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HBA 540 — Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists
(6 credits) |
Lecture followed by laboratory dissection of the human body. Regional approach to the gross anatomy of the human body for physical therapy graduate students (DPT). The course is presented in three modules. Module one covers the back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum. Lectures will cover the regional anatomy of the above as well as conceptual information about the peripheral nervous system, the heart and respiratory system. Module two covers the brain, head and neck. Lecture will address the anatomy and organization of the central nervous system, the cranial nerves, introduction to the anatomy of the special senses and mastication. Module three will offer an expanded view of the functional anatomy of the limbs and musculoskeletal system. Lectures will address the functional anatomy of the hand and the foot as well as posture and locomotion. In module three clinical, faculty will address the latest developments in radiology and skeletal imaging, and the clinical anatomy of the back, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, and foot.
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HAY 500 — Neuroscience for Physical Therapy
(4 credits) |
Integrated approach to general principles of organization and function of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Presents these principles in a systems approach to neuroscience. Covers the anatomy of the system with its physiology and clinical relevance to physical therapists. Clinical topics include neurology, neurological testing, control of posture and balance, locomotion, pain, muscle tone, feedback vs. feedforward control mechanisms, control of reaching, perception and learning. Prerequisite: HBA 540. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 501 — Growth and Development Across The Life Span
(4 credits) |
Presents an integrative approach to normal human growth and development throughout the life span. Examines developmental norms and sequences with emphasis on biophysical (motor and sensory), cognitive, language and psychosocial tasks. Discusses social, cultural and environmental influences. Covers prenatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and older adult geriatric development, as well as related aging issues. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 502 — Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I
(1 credit) |
Emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of disability as they affect the life of the individual. Topics include identification of pre-morbid factors that contribute to positive adjustment or maladaptive responses to disability; the influence of culture on individual and family expectations of the health care system; patient perspectives as consumers of the health care system; and changing roles in the family. Students will practice techniques of positive listening and role-play to develop skills in recognizing psychosocial factors during acquisition of patient history. Emphasizes utilization of psychosocial information in the establishment of a plan of care for patients across the life span. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 503 — Psychosocial Aspects of Disability II
(1 credit) |
Explores the interactions of the individual with disability within the community. Focuses on concerns of the individual beyond physical rehabilitation. Topics include concomitant mental health issues; the mind-body connection; humor in medicine; complementary and alternative medicine; technology and disability; vocational rehabilitation; sexuality; domestic violence and interpersonal abuse; substance abuse; and terminal illness. Promotes identification and communication with local, regional and national resources that enable individuals with disabilities to engage in recreational, vocational, or educational endeavors. Prerequisite: HAY 502. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 504 — Introduction To Adult Rehabilitation
(3.5 credits) |
A systems model of motor control and principles of motor learning will be utilized as a theoretical framework to prepare students to examine, evaluate, establish problem lists, determine and write appropriate goals, develop an intervention plan and implement an intervention for neurologic patient populations. Presents fundamental skills including documentation, body mechanics, bed mobility and patient positioning, wheelchair management, transfers and ambulation training. Introduces students to task-oriented practice and neurotherapeutic techniques and applies exercise principles established in Foundations of Exercise and Movement to the individual with a neurological disorder. Prerequisites: HAY 500, 517, 518, and 519. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 506 — Adult Neurological Rehabilitation
(4 credits) |
Uses the disablement model to examine the impact of adult neurological or neuromuscular conditions on activities identified by an individual as essential to support physical, social, and psychological well-being and to create a personal sense of meaningful living. Students will continue practicing synthesis of examination data during the evaluation process; however, the major emphasis of the course will be to develop and implement appropriate intervention strategies based on the best evidence available for people with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. Prerequisite: HAY 504. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 507 — Orthopedic Physical Therapy I
(3.5 credits) |
Introduces concepts of musculoskeletal subjective and objective examination. Sharpens student's evaluation skills as clinical decision-making and differential physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis and intervention are introduced in the framework of musculoskeletal dysfunction. Applies these general skills to various musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower extremities. Explores functional anatomy, including the osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, mycology and neurology of the lower extremities as they relate to surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions. Prerequisites: HAY 518 and 519. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 508 — Orthopedic Physical Therapy II
