4 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Department consent required.

Discussion of the conceptual and structural basis of osteology, myology, neurology, human development, and basic kinesiology and biomechanics. Selected anatomical and physiological dysfunctions of the trunk and upper extremity will also be discussed.

4 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Department consent required.

Discussion of the conceptual and structural bases of osteology, myology, neurology, human development, and basic kinesiology and biomechanics. Selected anatomical and physiological dysfunctions of the pelvis and lower extremity will also be discussed.

3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Department consent required.

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 using patient cases.

4 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Department consent required.

This course is designed to provide healthscience professionals an up-to-date comprehensive investigation into the human nervous system. Complex interrelationships between structure and function of the nervous system are being clarified. This course will relate these facts into information of clinical significance. Clinical examples in each area will offer opportunities for practice in neurophysiological analysis that health professionals use daily.

3 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

This course is designed to integrate and summarize the essentials of medical pharmacology. The main molecular and cellular actions of drugs will be emphasized as well as the principles governing the use and actions of drugs in the treatment of disease.

3 credits. Lecture. Prerequisites: PT 5414 and PT 5416. Department consent required.

A comprehensive presentation of the general principles of disease with an emphasis on general pathology. Focus is on the mechanisms underlying disease and their management as a basis for therapeutic program planning in physical therapy.

2 credits. Lecture. Prerequisite: PT 5420. Department consent required.

A comprehensive presentation of cardiopulmonary diseases. Focus is on the mechanisms underlying disease and their management as a basis for therapeutic program planning in physical therapy.

4 credits. Lecture/Discussion. Prerequisite: PT 5420. Department consent required.

Mechanical properties of musculoskeletal tissues will be described. Growth and maintenance mechanisms of the different tissues will be detailed. Diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system will be covered. The underlying tissue pathology and clinical symptoms will be addressed from the orthopedic and physical therapy perspective. Therapeutic interventions will be presented.

3 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

Students will analyze the impact of force systems on the human body, thus preparing the student to apply knowledge of normal anatomical structure and function to therapeutic intervention. Interactions between contiguous and non-contiguous bone segments will be emphasized in order to understand functional movement. Neural control and activation principles will be discussed.

2 credits. Prerequisite: Department consent.

Prepares the student to provide culturally competent evidence based physical therapy services for prevention, health promotion, fitness and wellness to individuals, groups, and communities.

4 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

Introduction to theories of motor control and motor learning, current methods in human movement science, and their implications for evidence-based practice.

3 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

The goal of this course is to provide comprehensive exposure to management principles and concepts with a focus on their applications and impact in physical therapy practice. Students will be provided the opportunity to gain cognition and skills in physical therapy practice management which prepares them as practitioners and future administrators.

2 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

A foundations course for Physical Therapy Majors in Differential Diagnosis. The course scope covers a broad spectrum of clinical sciences and provides training in screening (i.e. history taking) of a culturally diverse patient/client population across the lifespan for appropriate healthcare management.

3 credits. Prerequisite: Department consent.

Fundamental aspects of education and communication as they relate to physical therapy as described in the Guide to Physical Therapist Introduction to learning theories and theories of change. Learner assessment and strategies for communication and instruction will be covered. Students generate written and oral communications and will plan and deliver an educational unit relating to physical therapy.

3 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

Through readings, lectures, personal investigation, and discussion of current issues, “hot topics” and problems in the profession of physical therapy, students will demonstrate an understanding of their environment of practice. Students learn selected laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and ethical codes governing the practice of physical therapy and will explore possible solutions to common professional problems. Emphasis is placed on the importance of ethical and legal practice and on reimbursement.

3 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

A foundations course in research, statistical analyses, and evidence-based clinical-decision for Physical Therapy students. Students will develop skills for conducting literature searches, critically appraising clinical research and developing research questions. Applications will fall within the Physical Therapy Profession Patient/Client Management Model.

3 credits. Lecture. Prerequisites: PT 5444 and PT 5464. Department consent required.

