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PTH 617 Clinical Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I

Introduction to the pathophysiology of immune, integumentary, gastrointestinal, urological, and hepatic systems. Emphasis is placed on clinical and pharmacological management pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisites: HSC 630. Co-requisites: PTH 635, 645.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 618 Human Physical Development

Examination of life stages and their relationship to patient conditions seen in physical therapy. The developmental foundations of therapeutic procedures are discussed. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy. Co-requisites: HSC 630.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

PTH 620 Clinical Management of Geriatric Patients

Study of the theories, issues, and physiological principles of aging in musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary systems. Prerequisites: PTH 617, 635.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 621 Clinical Pediatrics

Students will learn evaluation procedures and strategies for clinical management of the pediatric patient. Prerequisite: PTH 618.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 622 Clinical Pathophysiology & Pharmacology II

Pathophysiology and pharmacological management of diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system as they relate to physical therapy practice. Prerequisite: PTH 617. Co-requisites: PTH 633, 636, 646.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 623 Clinical Pathophysiology & Pharmacology III

Study of pathophysiology and pharmacological management of disease states associated with the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the clinical management pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisite: PTH 622. Co-requisites: PTH 732, 735, 745.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 624 Clinical Pathophysiology and Pharmacology IV

Study of physiological responses to cancer and selected pathologies of the endocrine, cardiovascular, immunological, and respiratory systems and of their pharmacological management. Physical therapy clinical management and use of drug therapy in rehabilitation is emphasized. Prerequisite: PTH 623. Co-requisites: PTH 736, 746.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 625 Imaging in Physical Therapy

Study and application of patient imaging in the practice of physical therapy. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy. Co-requisites: HSC 630, PTH 618.

Credits
1(1-0)

PTH 626 Neuroanatomy in Physical Therapy

Introduction to neuroanatomy as it relates to physical therapy. Case studies are used to relate implications of neurological lesions with physical therapy intervention. Prerequisites: HSC 630.

Credits
3(3-0)

PTH 633 Clinical Education I

Mock clinic format is utilized to introduce specific clinical situations and case studies. Problem solving, interaction and technical skills are analyzed. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PTH 635, 645. Co-requisites: PTH 622, 636, 646.

Credits
3(1-3)

PTH 634 Clinical Education II

This course provides one six-week full-time clinical education experience for physical therapy students in physical therapy practice settings. Focus of experience is orthopedic disorders. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PTH 633, 635, 636, 645, 646.

Credits
6(Spec)

PTH 635 Examination and Diagnosis I

Introduction to theory, concepts, and procedures of examination and diagnosis of patients with dysfunctions of musculoskeletal system, with laboratory practice in selected measures. Prerequisites: HSC 630. Co- requisites: PTH 617, 645.

Credits
2(1-2)

PTH 636 Examination and Diagnosis II

Theory, concepts, and procedures central to examination and diagnosis of patients with orthopedic dysfunctions or disabilities, with laboratory practice in selected measures. Prerequisite: PTH 635. Co-requisite: PTH 622, 633, 646, 666, 672.

Credits
2(1-2)

PTH 645 Foundations of Patient Care

Introduction to basic clinical management procedures used in physical therapy practice and the scientific and clinical rationale for such procedures. Prerequisite: HSC 630. Co-requisites: PTH 617, 635.

Credits
5(3-4)

PTH 646 Therapeutic Interventions

Introduction to evaluation procedures and interventions used for patients with a variety of orthopedic dysfunctions. Prerequisite: PTH 635, 645. Co-requisites: PTH 622, 633, 636.

Credits
5(3-4)

PTH 650 Research & Evidence-Based Practice I

Introduction to fundamental principles and concepts of research and evidence-based clinical practice applied to the physical therapy profession.

Credits
3(3-0)

PTH 655 Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy

The role of physical therapists as teachers and learners in a variety of situations and settings is explored. Prerequisites: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 661 Manual Therapy I

Lab demonstration/participation is used to study foundational manual therapy techniques used in physical therapy for the treatment of extremity dysfunctions and associated painful postures. Prerequisites: PTH 636, 646.

Credits
1(0-2)

PTH 662 Manual Therapy II

The study of manual techniques used in physical therapy for the treatment of spine dysfunction and associated painful posture. Prerequisite: PTH 661.

Credits
2(0-4)

PTH 663 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

This course introduces the treatment techniques and procedures that are integral to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in treating neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problems. Prerequisites: PTH 645.

Credits
1(0-2)

PTH 665 Physical Therapy Seminar I

The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on a role of physical therapist as a health care provider. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission to the Physical Therapy program.

Credits
1(1-0)

PTH 666 Physical Therapy Seminar II

The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on practice, political and demographic issues. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PTH 665.

Credits
1(1-0)

PTH 672 Clinical Anatomy and Kinesiology of Human Joints

Anatomical and kinesiological overview of joints in the human body. Includes anatomy, joint biomechanics, arthrokinematics, osteokinematics and detailed study of human gait. Prerequisite: PTH 635.

Credits
4(3-3)

PTH 680 International Learning Experience

International one-week travel experience that introduces physical therapy practice and service in Ireland, or another country, as planned by instructor. A portion of the course presents hippotherapy with practical application to patients. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy.

Credits
3(Spec)

PTH 690 Motor Learning in Neurorehabilitation

Introduction to current theories of motor control and motor learning with applications to case studies in neurological physical therapy. Prerequisite: PTH 626.

Credits
2(2-0)

PTH 695 Ethics in Physical Therapy

The course introduces biomedical ethics principles to students in physical therapy education programs. Students are instructed in ethical theories and decision-making strategies. Prerequisites: admission to the Physical Therapy program.

Credits
3(3-0)