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PHED 633 - Athletic Administration
Problems and standards connected with the administration of school and college athletics are considered, as well as relationships with state and national athletic foundations and with conferences for athletics. The course is designed to prepare the graduate student to organize and administer a program of intramural sports on both the public school and collegiate levels.
Credits: 3
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PHED 635 - Motor Development and Analysis
This course is an examination and analysis of perceptual motor factors which affect cognitive, psychological, social, and physical development throughout the lifespan. Topics include prenatal development, patterns of growth and development, reflexes, information processing, gender differences, adult regression, and remediation programs.
Credits: 3
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PHED 636 - Elementary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: Grades K-2
This one-half semester course is designed to help graduate-level physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development and liability issues for grades pre-K through 2. Students apply developmentally appropriate practices in school-based laboratory settings.
Credits: 1.5
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PHED 637 - Elementary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: Grades 3-5
This one-half semester course is designed to help graduate-level physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development and liability issues for grades 3 through 5. Students apply developmentally appropriate practices in school-based laboratory settings.
Credits: 1.5
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PHED 638 - Secondary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: Grades 6-8
This one-half semester course is designed to help graduate-level physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development and liability issues for grades 6 through 8. Students apply developmentally appropriate practices in school-based laboratory settings.
Credits: 1.5
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PHED 639 - Secondary Physical Education Methods and Pre-Practicum: Grades 9-12
This one-half semester course is designed to help graduate-level physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development and liability issues for grades 9 through 12. Students apply developmentally appropriate practices in school-based laboratory settings.
Credits: 1.5
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PHED 645 - Finance in Athletics
Principles of Marketing and Budgeting are presented that relate to the industry of sports and recreation in general, and more specifically to athletics at the interscholastic and intercollegiate levels. This course provides the student with basic knowledge and understanding of sports marketing, branding, promotions, and other marketing concepts historically and identifies current trends in these areas. Financial management principles will be presented related to strategic planning, along with the operational and capital budget planning process. The student will be challenged through active participation, research, and project development activities to apply marketing and budgeting concepts to the roles of athletic administrator.
Credits: 3
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PHED 650 - Workshop in Physical Education
This course provides an opportunity for group thinking and discussion on problems of organization, administration, and conduct of programs of physical education. Provisions are made for students to work individually or in small groups toward the solution of problems of their own choosing. Please note: A student may register for this course for credit more than once, provided the area to be included is different each time.
Prerequisites & Notes
Undergraduate major in physical education or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-2
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PHED 658 - Sport in Society
This course is a general ‘sociology of sport’ class at the graduate level. The student will learn a variety of sociological concepts and theories, and how these apply to sport. In addition, the student will examine a multitude of sociological research findings about sport.
Credits: 3
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PHED 660 - Advanced Instructional Strategies
This course is designed to extend the knowledge and skills of experienced teachers in instructional strategies and techniques which are generic in physical education. Lecture sections are focused upon advanced concepts underlying successful teaching. Laboratory sessions are devoted to hands-on, practical applications and observational assessments of lecture concepts in a controlled environment and in field-based classes.
Credits: 3
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PHED 661 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology Applied to Disabling Conditions
This course exposes students to functional anatomy and kinesiology for use in the evaluation of persons with special needs. The nervous system, skeletal-muscular systems, arthrology, and myology are reviewed as applicable to abnormal motor function.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 130, 131.
Credits: 3
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PHED 663 - Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
This is a theory course that presents a study of prevalent disabling conditions with special emphasis on relevant legislation, research, muscular and motor dysfunction, and adaptation of activity/ equipment for amelioration and remediation through physical activity.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 308.
Credits: 3
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PHED 670 - Supervision and Mentoring
This course is designed to help athletic administrators, athletic trainers, cooperating teachers, mentor teachers, principals and other administrators for their role as supervisors and/or mentors. The following content is emphasized; fostering open communication, building and maintaining professional relationships and communities, utilizing systematic observation techniques, conducting observations, facilitating ongoing reflection and providing appropriate feedback in various supervisory situations. Course content also includes policies and procedures related to evaluation, best practices to be an effective professional, and identification and assessment of training and professional development programs.