(3.5 credits) |
Builds on the concepts and skills of Orthopedic Physical Therapy I by integrating clinical decision-making and differential physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis and intervention of the lower extremities with the spine and upper extremities. Various musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the trunk and upper extremities are explored. Functional anatomy, including the osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, mycology and neurology of the trunk and upper extremities are discussed as they relate to surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions. Prerequisite: HAY 507. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 509 — Pediatric Rehabilitation I
(3 credits) |
Emphasizes abnormal movement patterns in children. Presents developmental and long term effects of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunction as they relate to movement. Discusses examination and intervention techniques of selected movement problems. Explores use of adaptive equipment and the role of the pediatric physical therapist in a variety of contexts and environments. Students will assess and work with children with developmental disabilities in a local facility. Prerequisites: HAY 501 and 506. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 510 — Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
(3 credits) |
Emphasizes the patient-client management model for cardiac and pulmonary patients in out-patient and home care settings. Includes interpretation of electrocardiograms, heart/lung auscultation, and the administration of graded exercise test protocols. Explores aerobic endurance exercise prescription and the use of appliances in elderly patients with congestive heart failure. Emphasizes the use of evaluative findings to develop a total plan of care. Prerequisites: HAY 517, 526, 527, and 528. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 511 — Pediatric Rehabilitation II
(2 credits) |
Continues to develop the knowledge and skill necessary for the provision of physical therapy care to a wide variety of pediatric clients and patients. Presents examination and interventions for subtle and complex movement dysfunctions including developmental coordination disorder, TBI, pediatric MS, childhood cancer, and obesity. Interventions appropriate for a variety of service delivery settings including NICU, home-based EI, and schools are considered. The physical therapist role in transitions between delivery settings is also addressed. Students will examine evidence for therapeutic methodology as well as that of alternative and complementary therapeutic regimes, including TAMO, hippotherapy, Conductive Education, Theratogs. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast local fitness/wellness programs for pediatric populations. Prerequisite: HAY 509. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 512 — Prosthetics and Orthotics
(4 credits) |
Studies prosthetic and orthotic management as applied to a variety of patient populations across a life span. Addresses considerations of various pathology and medical surgical management to formulate appropriate patient examinations, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention that are consistent with physical therapy practice guidelines. Principles of normal biomechanics, pathomechanics, physiology and pathophysiology will be a major focus for evaluation, intervention and education of the vascular, neuromuscular, and / or musculoskeletal compromised patient who may utilize prosthetic or orthotic devices. Basic principles of mechanical physics and material characteristics will be applied. Prerequisites: HAY 519. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 517 — Exercise Physiology
(1 credit) |
Reviews the normal physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Presents the normal immediate response to exercise and long-term effects of exercise in the healthy well individual. Includes presentation of foodstuffs for energy production, metabolic pathways for production of ATP, and energy systems used in aerobic and anaerobic activities. The course includes strength and endurance exercise prescription for the healthy, well individual. Also includes laboratory experiences for the measurement of vitals and select exercise testing. Prerequisites: HBA 540. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 518 — Foundations of Exercise and Movement
(3.5 credits) |
Presents an introduction to the fundamental principles of strength and flexibility. Fundamentals of muscle and connective tissue function from microstructure to macrostructure are considered in healthy and dysfunctional states through the life span. These basic principles will be expanded to explore the concept of myofascial mobility, extensibility and length. Students will combine the skills learned in Kinesiology with those learned in this course to begin the process of examination, evaluation and designing intervention programs for movement dysfunction. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 519 — Kinesiology
(5 credits) |
Explores the kinetics and kinematics of normal, purposeful human movement. Integrates knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, mechanics and biomechanics as it applies to movement of the extremities and spine. Includes evaluation procedures such as manual muscle testing and measurement of joint range of motion. Direct patient contact is scheduled. Prerequisites: HBA 540. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 523 — Biomechanics and Measurement
(3 credits) |
Presents mathematical and technological tools used in biomechanical analysis of human movement. Through the study of kinematics, kinetics and electromyography, students describe variables used to study movement; identify appropriate variables to answer clinical questions; and explain concepts of measurement and measurement equipment. Reviews algebra, vector algebra, trigonometry and International System of Units. Presents concepts and terminology of measurement and electrical signal processing. Offers opportunities to perform measurements using low and high technology devices and systems. Prerequisite: HAY 519. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 524 — Health, Wellness, and Prevention in Physical Therapy
