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PT 620 Introductory Therapeutic Interventions This course is the first of a series of three courses that covers the principles of therapeutic exercise prescription and soft tissue mobilization in physical therapy practice. Theory and practice of the following exercise domains are discussed: range of motion; stretching and resisted exercises; and endurance, balance, coordination and proprioceptive training. Appropriate exercise prescription including frequency, intensity, volume and duration of activity are also be discussed. Credit(s): 1
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PT 623 Histophysiological Aspects of Movement I This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to Human Histology and Physiology with a major emphasis placed on general cellular physiology, neurophysiology, muscle physiology, epithelium and connective tissue. This provides the basic underpinnings of structure, function, and mechanisms that allow the body to move. Emphasis is on the four basic tissue types and their alterations during the aging process and following immobilization, acute activity, and chronic training. Lecture, laboratory, case study, journal articles, readings and discussion are utilized for teaching purposes. Credit(s): 3
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PT 624 Histophysiological Aspects of Movement II This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to general organ system human histology and physiology with a major emphasis placed on the cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, endocrine and gastro-intestinal systems. This will provide the basic underpinnings of structure, function, and mechanisms that allow the body to move. Along with the overview, discussion of the system alterations during the aging process, following prolonged immobilization, with acute activity and following chronic training will be included. Lecture, laboratory, case study, journal articles, readings, and discussion are utilized for teaching purposes. Credit(s): 3
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PT 643 Evidence-Based Practice: Introduction to Research Design This course is designed to provide a thorough analysis of selected research that allows students to develop an understanding of adequate clinical research design, appropriate analytical procedures and the nature of research criticism. Research designs across the spectrum of research will be explored in relation to clinical research for physical therapists. Students will analyze data using SPSS computer software, participate in discussions regarding selected research designs, and critically review selected professional literature. Credit(s): 3
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PT 653 Professional Issues I This course introduces the student to the profession of physical therapy. The
professional association, the documents that frame and guide the profession, and
basic regulations of the profession are presented. Students will begin to develop
their ability to teach, speak publicly, and participate effectively in groups. Case
presentations allow the student direct involvement with patients and other healthcare
providers to bring the field of physical therapy and its place in the healthcare system
to life. Credit(s): 3
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PT 656 Integrated Clinical Experience I The focus of these courses is to facilitate the application and integration of didactic information from the classroom setting into clinical practice by expanding clinical problem solving. Each course consists of one day per week clinical experience for a period of 10 weeks. The Clinical Practicum integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired to date in the classroom and in the labs, to application in the clinical environment. New concepts and skills specific to the clinical experience are incorporated. Under the direct supervision of a practicing physical therapist, the experience is designed to allow the student “hands-on” learning. Additionally, adherence to and a progression of behaviors as identified in The PT-Specific Generic Abilities are expected. The three Clinical Practicum experiences should be varied among IP, OP, Rehab, Peds (and other), as clinical contracts allow. Acquisition of experience with “The Guide” and its terminology is expected. Credit(s): 1 per semester.
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PT 672 Functional Neuroanatomy The purpose of this course is to introduce students to how the nervous system functions to control behavior. Based on this understanding, students will later treat individuals with functional limitations due to neurologic damage. This course does not deal with treatment techniques per se, but addresses the structure of the nervous system and how it functions under normal and pathological conditions. Course material is organized by functional system. Within each system, effectors are considered along with input and out connections. Particular attention is paid to the central pathway for each functional system and the clinical aspects of damage to the system. Credit(s): 3
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PT 685 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy Practice I This course is designed to provide the student with learning experiences focused on psychological and social factors relevant to physical therapy practice. This course emphasizes psychological and social dynamics that occur during patient/client-practitioner interactions. Effective interaction strategies including educational strategies will be discussed and patient-practitioner interactions across the various life stages and cultures is emphasized. Students also examine issues of self-management and self-awareness. Credit(s): 2
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PT 694 Medical Fundamentals This course is designed to facilitate the student’s understanding of the medical management following surgical procedures and the physical therapists’ responsibilities following surgical procedures to include: recognition and interpretation of abnormal lab values, medical emergencies, contraindications to activity, recognition of complications following surgical procedures and physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, to prevent complications following surgery. This course will provide an overview of those surgeries that most frequently require pre- and post-operative surgical care. Emphasis is placed on classic surgical approaches and commonly used modifications and the implications for physical therapy care. This course includes lecture and laboratory time in order to facilitate didactic and psychomotor learning that are essential to the development of sound clinical decision making skills. Credit(s): 1
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PT 703 Pediatric Physical Therapy This course is designed to provide learning opportunities in the area of early growth and development and pediatric physical therapy. It covers primarily development and neurologic problems of childhood that are addressed by physical therapy. Orthopedic and cardiopulmonary issues not covered in the orthopedic and cardiopulmonary courses will also be addressed. Pharmacological and surgical interventions commonly seen with the pediatric patient will be covered either in the cases, readings or lecture component of this class. Students develop a working knowledge of diagnostic categories, PT problems, evaluation tools and intervention strategies and techniques that are common to pediatric practice. Lecture/discussion, video analysis, labs and patient demonstrations will serve as the primary in-class approaches to learning. Students evaluate and treat a child for six weeks in the treatment labs and are responsible for initial evaluation, problem identification, establishment of defensible goals and treatment programs. Credit(s): 4
