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PHTH 550 - Clinical Pharmacology
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The pharmacology of drug classes used in the management of disorders of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, pain, integumentary and endocrine systems, as well as those used for infectious and neoplastic diseases, will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on how pharmacology interacts with exercise & physical rehabilitation.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 560 - Clinical Medicine and Pathology I - Focus on Orthopaedic Considerations
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.
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
Credits: 3
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PHTH 610 - Foundations of Physical therapy Practice
This course provides an introduction to the basic process and fundamental skills of physical therapy management. Students attain a working understanding of the role of the physical therapist in primary, secondary, and tertiary care and prevention, and to the conceptual frameworks that guide physical therapist practice. Students acquire competency in selected fundamental practice skills, including patient-client interaction, basic functional mobility, exercise, joint range of motion measurement, soft tissue mobilization, examination of vital functions and physical therapy documentation.
Credits: 4
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PHTH 611 - Foundations of Physical Therapy Practice-Lab
This course provides an introduction to the basic process and fundamental skills of physical therapy management. Students attain a working understanding of the role of the physical therapist in primary, secondary, and tertiary care and prevention, and to the conceptual frameworks that guide physical therapist practice. Students acquire competency in selected fundamental practice skills, including patient-client interaction, basic functional mobility, exercise, joint range of motion measurement, soft tissue mobilization, examination of vital functions and physical therapy documentation.
Credits: 0
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PHTH 612 - Therapeutic Interventions
This course has two distinct modules. The first module will prepare students in the theory, selection, application, assessment, and documentation of the physical agents commonly used by physical therapists. In the second module, students study health promotion and wellness, including preventive interventions. Students apply basic physiological principles for prescription of exercise for individuals with differing health status across the lifespan. Therapeutic exercise equipment is discussed and explored, including aquatics. The course includes material on the application and promotion of basic nutrition principles by physical therapists for health promotion and wellness.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 613 - Therapeutic Interventions-Lab
This course has two distinct modules. The first module will prepare students in the theory, selection, application, assessment, and documentation of the physical agents commonly used by physical therapists. In the second module, students study health promotion and wellness, including preventive interventions. Students apply basic physiological principles for prescription of exercise for individuals with differing health status across the lifespan. Therapeutic exercise equipment is discussed and explored, including aquatics. The course includes material on the application and promotion of basic nutrition principles by physical therapists for health promotion and wellness.
Credits: 0
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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 - Physical Therapy Management of Neuromuscular Conditions I
In this course students develop an understanding of common nervous system disorders and their sequalae. 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. Topics also include adaptive seating and mobility and selected therapeutic exercise techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
Students in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program only.
Credits: 3
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PHTH 632 - Physical Therapy Management of Neuromuscular Conditions I-lAB
Lab component of PHTH 631.
Credits: 0
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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. Itprovides an introduction to the basic process and fundamental skills of physical therapymanagement. Students attain an understanding of the role of the physical therapist inprimary, secondary, and tertiary care andprevention, and of the Patient/ClientManagement model for physical therapists.Students acquire competency in selectedfundamental 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 644 - Physical Therapy Management of 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 645 - PT Management of Patients w/Musculoskeletal Conditions I-Lab
Lab compoonent of PHTH 644
Credits: 0
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PHTH 648 - Physical Therapy Management of 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 649 - PT Management of Patients w/Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions-Lab
Lab component of PHTH 648
Credits: 0
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PHTH 665 - Physical Therapy Management of 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 666 - Physical Therapy Management of Neuromuscular Conditions II-Lab
Lab component of PHTH 665
Prerequisites & Notes
Concurrent registration with PHTH 665 required.
Credits: 0
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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 671 - Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions II-Lab
see PHTH 672
Credits: 0
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PHTH 672 - Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions II
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal conditions with a specific focus on psychomotor skills necessary for examination of the lower extremities and thoraco-lumbar spine and pelvis. Students develop the ability to conduct a patient evaluation, prescribe, and implement an intervention program according to the Patient/Client Management model for problems related to pathologies of the extremities and spine.
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 wellnessstrategies for some of the more innovative settings in which physical therapy is practiced.
Credits: 1
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PHTH 676 - Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions III
This course provides students with the foundations needed for patient care of musculoskeletal conditions with a specific focus on psychomotor skills necessary for examination of the upper extremities, cervical spine, temporomandibular dysfunction and headaches. Students develop the ability to conduct a patient evaluation, prescribe, and implement an intervention program according to the Patient/Client Management model for problems related to pathologies of the extremities and spine.
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 679 - Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions III-Lab
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Credits: 0
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PHTH 688 - Physical Therapy Management of 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, pressure/mechanical wounds and lymphedema. 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.
Credits: 2
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PHTH 689 - Physical Therapy Management of Integumentary Conditions-Lab
See PHTH 688
Credits: 0
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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 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 areplanning 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 advancedconcepts in the management of adult patients with orthopedic dysfunction, as described bythe American Board of Physical TherapySpecialty: Description of OrthopedicSpecialty Practice.Students apply entry-level knowledge and skills to the study ofadvanced practice.Emphasis is placed on the importance and application of emergingliterature to clinical management of patients with musculoskeletal system impairments andconditions.