Credits: 3
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PHED 675 - Legal Issues in Physical Education and Athletics
This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of general legal concepts, federal and state legislation, and legal liabilities pertaining to physical education and athletics. Factors important to schools and colleges concerning the viability of physical educators, coaches, and administrators will be addressed. The course will examine a variety of real-life situations that require students to appreciate the legal and ethical dilemmas facing those who participate in, supervise and/or manager others in the areas of physical education and athletics. Students will explore, analyze, and discuss possible resolutions to specific dilemmas.
Credits: 3
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PHED 683 - Leadership in Athletics Seminar
This course explores in-depth, relevant problems in administering school and collegiate athletic sport programs. Required of all students enrolled in the program for athletic administration, it should be taken after or concurrent with PHED 633.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 633 - Athletic Administration
Credits: 2
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PHED 684 - Physical Education (PreK-8) Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach elementary/middle school physical education under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. The experience includes between 150-450 clock hours, depending on the number of registered credits. A minimum of 300 clock hours is required for those seeking licensure as a Physical Education (PreK-8) teacher. A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
All standards for practicum placement must be met including passing all required MTELs.
Credits: 2 - 6
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PHED 685 - Internship in Advanced Level Coaching
In this course, graduate students have an opportunity to utilize the knowledge base acquired in the coaching program and to practice their coaching skills with intercollegiate or elite athletes.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 613 - Advanced Level Coaching: Methods and Issues
Credits: 1-4
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PHED 686 - Graduate Field Experience
PHED 686 is in harmony with the College’s philosophy of involving students in the programs of social institutions, specifically educational institutions to include high schools, preparatory schools, colleges and universities, or established conferences to which educational institutions belong (for example, the ECAC, NCAA, Big East, MIAA, etc). This experience should be fitted to the student’s career development. Consequently, PHED 686 experiences will be arranged on an individual basis with the onus on the student for securing a site. The student should be provided with an opportunity to observe and work in an athletic administrative capacity under the guidance of a professional athletic administrator.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 633 - Athletic Administration
Credits: 2-4
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PHED 689 - Physical Education (5-12) Practicum and Seminar
This culminating experience gives teacher candidates the opportunity to plan, organize, and teach secondary physical education under the direct supervision of a qualified supervising practitioner and program supervisor. The experience includes between 150-450 clock hours, depending on the number of registered credits. A minimum of 300 clock hours is required for those seeking licensure as a Physical Education (5-12) teacher. A seminar taught by Springfield College faculty is included.
Prerequisites & Notes
All standards for practicum placement must be met including passing all required MTELs.
Credits: 2 - 6
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PHED 692 - Independent Study in Physical Education
This course is intended to meet the non-thesis master’s degree requirements in the health science and physical education programs. A project is planned by the student and conducted under faculty supervision. It may involve a research project, development of curricula materials, a review of literature, or other appropriate activity. A written proposal is required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Approval of major advisor and faculty supervisor is required to register for this course.
Credits: 2
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PHED 695 - Fieldwork in Adapted Physical Education
Students are introduced to a variety of programs and handicapped/ disabled populations. A minimum of three placements is required. Emphasis is placed on public school adapted physical education programs, with additional placements in recreational, geriatric, clinical, and social agencies. The course is limited to students in the master’s degree adapted physical education program, with two semester hours in the fall, and three semester hours in the spring.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHED 663 - Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
Credits: 4-6
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PHED 696 - Administrative Field Experience
This course provides administrative field experience for students enrolled in the Certificate of Advanced Study program in physical education. Students may elect to complete the experience within one semester or during several semesters.
Credits: 2-6
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PHED 705 - Instructional Effectiveness in Higher Education
This course is designed to strengthen the pedagogical content knowledge of doctoral students preparing to teach in higher education. Effective instructional strategies and curriculum development are presented and practiced.
Credits: 3
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PHED 710 - Doctoral Seminar
This course provides a forum for addressing contemporary issues related to higher education, physical education and sport. Trends and issues within each of these areas serve as the basis for discussion and exploration. Challenges in the conduct of research and publication are also investigated. This course is required of all doctoral students in the D.P.E. Degree program.