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PT 709 Musculoskeletal System II This course provides an in-depth study of the evaluation and physical management of musculoskeletal dysfunction of the lower extremities of the human body. Students learn to integrate concepts of various approaches to physical therapy management with specific examination and intervention techniques to address both surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions of the extremities. Various orthopedic manual physical therapy approaches are introduced. The students will also learn to design appropriate therapeutic exercise interventions and use of therapeutic modalities for various musculoskeletal conditions of the extremities. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PT 607 , Examination and Intervention, and PT 610 , Musculoskeletal System I, are prerequisites of this course, and students are expected to apply all techniques and principles from those courses to the material in PT 709
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PT 710 Musculoskeletal System III This course provides an in-depth study of the evaluation and physical management of musculoskeletal conditions of the spine and pelvic girdle. Format is a combination of lecture and laboratory experiences with an emphasis on the development of psychomotor skills. Various orthopedic manual physical therapy approaches are covered as are common orthopedic surgical procedures for the spine. Students learn to integrate concepts of various approaches to physical therapy management with specific examination and intervention techniques to address both surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal conditions. Screening procedures to rule out contributions to clinical presentations from other body systems are included. The principles of worksite injury prevention and industrial rehabilitation are introduced in this course. Attention is given to the application of principles of musculoskeletal system rehabilitation across the lifespan and across clinical settings. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PT 607, PT 610 and PT 709
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PT 721 Pathology This course is designed to acquaint the student to the basic principles in the study of disease. Included is an overview of pathological processes (cell injury, inflammation, neoplasia, etc.), followed by organ system pathology (cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous system, etc.), and multi-system pathology (nutritional, endocrine, wound healing, diabetes, trauma, etc.). A sign/symptom, pathogenesis, pathophysiological approach will be accentuated. Emphasis is also placed on diseases treated by the physical therapist. Pathology serves as an underpinning of mechanisms that lead to impairments, functional limitations and disabilities that are treated in the clinic. Credit(s): 3
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PT 733 Professional Issues II This is the second of three courses of lecture and discussion of ethical, professional and leadership issues encountered in physical therapy practice, administration, billing/reimbursement and management. Within the three course sequence, the student will be introduced to the process necessary for identifying and resolving issues of ethical and/or professional problems in a variety of practice settings. It will include an introduction to the standards of legal and ethical practice and conduct. The legal and ethical impact of confidentiality and accountability will be stressed along with introduction of other current topics of interest to the profession of physical therapy. The student will also be introduced to basic concepts of organization, fiscal policy, reimbursement, and communication issues pertinent to the administration and management of physical therapy service. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PT 653
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PT 734 Professional Issues II for Dual Major DPT/MSAT This course is the second of three courses of lecture and discussion of ethical, professional and leadership issues encountered in physical therapy and athletic training practice, administration, billing/reimbursement and management. Within this course, the student will be introduced to the process necessary for identifying and resolving issues of ethical and/or professional problems in a variety of traditional and non-traditional physical therapy and athletic training settings. It will include an introduction of the standards of legal and ethical practice and conduct for dual credentialed physical therapists/athletic trainers. The legal and ethical impact of confidentiality and accountability will be stressed along with the introduction of other current topics of interest to the professions of athletic training and physical therapy. The student will also be introduced to basic concepts of organization, fiscal policy, reimbursement and communication issues pertinent to the administration and management of physical therapy and athletic training services, as well as the promotion of these professional disciplines. Enrollment limited to second year status in the dual degree DPT/MSAT program. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PT 653
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PT 744 Prosthetics and Orthotics This course introduces the physical therapy examination and interventions for persons with limb differences and the principles and methods of fabrication of prosthetics and orthotics. The student will become familiar with a variety of spinal and lower extremity orthotics and lower extremity prosthetics. Pathological gait patterns of persons with lower limb amputations are presented, with potential prosthetics and individual causes of deviations analyzed and remedied. Volunteers from the local community will be part of class lab as available. Demonstration of Developing and Advanced Level Generic Abilities is expected. Credit(s): 2
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PT 750 Global Service Learning This course will provide opportunities for students to learn about global citizenship through service-learning experiences domestically and internationally. Students will learn through observation, dialogue and immersion in field-based community service along with faculty and community partners. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 1 Fall physical therapy graduate courses
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PT 751 Integrated Clinical Experience II The focus of these courses is to facilitate the application and integration of didactic information from the classroom setting into clinical practice by expanding clinical problem solving. Each course consists of one day per week clinical experience for a period of 10 weeks. The Clinical Practicum integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired to date in the classroom and in the labs, to application in the clinical environment. New concepts and skills specific to the clinical experience are incorporated. Under the direct supervision of a practicing physical therapist, the experience is designed to allow the student “hands-on” learning. Additionally, adherence to and a progression of behaviors as identified in The PT-Specific Generic Abilities are expected. The three Clinical Practicum experiences should be varied among IP, OP, Rehab, Peds (and other), as clinical contracts allow. Acquisition of experience with “The Guide” and its terminology is expected. Credit(s): 1 per semester.