Focuses on clinical research related to diagnosis, and prevention / treatment outcomes with emphasis on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular physical therapy. Students will participate in meetings and discussions to facilitate their research projects.

2 credits. Lecture. Department consent required.

Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program are required to participate in a scholarly project (original research, systematic review or clinical case report) with one or more faculty mentors and students. Course requirements are met by the preparation of a manuscript meeting professional standards for form and content, culminating in a document appropriate for submission to a refereed journal.

5 credits. Lecture/Laboratory/Practicum. Prerequisites: PT 5410, PT 5412 and PT 5414. Department consent required.

This course covers the fundamentals of physical therapist examination in the context of overall practice as described in the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Students will be introduced to basic tests and measures as well as to information relevant to their selection and interpretation. Students will apply the tests in laboratory and clinical settings and will learn to appropriately document their findings.

6 credits. Lecture/Laboratory/Practicum. Prerequisite: PT 5450. Department consent required.

An exploration of the practice of Physical Therapists in the acute care setting. Students will develop competency in clinical evaluation of impairments and functional limitations, identification of appropriate intervention options, and implementation of a plan of care to improve performance of functional activities for patients commonly encountered in acute care practice settings. In addition, this course integrates curricular content in acute care with clinical practice through critical thinking, problem solving, and clinical experiences.

3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory. Department consent required.

An exploration of interventions commonly used by physical therapists in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Students will develop competency in selection and implementation of therapeutic exercise and physical agents as interventions to improve performance of functional activities for patients commonly encountered in a variety of settings. The assessment of therapeutic effects, and modification of the interventions are integral components of this course.

3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory/Practicum. Prerequisites: PT 452 and PT 462. Department consent required.

Management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine. Elements of patient management consist of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention with attention to outcomes, differential diagnosis, and screening strategies. Evidence-based practice is reinforced. Applications will consider client populations across the life span.

3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory/Practicum. Prerequisites: PT 5452 and PT 5462. Department consent required.

Management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the extremities. Elements of patient management consist of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention with attention to outcomes, differential diagnosis, and screening strategies. Evidence-based practice is reinforced. Applications will consider client populations across the life span.

3 credits. Lecture/Laboratory/Practicum. Prerequisites: PT 5426 and PT 5464. Department consent required.

An exploration of the practice of Physical Therapists in the area of orthotics prosthetics, Diabetes and Spinal Cord Injury. Students will develop competency in clinical assessment of functional limitations, specifically in locomotion, identification of appropriate treatment options and implementation of interventions, through the use of orthotics and prosthetics, to improve performance of functional activities for patients with a variety of deficits.

4 credits. Lecture/Laboratory/Practicum. Prerequisites: PT 5426 and PT 5464. Department consent required.

Through comprehensive problem solving, students will learn to manage adult patients with neuromuscular dysfunction. Students will develop neurophysiologically sound examination and intervention skills integrating physical and psychological patient considerations. The skill set for examination and treatment will be consistent with foundational movement science under the evidenced based practice model.

2 credits. Prerequisite: Department consent.

Covers normal motor development, childhood conditions that are commonly served by pediatric physical therapists, and general examination and intervention methods used for pediatric populations.

1 credit. Lecture. Prerequisite: PT 5451. Department consent required.

This two-week course is intended to provide students with a foundation for all future full time practical experience courses. Students will learn how evaluation methods and tools will be implemented during full time practica. Roles and responsibilities of persons associated with practica courses will be explored. Through lecture, discussion and written assignments, students will develop an understanding of the importance of professional behaviors, self-evaluation and personal reflection. A written professional portfolio will be initiated.

8 credits. Practicum. Prerequisites: PT 5451 and PT 5460. Department consent required.

Under close supervision by a licensed Physical Therapist, students will participate as a member of the health care team to provide patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting for 10 weeks. Patient care settings may include but are not limited to Acute Care, Orthopedics, Neuro-Rehabilitation or specialties including but not limited to pediatrics, oncology, or women's health. The course is held off campus at individually assigned clinical facilities throughout the country. Each student is assigned one or two clinical instructors who are physically present and immediately available for direction and supervision.

