as HESC 215.) Either semester. Three credits. Laboratory and discussion. Open to students in Physical Therapy; ESLE students second semester only; others with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Biology: PNB 264; PT 213 and Biology: PNB 265, either of which may be taken concurrently.
Laboratory and discussion utilizing bones, models, audiovisuals and prosected human specimens to provide in-depth study of the skeletal, articular, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems of the entire human body.
217. Human Physiology
(Formerly offered as HESC 217.) Either semester. Three credits. Open to students in Physical Therapy and ESLE students; others with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: PT 213 and 215 or the equivalent, which may be taken concurrently.
Discussion of the biochemical, nutritional, cellular and physiological principles necessary for the analysis of the normal and abnormal function and for the rehabilitation of the human musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The effects of exercise and of selected pathologies upon these systems will also be analyzed.
220. Tissue Dysfunction
Either semester. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Physical Therapy students. Prerequisites: PT 213, PT 215; and PT 217 which may be taken concurrently.
After a general introduction to cellular mechanisms by which an organism becomes dysfunctional, pathological conditions common to the musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, integumentary, central and peripheral nervous and cardiopulmonary systems are overviewed. Focus is on knowledge of pathology and disease management as a basis for program planning in physical therapy. Discussion groups may be scheduled.
221. Pharmacology for Physical Therapy
Either semester. Two credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Physical Therapy students. Prerequisites: PT 217 and PT 220.
The body's response to single and multiple medications, radiation and chemical treatments are considered as they relate to safe, comprehensive and effective outcomes of physical therapy care.
222. Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Either semester. Four credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Physical Therapy students. Prerequisites: PT 210, PT 240; and PT 221 which may be taken concurrently.
Pathology related to the musculoskeletal system is overviewed. Focus is on knowledge of pathology and disease management as a basis for assessment, diagnosis, program planning, treatment and referrals in physical therapy. Interaction with physicians and other health professionals gives students an understanding of the role physical therapy plays in a complex multiprofessional health care system.
224. Neuromuscular Dysfunction
Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Physical Therapy students. Prerequisites: PT 210, PT 221 and PT 260.
Focus is on pathology related especially to the neuromuscular systems. Knowledge of pathology and disease management is presented for assessment, diagnosis, program planning, treatment and referrals in physical therapy. Interaction with physicians and other health professionals as well as consumers gives the students the basis for understanding the role physical therapy plays in a complex multiprofessional health care system.
226. Field Work in Socialization and Leisure Time Activity with Persons with Disabilities
Either semester. Two credits. Hours by arrangement. Field work and independent study. Open only to Physical Therapy majors and Sophomore Pre-Allied Health majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; others with consent of instructor.
Students will have the opportunity to meet and work with persons with
disabilities outside of the
regular clinical setting through participation in residential weekends
at an outdoor recreational center. In addition to studying the common physical
barriers, students will examine the common psychological and social difficulties
encountered in an attempt to reach an optimal level of productivity in
society. Students are required to provide their own transportation.
227. Field Work in Normal Motor Development
Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Open only to Physical Therapy majors and Sophomore Pre-Allied Health majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; others with consent of instructor.
This course provides an opportunity for observation of normal motor skill development through participation in the educational programming, daily care, and social and emotional support offered to infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. Students are required to spend six hours per week participating in programming and care of the children. Field work and independent study are used to develop expertise in a selected area of motor development and students are required to present in-service training in their chosen area.
240. Clinical Kinesiology
Either semester. Three credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: PHYS 122; PT 213 and 215 which may be taken concurrently.
Students will analyze the impact of force systems on the human body during functional motion, thus preparing the student to apply knowledge of normal anatomical structure and function to therapeutic intervention.
260. Functional Neurology and Movement
Either semester. Four credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: HESC 213 and 215.
The goal of this course is to provide the students with basic information on the central nervous system structure and function in order that they may better understand normal movement, the movement of patients with neurological disorders and the neurological basis behind treatment procedures. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of segmental motion as seen in the acquisition of posture, postural reactions and adult movement patterns.
298. Special Topics
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. (Investigation of special topics is available to qualified students.) May be repeated for credit.
Investigation of special topics related to, but not ordinarily covered in the undergraduate offerings. These courses will be announced in advance for each semester.
299. Independent Study for Undergraduates
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
The course is designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized subject in the field of physical therapy.