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PT 752 Integrated Clinical Experience III The focus of these courses is to facilitate the application and integration of didactic information from the classroom setting into clinical practice by expanding clinical problem solving. Each course consists of one day per week clinical experience for a period of 10 weeks. The Clinical Practicum integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired to date in the classroom and in the labs, to application in the clinical environment. New concepts and skills specific to the clinical experience are incorporated. Under the direct supervision of a practicing physical therapist, the experience is designed to allow the student “hands-on” learning. Additionally, adherence to and a progression of behaviors as identified in The PT-Specific Generic Abilities are expected. The three Clinical Practicum experiences should be varied among IP, OP, Rehab, Peds (and other), as clinical contracts allow. Acquisition of experience with “The Guide” and its terminology is expected. Credit(s): 1 per semester.
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PT 753 Clinical Internship I The focus of the course is the application and demonstration of problem solving skills in the clinical environment. This first full-time clinical affiliation determines each student’s readiness to continue on the program, identifies (potential) problems, and reaffirms career choice. The focus of the course is the application and demonstration of problem solving skills in the clinical environment. Credit(s): 3
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PT 761 Clinical Conference I Clinical Conference is designed to facilitate application and integration of didactic information from the classroom into clinical practice by expanding clinical problem solving through clinical cases. A short formal presentation covering selected background information is followed by a presentation of the case research supporting the efficacy of treatment and validity of evaluation tools. Dialogue between students, faculty, and clinicians is encouraged both in large and small group format. Each case is posted in the Canvas course and archived for student reference and study. Credit(s): 1
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PT 762 Clinical Conference II Clinical Conference is designed to facilitate application and integration of didactic information from the classroom into clinical practice by expanding clinical problem solving through clinical cases. A short formal presentation covering selected background information is followed by a presentation of the case research supporting the efficacy of treatment and validity of evaluation tools. Dialogue between students, faculty, and clinicians is encouraged both in large and small group format. Each case is posted in the Canvas course and archived for student reference and study. Credit(s): 1
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PT 771 Adult Neurotherapeutics This course, together with Functional Neuroanatomy (PT 672 ) and the related clinical education experiences, will prepare the entry-level practitioner to evaluate and treat adult clients with movement dysfunction due to neurologic damage. The ability to evaluate and treat this patient population is based on understanding in three content areas: 1) theoretical models of how human movement is controlled under normal and pathological conditions; 2) knowledge of the etiology, clinical presentation, and natural history of recovery from neurological damage; and 3) techniques to examine and intervene in the most common movement impairments and functional limitations due to neurologic damage. This course also provides extensive laboratory experience examining and intervening with real and simulated patients with movement dysfunction due to neurologic damage. Credit(s): 4
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PT 781 Gait Analysis and Biomechanics This is an introductory course in Gait Analysis and Biomechanics. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the force motion relationship within the musculoskeletal system and the various techniques used to understand these relationships. Special lab activities will be utilized to enhance understanding of the gait cycle and biomechanics in sports and exercise. Course format will utilize an active learning approach which will include laboratory and self-directed learning activities. Students will use resources in the classroom, clinical/professional community and library in addition to the texts and syllabus to meet course requirements. Credit(s): 3
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PT 782 Therapeutic Interventions I This course covers the principles of therapeutic exercise prescription and soft tissue mobilization in physical therapy practice. Theory and practice of the following exercise domains are discussed: range of motion, stretching, resisted exercises, endurance training, balance, coordination, proprioceptive training and aquatic exercise. Appropriate exercise prescription including frequency, intensity, volume and duration of activity will also be discussed. Credit(s): 1
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PT 783 Therapeutic Interventions II This course is a continuation of PT 782 and covers the principles of therapeutic exercise prescription and soft tissue mobilization in physical therapy practice. Theory and practice of the following exercise domains are discussed: range of motion, stretching, resisted exercises, endurance training, balance, coordination, proprioceptive training and aquatic exercise. Appropriate exercise prescription including frequency, intensity, volume and duration of activity will also be discussed. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PT 782
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PT 792 Physical Agents This course covers the physical modalities, electrodiagnostic techniques, hydrotherapy, massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and acupressure/acustimulation. The modalities include thermal modalities, traction, continuous passive ROM, electrical stimulation, biofeedback, and electrodiagnostic techniques. The indications, contraindications, physiologic basis for therapeutic effect, and known efficacy are discussed in the lecture/discussion component. Students will experience the effect of each modality and develop psychomotor skills in the application of each modality during the laboratory portion of the course. Therapeutic implications of findings derived from electrodiagnostic testing are explored through the use of case studies and clinical examples. Students will develop skills in integrating the use of physical modalities into clinical practice through the use of case studies, class discussion, and computer-based interactive programs. Credit(s): 3
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PT 796 Evidence Based Practice I This is the first of a three-course sequence for the culminating research experience in the DPT program. Successful completion of PT 643 is necessary prior to enrolling in this course. In this course, students will develop a research proposal and successfully complete all appropriate applications for the Institutional Review Board. This endeavor is the first component of the endeavor that will be continued in PT 797 and PT 893 in which the project is formally completed and presented. This proposal will be done under the advisement of faculty with expertise in the research and content areas. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PT 643
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PT 797 Evidence Based Practice II This is the second of a three-course sequence for the culminating research experience in the DPT program. In this course, students will complete data collection for proposed research projects, perform appropriate literature searched for primary and secondary analyses, obtain relevant literature, and complete the initial portions of a written manuscript through an iterative process with peers, the instructor and any clinical or faculty advisors involved in the project. This endeavor is the continuation of the endeavor begun in PT 796 in which the project was formally developed and the IRB process successfully completed. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PT 643 and PT 796
