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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy
COURSES
- Undergraduate Physical Therapy (PHTH)
- Physical Therapy (PHTH) --- Graduate Courses
- Physical Therapy (PHTH) --- In-Service
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 (PHTH)
102. Rehabilitation
Professions (3)
(Same as COUN 102.) Overview of various
rehabilitation professions, the services provided by these professions,
the development of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation service,
and principles and philosophies of rehabilitation. Responsibilities,
educational requirements, practice parameters, and job locations
of rehabilitation professionals.
105. Medical Terminology for Health Professionals (3)
Study of word parts, definitions, spelling, analysis, synthesis,
and use of medical vocabulary. This course is taught in classroom
sections or may be taken entirely over the Web.
106. Patient Practitioner Interaction (3)
Patient-practitioner interaction in the health care delivery
situation, with an emphasis on the development of effective patient/therapist
communication skills for a variety of health care situations,
including patient education and chronic and terminal illness.
107. Health Care Issues (3)
Analysis of the health care system and its influence on access
to and delivery of health care services. Special focus on needs
and mechanisms for integrated service delivery for prevention
and care of acute and chronic illnesses and disabilities.
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. Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton (3)
An in-depth study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal
system with a special emphasis on the joints of the upper and
lower extremities. 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)
124. Research Methods in Physical Therapy (2)
Prerequisite: HS 92 or MATH 11. Study of research design and critical
reading of research literature.
125. Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton (4)
Prerequisites: PHTH 119, PHYAN 65. Study of the structure,
function and biomechanics of the neuro-musculoskeletal systems
with emphasis on spine, pelvis, thoracic/peritoneal, visceral
and temporomandibular joint. Includes dissection lab and prosected
material. (3 lecture, 3 dissection lab hours) (Instructional materials
fee, $35)
126. Applied Pathophysiology (3)
Prerequisite: PHYAN 65. Advanced study of physiology of body
systems and responses to normal aging, environmental influences,
and pathological dysfunction. Includes cardiovascular, pulmonary,
endocrine, and integumentary systems with introduction to skeletal,
muscular, and neurological systems.
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.
131. Evaluation and Clinical Management of Musculoskeletal
Conditions II (4)
A continuation of Evaluation and Clinical Management of Musculoskeletal
Conditions I. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
133. Evaluation and Clinical Management of Neurological Systems
II (3)
Continuation of Evaluation and Clinical Management of Neurological
Systems I. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
152. Clinical Lab II (2)
The application of physical therapy skills and procedures in selected
hospitals. 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.
GRADUATE COURSES
Physical Therapy (PHTH)
200. Advanced Anatomy and Pathokinesiology (4)
Prerequisite: PHTH 125. 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)
Prerequisite: PHTH 126. 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: PHTH 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: PHTH 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: PHTH 221. Continuation of Seminar in Clinical
Decision Making I.
223. Seminar in Clinical Decision Making III (1)
Prerequisite: PHTH 222. Continuation of Seminar in Clinical
Decision Making II.
226. Electrophysiologic Approaches to Patient Care (3)
Prerequisites: PHTH 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: PHTH 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: PHTH 203 or permission of instructor. Exploration
of treatment of orthopedic problems.
241. Advances in Physical Therapy II (2)
Prerequisite: PHTH 240 or permission of instructor. A continuation
of Advances in Orthopedic Physical Therapy I.
242. Advanced Clinical Anatomy I (2)
Prerequisite: PHTH 200 or permission of instructor. Exploration
of clinical application of anatomical structures of joints.
243. Advanced Clinical Anatomy II (2)
Prerequisite: PHTH 242 or permission of instructor. A continuation
of Advanced Clinical Anatomy I.
244. Advances in Management of the Aging Population (2)
Prerequisite: PHTH 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: PHTH 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: PHTH 200 or permission of instructor. Exploration
in advances in management of sports injuries.
248. Advances in Cardiac Rehabilitation (2)
Prerequisite: PHTH 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: PHTH 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: PHTH 252. Continuation of Advanced Clinical Practicum
II. CR/NC grading only.
275. Postgraduate Clinical Internship (12)
Prerequisite: PHTH 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: PHTH 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.
IN-SERVICE COURSE
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physical Therapy (PHTH)
302T. Topics in Physical Therapy (1-6; repeatable with
different topics)
Selected topics in physical therapy for practicing clinicians
in the health fields.
Physical Therapy Degrees