Physical Therapy (PHT)

Current concepts, selected problems or issues pertaining to Physical Therapy are examined. The topic varies according to recent developments in Physical Therapy. Course may be repeated for different topic areas.

Introduction to graduate writing and literature review within the context of physical therapy.

Students explore the six foundational sciences in which the practice of physical therapy is grounded. Content focuses on the study of the anatomical, biochemical, behavioral, biomechanical, physiological and developmental aspects of movement science.

Lab course for PHT 5109. Students study anatomy of the human body, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Course includes cadaver prosection and a strong emphasis on surface anatomy and palpation skills.

Focuses on the overview of the profession of Physical Therapy and provides an introduction to basic physical therapy patient/client care skills.

Introduce basic principles of diagnostic imaging and pharmacology related to physical therapy practice. These principles are applied at an introductory level to each system of the human body.

Forty hours of part-time clinical experience applying basic concepts of communication, examination, intervention, and patient care skills, supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Forty hours of part-time clinical experience applying basic concepts of communication, examination, intervention, and patient care skills, supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Students learn to integrate the results from medical screening and diagnostic tests into physical therapy practice, and recognize when to refer to other health care professionals.

Explores professional, legal, ethical, and management aspects of development as physical therapy professionals. Selected aspects of personal development are considered. Students explore and apply concept of mentoring by completing a 1:1 mentoring experience.

Students explore the six foundational sciences of human structure and function. Content builds on PHT 5109 and focuses on the study and application of anatomical biomechanical/kinesiological, and physiological aspects of movement science.

Lab course for PHT 6393. Students integrate and learn to apply understanding of human anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. Course includes cadaver dissections, surface anatomy/palpations, study of human motion and exercise physiology activities.

Physical Therapy Practice I is the first of a six-course series examining contemporary physical therapist practice in a variety of health care settings. Learners analyze cases across the lifespan utilizing the clinical decision-making model and a problem-based learning process.

PHT 6394L is the accompanying laboratory course to PHT 6394 PTP I. In this course students practice skills to examine, diagnose, and provide interventions for patient types including, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and neuromuscular practice patterns.

Students explore the six foundational sciences of human structure and function. Content builds on PHT 6393 and focuses on sensorimotor development; gait, posture & balance; head & neck anatomy, and advanced neuroscience topics.

Lab course for PHT 6395. Students continue study of anatomy of human body, with emphasis on musculoskeletal and neurological systems of head and neck and nervous system. Course includes cadaver dissection.

Second of six-course series examining contemporary physical therapist practice in a variety of health care settings. Learners analyze cases across the lifespan, utilizing the clinical decision-making model and a problem-based learning process.

PHT 6396L is the accompanying laboratory course to PHT 6396 PTP II. In this course students practice skills to examine, diagnose, and provide interventions for patient types including, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and neuromuscular practice patterns.

Third of a six-course series examining contemporary physical therapist practice in a variety of health care settings. Learners analyze cases across the lifespan, utilizing the clinical decision-making model and a problem-based learning process.

Fourth of 6-course series examining contemporary physical therapist practice in a variety of health care settings. Learners analyze cases across the lifespan utilizing the clinical decision-making model and a problem-based learning process.

PHT 6398L is the accompanying laboratory course to PHT 6398 Physical Therapy Practice IV. In this course students practice skills to examine, diagnose, and provide interventions for patient types including, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and neuromuscular practice patterns.

Studies in teaching and learning applied to various settings in which physical therapists educate others.

Investigates sociocultural influences on belief/behavior systems including culture and family issues through the lifespan.

This course is designed to enhance the student's communication skills and clinical effectiveness when working with Spanish speaking patients and clients in the physical therapy setting.

Explores professional, legal and ethical aspects of development as physical therapy professionals. Students synthesize leadership and management competencies to plan and implement a simulated interdisciplinary entrepreneurial venture.

Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research designs for health professions, analysis of data, critical evaluation of research, and proposal writing. Physical Therapy students begin selection of either the thesis or independent study option.

Physical Therapy students engage in critical analysis of physical therapy and related health care research, use computerized data analysis, and develop supporting rationale for thesis or independent study option decision.