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PT 821 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy This course is designed to provide the student with a general foundation in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions, and outcomes for persons with cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders. Application of specific tests and measures, their reliability and validity, and efficacy of treatment interventions will be covered. Clinical reasoning and decisions are fostered through multiple case studies. Cardiovascular and pulmonary risk factor reduction and wellness/health promotion will also be covered. Credit(s): 3
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PT 825 Billing and Reimbursement This course is designed to promote an understanding of the billing and reimbursement issues related to the practice of physical therapy in keeping with the professional Code of Ethics as established by the American Physical Therapy Association. The course will enhance the student’s understanding of changes in legislated Medicare rules and ethical and legal billing practice in Federal and private payer systems. Credit(s): 1
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PT 826 Management and Leadership This course is designed to educate physical therapists on the elements of practice management and professional leadership. Students will explore the importance and application of various management and leadership roles and responsibilities through both individual and group activities. The course activities are targeted for students that currently hold or are intending to seek a position of management or leadership. Enrollment is limited to students enrolled in the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Credit(s): 1
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PT 831 Professional Issues III This is the third of three courses of lecture and discussion of ethical and professional issues encountered in medicine and physical therapy. Legal and ethical issues covered in the second course will be used as a basis for many of the issues covered in this course. In this course, the student will be introduced to the business and managerial aspects of physical therapy practice, and these issues will be further explored in PT 832. Issues related to career choices and job acquisition will also be addressed in this course. Credit(s): 2
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PT 832 Establishing a Physical Therapy Practice/Direct Access This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of establishing a physical therapy practice. It will include small business basics, understanding business structures, understanding the reimbursement issues facing PTs in private practice, analyzing a financial plan, developing policies and procedures for the practice and understanding risk management. The necessary philosophy of the expanded role as a diagnostician and the marketing strategies required to promote and advocate for the autonomous model of care will be discussed. The peer reviewed and published clinical competencies that define primary contact physical therapy and how these skills will help to provide health care consumers safe and effective management of neuromusculoskeletal impairments and functional limitations will be presented. Credit(s): 3
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PT 834 Professionalism in Physical Therapy This post-graduate course is designed to educate physical therapists on the elements of professionalism in physical therapy. Students will explore the importance and application of various aspects of professionalism and professional development through both individual and group activities. Credit(s): 1
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PT 835 Incorporating Evidence into your Daily Practice This course is designed to acquaint the PT with utilizing the literature to defend their examination and treatment interventions with their specific patients. Database searching for evidence utilizing the Problem, Intervention, Comparison Group and Outcome (PICO) method will be utilized. Basic Case Report format will be covered to assist with capstone project. Credit(s): 2
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PT 836 Medical Imaging in Rehabilitation Interpretation of medical imaging tests is an integral part in determining a physical therapy diagnosis. This course explores the various types of imaging tests (ultrasound, MRI, radiograph, bone scan, and others), the biophysical properties of the tests, interpreting test results and linking these results to physical therapy diagnosis. Credit(s): 2
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PT 842 Differential Examination and Diagnosis in PT Practice With continued autonomy in practice, patient/clients often have diseases/disorders that require referral to other health care practitioners. This course is designed to acquaint the PT to medical screening used for differentiating medical diseases/disorders that might mimic signs/symptoms of musculoskeletal impairments. Introduction to systems review process and identification of clinical problems requiring referral and/or collaborative approach. Medical emergencies will also be covered. Focus on advanced clinical judgment and decision making. Credit(s): 2
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PT 846 Emerging Clinical Practice I This course is the first of a two-part course that is designed as a culmination of the Shenandoah University tDPT program of study. Mastery of applied knowledge from all prior coursework will be demonstrated through the development of a patient case study report. This first section will focus on the development of an in-depth understanding of the elements of writing a publishable-quality case report through self-directed learning activities. A suitable patient case of either retrospective or prospective study will be selected and an abstract summary of the case will be submitted at the end of the term. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PT 834 , PT 835 , PT 836
Pre- or Corequisite(s): PT 842 and PT 899
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PT 848 Emerging Clinical Practice II This course is designed as a culmination of the Shenandoah University tDPT program of study. Mastery of applied knowledge of all prior coursework will be demonstrated through the development of an evidence-based patient case study. In this section, students will be mentored through completion of their faculty-approved case study report. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): PT 846
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PT 849 Contemporary Practice in PT - The Doctoring Profession This on-site course is designed to acquaint the PT with the rights, roles and responsibilities of being part of a doctoring profession. Patient advocacy, professional leadership and lifelong learning will help to enable the student’s process of empowerment in this profession. A central theme of the course is developing practitioners who view their doctoral education as a route to engaged professionalism, that is, commitment to the demonstration of attributes that enhance the practice of physical therapy at both the individual and societal levels. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): PT 834 , PT 835 , PT 838 and PT 842
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PT 854 Clinical Internship II The emphasis of these learning experiences is to progress to a level of functioning as an entry-level clinician. The amount of assistance required by the clinical preceptor will gradually decrease as the student progresses within each clinical internship. Clinical internships are expected to be across a variety of settings with the expectation of entry level competence at the completion of each internship. Credit(s): 6 each.
