You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
COURSES
Note: Substantive changes have been proposed for Physical Therapy programs. The B.S. in Physical Therapy has not been available since fall 1997.
Physical Therapy (PH TH)
105. Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (2)
Recommended for physical therapy majors, but open to all students. Study
of word parts, definitions, spelling, analysis, synthesis, and use of medical
vocabulary.
110. Patient Advocacy for Health Practitioners (3)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 10. May be taken concurrently with PSYCH 166. Recommended
for health professions students, but open to all students. Exploration of
psychosocial and cultural considerations and community resource management
for persons with physical impairment. (Formerly HSW 101)
119. Neuro-Musculoskeletal Anatomy (3)
Cannot be substituted for PH TH 125. An in-depth study of the structure
and function of the musculoskeletal system. Includes a laboratory utilizing
cadavers and prosected material to integrate muscle and tendon attachments
with bony landmarks. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Instructional materials fee,
$35)
120. Professional Orientation (1)
An introduction to the professional practice of physical therapy, including
roles and functions within the health care delivery system and professional
responsibilities.
121. Patient Management Skills (3)
Selected theory and clinical application of therapeutic modalities and procedures
in the treatment of physical disabilities, including physical agents, exercise,
and massage. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
123. Introduction to Supervision
for Physical Therapy Services (1)
Prerequisite: PH TH 120. Principles of delegation of duties in provision
of physical therapy services. Study of the role of the staff therapist in
provision of health care services. (Formerly PH TH 143)
124. Research Methods in Physical Therapy (2)
Prerequisite: H S 92 or MATH 11. Study of research design and critical reading
of research literature.
125. Applied Human Anatomy
of the Musculoskeletal System (4)
Prerequisites: PHYAN 64, 65. Study of the structure and function of the
neuromusculoskeletal systems with emphasis on surface, muscle anatomy and
joint anatomy, nerve and blood supply. Includes dissection lab and prosected
materials. (3 lecture, 3 dissection lab hours) (Instructional materials
fee, $35)
126. Applied Pathophysiology (4)
Prerequisites: PHYAN 64, 65. Advanced study of physiology of body systems
and responses to normal aging, environmental influences and pathological
dysfunction, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, and integumentary
systems. Includes dissection lab and prosected materials. (3 lecture, 3
dissection lab hours)
127. Neuromuscular Processes
in Human Development and Aging (3)
The study of human development from birth to senescence with focus on concepts
of motor and neurological development processes integral to evaluation and
treatment intervention in neurological disability. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
128. Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics
of the Neuromusculoskeletal System (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 125. Open to physical therapy majors only. Study of
the structure, function and biomechanics of neuromusculoskeletal systems
with emphasis on joints, spine, and gait. Includes dissection lab and prosected
materials. (1 lecture, 3 dissection lab hours) (Instructional materials
fee, $35) (Formerly PH TH 116)
130. Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Musculoskeletal Conditions I (4)
A study of musculoskeletal disabilities with emphasis on evaluation techniques,
methods of therapeutic intervention, and program planning. Includes selected
lectures by medical practitioners in the medical-surgical management of
orthopedic conditions. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
131. Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Musculoskeletal Conditions II (4)
Prerequisite: PH TH 130. A continuation of Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Musculoskeletal Conditions I. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
132. Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Neurological Systems I (3)
A study of neurological disabilities in therapeutic intervention and program
planning. Includes selected lectures by medical practitioners in the medical-surgical
management of neurological conditions. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
133. Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Neurological Systems II (3)
Prerequisite: PH TH 132. Continuation of Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Neurological Systems I. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
134. Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Selected Body Systems (3)
Evaluation and therapeutic intervention in the clinical management of normal
and pathological conditions of the cardiopulmonary and other selected body
systems. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
142. Concepts of Patient Compliance (3)
Study of theories and concepts which influence patient management effectiveness
and compliance.
151. Clinical Lab I (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 121. Clinical experience under the direct supervision
of academic faculty in selected hospitals. CR/NC grading only.
152. Clinical Lab II (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 151. The application of physical therapy skills and
procedures in selected hospitals. CR/NC grading only.
175. Postbaccalaureate Clinical Internship (12)
Prerequisite: PH TH 152. Final clinical experience for majors. The internship
is 18 weeks of clinical experience at selected hospital settings throughout
the state. Certification of internship completion is required before the
graduate is eligible to take the state examination for licensure. CR/NC
grading only.
