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.
105. Introduction to Medical Terminology (2)
Required for Physical Therapy majors. Open to all health professions students.
May be taken concurrently with Ph Th 100. Introduction to common medical
conditions and terminology by anatomical systems. (Former Ph Th 50)
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)
116. Advanced Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology (5)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 115. Mechanical laws and movements of the locomotor
system of the human body applied to the advanced anatomical study of the
skeletal, circulatory, neuromuscular, and respiratory systems of the trunk.
(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)
130. Medical Science I (3)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 115. Presentation of pathology and medical-surgical
management of common orthopedic conditions and physical therapy procedures
for the rehabilitation of patients with these conditions.
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 equipment,
and filling out governmental and insurance forms.
144. Accessing the Health Care System (2)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 143. Exploration of trends in the health care delivery
system and their impact on contemporary physical therapy practice. Methods
and resources for assisting consumer access to the health care delivery
system are explored.
151. Clinical Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 120. Clinical participation under supervision of a registered
physical therapist in local hospitals and clinics. Must be taken CR/NC grade
only.
152. Intermediate Clinical Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 121, 151. Clinical Practice of the techniques learned
in Ph Th 120 and 121 Observation of outpatient clinics relating to the practice
of physical therapy. Must be taken CR/NC grade only.
153. Advanced Clinical Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: Ph Th 122, 152. Clinical practice of techniques learned in
Ph Th 120, 121, and 122. Clinical observation. Must be taken CR/NC grade
only.
175. Postbaccalaureate Clinical Internship (8)
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 see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(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.