(3 credits) |
Presents issues related to promotion of health and wellness and concepts of integrative medicine. Examines and integrates general fitness into the following clinical environments: obstetrics, occupational health and injury prevention, ergonomics, sports medicine (pre, post, and in season), obesity, chronic pain, pediatrics, geriatrics, and athletic programs for the physically and/or mentally challenged. Students will perform screening techniques for the assessment of the following wellness issues: school-based scoliosis, safety and accessibility of children's play areas, cardiovascular fitness, and fall prevention in the elderly. Based upon the findings of screens and individual client goals, students will develop, implement and assess the effectiveness of a cohesive wellness program. Introduces issues related to the development of a wellness center and visits to established prevention programs in the community. Prerequisite: HAY 510. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 525 — Advanced Therapeutic Exercise
(3 credits) |
Provides students with the opportunity to apply and analyze therapeutic exercise techniques in order to formulate exercise programs for diverse patient and client populations. Students will be encouraged to discuss and build upon their knowledge of basic therapeutic techniques attained from previous coursework and clinical training experiences. Advanced techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in lab. Students will evaluate, set goals, develop therapeutic exercise programs and measure outcomes. Issues regarding frequency, intensity and duration of treatment will be discussed throughout the course. Prerequisites: HAY 507, 508, 518, and 519. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 526 — Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology I
(3.5 credits) |
Provides a foundation in medicine and differential diagnoses. Introduces the concepts of evidence-based practice, Nagi's model of disablement, client/patient management model, and an interaction model between patient, task and environment. These frameworks will guide the process of clinical decision-making. Integrates principles of pharmacology, diagnostic radiology and laboratory diagnostic testing to facilitate safe and effective patient management planning. Familiarizes students with medical terminology and abbreviations for efficient and effective chart reviewing and documentation. Explores select systemic diseases, focusing on epidemiology, pathology, histology, etiology, as well as primary and secondary clinical characteristics. Discusses and integrates subsequent medical and surgical management to formulate appropriate intervention indications, precautions and contraindications. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 527 — Acute Care in Physical Therapy
(4 credits) |
Emphasizes use of the patient-client management model focused primarily on the acute care in-hospital setting. Includes examination techniques, transfers, bed positioning, orthopedic, pulmonary and cardiac care, and select post-surgical physical therapy intervention protocols. Includes documentation, discharge planning, and the use of appropriate ancillary services and equipment. Prerequisites: HAY 517, 526; co-requisite HAY 528. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 528 — Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology II
(4 credits) |
Continues to build a foundation in medicine and differential diagnosis. Utilizes the concepts of evidence-based practice; Nagi's model of disablement; client/patient management model; and the interaction model as frameworks for clinical decision-making. Presents epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, clinical characteristics and subsequent medical and surgical diagnoses and management of select disease/injury. Integrates pharmacology, diagnostic radiology and laboratory diagnostic testing into safe and effective patient management planning through clinical case study exercises. Focuses will be on the formulation of appropriate intervention indications, precautions and contraindications. Based on medical record review and analysis, students synthesize an appropriate patient/client management plan consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Prerequisites: HAY 500 and 526. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 535 — Issues in Motor Control
(3 credits) |
Establishes historical context for the major explanatory concepts applied to issues of coordination and skill during the last century. Compares readings of original work of Bernstein to current literature pertaining to motor programs, dynamic pattern theory and computational models. Students will critically evaluate papers related to the control of locomotion and the control of reaching and grasping skills. Prerequisite: HAY 523. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 541 — Physical Agents Wound Care Physical Therapy
(2.5 credits) |
Physical modalities including superficial and deep thermal agents, hydrotherapy, aquatic therapy, intermittent compression, mechanical traction, burn and wound care with aseptic technique are presented in class. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practice with ample opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians through guest lectures and site visits. Students will focus on pre-treatment assessment and physiological response to treatment as the basis for clinical decision making. Patient education, treatment preparation and performance, indications and contraindications will be covered for each modality. Supervised laboratory sessions provide a safe atmosphere for the administration of these agents as well as direct observation of clinical effects. Laboratory sessions and group discussions will be case study driven to foster critical thinking and collaborative learning. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 542 — Electrotherapy in Physical Therapy
