Physical Therapy (Ph Th)
100. Principles in the Practice of Physical Therapy (2)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 50 or concurrent. Introduction to the profession; role
of the physical therapist in helping the patient who suffers from disabilities.
Investigation find discussion of basic concepts, code of ethics, and governing
bodies of the physical therapy profession.
111. Psychology of Physical Therapy (2)
Prerequisite: Psych 10. Physical, social, and psychological implications
of the disabled or handicapped' Analysis and evaluation of case studies.
112. Anatomy for Physical Therapy (5)
Prerequisite: Phy 22 and 23 or equivalent. Advanced study of the human skeletal,
vascular, and neuro-muscular systems for physical therapists. (3 lecture,
6 lab hours)
113. Pathology (2)
Fundamentals of etiology of diseases, disorders of vascular system, degenerative
diseases, and infectious diseases of the body. Lecture series presented
by practicing pathologists in local hospitals.
115. Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology (5)
Prerequisite: Physiology 64, 65. Mechanical laws and movement of the locomotor
system of the human body as applied to the advanced anatomical study of
the skeletal, circulatory, neuromuscular and respiratory systems with special
emphasis on the skeletal and upper and lower extremities. (3 lecture, 6
dissection lab hours)
120. Procedures in Physical Therapy I (4)
Principles and clinical application of hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, radiant
heat, electrotherapy, and massage: rationale and techniques to restore function,
Lecture, demonstration, and student practice in application of modalities
used in physical therapy. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
121. Procedures in Physical Therapy II (4)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 120. Introduction to the theory and practice of exercise
as it relates to posture, muscle reeducation, coordination, stretching,
ambulation, strengthening, and special routines. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
122. Procedures in Physical Therapy III (4)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 121. Principles and techniques of range of motion, joint
measurements and muscle testing as it applies to evaluation for treatment
planning. (2 lecture, 6 lab hours)
123. Procedures in Physical Therapy IV (3)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 122. Presentation of special exercise techniques as
related to specific medical disease entities including neuromuscular facilitation,
Bobath method, sensory-motor perception, and respiration. (2 lecture, 3
lab hours)
131. Medical Science II (3)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 130. Presentation of pathology and medical-surgical
management of common disorders of the vascular, respiratory, endocrine and
digestive systems to include the application of physical therapy procedures
for treatment and restoration of function.
132. Medical Science III (3)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 131. Presentation of pathology and medical-surgical
management of common disorders of the central nervous systems, introduction
to common psychiatric disorders, psychosomatic implications and special
problems of children.
133. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (3)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 121. Techniques of rehabilitating patients in a clinical
setting through lectures, demonstrations, conferences, and ward rounds.
143. Administration and Supervision (3)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 100. Techniques of supervision and management of a physical
therapy department including planning a new physical therapy department,
carrying out personnel policies, developing a budget, purchasing
170A-B-C-D. Clinical Prenternship in Physical Therapy (1-1-2-2; max
total 6)
(A) Observation of physical therapy treatments under supervision of
registered physical therapists in major local general hospitals, schools
for the handicapped, and convalescent homes throughout the valley. (B-C-D)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 170A, 120. Student clinical participation under supervision
of registered physical therapists in local hospital and clinical facilities.
175A-B. Clinical Internship in Physical Therapy (4-4)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 170 A-B-C-D and/or permission of instructor. Student
clinical participation under supervision in all phases of physical therapy.
600 hours (40 hours per week). Assignment in local and nearby hospital facilities.
Student presentation of case study at each assignment.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.