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Elective Post-Professional Courses
Fall 2008
PT 5623.50 Anatomy and Function of the Upper Extremity.
Description: Examines the structural anatomy of the upper extremity, including the musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular and integumentary systems; and relates this through an understanding of biomechanical principles to its function in both normal and abnormal (disease or injury) conditions. Prerequisites: Licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist, instructor approval.
Faculty: Charles Costello, PT, PhD, CHT
Josephine Chan, PhD, OTR, CHT
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit hours
Course Code: 90081
Format: 100% online course
PT 5633.50 Problems and Injuries of the Upper Extremity
Description: Etiology, pathology, medical diagnosis, prognosis and surgical treatment for problems, injuries and congenital anomalies of the upper extremity. Prerequisites: Licensed Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist, instructor approval.
Faculty: Charles Costello, PT, PhD, CHT
Josephine Chan, PhD, OTR, CHT
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit hours
Course Code: 90082
Format: 100% online course
PT 5833.40 Intermediate Evaluation & Mobilization: Upper Quarter (Dallas). [Required for the Orthopedic Manual Therapy Certificate]
Description: This is the 2nd course leading toward orthopedic manual therapy certification through TWU & North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). Course includes detailed biomechanical assessment & advanced manual therapy techniques & related evidence for the upper quadrant with emphasis on cervicogenic headache, TMJ, shoulder girdle, elbow, wrist and forearm disorders. TWU & NAIOMT registration required. First register with Kam @ 214-706-2310 & then with Michael Lucido at mmlucido@msn.com. NAIOMT registration is an additional $140.
Faculty: Michael Lucido, PT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, Sharon Wang, PT, PhD, OCS, CMPT
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit hours
Course Code: 90406
Format: Two 3-day weekends onsite @ TWU Presbyterian Campus, September 26-28 & November 14-16
PT 5533.50 Motor Behavior in Pediatrics
Description: This course will emphasize current theories of Motor Learning and Motor Control as they apply to the evaluation and therapeutic management of children with disabilities.
Faculty: Betty MacNeill, PT, MEd
Frances Baxter, OTR, PhD
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit hours
Course Code: 90080
Format: Primarily online course, with onsite classes Nov. 14-15, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
PT 6903.50 Clinical Outcome Measures in Adult Neurorehabilitation
Description: This course has been organized into learning modules based upon levels within disablement/enablement models used when examining and evaluating patients. Clinical outcome measures that are specific to and general ones that can be applied to certain adult neurological diagnoses will be explored. Learning activities will include review and critique of relevant articles, reflection, use of these measures with some patients that you see in your clinical environments, and a Blackboard quiz.
Faculty: Carolyn Kelly, PT, DSc, NCS
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit hours
Course Code: 15604
Format: 100% online
PT 6903.60 Diagnostic and Therapeutic EMG/NCV for practicing and research Physical Therapists
Description: This hands-on course and laboratory will introduce practicing and research physical therapists to electromyography, peripheral nerve and root conduction studies for orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Multichannel EMG for evaluation, treatment and research studies will be presented. Videos, patient presentation and demonstration, and case studies will prepare course participants for future specialization. PT eligibility, billing and marketing of service will be discussed. Beef up your expertise with technology.
Faculty: Mohamed Sabbahi, PT, PhD, ECS
Credit: 3 Graduate Credit hours
Course Code: 90375
Format: Primarily onsite course that meets at the following times: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, September 19-20, October 17-18, and November 21-22. |
