Graduate Courses in Physical Therapy (PT)

PT 203 - Professional Issues Seminar

Framework for students' becoming excellent practitioners, focusing on values, principles and core documents of the physical therapy profession, and contemporary issues related to the profession. Pre/co-requisites: DPT majors only.

Credits: 2

PT 213 - Movement Science I

Mechanical properties of muscle, joint, tendon, ligament, and bone related to human movement. Concepts and principles of kinesiology of peripheral, spinal joints, posture, and gait. Pre/co-requisites: ANNB 201

Credits: 3

PT 232 - Clinical Education I

Clinical experience to understand the role of the physical therapist. Practice specific skills of examination, evaluation and intervention in primarily out-patient musculo-skeletal settings. Pre-requisites: PT 201, PT 211, PT 221. Co-requisites: PT 202, PT 212, PT 222.

Credits: 0 or 2

PT 241 - Patient Management I

Introduction to principles and practices of patient/client management including fundamental patient handling skills, physical examination techniques, history taking and interviewing skills, and clinical documentation. Pre/co-requisites: ANNB 201; PT 203.

Credits: 6

PT 242 - Patient Management II

Laboratory experiences apply foundational biomechanical and kinesiology principles of the trunk, spine and extremeties with non-complex conditions involving the neuromusculoskeletal systems. Pre/co-requisites: ANNB 201; PT 203; PT 241.

Credits: 8

PT 302 - Prof Practice I

Credits: 2

PT 315 - Clinical Skills Lab III

Students practice observational, verbal, written, manual, and intellectual skills in PT examination, evaluation, and management of peripheral neruo-musculo-skeletal, metabolic and multiple systems impairments and disabilities. Prerequisites: PT 211, PT 212. Co-requisites: PT 323, PT 341 , PT 333, PT 355.

Credits: 4

PT 316 - Clinical Skills Lab IV

Students practice observational, verbal, written, manual, and intellectual skills in PT examination, evaluation, and management of individuals with various neurological conditions. Prerequisite: PT 211, PT 212, PT 315. Co-requisite: PT 324, PT 342, PT 355.

Credits: 4

PT 317 - Clinical Skills Laboratory V

Therapeutic approaches to pain, restoration of function and movement, assistive technology, training and education, patient advocacy, and coordination of care throughout the life span. Prerequisite: PT 211, PT 212, PT 315, PT 316. Co-requisite: PT 325, PT 334, PT 343.

Credits: 3

PT 323 - Tutorial III

Small group tutorials to investigate, apply and integrate the relevant foundational sciences pertaining to persons with peripheral neuro-musculo-skeletal, metabolic and multiple systems impairments and disabilities. Prerequisites: PT 221, PT 222.

Credits: 4

PT 324 - Tutorial IV

Small group tutorials to investigate, apply and integrate the relevant foundational sciences pertaining to persons with various neurological conditions. Prerequisite: PT 221, PT 222, PT 323. Co-requisite: PT 316, PT 342, PT 355.

Credits: 4

PT 325 - Tutorials V

Explore inter-relationships between clinical conditions, health, politics, culture, ethics and professionalism, focusing on role of physical therapists as consultant, patient advocate and health team member. Prerequisite: PT 221, PT 222, PT 323, PT 326. Co-requisite: PT 316, PT 334, PT 343.

Credits: 3

PT 333 - Clinical Education II

6-week clinical experience providing opportunities for integration of didactic information and clinical skills for safe, effective, comprehensive patient care in same setting as Clinical Education I. Prerequisites: PT 202, PT 212, PT 222, PT 232.

Credits: 3

PT 334 - Clinical Education III

A 8-week full-time experience integrating didactic information with clinical skills in one of three treatment settings. Focus: critical thinking, problem solving, and application of skills. Prerequisite: PT 232, PT 333.

Credits: 4 or 6

PT 335 - Clinical Education IV

Two 8-week, full-time clinical experiences integrating didactic information and clinical skills. Practice and refine skills, attitudes and behaviors. A variety of clinical settings is required. Prerequisite: PT 232, PT 333, PT 334.

Credits: 6

PT 336 - Clinical Education V

Two 8-week, full-time clinical experiences integrating didactic information and clinical skills. Practice and refine skills, attitudes and behaviors. A variety of clinical settings is required. Prerequisites: PT 232, PT 333 , PT 334, PT 335.

Credits: 6

PT 341 - Clin Science&Practice Sem III

Large group forum to learn, analyze, and discuss scientific, clinical, and professional practice issues related to peripheral neurologic, metabolic, and multiple systems impairment and disabilities. Prerequisites: PT 201, PT 202. Co-requisites: PT 315, PT 323, PT 333, PT 355.

Credits: 4

PT 342 - Clin Science&Practice Sem IV

Learn analyze and discuss scientific, clinical and professional practice issues regarding individuals with systems problems, using patient/family centered approach. Prerequisite: PT 201, PT 202, PT 341. Co-requisite: PT 316, PT 324, PT 355.

Credits: 0 or 4

PT 343 - Clin Science & Practice Sem V

Explore global/societal aspects of health care delivery, focusing on role of physical therapist as consultant, interdisciplinary health team member, and advocate in health care. Prerequisite: PT 201, PT 202, PT 341, PT 342. Co-requisite: PT 316, PT 325, PT 334.

Credits: 4

PT 350 - PT Professional Practicum

Professional practicum/Service-Learning experience to explore health/well-being of individuals, groups and communities in interdisciplinary settings. Students will develop core competencies for health care providers. Pre-requisites: PT 232. PT 333 or Instructor Permission; Co-requisite: three credit Graduate level interdisciplinary course that matches with type of practicum, approved by PT department.

Credits: 2

PT 385 - Evidence-based Practice in PT

Analysis of evidence regarding efficacy, incorporating client preferences in decision making; synthesis of information, recommendations for practice. Ethics in research. Preventing harm. Pre-requisites: PT 201, PT 202, PT 341.

Credits: 2