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 advancedconcepts in the management of pediatricpatients, as described in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialty: Descriptionof Pediatric Specialty Practice.Studentsapply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice.Emphasis isplaced on the importance and application ofemerging 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 advancedconcepts in the management of patients withsports-related injury,as described in the American Boardof Physical Therapy Specialty: Descriptionof Sports Specialty Practice. Studentsapply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice.Emphasis isplaced on the importance and application ofemerging 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 advancedconcepts in the management of adult patientswith neurologic dysfunctionas described in the American Boardof Physical Therapy Specialty: Descriptionof Neurologic Specialty Practice.Students apply entry level knowledge and skills to the study of advanced practice.Emphasis isplaced on the importance and application ofemerging 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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PAST 101 - PA Seminar I
This is the first in a series of physician assistant seminar courses. This course examines the issues of provider-patient confidentiality, blood-borne pathogens, and concepts of illness and health as defined by the health-care provider and the patient. The relationships between health and culture, religion, ethnicity, and socio-economic status are discussed. The relationships between the above items and the Latino community are examined in detail.
Prerequisites & Notes
Physician assistant major.
Credits: 1
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PAST 102 - PA Seminar II
This seminar course examines health promotion and disease prevention issues in the general and minority populations of America. The Greater Springfield area maternal-infant mortality rate, disease prevention, and childhood health concerns are addressed.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAST 101 - PA Seminar I
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PAST 221 - PA Seminar III
This course examines the “sick role” concept and the “medicalization” of society. The principles of health education-including the issues dealing with sexuality, patient motivation, and patient compliance-are presented. Each student designs and implements a community health project and formally reports his/her findings.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAST 102 - PA Seminar II
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This course examines the cultural aspects involved in several health care problem areas. Health care for the homeless, Puerto Rican, Vietnamese, and Russian immigrants, substance abuse, and HIV infection/testing are presented in detail. During the last third of the semester, each student reports on his/her community project, which began in the fall semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PAST 221 - PA Seminar III
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PAST 512 - History Taking and Physical Assessment I (Summer)
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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Matriculation into the professional phase of the program.
Co-requisites: PAST 330
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PAST 513 - Mental Health Issues in Primary Care (Summer)
This course examines common mental health conditions seen by physician assistants in the primary care setting. The epidemiology, presenting symptoms, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment modalities are presented.
Prerequisites & Notes
Matriculation into the professional phase of the program.
Co-requisites: PAST 330
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PAST 515 - Clinical Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is the first in a series of three courses designed to provide a broad exposure to the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body as it relates to physical assessment and clinical medicine. The body structures related to the head, eyes, ears, nasopharynx, neck, chest, and endocrine system are examined.
Credits: 2
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PAST 515 - Clinical Human Anatomy and Physiology I
This course is the first in a series of three courses designed to provide a broad exposure to the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body as it relates to physical assessment and clinical medicine. The body structures related to the head, eyes, ears, nasopharynx, neck, chest, and endocrine system are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Acceptance into the professional phase of the PA Program.
Co-requisites: PAST 330
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PAST 521 - Applied Clinical Skills I
This course is designed to teach students how to perform skills most commonly used in clinical practice. These include interpretation of EKGs, nasogastric intubation, and male and female catherization.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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PAST 522 - History Taking and Physical Assessment II
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 elicitpatient histories under a number of
conditions, perform and document directedand complete physical examinations, and
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PAST 522 - History Taking and Physical Assessment II
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.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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PAST 523 - Pharmacology I
This course examines the integration of the theoretical and practical application of pharmacological principles into the organ-system approach to learning clinical medicine. Treatment modalities for the dermatology, respiratory, ENT, opthamology, and endocrine systems are examined in detail.
Prerequisites & Notes
Matriculation into the professional phase of the program.
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PAST 524 - Clinical Medicine I (Summer)
This course presents wellness and disease processes from an integrated organ-system approach. Specialized topics in radiology, and normal and abnormal findings in organ systems involving the eyes, ears, nose, throat, skin, lungs, and thorax are covered in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Matriculation into the professional phase of the program.
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PAST 525 - Clinical Human Anatomy and Physiology II
This course is the second in a series of three courses designed to provide a broad exposure to the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body as it relates to physical assessment and clinical medicine. The body structures related to the cardiovascular, gastro-intestinal, renal, genitourinary, and reproductive systems are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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PAST 531 - Applied Clinical Skills II
This course is designed to teach students how to perform skills most commonly used in clinical practice. OSHA guidelines, phlebotomy, injection, ABG and IV techniques are covered, as well as catherization, casting and splinting, OR protocol, knot tying and suturing, and tonometry.
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Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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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.
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Credits: 4
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PAST 532 - History Taking and Physical Assessment III
Building rapport with patients and learningand 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.