2 credits. Practicum. Prerequisite: Open to students in good standing enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program; all previous D.P.T program courses must have been passed.

Clinical experience that provides students the opportunity to integrate interventions learned in PT 5453 and 5454 in an outpatient setting. Students will utilize examination and manual therapy skills in the development and implementation of plans of care for outpatients with various musculoskeletal conditions.

8 credits. Practicum. Prerequisites: Students must be in good academic standing and be granted department consent.

Under close supervision by a licensed Physical Therapist, students will participate as a member of the health care team to provide patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting for 10 weeks. Patient care settings may include but are not limited to Acute Care, Orthopedics, Neuro-Rehabilitation or specialties including but not limited to pediatrics, oncology, or women's health. The course is held off campus at individually assigned clinical facilities throughout the country. Each student is assigned one or two clinical instructors who are physically present and immediately available for direction and supervision.

1 credit. Prerequisite: Department consent. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

Provides experiences for students in the development and delivery of service related to prevention, health promotion, fitness, and wellness in settings that support supervised interaction with the surrounding community.

2 credits. Practicum. Department consent required.

A clinical experience that provides students the opportunity to integrate interventions learned in PT 5456 and PT 5457 in a clinical setting. Students will utilize examination and intervention skills in the development and implementation of plans of care for patients with various neuromuscular conditions.

8 credits. Practicum. Prerequisites: Students must be in good academic standing and be granted department consent.

Under close supervision by a licensed Physical Therapist, students will participate as a member of the health care team to provide patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting for 12 weeks. Patient care settings may include but are not limited to Acute Care, Orthopedics, Neuro-Rehabilitation or specialties including but not limited to pediatrics, oncology, or women's health. The course is held off campus at individually assigned clinical facilities throughout the country. Each student is assigned one or two clinical instructors who are physically present and immediately available for direction and supervision.

1 credit. Prerequisite: Students must be in good academic standing and be granted department consent. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).

This course provides students with clinical experience at hospitals and sub-acute health care facilities. Students will observe and will assist as appropriate with patient care under the supervision and direction of a licensed physical therapist. The course allows students to integrate and apply the didactic component of the curriculum in an acute or sub-acute environment. It is designed to foster the student’s appreciation for the multidisciplinary nature of hospital care.

3 credits.

Focuses on the manual therapy examination and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Instruction will be primarily case based and integrate various manual therapy approaches across body regions. Concepts introduced in the PT 5453 and 5454 courses will be explored in greater depth with a focus on improved proficiency in delivery of soft tissue and joint manipulation techniques including thrust. Evidence-based practice will be reinforced. Applications will consider diverse patient/client populations across the life span.

3 credits. Prerequisite: Department consent.

An elective for Doctorate of Physical Therapy students that covers the specialized practice of pediatric physical therapy. The course provides in depth information about pediatric conditions for which physical therapy services are typically provided. Specialized pediatric assessments and interventions are reviewed and clinical opportunities are provided to integrate and apply the academic information.

3 credits. Prerequisite: Open only to graduate Physical Therapy students in good standing; Department consent required.

An elective course for Doctorate of Physical Therapy students that covers the specialized practice of geriatric physical therapy. Provides in depth information about geriatric conditions for which physical therapy services are typically provided. Examines normal and pathological aging, and analyzes the evidence behind specialized geriatric assessments and interventions. Clinical opportunities will be included to integrate and apply the academic information.

3 credits. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.

The development of leadership skills through foundational readings, self-reflection, collaboration with peers and faculty, and project development with external entities to promote the health of society. Explores opportunities for professional engagement in advocacy efforts at the local, state and national level.

3 credits. Prerequisite: Open only to students in the D.P.T. program, others with consent.

Introduction to health care systems. Interactions between government agencies, institutions, communities and individuals addressed in relation to planning, funding, and delivering healthcare. Particular focus placed on societal issues relating to underrepresented groups including persons with disabilities (PWD), with an emphasis on those aspects that affect the practice of physical therapy assessment and treatment.