PT 160 Physical Therapy Procedures I (3)
This class features the development of early Physical Therapy skills
and the understanding of basic proce- dures. Specific emphasis is placed
on range of motion, measurement of range of motion, aseptic techniques,
posture, proper bed positioning, massage, postural drainage, bandaging
wheelchairs, architectural barriers, ambulation, documentation, vital
signs and safety. All skills are reinforced and practiced in supervised
scheduled laboratories and open lab sessions.
PT 180 Physical Therapy Procedures II (4)
This course follows Physical Therapy Procedures I in the curriculum
sequence and includes instruction on the various modalities of heat,
cold, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet and infrared light, traction,
hydrotherapy, diathermy and other physical agent modalities and treatments.
PT 250 Physical Therapy Clinical I (1)
This course involves observation of various types of patients in different
clinical settings with the practicum of skills learned in PT 160 Procedures
I and PT 180 Procedures II. This course will entail on-going communication
between the clinical coordinator, the student and the academic coordinator.
The student is given the opportunity to work with a variety of patients
and to begin developing competence as a medical team member. The student
also attends a case analysis lab five times throughout the course to
further develop his/her skills with patients and department procedures.
PT 251 Physical Therapy Clinical II (3)
This course is clinical in nature. Throughout the semester the student
will attend two four-week, ½ time rotations and will practice
skills learned in PT 160 and PT 180, in local health care facilities.
The student will also practice, under supervision, the skills covered
in PT 270. The student will attend a Clinical Lab eight times throughout
the semester to further develop the skills of problem solving and communication
in patient care and departmental function.
PT 252 Physical Therapy Clinical III (5)
This course is clinical in nature and consists of two full-time, five
week blocks following the completion of all didactic course work. The
student will be involved in practicing all Physical Therapist Assistant
skills in health care facilities across the United States. The course
will entail either on-site or phone communica- tion between the clinical
instructor, the student and the academic coordinator (at least once
during each rotation). The student is given the opportunity to practice
advanced applications with indirect supervision on a variety of patients
and to develop competence as a full-time member of the medical team.
PT 260 Independent Study In Physical Therapy
(1-3)
In consultation with a selected faculty member, the student selects
for intensive study a specific area of concern related to physical therapy.
Prerequisite: Consent.
PT 270 Physical Therapy Procedures III (4)
This course emphasizes pediatric development sequence, motor control,
neurology, testing muscular strength and joint integrity, gait, posture,
therapeutic exercise, and physical therapy programs for various rehabilitation
patients.
PT 275 Physical Therapy Procedures V (3)
This course emphasizes the characteristics, clinical problems, and physical
therapy treatment of various rehabilitation patients, including the
physical, psychological, sexual and vocational problems encountered.
Specialized areas of Physical Therapy such as Aquatics, Wound Management,
Oncology, Women's Health Issues, Pulmonary, Prosthetics/Orthotics, Sports
Physical Therapy and Chronic Pain Manage- ment are included in this
course.
PT 280 Physical Therapy Procedures IV (3)
This course emphasizes professional aspects of the Physical Therapist
Assistant. Included in that realm are topics such as reimbursement guide-
lines, legislative issues, continuing education, code of ethics, current
developments in Physical Therapy, professional relationships, research,
employment, etc. The course may also feature guest speakers on topics
relevant to the profession. The course will broaden the students understanding
of professional responsibility and motivate them towards personal improvement,
commitment and continuing compe- tence in the Physical Therapy profession.
PT 285 Issues In Physical Medicine (1)
In consultation with a faculty member, the student is assigned for intensive
study a specific area of concern related to physical therapy. This may
include intensive reading and the preparation of patient and/or practitioner
educational materials related to the subject. This will give the student
an opportunity to develop an area or topic of expertise by exploring
various avenues of information and compiling those into one document.
During this course the student will also be reviewing for the Program
Comprehensive Final to be given during the second or third week of the
spring semester.
PT 290 Special Topics In Physical Therapy (1-3)
Selected topics related to Physical Therapy which vary from semester
to semester. Announced in advance. Prerequisite: Specified on each topic.