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2014-2015 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Physician Assistant
  

  • PHAS 6030 - Family Practice Practicum


    Course prerequisites: Completion of didactic phase of PA Curriculum. Course Description: Emphasis on outpatient evaluation and treatment of conditions common at family medicine/primary care level. Appropriate health maintenance measures for different age groups.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6035 - Family Medicine Practicum


    Exposes student to family medicine specialty in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6040 - Emergency Medicine Practicum


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Evaluation and management of emergency and surgical problems of ambulatory patient. Emergency room setting facilitates experience in initial evaluation of acute medical and surgical conditions, performance of problem-specific examinations and minor surgical skills.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6050 - Pediatric Practicum


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Assigned to institutional setting or community-based pediatric site with emphasis on communication skills and relating sensitively to children and parents. Normal growth and development, pediatric preventive medicine, and evaluation and management of common childhood illnesses.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6060 - Psychiatric and Addiction Medicine Practicum


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Assignment to psychiatric and/or behavioral clinical inpatient or outpatient setting. Placement facilitates acquisition of communication and behavioral modification skills useful in primary care settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: BSPSA_PHAS-Physician Assistant, MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6070 - Women’s Health Practicum


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Common gynecological problems, pregnancy and delivery. Assisting at operating table may be significant aspect of rotation. Emphasis on clinical experience with cancer detection techniques, abnormal menstruation and bleeding, infections, and contraception counseling.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6080 - Elective Clinical Practicum II


    Prerequisites, successful completion of PA didactic and clinical coursework. Focus on clinical settings in area of student’s medical vocational interest.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6090 - Elective Clinical Practicum


    Prerequisites, successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Focus on community settings in area of student’s medical vocational interest.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6100 - Resh Com Svc Proj Teach Pract


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PA didactic coursework. Focus on completing research or community service learning project and developing skills as a teacher/educator with field experience.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 40

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6110 - Research/Masters Project


    Process of researching, writing, and submitting an articleto a peer-reviewed journal.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 6 Other Hours: 6

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6120 - Professionalism and Teaching Practicum


    Educates the student in the process of adult education and PA professional topics.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 20 Other Hours: 20

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 6900 - Independent Course Study


    Prerequisites: Permission of the Physician Assistant Department. Independent study will provide additional or initial exposure to course material under faculty supervision.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1 to 12
    Major Restrictions: Physician Assistant Degree Restrictions: Master of Phys Asst


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  • PHAS 7120 - Human Physiology for the Clinician


    Acquire knowledge of human physiology for each body system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 5

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8022 - Concepts in Healthcare Delivery


    Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. program. A course for healthcare professionals on the non-technical aspects of healthcare. Examples of topics to be covered are areas in quality assurance, risk management, Medicaid, Medicare, other third party payers, home healthcare, malpractice, ethics, etc.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8023 - Geriatrics


    Prerequisite: Admission to a Masters Program Focus of course is on primary care Geriatrics. It will be conducted in a symposium format with opportunity for class/group discussion. There will be take-home assignments including a take-home examination. This will be a practice case management approach.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8024 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention


    Prerequisite: Admissions to Masters Program Course designed to help develop skills to enable students to incorporate health promotion and disease prevention into clinical practice. They will do research into available community resources for possible referrals.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 6

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8027 - Occupational/industrial Medicine Clinical Practicum


    Prerequisite: Admission to a Masters Program. Designed to expose the student to the role of the Physician Assistant in an occupational or industrial setting. The student will work under the supervision of the physician preceptor learning to evaluate and manage patients and to evaluate the workplace from a health, safety, and ergonomic standpoint.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 6

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8028 - Rural Health/independent Study Clinical


    Prerequisite: Admission to a Masters Program. Supervised exposure to a population of patients with undifferentiated health problems and participation in the evaluation and management of those problems. The student becomes more aware of the uniqueness of rural healthcare practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 6

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8048 - Psychosocial Issues in Medicine


