Semester 4 – Fall, Year 2
PT 5402 – Therapeutic Exercise and Interventions II
Use of therapeutic exercise and other interventions for the treatment of impairments and functional limitations in patients who have musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, or integumentary system involvement. One lecture hour and two lab hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
PT 5412 – Practice Management Issues I
Application of practice management issues in the physical therapy setting: emphasis on communication, documentation, supervision, reimbursement, time management, and psychosocial aspects of patient care in preparation for first clinical affiliation. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
PT 5871 – Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy I
Application of the scientific method to research questions in physical therapy. Includes planning of research projects aimed at making contributions to evidence-based physical therapy practice. Two hours of project activities a week. Credit: One hour.
PT 5933 – Clinical Experience I
First of three supervised full time clinical experiences. Application of physical therapy knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to patient and practice management in the acute care setting. Six week rotation. Credit: Three hours.
PT 6323 – Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I
Principles of evaluation and physical therapy treatment of patients with neuromuscular complications associated with brain injury and cerebral vascular accident; emphasis on current theories of motor control and therapeutic interventions. Two lecture hours and three lab hours a week. Credit: Three hours
PT 6363 – Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy: Lower Quadrant
Principles of evaluation and physical therapy treatment of patients with musculoskeletal problems of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower extremities; emphasis on manual therapy strategies. Two lecture hours and three lab hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
Semester 5 – Spring, Year 2
PT 6011 – Critical Inquiry in Physical Therapy II
Application of the scientific method to research in physical therapy. Collaboration with faculty advisors to implement projects proposed in Critical Inquiry I. Two hours of project activities a week. Credit: One hour.
PT 6111 – Practice Management Issues II
Overview of various influences within the health care environment, including payment systems, development of public policy and legislation, and the scope of physical therapy practice at the local, state and federal level. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.
PT 6122 – Prostheses, Orthoses, and Advanced Gait
Pathological gait to include patients with neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and/or integumentary involvement. Includes prostheses, orthoses, changes in gait across the lifespan, energy costs, therapeutic interventions, and patient/family education. One lecture hour and two lab hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
PT 6151 – Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation
Psychosocial issues related to physical therapy; includes the roles of mental health professionals, advocates, and family; patient-therapist communication;sexuality and disability; and abuse. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.
PT 6343 – Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II
Principles of evaluation and physical therapy treatment of patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions including, but not limited to, spinal cord injury and vestibular disorders; emphasis on current treatment models. Two lecture hours and two lab hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
PT 6353 – Pediatric Physical Therapy
Normal motor, cognitive and psycho-social development; neonatology; evaluation and treatment of children with developmental disorders and other chronic medical conditions; pediatric sports medicine; and legal and ethical considerations. Two lecture hours and two lab hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
PT 6373 – Musculoskeletal PT II: Upper Quadrant
Evaluation and physical therapy management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the cervico-thoracic spine and upper extremity; emphasis on manual therapy and functional rehabilitation. Two lecture hours and three lab hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
Semester 6 – Summer, Year 2
PT 6804 – Clinical Experience II
Second of three supervised full time clinical experiences; application of physical therapy knowledge, skills and behaviors appropriate to patient and practice management in either the Orthopedic or Neurorehabilitation setting. Seven week rotation. Credit: Four hours.
PT 6142 – Health Promotion & Wellness I
Overview of health promotion, fitness and wellness strategies for well individuals and those with functional limitations commonly seen in physical therapy practice, with emphasis on attitudes towards health, illness, and disability and their effect on individual goals, motivations, and interpersonal relationships. Two lecture hours a week. Credit: Two hours.
PT 6121 – Practice Management Issues III
Exploration of the leadership role of the physical therapist as a manager of clinical services. One lecture hour a week. Credit: One hour.
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