Initial six-week full time clinical experience applying concepts of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention in direct patients care supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Initial phase of an intensive, independent, focused area of study; identifies an area for intensive focus and designs a faculty approved learning experience that meets the student’s development need(s).

Applied portion of intensive, independent, focused process of study begun in Independent Study I; completion requires a successful progress review by the Independent Study Committee.

Current concepts, selected problems or issues pertaining to Physical Therapy are examined. The topics vary according to recent developments in Physical Therapy. Course may be repeated for different topic areas.

Second six-week full time clinical experiences applying concepts of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention in direct patient care supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Final six-week full time, clinical experiences applying concepts of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention in direct patient care supervised by a license physical therapist.

Students are guided through the process of developing an introduction, rationale, and research question for an independent research project; successful completion results in an approved research question with supporting written documentation.

Applied portion of intensive, independent, focused process of research project begun in Independent Research I; completion requires a successful progress review by the Independent Research Committee.

Examine the application of diagnostic imaging in the practice of physical therapy. Students examine criteria and indications for the use of diagnostic imaging and practice the interpretation of these images within the scope of physical therapy practice.

Enhances the student's critical thinking skills in the principles of pharmacology within the scope of physical therapy practice, with an emphasis in pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and the properties of drug classes.

This is the fifth of a six-course series examining contemporary physical therapist practice in a variety of health care settings. Learners analyze cases across the lifespan utilizing the clinical decision-making model and a problem-based learning process.

PHT 7390L is the accompanying laboratory course to PHT 7390 Physical Therapy Practice V. In this course students practice skills to examine, diagnose, and provide interventions for patient types including, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, integumentary and neuromuscular practice patterns.

Serves as a culminating experience examining contemporary physical therapist practice in a variety of health care settings. Students analyze case examples as they relate to current professional issues and practice guidelines for physical therapy practice.

This course will address issues related to wellness and health promotion as it relates to the profession of Physical Therapy

Students examine ethical decision-making models and apply them to common issues in interdisciplinary health care. Legal aspects of practice at the federal, state, and local levels are investigated.

Investigates aspects of entering the physical therapy profession including preparation for the qualifying examination, licensure, negotiating employment, career development, and consultation.

This seminar course provides the PT clinical doctoral learner the opportunity to analyze and discuss the roles/responsibilities and challenges/opportunities inherent in doctoral level physical therapy practice.

Further progression of intensive, independent, focused process of study begun in Independent Study I-II; completion requires a successful progress review by the Independent Study Committee.

Final portion of independent focused study begun in Independent Study I-III; culminates in scholarly, reflective paper, including case report; presents an oral summary of work during oral defense.

The student must design and present a poster synthesizing knowledge gained during the learning experience. The committee works closely with the student on developing these culminating materials. The committee determines whether the student successfully completes this course based on satisfactory completion of the poster presentation, and all activities outlined in the student’s learning experience plan. To receive a grade of “S”, the student must follow all department guidelines for binding of the approved final paper.

Seven-week full-time clinical experience emphasizing student demonstration of competency in physical therapy patient/client examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention strategies and includes management and peer/patient/family teaching supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Eight-week full-time clinical experience emphasizing student demonstration of competency in physical therapy patient/client examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention strategies and includes management and peer/patient/family teaching supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Final capstone project for transitional DPT program; includes identification of case report topic and writing of initial draft of case report.

Final capstone project for transitional DPT program; includes finalization of case report project.

Further progression of intensive, independent, focused process of study begun in Independent Research I-II; completion requires a successful progress review by the Independent Research Committee.

Final portion of independent focused study begun in Independent Research I-III; culminates in scholarly research report; presents an oral summary of research project during oral defense.

The student must present a poster synthesizing knowledge gained during the learning experience. The committee works closely with the student on developing these culminating materials. The committee determines whether the student successfully completes this course based on satisfactory completion of the poster presentation, and all activities outlined in the student’s learning experience plan. To receive a grade of “S”, the student must provide the department with 2 professionally hard-bound copies of the approved final paper (see binding guidelines).