    Prerequisite: Admission to Masters Program Survey of more common psychosocial problems encountered by health professionals. Students will participate in lectures, discussions, role-playing, and case studies. There will be an emphasis on improving communication skills, development of counseling skills, and integration of knowledge of psychosocial principles with the clinical situation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8700 - Evaluation of the Urologic Patient


    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Urology postgraduate physician assistant residency program Refines history taking skills with an emphasis on formulating differential diagnosis, selection of appropriate evaluation tools (radiographic, laboratory, etc.) needed to make a definitive diagnosis in a variety of clinical settings and interpretation of evaluatory procedure outcomes to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8701 - Clinical Urology, Core I


    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Urology postgraduate physician assistant residency program Applies previously learned history taking skills and appropriate physical examination skills to integrate them into a patient evaluation, diagnostic plan, and collation of data.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8702 - Clinical Urology, Core II


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Clinical Urology, Core I Builds on previously acquired skills in both history taking and physical examination components as well as formulation of diagnosis and initiation of diagnostic plans, to formulate a treatment plan.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8703 - Clinical Urology, Core III


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Clinical Urology, Core II Builds on skills acquired during previous two core courses with increasing independence of action.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8710 - Urologic Pharmacology


    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the urology postgraduate physician assistant residency program Expands knowledge of pharmaceuticals to include commonly used medication in the practice of urology as well as pharmaceuticals uniquely used in this practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8720 - Radiographic Evaluation


    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the urology postgraduate physician assistant residency program Equips the physician assistant resident with knowledge to obtain, interpret, and apply data from radiographic studies.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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  • PHAS 8730 - Urodynamics


    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Urology postgraduate physician assistant program The focus is on the use, performance of, and interpretation of urodynamics studies in the urologically intact and urologically impaired patient with an emphasis on interpretation of studies and application to patient care.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: MPA_PHAS-Physician Assistant


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Physical Therapy
  

  • NDPT 7111 - Gross Anatomy & Embryology


    Prerequisite: Admission to DPT Program This course begins with foundational concepts in vertebrate embryology and development. Upon that foundation an in-depth regional study of the human body emphasizing musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary systems plus gross surface anatomy features is methodically explored. Students will examine structural interrelationships as a basis for normal function, and will engage in directed laboratory experiences with cadaver dissection, skeletal materials and models plus other proven learning activities such as student presentations of clinical problems illustrating anatomical principles, and student presentations of cadaver pro-sections.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 7
    Contact Hours: 17 Lecture Hours: 8 Lab Hours: 9

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7121 - Medical Terminology


    Prerequisite: Admission to DPT program. Medical Terminology is specifically designed to meet the needs of students in medical, biological, and health-related programs and provides them with a working knowledge of medical vocabulary using a systems approach. This course provides a study of words that pertain to body systems, anatomic structures, medical processes and procedures, and a variety of diseases. Medical terminology is a specialized language for the healthcare team so they may communicate in a concise and accurate way.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7131 - Clinical Histology


    Prerequisites: Admission to DPT Program An in-depth study of clinical histology particularly as it relates to the organs of the musculoskeletal, neural, integumentary and cardiopulmonary systems. Their structural interrelationships, as a basis for normal and pathological conditions, are thoroughly explored. Emphasis is placed on connective tissue and muscular structures and their responses to stress and inflammation. Instructional sessions will also iterate rationale of treatment of pathological conditions specific to connective tissue changes.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 5

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7141 - Clin Phy I: Medical Physiology


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Semester I courses. This course provides the physiological knowledge base for understanding homeostatic mechanisms and interaction of organ systems required of every physical therapist. Mechanisms of control and regulation of cardiopulmonary function, pain, edema, inflammation, stress, immobility, lymphatic function, temperature regulation, gastrointestinal functions, endocrine and autonomic nervous system effects are emphasized. A basic introduction into the principles of pharmacology is also provided. Each physiological process is studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur secondary to variables such as injury, disease, age, environment, and gender. This course is first in a series of two clinical physiology courses in the curriculum.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 2

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7151 - Clinical Physiology II


