Schedule of Classes

An introduction to clinical applications in physical therapy. Topics covered in this course include basic physical therapy examination procedures, professional documentation and communication, therapeutic exercise, physical agents and mechanical modalities, and patient care skills.

The study and application of orthopaedic basic science in the examination, evaluation, and management of dysfunctions and disabilities of the appendicular skeleton.

The anatomical, biomechanical, physiological, and histological basis of the normal and pathological musculoskeletal system, along with specialized examination, assessment, and intervention strategies for the musculoskeletal system.

Research design, methods, and ethical implications; exploration of research topics with review of appropriate literature; and introduction to components of the research proposal.

Data collection and preliminary statistical analysis of the student research report.

Discussion and application of teaching and learning theories as related to the classroom and clinical setting, including student clinical education, staff inservice, and patient education.

Applied neurological examination, evaluation, and intervention theories and strategies in physical therapy patient care.

The management of a variety of disorders resulting in physical, emotional, and cognitive impairments and their physical therapy implications.

Individual study and investigations through selected readings, discussions, and/or written assignments. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours.

Physical therapy implications of common health issues in a variety of physical therapy clients, and the role of screening and prevention in dealing with these issues.

Emphasis of this course is on final revisions of poster and platform presentations for dissemination at the state and national level, grant writing for conference-related travel, and preparation of manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

Presentation and discussion of pertinent issues in the field of physical therapy.

The curriculum s capstone course that emphasizes the role of the physical therapist in managing the patient with multi-system dysfunctions.