(3 credits) |
Explores fundamental skills in application of electromodalities and knowledge of indications, contraindications and physiological principles needed for appropriate patient care. Includes topics such as electric stimulation, T.E.N.S., iontophoresis, ultrasound/phonophoresis, diathermy and electrodiagnostic testing. Prerequisites: HBA 540, HAY 500 and 541. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 545 — Ethics and Health Care
(3 credits) |
Provides an overview of ethics in health care in a rapidly changing society. Explores ethical issues surrounding health care changes and public health policy. Includes an overview of the ethics within patient education and discussions involving the physical therapy professional code of ethics and standards. The student will learn how to approach ethical dilemmas using theoretical frameworks and decision-making processes. Introduces the student to the ethics within physical therapy and other health care professions through the use of case studies. Includes a review of classic cases in health care ethics involving issues such as euthanasia and organ transplants, from an ethical, legal and historical perspective. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 552 — Research Methods for Physical Therapists: Design and Statistics
(4 credits) |
Designed to teach entry-level physical therapy students the fundamentals of reading and understanding research methods, design, and statistics. Includes reliability and validity, research design, descriptive statistics, statistical inference, test for experimental comparison, correlation, regressions, nonparametric tests, single subject design, and qualitative research. Addresses the relationship between statistics and research design by introducing relevant research articles in the health care field. Prerequisite: HAY 553. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 553 — Computer Literacy and Evidence Based Practice
(1 credit) |
Addresses the foundational skills practicing therapists need to effectively manage, integrate, and communicate information for clinical practice, research and professional activities. This course exists in three parts. Part I focuses on accessing and evaluating clinical information. Part II focuses on information organization and manipulation. Part III focuses on the management and professional communication of information. Entry-level physical therapy and post-professional DPT students.
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HAY 558 — Evidence Based Practice
(3 credits) |
Explores a broad spectrum of research literature examining physical therapy practice. Uses literature as a tool to integrate students critical inquiry skills and depth of knowledge in biomechanical analysis, musculoskeletal measurement, cardiopulmonary functions, motor control and motor learning theory. Students judge the strength of the evidence of each paper and draw conclusions regarding its clinical significance in neuromotor and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. When lacking evidence, challenges students to suggest ways to strengthen the current evidence. Requires each student to facilitate a class discussion. Prerequisite: HAY 552. Entry-level physical therapy and post-professional DPT students.
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HAY 560 — Foundations of Professional Practice in Physical Therapy
(2 credits) |
Examines the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist in the present health care environment. Historical and ethical foundations of the profession, as well as current and emerging issues, are discussed. Explores the scope of practice of the Doctor of Physical Therapy. Introduces the format and function of the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Stresses the importance of professionalism, including active membership in the APTA. Explores the dynamics of professional relationships with patients, families, and other care providers. Entry-level physical therapy and post-professional DPT students.
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HAY 561 — Teaching, Consulting, Communicating in Clinical Education
(2 credits) |
Examines different learning styles and their effect on the learning environment. The fundamentals of teaching as they apply to patient education, professional inservices, and clinical education are presented and practiced. Students are introduced to aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication, with the opportunity to work in small groups for application of these principles. The aspect of physical therapy consultation in clinical experiences as well as professional opportunities is explored. Preparation for the first clinical education experience, specifically clinical site and academic program expectations, professional behavior, and student responsibilities are discussed in detail. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 562 — Teaching Skills Clinical Instruction
(1.5 credits) |
Provides framework for assuming the role of a clinical instructor. Includes the preplanning period, structuring the actual clinical experience, and types of evaluation provided to physical therapy students. Discusses the exceptional student in the clinical setting. Explores legal aspects and alternative models of clinical education. Prerequisites: HAY 561, 595, and 596. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 570 — Physical Therapy Case Studies I
(1 credit Satisfactory/Fail) |