    This course is designed to assist the student to understand the physiological processes that underlie the role and effects of exercise as it relates to health, pathology, culture, age, gender, and restoration of function. Emphasis is placed on muscle cell physiology, cardiovascular responses, and oxygen transport in response to changes in metabolic demand, exercise training, and detraining. Principles of therapeutic exercise, using a case study and lab approach, will provide students with foundational knowledge for safe implementation of a variety of general exercise programs.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4


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  • NDPT 7161 - Clinical Kinesiology


    This course will cover mechanical and functional analysis of the axial and appendicular skeletal movement. Normal and abnormal human sensorimotor function will be analyzed with specific emphasis on normal and pathological gait analysis, and workplace ergonomics.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4


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  • NDPT 7171 - Neuroscience I


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester I courses. A detailed study of central and peripheral nervous system of the human, including phylogeny, developmental anatomy, microanatomy, gross anatomical consideration, and internal structures and organization. The focus will be on structures and relationships underlying behavior, particularly perception, intellect and motor control. Selected pathological conditions will be considered to illustrate the relationship between structure and behavior, both normal to normal and pathological nervous system function and dysfunction will be considered. Directed laboratory experiences using cadaveric tissue, images of sectioned tissue, and models will be included.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7181 - Neuroscience II


    The focus of this course is on detailed study of the integrated functions of the human nervous system emphasizing mechanisms of motor and sensory activity and modulation. Principles of generation and conduction of nerve impulse are thoroughly discovered. Then by integrating the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology information, the neurological basis of normal movements are discussed. Motor control theories, concepts of motor learning, and associated intervention plans are fully covered. The development and maintenance of postural control, muscle tone and reflexes in relation to normal and pathological neural functions and dysfunction are presented. The neurophysiologic bases underlying several treatment techniques are explored. The clinical disorders of neuromuscular systems are discussed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2


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  • NDPT 7192 - Psychosocial Issues in Health


    This course explores the psychosocial concepts, theories, and ethical principles essential to understanding reactions of patients, family, and therapists to disabling disorders and catastrophic illness. Through reading assignments, review of video/movies and “active” class discussion, students are able to explore “identity” and the other essential constructs of “self” as they relate to ‘healthy’ human development across the lifespan. As students recognize their own belief systems, essential psychosocial elements of ‘self’ are then applied to understanding differences and similarities in values, moral and ethical beliefs of various groups of people - across age, race, culture, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. More specifically, attitudes toward persons with disability are discussed with respect to their influence on the physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of an individual’s growth and development. Finally, the role of physical therapists, service professionals, agencies, and advocacy groups in facilitating adjustment to disability are discussed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NDPT 7212 - Models of Clinical Reasoning


    This course presents a variety of theoretical frameworks for clinical reasoning and decision-making, including the model of disablement and patient care management model as presented in The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. It reviews the cognitive processes of decision-making pertinent to physical therapy examination/evaluation and expands upon the fundamentals of evidence-based practice, which considers evaluation of clinically relevant questions, searching and applying the literature, and building clinical data bases to provide evidence. This course primarily provides students with foundational knowledge for the application of “sound” clinical decision-making in the entire Pharmacology/ Diagnostics and Clinical Problem Series.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2


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  • NDPT 7222 - Pharm and Diag I: Musculoskel


    Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 4 courses. This course includes the pertinent clinical pharmacology and diagnostic medical tests for patients with orthopedic and spinal dysfunction. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will emphasize the indications and contradictions of various drugs relative to their effect on diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy. Additionally, physiological process will be studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur secondary to variables such as age, environment, race, and gender. Diagnostic tests, such as lab values, electro-diagnostic testing, radiographic imaging, MRI, etc. will be also be explored in relation to physical therapy diagnosis for patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction. This course is a foundational science for the Orthopedic Clinical problem series.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0


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  • NDPT 7232 - Pharm/Diagnostics 2 Cardio


