PT 500 STATISTICS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 qh Basic principles of biometry and statistical methods with applications to current computer software.
PT 501 RESEARCH DESIGN 3 qh Fundamentals of the research process with the opportunity to develop a research proposal.
PT 502 PHYSICAL THERAPY SEMINAR 1 qh Research on selected physical therapy topics will be reviewed and discussed with emphasis on critical evaluation of the published literature.
PT 504 LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR SUPERVISORS 3 qh This graduate course is designed to provide the clinical supervisor with theory and skills in areas of leadership, management, communication, motivation, interviewing, discipline and legal guidelines. The student will develop management skills through lecture, discussion, group projects and case studies.
PT 506 EDUCATIONAL ISSUES 3 qh Designed to aid with planning, implementing and evaluating courses, as well as inservice programs. Methods and models for design and realistic evaluation models, as well as criteria and selection of audiovisual aids.
PT 512 HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS 3 qh Introduction to the current structure of the health care delivery system and its impact on physical therapy services.
PT 516 MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL THERAPY 2 qh Designed to help students understand the principles of measurement theory as applied to physical therapy. Opportunity to explore the reliability and validity of measurement instruments of their choice.
PT 599 MASTER'S PROJECT (qh to be arranged) An individual research topic with the approval of the major advisor. An in depth study to include identification of a problem, sample selection, data collection, data processing, research design, evaluation and conclusion.
PT 505 PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES 3 qh Techniques to identify and solve problems and develop skills for improved management and group dynamics.
PT 507 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES 1 qh An overview of the planning, controlling and evaluating process for managers. The self-study will concentrate on the use of management objectives in the planning, controlling and evaluation process.
PT 508 COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES AND GROUP DYNAMICS 2 qh Designed for the management - education student in order to provide an overview of communication techniques, counseling skills, interviewing techniques and the psychology of groups and group dynamics.
PT 509 ANALYZING AND IMPROVING PERFORMANCE 2 qh Designed for the manager-educator as an in depth study of motivation as it relates to students and employees. Theories and techniques for motivating problem students and employees. Discipline and related legal issues will be covered.
PT 510 EVALUATING CLINICAL COMPETENCE 3 qh Designed to provide the manager-educator with in depth skills in evaluation of performance. Written testing, evaluation based on performance objectives and related assessment and evaluation skills.
PT 514 ADMINISTRATION SEMINAR 2 qh A discussion group covering selected topics in administration. Journal articles will be reviewed and discussed.
PT 515 EDUCATION SEMINAR 1 qh A discussion group covering current topics in literature related to education of allied health professionals.
PT 575 TEACHING INTERNSHIP (Hours and Credit to be arranged) An opportunity to actively participate in a course within the PT department under the guidance of the course instructor.
PT 550 REGIONAL DISSECTION OF THE HUMAN BODY (Hours and units of credit to be arranged) Designed for students who wish to pursue a detailed study of the gross anatomy of specific areas of the human body. Dissections will be supervised and special reading assignments will be made. A laboratory fee will be based upon the number of students registered and the region(s) of the body to be studied. Prerequisite: Gross and Developmental Anatomy and approval of Department Chairman
PT 551 CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS 3 qh A regional approach to anatomical biomechanics with focus on the kinetics and kinematics of spinal and joint motion.
PT 553 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY & NUTRITION 3 qh Acute and long-term effects of exercise on the function of the major organ systems of the body. Emphasis is placed on the cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Also covered is state of the art assessment techniques and the application of the results to the development of prescribed programs for 1) the enhancement of physical fitness in adults and 2) specialized training of athletes.
PT 554 ADVANCED APPROACHES TO MANUAL THERAPY 3 qh Designed to explore and practice some of the advanced approaches in manual therapy, such as joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, or other techniques.
PT 560 JOURNAL CLUB 1 qh Current topics in the designated area will be selected from approved journals. Students will choose an approved topic, do the necessary library research, and arrange a presentation, complete with a lecture outline and references.
PT 562 PAIN MANAGEMENT 3 qh Neurophysiological basis of pain as related to mechanisms in pain reduction, psychology of pain, assessment of the pain patient delineating specific pain syndromes and the contemporary management of the pain patient with emphasis on theoretical and clinical considerations of the physical therapist.
PT 570 INDEPENDENT STUDY var qh Independent learning may include, but not be limited to the following: a. Review of literature b. Clinical study of the student's interest area. c. Additional anatomical dissection of special emphasis. d. Field experience with clinical mentor. e. Special objectives and treatment for the aging patient.
PT 550 REGIONAL DISSECTION OF THE HUMAN BODY (Hours and units of credit to be arranged) Designed for students who wish to pursue a detailed study of the gross anatomy of specific areas of the human body. Dissections will be supervised and special reading assignments will be made. A laboratory fee will be based upon the number of students registered and the region(s) of the body to be studied. Prerequisite: Gross and Developmental Anatomy and approval of Department Chairman.
PT 560 JOURNAL CLuB 1 qh Current topics in the designated area will be selected from approved journals. Students will choose an approved topic, do the necessary library research, and arrange a presentation, complete with a lecture outline and references.
PT 561 ADVANCED NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY 3 qh A didactic and practical course presenting advanced theories of current neurological approaches designed to maximize clinical skills in the treatment of the neurological patient.
PT 565 PEDIATRICS 3 qh A seminar course addressing issues related to the practice of pediatric physical therapy.
PT 570 INDEPENDENT STUDY var qh Independent learning may include, but not be limited to the following: a. Review of literature b. Clinical study of the student's interest area. c. Additional anatomical dissection of special emphasis. d. Field experience with clinical mentor. e. Special objectives and treatment for the aging patient
PT 511 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Formerly Essentials of Business) 3 qh An overview describing major components of an operational budget, factors considered in volume forecasting, defining major capital equipment, factors considered in revenue budgeting and rate setting, and budget development, monitoring and approval.
PT 566 FUNDAMENTALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY 3 qh Presentation of concepts and methods of epidemiology as they are applied to a variety of disease problems. Emphasis on the integration of biological and statistical elements of specific diseases