Credits: 4
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PAST 533 - Pharmacology II
This course examines the integration of the theoretical and practical application of pharmacological principles into the organ-system approach to learning clinical medicine. Treatment modalities for the cardiovascular, and blood-forming systems, as well as pregnancy and childbirth, gastrointestinal and renal are examined in detail.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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PAST 534 - Clinical Medicine II (Fall)
This course is a continuation of PAST 324. Wellness and disease processes are presented using an integrated organ-system approach. Normal and abnormal findings in systems involving the heart and vessels, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, and endocrine organs are covered in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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PAST 535 - Human Anatomy Laboratory III (Spring)
This course is the third in a series of three courses designed to provide a broad exposure to the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body as it relates to physical assessment and clinical medicine. The body structures related to the nervous and musculoskeletal systems are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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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 dilema, and provide a problem-solving approach to such issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Professional Phase.
Credits: 3
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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.
Credits: 2
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PAST 544 - Clinical Medicine III (Spring)
This course is a continuation of PAST 334. Normal and abnormal findings in systems involving the nerves, muscles and bones, and blood, as well as pregnancy, pediatrics, and medical and surgical emergencies are covered in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
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PAST 626 - Physician Assistant Research Project
Physician Assistant Research Project
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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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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PHYS 207 - Physics for Movement Science Laboratory
Required lab for non-MOST majors registered for PHYS 205.
Prerequisites & Notes
Non-MOST majors. Co-requisite: Must register for PHYS 205 - Physics for Movement Science
Credits: 1
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POSC 110 - Introduction to American Government
This course is an overview of the major topics in the American governing systems. It examines the Constitution, the participants in American politics (voters, political parties, media, interest groups), the major institutions (Congress, Presidency, Supreme Courts), and the policy-making process.
Credits: 3
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POSC 130 - Introduction into International Relations
This course is a broad overview of the international system, including theory, the nation-state (1648-present), North and South relations, international law and organizations, and economics.
Credits: 3
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POSC 210 - Public and Human Services Administration
This course studies the executive branch of modern government as well as the general nature of bureaucracy in public and private organizations and in various cultural contexts. Its characteristics as a mechanism for decision making, with emphasis on the American experience, are stressed, with particular attention to problems of goal setting, innovation, and accountability.
Credits: 3
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POSC 320 - Civil Liberties
This is a study of the development of the concept and law of civil liberties in American society and of the problems involved in preserving and broadening these freedoms and maintaining security. Emphasis is on such topics as racial discrimination, freedom of speech and assembly, freedom of belief, the right of association, and equal protection of the laws.
Credits: 3
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POSC 330 - State and Local Politics
This course examines the principles and operations of state and local governments. Topics include policymaking, institutions, political participants and impacts of state and local government on public safety, economics, education, public health and community.
Credits: 3
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POSC 340 - Public Policy
This course studies the major issues facing American citizens today and explores ways to understand them. The analysis of public policy includes determining who is involved in the policy process, learning what the issues mean for citizens and the society, and studying the policy outcomes that result from government action or inaction.
Credits: 3
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POSC 360 - Social Movement Organizations
This course examines social movement organizations at two levels: Practical and theoretical. Students investigate the role of social movement organizations in American politics, how they form, why they succeed or fail, their impact on U.S. society, how they do their work, and how they obtain the resources they require for their operation.
Credits: 3
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POSC 488 - Special Topics in Political Science
This course is a comprehensive examination of a contemporary political problem or critical concern to society. The course dwells on the developmental roots and the contemporary controversy as well as the implications for the future.
Credits: 3
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Pre-Professional Athletic Training |
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PPAT 100 - Introduction to Athletic Training
This introductory course in athletic training is designed for students enrolled in the Exercise Science Major/pre-professional athletic training concentration and those considering athletic training as a career. It exposes students to the professional preparation of athletic trainers and their role as a health care profession at all levels. Students will be introduced to the concepts of patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, legal and ethical aspects of providing health care, professionalism and the athletic training profession.
Credits: 2
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PPAT 200 - Practicum in Athletic Training
This practicum in athletic training allows student the opportunity to observe athletic trainers in a clinical. Students will be exposed to athletic trainers, physicians, PA’s and Chiropractors providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and management of injury and illness. The student will develop professional socialization skills and knowledge while observing college and secondary school Athletic Trainers.
Credits: 1
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Psychology |
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PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
The fundamentals of the scientific method used to study human behavior, such as maturation and development, perception, learning, and motivation, are explored and applied to such problems as failures in adjustment and conflict resolution. This course is a prerequisite for many other psychology courses.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 109 - Human Development
This introductory course provides an overview of human development through an examination of developmental stages from birth through old age and death. Psychological, biological, behavioral, and cultural issues that affect each stage of development are considered in terms of prominent developmental theories.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 135 - Personality and Personal Adjustment
This course examines prominent theories of personality adjustment and development including psychoanalytic, neo-psychoanalytic, lifespan, humanistic, and behavioral approaches. Students engage in comparative analysis of the fundamental assumptions of each theory and emphasis is placed on how each theory can be applied to understanding human personality and behavior.
Credits: 3
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