Credits: 2
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PHED 718 - Seminar in Teaching in Higher Education
This seminar is designed for doctoral students to prepare for entry to a higher education teaching career. The course includes an examination of issues, roles and privileges associated with teaching and administration in higher education.
Credits: 2
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PHED 731 - Seminar in Physical Education Teacher Education
This course is designed to consider issues involved with teacher education in physical education. Participants will be engaged with research and current topics in order to ultimately assume responsibility within physical education teacher education programs. They should topics to be explored include: research on career socialization, the admissions process, curriculum design and degree requirements, field experience, faculty, and evaluation in undergraduate and graduate physical education teacher education programs.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 506 - Clinical Human Anatomy I
This course provides a comprehensive study of normal and pathological functions of human movement, with emphasis on the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems. Using a regional approach, the course includes surface anatomy and clinical palpation. The laboratory experience includes prosections of human cadavers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy or occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 507 - Clinical Human Anatomy I Lab
Lab component of PHTH 506.
Credits: 0
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PHTH 508 - Clinical Human Anatomy II
This course provides a comprehensive study of normal and pathological functions of human movement, with emphasis on the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems. Using a regional approach, the course includes surface anatomy and clinical palpation. The laboratory experience includes prosections of human cadavers.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy or occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 509 - Clinical Human Anatomy II Lab
Lab component of PHTH 508
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PHTH 560 - Clinical Medicine and Pathology I
This course is part 1 of a 2-part series that provides a survey of the medical approach to pathologies and clinical medicine. Topics include basic visceral anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology of disease, clinical manifestations and medical you have sent conditions encountered in physical therapy practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 564 - Clinical Medicine and Pathology II - Internal Medicine Considerations
This course provides a survey of the medical approach to pathologies treated in medicine and surgery, with emphasis on those conditions addressed in internal medicine. Topics include cellular/histological basis for pathophysiologies, clinical manifestations, including the impact on human movement, and medical/surgical treatment. Emphasis placed on the conditions encountered in physical therapy practice.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH 560 - Clinical Medicine and Pathology I
Credits: 3
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PHTH 574 - Human Movement Across the Lifespan
Human Movement Across the Lifespan
Credits: 3
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PHTH 627 - Professional Practice Issues I
Education in physical therapy occurs with individuals, groups and the public. The focus of this course is on the development of objectives, learning experiences and the evaluation of teaching in PT practice. Students have an opportunity to develop, present, and evaluate instructional materials for use across settings in PT practice while incorporating self reflection, self learning, self assessment and peer assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 628 - Professional Practice Issues II
This course focuses on the roles and responsibilities of a physical therapist within the health care system. Methods of health care delivery and issues of access, availability and financial coverage are examined. Communication, ethical decision making, confidentiality, cultural competency, and professional issues are covered. APTA guiding documents serve as tools for this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 4
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PHTH 630 - Neuroscience
This course presents basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with an emphasis
on issues that have clinical relevance to physical therapy rehabilitation. Emphasis
is placed on developing an understanding of human performance and motor control.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical Therapy major or Occupational Therapy major or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 631 - PT Management for Patients with Neuromuscular Conditions I
In this course students develop an understanding of common nervous system disorders and their sequellae. Special emphasis is placed on disorders of the central nervous system. Knowledge of nervous system structure and function is applied to information regarding diagnosis and medical management of common nervous system pathologies and injuries in adults. Students develop skills in the physical therapy examination of adult patients with neuromuscular system dysfunction. Selected topics, including adaptive seating and mobility as well as selected therapeutic exercise techniques are also covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 632 - PT Management for Patients with Neuromuscular Conditions I - Lab
Lab component of PHTH 631.