180T. Topics in Physical Therapy
(1-3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced techniques in physical
therapy and new trends relating to the care of patients.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
Physical Therapy (PH TH)
200. Advanced Anatomy and Pathokinesiology (4)
Prerequisites: PH TH 125, 128. Investigation of concepts of biophysics,
analysis of normal and abnormal movement. Includes dissection of lab and
prosected materials. (3 lecture, 3 dissection lab hours) (Instructional
materials fee, $35)
201. Advanced Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction (3)
Prerequisites: PH TH 126, 134. Investigation and analysis of evaluation
and therapeutic intervention in the clinical management of the cardiovascular/pulmonary
system. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
203. Advanced Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Special Orthopedic Problems (3)
Prerequisites: PH TH 131, 200. Advanced specialized approaches to musculoskeletal
disabilities with emphasis on evaluation techniques, therapeutic intervention
and program planning for the patient with selected orthopedic problems.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
204. Advanced Evaluation and Clinical Management
of Special Neurological Problems (3)
Prerequisites: PH TH 127, 133. Advanced specialized approaches to neurological
disabilities with emphasis on evaluation techniques, therapeutic intervention
and program planning for the patient with selected neurologic problems.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
221. Seminar in Clinical Decision Making I (2)
Use of decision analysis and case management theory to master concepts in
clinical decision making. Analysis and research of patient problems, synthesis
of physical therapy theory and integration of cultural, psychosocial, and
community resources to formulate treatment consistent with contemporary
practice.
222. Seminar in Clinical Decision Making II (1)
Prerequisite: PH TH 221. Continuation of Seminar in Clinical Decision Making
I.
223. Seminar in Clinical Decision Making III (1)
Prerequisite: PH TH 222. Continuation of Seminar in Clinical Decision Making
II.
226. Electrophysiologic Approaches to Patient Care (3)
Prerequisites: PH TH 121, 126; PHYAN 140. Exploration of advanced theories
and principles related to the clinical use of electrophysiologic modalities.
Includes electroneuromuscular stimulation for motor performance, nerve function,
pain management and tissue repair. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
231. Seminar in Health Care Issues I (2)
Investigation and discussion of the health care delivery system and its
impact on the delivery of physical therapy services.
232. Seminar in Health Care Issues II (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 231. Investigation and discussion of administration
and organization of physical therapy services in the health care delivery
system.
240. Advances in Orthopedic Physical Therapy I (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 203 or permission of instructor. Exploration of treatment
of orthopedic problems.
241. Advances in Physical Therapy II (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 240 or permission of instructor. A continuation of Advances
in Orthopedic Physical Therapy I.
242. Advanced Clinical Anatomy I (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 200 or permission of instructor. Exploration of clinical
application of anatomical structures of joints.
243. Advanced Clinical Anatomy II (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 242 or permission of instructor. A continuation of Advanced
Clinical Anatomy I.
244. Advances in Management of the Aging Population (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 127 or permission of instructor. Exploration of special
approaches and considerations of intervention of conditions of aging.
245. Advances in Management of the Neurological Patient (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 204 or permission of instructor. Exploration of advanced
multisystem treatment approaches in neuro-rehabilitation.
246. Management Strategies for Independent Practice (2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Exploration of strategies for developing
and maintaining a physical therapy service in an independent environment.
247. Sports Injuries (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 200 or permission of instructor. Exploration in advances
in management of sports injuries.
248. Advances in Cardiac Rehabilitation (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 201 or permission of instructor. Exploration of the
components of implementing and maintaining multilevels of cardiac rehabilitation
and the management of patients with cardiac disease.
249. Contemporary Issues in Delivery of
Physical Therapy Services (2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Exploration of emerging trends and
issues in contemporary physical therapy practice.
251. Advanced Clinical Practicum I (2)
Clinical practice in selected health care facilities throughout the state.
CR/NC grading only.
252. Advanced Clinical Practicum II (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 251. Clinical practice in patient evaluation, treatment
planning, and outcome evaluation in a variety of clinical settings located
throughout the state. CR/NC grading only.
253. Advanced Clinical Practicum III (2)
Prerequisite: PH TH 252. Continuation of Advanced Clinical Practicum II.
CR/NC grading only.
275. Postgraduate Clinical Internship (12)
Prerequisite: PH TH 253. Final experience for majors. The internship is
18 weeks of clinical experience at selected facilities throughout the state.
Certification of internship completion is required before the graduate is
eligible to take the state examination for licensure. CR/NC grading only.
290. Independent Study (1)
Supervised guidance for students who wish to do additional work on research.
Approved for SP grading.
292A. Advanced Physical Therapy Research:
Problem Formulation and Method (3)
Explores advanced topics in physical therapy research including conceptualization,
operation utilization, design and sampling strategies. It allows students
to prepare a proposal for an independently pursued, empirically based research
project.
292B. Advanced Physical Therapy Research:
Data Collection and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: PH TH 292A. Examines advanced strategies for physical therapy
research data collection and analysis. Students are able to independently
collect data, analyze it and report findings from a research project.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physical Therapy (PH TH)
302T. Topics in Physical Therapy
(1-6; repeatable with different topics)
Selected topics in physical therapy for practicing clinicians in the health
fields.