First phase in a 3-course sequence designed to develop the student's ability to capture and utilize relevant knowledge and ideas, apply them appropriately within the patient management model, and assess the effectiveness of their interaction. In addition to examining, evaluating, prognosticating, diagnosing and developing and implementing intervention strategies, the students will observe, discover and rediscover how the four systems (neuromotor, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and integumentary) work together to influence function. Faculty and lab assistants will design and mentor problem-based activities and case studies that require students to problem solve, hypothesize and reason. Students will be expected to extract information from a case study, prioritize and sequence patient contact, and demonstrate professional behaviors including effective communication skills. Cases will incorporate patients from the community of diverse cultural backgrounds with and without pathology of the neuromotor, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. Prerequisites: Year 1 fall courses. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 571 — Physical Therapy Case Studies II
(1 credit Satisfactory/Fail) |
Requires the development of examination, evaluation, and intervention plans for assigned patients in an acute care setting under faculty mentorship. Utilizes patients from the pediatric, oncology, general medicine, AIDS, neurological and surgical units. Requires students to manage time, delegate responsibility, document efficiently, perform appropriate discharge planning, and justify clinical decisions at each step in this process. Requires student group presentations with defense of clinical decisions for assigned case studies at the end of the integrative week. Prerequisites: All year 1 courses. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 572 — Physical Therapy Case Studies III
(1 credit Satisfactory/Fail ) |
Third phase in a 3-course sequence designed to integrate course material throughout the first two years of the program curriculum. With each case study course, the demand on students for synthesis and integration will increase. Faculty and lab assistants involved in year 2 will design and mentor activities and case studies that require students to examine, evaluate, determine a differential diagnosis, prognosticate and develop and implement intervention strategies for case studies of all ages from diverse cultural backgrounds with complex neuromotor, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and/or integumentary pathology/dysfunction. Prerequisites: All courses in years 1 and 2. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 580 — Practicum
(3 credits) |
A limited number of students may enroll in 3-6 credits of independent study in research, education, clinical practice, or management/administration. Each practicum project is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the student. Mentored by faculty with expertise in the area of study. Acceptable projects must include design, implementation and analysis phases. 3-6 credits by permission of the Program Director. Entry-level physical therapy and post-professional DPT students.
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HAY 595 — Clinical Practice I
(8 credits Satisfactory/Fail ) |
An eight-week course that provides students with their first full-time clinical experience. A licensed physical therapist is responsible for close supervision and guidance during the learning experience. Provides students with the opportunity to utilize the patient management model of care. Students participate in documentation, coordination of care and discharge planning. Students will perform re-examinations, measure patient outcomes, and modify interventions accordingly. Students will perform an inservice during this clinical experience. Prerequisites: All year 1 courses. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 596 — Clinical Practice II
(8 credits Satisfactory/Fail ) |
An eight-week course that provides students with their second full-time clinical experience. A licensed physical therapist is responsible for guidance and supervision during the learning experience. Provides students with the opportunity to utilize the patient management model of care. Students participate in documentation, coordination of care and discharge planning. Students will perform re-examinations, measure patient outcomes, and modify interventions accordingly. A written case study and an in-service are required by students during this clinical experience. Prerequisites: All courses in years 1 and 2. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 597 — Clinical Practice III
(8 credits Satisfactory/Fail ) |
An eight-week course that provides students with their third full-time clinical experience. A licensed physical therapist is responsible for guidance and supervision during the learning experience. The students will provide direct patient care, collaborate with other health care professionals, coordinate care of patients, delegate and supervise support personnel, and promote wellness and prevention services. Students are able to incorporate outcome measures into the evaluation process and suggest specific measures useful for their particular clinical setting. Students will perform an inservice during this clinical experience. Prerequisites: All courses in years 1, 2, and year 3 fall courses. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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HAY 599 — Clinical Internship
(16 credits Satisfactory/Fail ) |
This is a sixteen-week full-time capstone clinical experience, supervised by a licensed physical therapist. Students are expected to render evidence-based practice and perform as entry-level physical therapists upon completion of this clinical. Students are expected to fully participate in all aspects of physical therapy's scope of practice including direct patient care, documentation, consultation, education, critical inquiry, and administration, as applicable to the clinical setting. In all aspects of this clinical practice, the student will be able to convert information needs into answerable questions and find the best evidence with which to answer these questions with maximum efficiency. Students will perform an inservice during this clinical experience. The students will also explore one area of interest outside of patient management through the completion of a project designed to meet the needs of the clinical practice and is coordinated by the PT program's ACCEs and the clinical site's CCCE. Prerequisites: All course work; HAY 595, 596, 597. Entry-level physical therapy students only.
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