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PT 856 Culminating Clinical Experience The emphasis of these learning experiences is to progress to a level of functioning as an entry-level clinician. The amount of assistance required by the clinical preceptor will gradually decrease as the student progresses within each clinical internship. Clinical internships are expected to be across a variety of settings with the expectation of entry level competence at the completion of each internship. Credit(s): 3 each.
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PT 860 Advanced Human Anatomy This course is designed to provide the practicing physical therapist with an in-depth review of the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the human spine and extremities. This review will include examination of the nervous, vascular, muscle, connective tissue and joint structures of each region. Course material will be delivered through a combination of lecture, radiographs and video analysis. Credit(s): 2
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PT 861 Clinical Conference III Clinical Conference is designed to facilitate application and integration of didactic information from the classroom into clinical practice by expanding clinical problem solving through clinical cases. A short formal presentation covering selected background information is followed by a presentation of the case research supporting the efficacy of treatment and validity of evaluation tools. Dialogue between students, faculty, and clinicians is encouraged both in large and small group format. Each case is posted in the Canvas course and archived for student reference and study. Credit(s): 1
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PT 881 Advanced Topics This course is designed to offer the student a variety of opportunities to expand their evaluation and treatment skills. Students are required to integrate advanced problem-solving skills with a wide range of treatment approaches. Credit(s): 1
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PT 885 Vestibular Rehabilitation Vestibular rehabilitation consists of exercises to manage the disequilibrium and dizziness associated with peripheral vestibular pathology. The symptom of dizziness is one of the top three reasons why individuals over the age of 65 seek medical attention. These patients may be effectively treated with vestibular techniques administered by a physical therapist. The purpose of this course is to review the anatomy and physiology of the vestibule-cochlear system and then to cover this system’s physical assessment and rehabilitation. Credit(s): 1
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PT 887 Women’s Health Issues in PT The purpose of this course is for the student to acquire an understanding of the complex issues that must be considered when developing comprehensive physical therapy management programs for female clients. The student will review the unique female anatomic, physiologic and musculoskeletal changes that occur throughout the life cycle. The student will learn how to incorporate these concepts into the physical therapy examination of a female client with musculoskeletal dysfunction. Special consideration will be given to the following topics: pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and peri-partum musculoskeletal dysfunction - conditions which are unique to or more common in women. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to incorporate gender issues into their management programs and will be able to design interventions to address the unique female dysfunctions listed above. Finally, the student will obtain the skills necessary to begin to develop and market a women’s health practice. Credit(s): 1
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PT 890 Advanced Medical Fundamentals for Dual Major MSAT/DPT This course is designed as three mini-courses for second year dual major (athletic training/physical therapy) students. The integumentary disorders mini-course is designed to acquaint the student to management of wounds. A general foundation in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions and outcomes for persons with various types of wounds will be provided. Application of specific tests and measures, their reliability and validity, and efficacy of treatment interventions in addition to wound risk factor reduction will be presented. Clinical reasoning and decisions will be fostered through case studies. The second mini-course covers pharmacology and is designed to explain the basics of pharmacotherapeutics and surveys those medications most commonly prescribed for patients seen by the physical therapist and/or athletic trainer. During this mini-course, the dual degree student will also learn the governing regulations relevant to treating the injured or ill athlete or active person. In the third minicourse, students will learn more advanced skills to screen for non-musculoskeletal conditions. Enrollment is limited to second year students enrolled in the dual degree DPT/MSAT program. Credit(s): 3
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PT 893 Evidence Based Practice III This course is the culminating research experience in the DPT program. In this course, students will complete a written manuscript through an iterative process with peers, the instructor and any clinical or faculty advisors involved in the project. This endeavor is the continuation of the endeavor begun in PT 796 and PT 797 in which the project was formally developed, data collected and the initial portions of the manuscript were completed. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): PT 796 and PT 797
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PT 896 Advanced Medical Fundamentals This course is designed as three mini-courses. The Integumentary Disorders mini-course is designed to acquaint the student to management of wounds. A general foundation in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, interventions and outcomes for persons with various types of wounds will be provided. Application of specific tests and measures, their reliability and validity, and efficacy of treatment interventions in addition to wound risk factor reduction will be presented. Clinical reasoning and decisions will be fostered through case studies. The second minicourse covers pharmacology and is designed to explain the basics of pharmacotherapeutics and surveys those medications most commonly prescribed for patients seen by the physical therapist. In the third mini-course, students will learn more advanced skills to screen for non-musculoskeletal medical conditions. Credit(s): 3
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PT 899 Pharmacology in Physical Medicine This course provides an excellent overview of pharmacokinetics, drug types, uses, drug legislation and adverse reactions specific to patient participation in physical therapy. Credit(s): 2
