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Current and Future Post-Professional Courses
Houston Center


Spring 2005

 


PT 6083.60  Advanced Instrumentation in PT  
Emphasis on developing advanced knowledge of the theory and application of the following:  biomechanical analysis, computer utilization for data acquistion, gait analysis, muscular strength testing, and electromyography. 

Faculty:
Mohamed Sabbahi, PT, PHD, ECS, George Kondraske, PhD
Credit:
3 Graduate Credit hours
Format: On-site weekend format
When:
Feb. 4 & 5, (Houston) Mar. 4 & 5, (Dallas) and April 29 & 30                    
Time:
  8:30 am - 5:00 pm
           

Required course in PhD Program                                                        


PT 6501.60  Research Dissemination
Videoconference course between Houston and Dallas Presbyterian Centers.  Contemporary research problems in physical therapy for selected groups of students.  Emphasis on scholarly writing and publication.

Faculty:
Sharon Olson, PT, PhD  
Credit:
1 Graduate Credit hour
Format:
on-site evening and internet
When:
Jan 24, Feb 14, Apr 11                                                                        
Time:
 5:00 - 8:00 pm; remainder of course over the internet

Required course in PhD Program


PT 5903.50  Pediatric Neuroscience
This course will begin with a review of embryology and will explore the conditions under which both typical and atypical development occur.  Emphasis will be placed on understanding the relationship between structure and function of the nervous system as it relates to children with disabilities.  Enrollment is limited

Faculty:
Betty MacNeill, PT, MEd, Francie Baxter, OTR, PhD  
Credit:
3 Graduate Credit hours
Format:
Internet
When:
entire course done over internet


PT 5903.60  Assistive Technology in Pediatrics
This course will focus on the processes associated with implementation of assistive and adaptive technology.  Students will have the opportunity to learn about the issues related to evaluation and implementation of assistive technology with individuals.  Topics will include seating and positioning, computer access, switch use, communication aid technology and electronic aides for daily living.


Faculty:
Betty MacNeill, PT, MEd, Francie Baxter, OTR, PhD  
Credit:
3 Graduate Credit hours
Format:
On-site
When: April 7; 1:00-6:00 pm, April 8; 8:30 - 5:00 pm and April 9; 9:00 - 3:00 pm; remainder of course over the internet

 


PT 5832.60 & 5901.60  Differential Diagnosis in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Differential Diagnosis Lab
Evaluation and treatment planning of the orthopedic patient utilizing history-taking, special tests, diagnostic imaging results, and selective tissue tension examination skills.  Differential diagnosis of a patients with a non-specific neuromusculoskeletal disorder complaints will be emphasized.

Faculty: Toni Roddey, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit Hours
Format: on-site weekend 
When: January 28 & 29; February 18 & 19, April 15 & 16                                 
Time:
  8:30 am - 5:00 pm
 


PT 5823.60  Intermediate Evaluation & Mobilization:  Lower Quadrant
Interpretation of basic science knowledge and development of clinical skills needed to complete a differential evaluation and proceed to effective treatment of spinal dysfunction.

Faculty: William Hanten, PT, EdD
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit Hours
Format: on-site weekend
When: Class meets Jan 21 & 22; February 11 & 12, March 4 & 5, April 1 & 2 and  April 29.                                                                                                                
Time:
Friday evenings:  5:30 - 8:30 pm and Saturdays:  8:30 - 5:00 pm.


NFS 5903.60  Special Topics:  Statistics for the Health Sciences

Faculty:
Mary Watson, PhD

Credit: 3 Graduate Credit Hours
Format: on-site
Time:  Tuesdays:  5:00 - 8:00 pm


Summer 2005
 

PT 5903 Electrodiagnosis for Orthopedic and Neurologic Conditions
Faculty: Mohamed Sabbahi, PT, PhD, ECS

PT 5903 Radiology in PT:  LQ
Faculty: William Bartlett, PT, PhD

PT 5903 Clinical Topics in Pediatrics
Faculty:Betty MacNeill, PT, MEd
             Mitzi Wiggin, PT, MS

PT 6511 University Academic Issues
Faculty: Sue Schafer, PT, Phd

PT 5083 Quantitative Evaluation
Faculty:  Katy Mitchell, PT, PhD



Please contact Dr. William Bartlett at 713/794-2083
or e-mail
Wbartlett@twu.edu

 

Page last updated October 17, 2007

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