Credits: 0
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PHTH 635 - Integrated Clinical Experience I
Integrated Clinical Experience I
Credits: 2
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PHTH 636 - Integrated Clinical Experience II
Integrated Clinical Experience II
Credits: 2
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PHTH 637 - Integrated Clinical Experience III
This is the third in a series of integrated clinical courses involving clinical practicum experience and seminars that facilitate the integration of content areas across courses and cumulatively across the curriculum. Students are required to utilize evidence based practice for clinical decision making and present clinical information using patient/client management model and principles of disablement.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 638 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice I
This course is the first of four foundation courses in physical therapy practice. It provides an introduction to the basic process and fundamental skills of physical therapy management. Students attain an understanding of the role of the physical therapist in primary, secondary, and tertiary care and prevention, and of the Patient/Client Management model for physical therapists. Students acquire competency in selected fundamental skills, including patient-client interaction, basic functional mobility, exercise, examination of vital functions and physical therapy documentation.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 639 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice II
This course is the second of three foundation courses in physical therapy practice. Topics include the anatomical and physiological responses to applied physical agent modalities, appropriate selection and application of these modalities to meet specific patient needs. Students will have the opportunity to become competent in the selection, application and proper documentation of commonly used electrotherapeutic modalities, thermal agents, and hydrotherapy applications. Theories underlying these patient treatment approaches are explored in detail.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 640 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice III - Health Promotion, Wellness and Exercise Principles
The purpose of this course is to prepare health professionals as leaders in the field of health promotion and wellness. Students will learn the need for, and barriers to disease prevention and health promotion, and examine factors that influence personal health decisions. Preventive interventions directed at an individual level (clinical settings) and population level (community settings) will be explored. Students will learn the basic physiological principles and prescription of exercise and the administration of conditioning programs, for individuals across the lifespan, of differing health status, and occupational status. Basic nutrition principles for health and wellness will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 642 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice IV - Management of Balance and Gait Disorders
This course is the final four foundation courses in physical therapy practice. Students gain skill and physical therapy, diagnosis and management of disorders of balance and gait. Common causes of balance and gait dysfunction in patients of all ages are discussed. Students also acquire the foundations needed for the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices for extremity and spinal disorders. Students develop the ability to follow the path of the patient/client management model for problems that require the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 644 - PT Management of Patients w/Musculoskeletal Conditions I
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal conditions with specific focus on extremity joint pathology. Students develop the ability to follow the path of the Patient/Client Management model for problems related to orthopedic and muscular pathologies of the extremities.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 6
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PHTH 648 - PT Management of Patients w/Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of normal and abnormal function of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and the impact on human movement and function. Evidence-based Patient/Client management concepts as they pertain to cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions across the lifespan are taught and practiced for mastery.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 4
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PHTH 650 - Clinical Pharmacology
This course provides an introduction to basic principles of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations. Students become familiar with classes of drugs used in the management of disorders of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems, as well as those used for infectious and neoplastic diseases.
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 121/122, or BIOL 130/131, CHEM 121/122 or CHEM 101/102 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 654 - Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Research I
This is the first of a two-part sequence of courses that provide the student with a foundation in scientific inquiry. As it relates to clinical practice. This course incorporates an overview of methodologic issues in physical therapy research. Students will use current PT literature sources to analyze concepts that include the theoretical basis underlying research studies, research ethics, research design, sampling and research and statistical methodology.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 655 - Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Research in Physical Therapy II
This is the second of a two-part sequence of courses that provide the student with a foundation in scientific inquiry as it relates to clinical practice. This course develops student skills and critical appraisal of impure code literature. Students will use current PT literature sources to explore the use of best research evidence and outcomes measurement. Concepts are integrated with principles of epidemiologic research to facilitate an understanding of population health issues. Students gain an understanding of the evidence-based approach to physical therapy practice, and its integration with clinical expertise and patient values.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 656 - Applied Research in Physical Therapy I
Applied Research in Physical Therapy I
Credits: 2
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PHTH 658 - Integrated Clinical Experience IV
This course involves clinical practicum experience and seminars to facilitate the integration of content across courses and cumulatively. Students are required to utilize evidence based practice for clinical decision making and present clinical information using patient / client management model and principles of disablement.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 662 - Physical Therapy Management of the Pediatric Patient
This course provides a survey of pediatric concerns relating to each of the body systems and the corresponding physical therapy management of the child from the newborn through young adulthood. Emphasis on age appropriate approaches to be applied as growth and developmental needs change over this continuum of age will be included.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy program only.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 665 - Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Neuromuscular Conditions II