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PA 504 Medical Physiology and Genetics This course provides an overview of physiological processes that influence the human organism at the cellular, organ and systemic levels. It includes a discussion of normal function and focuses on how normal physiology impacts upon a patient’s health and well-being. A case study approach is used to assist students in the application of fundamental principles to clinical situations and to begin the process of understanding dysfunction and pathology likely to be encountered in the clinical setting. It also includes an introduction to the scientific concepts related to genetics and molecular basis of disease. Credit(s): 3
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PA 507 Neuroscience This course provides an introduction to how the nervous system functions to control behavior. It addresses the structure of the nervous system and how it functions under normal and pathological conditions organized by functional systems with focus on diagnosis of neurological disorders. Particular attention is paid to the central pathway for each functional system and the clinical aspects of damage to the system. Credit(s): 1
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PA 508 Anatomy for Physician Assistants I This first course provides an in-depth study of human anatomy, including an introduction to anatomical and medical terminology and foundational information on human development and structure fundamental to considerations of function, physical diagnosis, trauma and disease. Using a regional approach, this course places emphasis on obtaining functional knowledge of normal human gross anatomy of the thorax and upper extremities as a basis for solving clinical problems related to these body regions. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PA 504
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PA 509 Anatomy for Physician Assistants II This course provides an in-depth study of human anatomy, including an introduction to anatomical and medical terminology and foundational information on human development and structure fundamental to considerations of function, physical diagnosis, trauma and disease. Using a regional approach, this course places emphasis on obtaining functional knowledge of normal human gross anatomy of the abdomen, lower extremities and head and neck as a basis for solving clinical problems related to these body regions. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PA 508
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PA 511 Introduction to the Physician Assistant Profession This course is an overview of the history and philosophy of the physician assistant profession and the role of Pas in the health care field; and includes a review of current professional issues and organizations relevant to the PA profession as well as issues that may impact the profession in the future. This course also includes a review of medical terminology to provide a foundation for further study. Credit(s): 1
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PA 513 Healthcare Systems and Issues in Healthcare This course is an introduction to issues and systems related to the delivery of health care in the United States such as health care settings, health care costs and reimbursement issues, the evaluation of health care quality, an overview of health care provider roles, and a focus on the delivery of health care via a team approach. It will include an introduction to the common policies and legal issues encountered by physician assistants such as liability insurance, privacy rules, and informed consent. Public health principles (including epidemiology) and utilization of public health officials by a PA will also be discussed. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PA 511
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PA 515 Medical Interviewing and Physical Assessment I This course includes the development of the knowledge and skills required to competently take a medical history and perform a physical examination, recognize normal and abnormal findings, and record the findings in the medical record. It also includes an introduction to the art of patient and family/practitioner communication and effective interviewing for the purpose of establishing a health database and follow-up care. This course will provide an overview of the medical record as well as development of writing and organizational skills for medical record keeping. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): PAL 515
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PA 517 Medical Interviewing and Physical Assessment II This course provides for the development of the knowledge and skills required to competently take a medical history and perform a physical examination, recognize normal and abnormal findings, and record the findings in the medical record. It also includes the art of medical interpretation and the delivery of information to patients and their family members. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): PA 515
Corequisite(s): PAL 517
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PA 519 PA Clinical Skills This lecture based course focuses on the development of diagnostic and therapeutic skills including administration of medications, basic surgical skills and clinical procedures commonly performed in primary care physician assistant practice. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): PAL 519
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PA 525 Clinical Medicine I This course is an intensive study of human diseases and disorders across the lifespan from the perspectives of pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy (including emergency and surgical treatment when indicated), and prognosis. Emphasis will be on diseases common to primary care practices, and the development of a differential diagnosis and plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation. Credit(s): 4
Corequisite(s): PA 535
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PA 526 Clinical Medicine II This course is an intensive study of human diseases and disorders across the lifespan from the perspectives of pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy (including emergency and surgical treatment when indicated), and prognosis. Emphasis will be on diseases common to primary care practices and the development of a differential diagnosis and plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PA 525
Corequisite(s): PA 536
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PA 527 Clinical Medicine III This course is an intensive study of human diseases and disorders across the lifespan from the perspectives of pathophysiology, epidemiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, progression, therapy (including emergency and surgical treatment when indicated), and prognosis. Emphasis will be on diseases common to primary care practices and the development of a differential diagnosis and plan based upon the patient’s clinical presentation. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PA 526
Corequisite(s): PA 537
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PA 530 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures I This course is an introduction to the use and interpretation of commonly used diagnostic tools including laboratory studies and radiologic procedures related to clinical disorders.
Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): PA 525
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PA 531 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures II This course develops the knowledge of, the proper use, and interpretation of commonly used diagnostic tools including laboratory studies and radiologic procedures related to clinical disorders. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PA 530
Corequisite(s): PA 526
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PA 532 Diagnostic Tests and Procedures III This course develops the knowledge, the proper use, and interpretation of commonly used diagnostic tools including laboratory studies and radiologic procedures related to clinical disorders. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PA 531
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PA 535 Pharmacotherapeutics I This course is a study of the general principles of pharmacology including classification, mechanisms of action and the rational use of medications for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. The appropriate selection, dosing and monitoring of medication is also reviewed. Credit(s): 1.5
Corequisite(s): PA 525
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PA 536 Pharmacotherapeutics II This course is a study of the general principles of pharmacology including classification, mechanisms of action and the rational use of medications for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. The appropriate selection, dosing and monitoring of medication is also reviewed. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 535
Corequisite(s): PA 526
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PA 537 Pharmacotherapeutics III This course is a study of the general principles of pharmacology including classification, mechanisms of action and the rational use of medications for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease. The appropriate selection, dosing and monitoring of medication is also reviewed. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 536
Corequisite(s): PA 527
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PA 579 Primary Care Clinical Practicum I This is a community-based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering periodic well-care including prenatal care, management of chronic disease and treatment of episodic illnesses across the lifespan in outpatient and inpatient settings. In this first clinical rotation, emphasis will be placed on developing student skills in eliciting a medical history and performing the appropriate physical exam. The student will also participate in patient assessment and the development of the diagnostic, therapeutic and management plans. These will be obtained through objective and guided patient contact experiences supervised by community health care providers. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): PA 526
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PA 599 Independent Study This is a course designed for students needing or desiring additional in-depth study on a topic or topics selected in conjunction with a faculty advisor. Credit(s): 1 to 3
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PA 600 Clinical Rotation Seminar I This course utilizes multiple modalities to expand the clinical year student’s knowledge of the business of medicine, advanced clinical procedure skills and knowledge of clinical medicine delivered via lecture, group work, and workshops. In addition, coursework and examinations in this course will assess the student’s competence in the documentation of patient encounters, development of assessments, treatment plans, interpretation of diagnostic studies, and knowledge of the clinical medicine topics outlined in the NCCPA blueprint and in the clinical rotation courses. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): 579
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PA 601 Clinical Rotation Seminar II This course utilizes multiple modalities to expand clinical year students’ knowledge of the business of medicine, advanced clinical procedure skills and knowledge of clinical medicine delivered via lecture, group work and workshops. In addition, coursework and examinations will assess students’ competence in the documentation of patient encounters, development of assessments, treatment plans, interpretation of diagnostic studies, and knowledge of the clinical medicine topics outlined in the NCCPA blueprint and in the clinical rotation courses. Credit(s): 0.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 603 Capstone Seminar This course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate that they have achieved the goals and objectives of the physician assistant program and are prepared to enter the workforce as competent and caring health care providers. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): PA 690
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PA 611 Humanities for the PA Profession This course provides a review of sociologic and humanitarian issues related to the art of medicine including medical ethics, patient experiences of loss, and cultural issues. This course will include an emphasis on the personal development of the PA practitioner. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): PA 513
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PA 612 Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Community Resources An introduction to the basic concepts of health promotion and disease prevention and the development of strategies to affect healthy lifestyle changes in the individual and community. An investigation of community resources will also be included. Students will be required to develop and implement an individual health prescription or community service/education project. Course is offered via web-based/computer-assisted instruction and periodic seminars. Credit(s): 2
Corequisite(s): PA 690
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PA 614 Epidemiology, Research and Interpreting Medical Literature This course is a study of the principles of evidence-based medicine including application of techniques for review, interpretation, and analysis of medical/scientific literature. It includes an introduction to epidemiology and biostatistics. Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): PA 526
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PA 635 Clinical Integration Seminar I This seminar course, delivered in a small group format, is designed to develop student skills related to integration of patient assessment and clinical medicine concepts from other courses in their curriculum. Using a patient-centered, problem-based learning method, students will actively explore pertinent aspects of patient care and practice through a case-based approach. Credit(s): 1.5
Corequisite(s): PA 525
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PA 636 Clinical Integration Seminar II This seminar course, delivered in a small group format, is designed to develop student skills related to integration of patient assessment and clinical medicine concepts from other courses in their curriculum. Using a patient-centered, problem-based learning method, students will actively explore pertinent aspects of patient care and practice through a case-based approach. Credit(s): 2.5
Corequisite(s): PA 526
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PA 637 Clinical Integration Seminar III This seminar course, delivered in a small group format, is designed to develop student skills related to integration of patient assessment and clinical medicine concepts from other courses in their curriculum. Using a patient-centered, problem-based learning method, students will actively explore pertinent aspects of patient care and practice through a case-based approach. Credit(s): 1.5
Corequisite(s): PA 527
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PA 645 Professional Seminar I This course is designed to develop and enhance interpersonal and professional skills required for clinical practice, effective teamwork and leadership. It will focus of development of professional competence through interprofessional education and professional communication with peers and mentors. Credit(s): .5
Corequisite(s): PA 635
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PA 646 Professional Seminar II This course is designed to develop and enhance interpersonal and professional skills required for clinical practice, effective teamwork and leadership. It will focus on development of professional competence through interprofessional education and professional communication with peers and mentors. Credit(s): .5
Prerequisite(s): PA 635
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PA 647 Professional Seminar III This course is designed to develop and enhance interpersonal and professional skills required for clinical practice, effective teamwork and leadership. It will focus of development of professional competence through interprofessional education and professional communication with peers and mentors. Credit(s): .5
Prerequisite(s): PA 636
