P T 101  Introduction to Physical Therapy  (3)

Explores the skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary for effective patient-practitioner interaction, peer interaction and team participation. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

P T 105  Patient Care Skills  (3)

Introduces practice of external compression and bandaging; length, girth, and volumetric measurement; thermotherapy including superficial heat, cryotherapy and paraffin; hydrotherapy; wound care and assessment; massage; and pulmonary hygiene. PREREQUISITE: P T 105.

P T 111  Principles of Physical Therapy Agents 2  (6)

Covers the study of and application of functional training techniques used in the treatment of physical dysfunction. PREREQUISITE: H SCI 101.

P T 113  Posture and Movement  (4)

Covers the study and application of tests and measurements used to gather data about muscle strength, range of motion (ROM) and flexibility. PREREQUISITE: H SCI 102.

P T 130  Survey of Pathophysiology 1  (3)

Explores disease processes related to the cardiac, respiratory, digestive, neurologic and endocrine systems and their effects on rehabilitation. Addresses lab values, diagnostic tests and medications related to these specific systems. PREREQUISITE: P T 130.

P T 151  Clinical Preparation  (1)

Students may participate in an in-depth study of specific areas of physical therapy through library research, field investigation, experience in selected activities, or structured clinical activity under instructor guidance. Maximum of 8 credits. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

P T 201  Issues in Health Care  (3)

Focuses on theory and principles of therapeutic exercise and selected kinesiologic and neurologic principles related to therapeutic exercise. PREREQUISITE: P T 114.

P T 211  Advanced Rehab Procedures  (6)

Explores physical therapy in acute care including cardiac care, pulmonary care, burn care and geriatrics. PREREQUISITE: P T 130.

P T 213  Orthopedic Therapy  (5)

Clinical supervision group discusses and develops skills for effective practice including the patient interview, the identification and reporting of suspected domestic violence, issues in pharmacology, therapeutic interaction and effective problem solving. PREREQUISITE: P T 151 and concurrent enrollment in P T 277.

P T 252  Clinical Supervision 2  (1)

Provides supervision to students completing full-time clinical affiliations. Students present and suggest solutions for clinical problems encountered, identify appropriate resources for problem resolution, and complete a final program examination in preparation for the licensure examination. PREREQUISITE: P T 252 and concurrent enrollment in P T 279 or 280. This is a pass/no credit course.

P T 277  Clinical Affiliation 1  (1)

Students gain supervised clinical experience and familiarization with a clinical setting in which physical therapy is practiced. Setting is different from P T 277. Student are expected to participate in patient care, applying knowledge and skills from coursework to date. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in PT 252. This is a pass/no credit course.

P T 279  Clinical Affiliation 3  (7)

A second internship requiring practical performance and application of physical therapy procedures and techniques under supervision in a clinical setting different from P T 279, in an inpatient, outpatient or specialized practice. PREREQUISITE: P T 279 and concurrent enrollment in or completion of P T 253. This is a pass/no credit course.