In this course students further develop their skills in the physical therapy management of adult patients with neuromuscular dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on the application of motor learning, motor control and movement diagnosis frameworks to intervention for patients with movement dysfunction. Students develop skills in a variety of functional retraining, therapeutic exercise, and accommodation approaches to intervention. Special emphasis is placed on management of patients with spinal cord and vestibular dysfunction.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 4
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PHTH 670 - Clinical Experience I
This is the first full-time clinical education experience in the application of basic physical therapy procedures, introduction to the medical care system and patient-therapist relationships completed under the supervision of a qualified physical therapist.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 8
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PHTH 672 - PT Management of Patients w/Musculoskeletal Conditions II-Patients with Impairments related to Disorders of the Spine
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal conditions with a specific focus on spinal disorders. Students develop the ability to follow the path of the Patient/Client Management model for problems related to orthopedic and muscular pathologies of the spine and pelvis.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 674 - PT Management of Patients with Integumentary Conditions
In this course, students will study patient/client management concepts pertaining to disorders of the integumentary system across the lifespan. Major topics include physical therapy assessment and management of integumentary dysfunction associated with burns, traumatic injury, infection, vascular disease, and pressure/mechanical wounds. Current trends in the treatment of acute and chronic wounds are also explored. Students are expected to use scientific evidence to support patient management strategies.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 675 - Niche Practices in Physical Therapy
This course introduces the student to niches that are being created in the continually evolving job market in physical therapy. Students learn about the physical therapy approach to primary and secondary prevention as well as wellness strategies for some of the more innovative settings in which physical therapy is practiced.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 676 - PT Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions III
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions with a specific focus on the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices for extremity and spinal disorders. Students develop the ability to follow the path of the Patient/Client Management model for problems that require the application of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 677 - Clinical Experience II
Clinical Experience II
Credits: 8
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PHTH 678 - Clinical Experience III
Clinical Experience III
Credits: 8
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PHTH 691 - Global Health Service Experience
This course is an interprofessional, applied clinical learning experience. Students will travel to a clinical or community-based rehabilitation setting where they will work with faculty and local clinicians on health promotion activities.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 692 - Individual Study in Physical Therapy
This course provides an opportunity for the student to work on an individual basis with a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy. The student will be responsible for designing objectives and selecting methods of study with the direction of the faculty member. The learning experience may include specialized study, research, and clinical applications that further his/her personal and professional growth in physical therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major.
Credits: 1-3
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PHTH 694 - Practice Management in Physical Therapy I
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of management as they apply to the administration and direction of physical therapy services. Included are fiscal management and legal practice standards.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 695 - Practice Management in PT II
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of management as they apply to the administration and management of physical therapy services. Included are planning and design for service delivery, fiscal management, principles of supervision, legal issues, and quality assurance.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH major.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 696 - Practice management in PT III
Practice management in PT III
Credits: 2
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PHTH 710 - Advanced Studies in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
PHTH 710 introduces students to advanced concepts in the management of adult patients with orthopedic dysfunction, as described by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Description of Orthopedic Specialty Practice. Students apply entry-level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to clinical management of patients with musculoskeletal system impairments and conditions.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 712 - Advanced Studies in Pediatric Neurologic Physical Therapy
PHTH 712 introduces students to advanced concepts in the management of pediatric patients, as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Description of Pediatric Specialty Practice. Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to clinical management of pediatric patients.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 713 - Advanced Studies in Sports Physical Therapy
PHTH 713 introduces students to advanced concepts in the management of patients with sports-related injury, as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Description of Sports Specialty Practice. Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to clinical management of patients with sports-related injury.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 714 - Advanced Studies in Adult Neurologic Physical Therapy
PHTH 714 introduces students to advanced concepts in the management of adult patients with neurologic dysfunction as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Description of Neurologic Specialty Practice. Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to clinical management of patients with neurologic injury.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physical therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 716 - Advanced Studies in Women’s Health in Physical Therapy
PHTH 716 introduces students to advanced concepts in the management of women’s health issues, as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Description of Specialty Practice in Women’s Health. Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to clinical management of women’s health issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH major.