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PA 671 Women’s Health This course provides an intensive study of the concepts related to the evaluation and care of women during the stages of pregnancy through the postpartum period. It also includes preventive care principles and procedures related to women’s health and disorders specifically related to the female reproductive tract. Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): PA 526
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PA 680 Primary Care Clinical Practicum II This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering periodic well care including prenatal care, management of chronic disease, and treatment of episodic illnesses across the lifespan in outpatient and inpatient settings. Increasing skill is expected in the delivery of patient care through eliciting a history and physical exam, arriving at appropriate assessment, developing a differential diagnosis, ordering diagnostic studies, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as prescribing pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans that include appropriate follow-up measures. Students will be guided through patient contact experiences supervised by health care providers. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 681 Primary Care Clinical Practicum III This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering periodic well care including prenatal care, management of chronic disease, and treatment of episodic illnesses across the lifespan in outpatient and inpatient settings. Increasing skill is expected in the delivery of patient care through eliciting a history and physical exam, arriving at appropriate assessment, developing a differential diagnosis, ordering diagnostic studies, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as prescribing pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans that include appropriate follow-up measures. Students will be guided through patient contact experiences supervised by health care providers. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 682 Primary Care Clinical Practicum IV This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering periodic well care including prenatal care, management of chronic disease, and treatment of episodic illnesses across the lifespan in outpatient and inpatient settings. Increasing skill is expected in the delivery of patient care through eliciting a history and physical exam, arriving at appropriate assessment, developing a differential diagnosis, ordering diagnostic studies, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as prescribing pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans that include appropriate follow-up measures. Students will be guided through patient contact experiences supervised by health care providers. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 683 Emergency Medicine Clinical Practicum This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering health care for all age groups in the emergent and urgent setting. Increasing skill is expected in the delivery of patient care through eliciting a history and physical exam, arriving at appropriate assessment, developing a differential diagnosis, ordering diagnostic studies, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as prescribing pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans that include appropriate follow up measures. Students will be guided through patient contact experiences supervised by health care providers. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 685 Surgical Clinical Practicum This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative health care in inpatient and outpatient settings across the lifespan. The experience is designed to increase competence in delivery of patient care appropriate to the physician assistant profession. Students will be guided through patient contact experiences supervised by health care providers. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 687 Inpatient Care Clinical Practicum This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering medicine in the inpatient setting. Focus will be management of acute and chronic disease across the lifespan in an inpatient setting. Increasing skill is expected in the delivery of patient care through eliciting a history and physical exam, arriving at appropriate assessment, developing a differential diagnosis, ordering diagnostic studies, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well as prescribing pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans that include appropriate follow-up measures. Students will be guided through patient contact experiences supervised by health care providers. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 689 Elective Clinical Practicum This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering health care. Elective rotations will typically take place in a medical subspecialty in which the student has a particular interest. This experience can occur in outpatient and/or inpatient settings, and may occur in a setting which is not a typical health care clinic but impacts patient health. The student will develop increased competence in knowledge and skills related to the physician assistant profession. Objectives for the rotation will be developed by the student and preceptor in concert with the clinical coordinator. Credit(s): 2.5
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PA 690 Clinical Preceptorship Clinical Practicum This is a community based practical learning experience designed to increase student competence at delivering periodic well care including prenatal care, management of chronic disease and treatment of episodic illnesses across the lifespan in outpatient and inpatient settings. This course will increase competence in delivery of care through eliciting appropriate history and physical exam, arriving at appropriate assessment and differential diagnoses, ordering appropriate diagnostic studies, performing appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as well designing and implementing pharmacotherapeutic and non-pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans that include appropriate follow-up measures. These skills will be obtained through patient contact experiences supervised by community health care providers and guided by specific objectives. This clinical experience is longer in duration to focus on longitudinal care of the patient and integration of the student into the community. Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): PA 579
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PAL 515 Medical Interviewing and Physical Assessment Lab I This laboratory based course will focus on the development of the skills required to competently take a medical history and perform a physical examination, recognize normal and abnormal findings, and record the findings in the medical record. It includes introduction to the art of patient and family/practitioner communication and effective interviewing for the purpose of establishing a health database and follow-up care. This course will provide an overview of the medical record as well as development of writing and organizational skills for medical record keeping. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): PA 515
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PAL 517 Medical Interviewing and Physical Assessment Lab II This laboratory based course will focus on the development of the skills required to competently take a medical history and perform a physical examination, recognize normal and abnormal findings, and record the findings in the medical record. Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): PAL 515
Corequisite(s): PA 517
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PAL 519 PA Clinical Skills Laboratory This laboratory based course focuses on the development of diagnostic and therapeutic skills including administration of medications, basic surgical skills and clinical procedures commonly performed in primary care physician assistant practice. Credit(s): 1
Corequisite(s): PA 519
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PAL 531 Diagnostics Lab This course provides opportunities for students to develop and enhance the complex skills of electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and other diagnostic tests. Concepts needed to approach and systematically evaluate ECG readings introduced in the co-requisite course will be reinforced. Interpretation skills will be practiced and reinforced by application to specific disorders and diseases. Credit(s): .5
Corequisite(s): PA 531
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PSY 501 Practica in Behavior Analysis Supervised clinical experience integrating classroom material and applied behavior analysis. Must be completed four times for a total of 12 credits. Credit(s): 3
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PSY 561 Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis Introduction to the philosophical assumptions and basic principles, processes, and concepts of behavior analysis. Credit(s): 3
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