Courses in Physical Therapy - B.S. in Health Science & Doctor of Physical Therapy
PHT 202.
Comparative Health Care Professions and Systems.
An independent study course to be completed while enrolled in the Study Abroad program. Students compare the health care system in the visited country with the complex system present in the United States of America. Writing process. 3 credits.
PHT 311.
Fundamentals of Anatomy.
The course is designed to introduce students to the basics of human anatomy. The course will cover human muscle origins, insertions, and actions as well as describing in depth systematic anatomy of the skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, renal, reproductive, and nervous systems. The course will use a traditional lecture format and a weekly laboratory session using ADAM computer imaging anatomy software. Prerequisite: BIO 112 and permission of the instructor. 4 credits.
PHT 412.
Psychosocial Aspects of Disease and Disability.
A seminar focusing on the psychosocial implications of illness and disability. Specific attention is given to rural communities, older adults, ethnic differences, adjustment models, family stress from care giving, family violence, and normal grieving processes. Prerequisites: SOC 110 and PSY 111 or 112. Disciplinary Perspective. 3 credits.
PHT 426.
Documentation Issues Seminar.
Addresses intermediate and advanced patient care documentation issues that affect clinical physical therapists. 1 credit.
PHT 502.
Professional Issues of Physical Therapy Practice I.
Introduces professional-phase students to key professional ethical and practice issues, including communication. 3 credits.
PHT 504.
Professional Issues of Physical Therapy Practice II.
Continued study of professional ethical and practice issues, and patient care documentation. Theories of teaching and learning are introduced as a basis to understand the learning process and to investigate patient education in physical therapy practice. 2 credits.
PHT 511.
Human Anatomy.
Explores human neuromusculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and integumentary systems. Laboratory exercises include cadaveric dissection. Prerequisite: GPA greater then 3.0. 5 credits.
PHT 514.
Pathophysiology.
Examines basic human pathology and medical principles, including but not limited to, inflammation, infection, systemic conditions, diagnostic imaging, genetics, and clinical laboratory tests. 4 credits.
PHT 516.
Biomechanics and Kinesiology.
Examines tissue and joint structure and function, and the mechanical principles involved in human motion. The laboratory portion will introduce students to the basics of postural and gait assessment. 4 credits.
PHT 518.
Exercise Science.
Examines skeletal muscle structure and function and cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromusculoskeletal physiology related to physical activity and exercise in general and special patient/client populations. Current methods of nutritional and physical assessment will be evaluated. 4 credits.
PHT 520.
Motor Control Motor Learning.
This course will focus on the processes that govern human movement acquisition and control across the lifespan and will prepare students to apply principles of motor development, motor control, and motor learning to clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge of the neural, physical, and behavioral aspects of human movement and the process involved in acquiring and refining motor skills across the lifespan. 2 credits.
PHT 532.
Clinical Examination.
An introduction to the tests and measurements used by physical therapists in the clinical and research settings. Laboratory sessions will provide the student with an opportunity to integrate concepts and apply the therapeutic interventions discussed in lecture. 4 credits.
PHT 534.
Cardiovascular-Pulmonary Physical Therapy.
Examines the physical therapy management of individuals with cardiac and respiratory dysfunction. Particular attenton is focused on exercise prescription, patient management in various clinical settings, current medical and surgical procedures, and guidlines and education for inpatient and outpaitent rehabilitation. 4 credits.
PHT 542.
Pharmacology in Rehabilitation.
Provices a general introduction to pharmacological principles including basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Descriptions of general classes of medications and their impact and utilization in rehabilitation are stressed. 2 credits.
PHT 550.
Evidence Based/Critical Inquiry Physical Therapy I.
Provides a critical appreciation of basic science, clinical, and grounded theory research to the evolution of physical therapy as an evidence based clinical health professional discipline. 2 credits.
PHT 560.
Clinical Education and Practice I.
A part time clinical placement begins the clinical education and practice sequence of courses. Students participate in guided observation and reflection on communication and interactions between the therapist, patient/client and family, and the healthcare team. 1 credit.