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 717 - Advanced Studies in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
PHTH 717 introduces students to advanced concepts in the management of patients with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary dysfunction, as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Description of Specialty Practice. Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to clinical management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH major
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 718 - Advanced Studies in Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy
PHTH 718 introduces students to advanced concepts in clinical electrophysiologic physical therapy as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Description of Clinical Electrophysiologic Specialty Practice. Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to electrophysiologic testing and clinical management of patients with nervous system dysfunction.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH major
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 719 - Advanced Studies in Geriatric Physical Therapy
PHTH 719 introduces students to advanced concepts in the management of geriatric patients, as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Description of Geriatric Specialty Practice. Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice. Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emerging literature to clinical management of geriatric patients.
Prerequisites & Notes
PHTH major.
Credits: .5 - 2
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PHTH 726 - Applied Research in Physical Therapy II
Either in a small group or individually, students conduct a supervised investigation of a selected problem related to the field of Physical Therapy. . Presentation of the findings is done in written form and oral format to faculty, peers, and clinicians.
Prerequisites & Notes
Must be taken for a total of three credits. Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 1-3
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PAST 532 - History Taking and Physical Assessment
Building rapport with patients and learning and performing medical skills under direct faculty supervision are the focus of the history taking and physical assessment courses. Students learn how to elicit patient histories under a number of conditions, perform and document directed and complete physical examinations, and write notes using the SOAP and complete H and P formats. Off-campus clinical learning experiences are an integral part of this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Co-requisites: PAST 531 - Applied Clinical Skills II
PAST 535 - Human Anatomy Laboratory III (Spring)
PAST 543 - Pharmacology III
PAST 544 - Clinical Medicine III (Spring)
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PAST 540 - Ethical and Professional Issues in PA Practice
This course is the introduction to ethical and professional issues that face the Physician Assistant in the practice of medicine. It is designed to raise the students’ awareness of issues such as confidentiality, cultural differences, death and dying, ethical dilemma, and provide a problem-solving approach to such issues.
Credits: 3
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PAST 543 - Pharmacology III
This course focuses on the principles of medical therapeutics and critical thinking in patient-centered clinical practice. The course builds upon previous concepts of integrating theoretical and practical application of pharmacological principles into the organ-system approach to learning clinical medicine. Specific topics include polypharmacy, as well as treatment modalities utilized the following systems/populations: neurology, pediatrics, infectious disease, HIV, emergency medicine, surgery, geriatrics, rheumatology and orthopedics.
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PAST 640 - PA Seminar VIII
This seminar course examines the biopsychosocial model of health and illness, approaches to the challenging patient, and concepts in risk management and quality assurance. Students begin formal Grand Rounds presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Credits: 1
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PAST 650 - PA Seminar IX
This seminar course examines the impact of national and state health care policies on the delivery on health care and the health issues associated with violent crimes. Students continue Grand Rounds presentations.
Credits: 1
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PAST 660 - PA Seminar X
This final seminar course presents the current state and federal policies affecting the physician assistant graduate, and reviews medical ethics through selected case studies. Students continue Grand Rounds presentations.
Credits: 1
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PAST 671 - Inpatient Medicine
The inpatient medicine clerkship is a six week clinical experience that provides the foundation for clinical evaluation and treatment of general medical patients. Training includes assessment of inpatient populations and their medical problems. Students learn clinical presentation of general medical problems, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and methods of documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily morning and work rounds and in-hospital overnight call.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 672 - Family Medicine
The family medicine clerkship is a six week clinical experience that provides the principles of clinical diagnosis and management of general medical problems in the adult and pediatric ambulatory setting. Training includes assessment of outpatient populations and their medical problems. Students learn clinical presentation of general medical problems, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and methods of documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily office or clinical hours (including weekends), medical coverage of hospitalized patients, and evening and weekend on-call hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 673 - General Surgery
During the general surgery clerkship, students learn management of surgical patients in hospital and ambulatory settings. These experiences include presentation and work-up of common surgical problems, surgical interventions, and the care of preoperative, operative, and postoperative patients.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 674 - Emergency Medicine
This course is a six week clerkship with the purpose of providing practical clinical experience in the care of acute medical and surgical emergencies. Students develop an understanding of the concept of triage in an emergency situation. Additionally, students have the opportunity to assess patients of all ages with a variety of problems. Attention is given to the psychosocial and economic factors influencing each patient’s current and future care.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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