    This course includes the pertinent clinical pharmacology and diagnostic medical tests for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will emphasize the indications and contraindications of various drugs relative to their effect on diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy. Additionally, physiological process will be studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur secondary to variables such as age, environment, race and gender. Diagnostic tests such as lab values, exercise stress testing, echocardiogram, etc. will also be explored in relation to physical therapy diagnosis for patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. This course is a foundational science for the Cardiopulmonary Clinical problem series.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NDPT 7243 - Pharmaco & Diagno III: Integum


    Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Semester 6 Courses. This course includes the pertinent clinical pharmacology and diagnostic medical test for patients with integumentary dysfunction. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will emphasize the indications and contraindications of various drugs relative to their effect on diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy. Additionally, physiological process will be studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur secondary to variables such as age, environment, race, and gender. Diagnostic tests, such as lab values, ABI, Doppler, Ultrasound, etc. will be also explored in relation to physical therapy diagnosis in a patient with integumentary dysfunction. This course is a foundational science for the Integumentary Clinical problem series.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7253 - Pharma & Diagnostics IV: Neuro


    This course includes the pertinent clinical pharmacology and diagnostic medical tests for patients with neuromuscular dysfunction. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will emphasize the indications and contraindications of various drugs relative to their effect on diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy. Additionally, physiological processes will be studied with particular emphasis on changes that occur secondary to variables such as age, environment, race, and gender. Diagnostic tests such as lab values, Electro-diagnostic testings, CT/PET scans, MRI etc. will be also explored in relation to physical therapy diagnosis for patient with neuromuscular dysfunction. This course is a foundation science for the Neuromuscular Clinical problem series.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1


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  • NDPT 7311 - Patient Care Skills I: Exam


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Semester I courses. The knowledge and skills necessary for examination of patients leading to physical therapy diagnoses, prognoses, and evaluation will be presented and practiced. Theory and techniques for measurement of physical therapy and physiological entities will include: obtaining medical history, palpation technique, draping, screening for dysfunction in human systems (integumentary, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cognitive); vital signs tests, reflex assessment manual muscle tests, muscle length tests, range of motion, and postural assessment. Students will learn to discuss and document their examination findings. Reliability and validity of the measurements will be explored, with emphasis placed on precision of measurement, elimination of errors in testing, and accuracy of documentation. Activities will include a range of experiences, progressing from normal to pathological conditions, across the spectra of age, sex, culture, and race.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 4

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7321 - Patient Care Skills II


    This course completes examination and application of basic patient skills, such as universal precautions, bed mobility, wheelchair mobility, transfer training, and gait training. The course also provides an in-depth exploration of the components of the acquisition of teaching/learning as it applies to patient interaction in physical therapy. A variety of educational/instructional methods are introduced, allowing for exploration of optimal teaching approaches in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Modifications to learning/teaching strategies are discussed within the context of age, race, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status. Emphasis will be placed on the selection of educational methods that enhance retention and compliance of learning.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 4


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  • NDPT 7332 - Patient Care Skills III


    This course will explore the scientific basis for selecting and implementing a plan of care using therapeutic agents, including; relaxation training & soft tissue mobilization, compression therapy, thermal agents, and electrotherapeutic modalities. Indications for use of therapeutic modalities, proper administration, and documentation of effectiveness will be emphasized. Students will learn to discuss and document their selection of an appropriate therapeutic agent/s in relation to sound knowledge of underlying physiological processes (pain, inflammation, edema, motor control, etc.) and pertinent methods of physical therapy measurement such as obtaining medical history, palpation screening for dysfunction in human systems (integumentary, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular). Evidence-based practice will fostered through careful critique of the literature in therapeutic agents. Lab activities will include a range of experiences, processing from normal to pathological conditions, across the spectra of age, sex, and race.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 6


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  • NDPT 7342 - Pat Care Skill IV: Pros & Orth


    This course will cover biomechanical principles for the design and function of lower and upper extremity orthotics and prosthetics. Specific emphasis will be placed on normal and pathologic gait analysis with orthotic and prosthetic devices. Students will learn to relate limitations of orthotic/prosthetic devices to physical therapy management (functional training). Case study exploration will additionally provide the basis for comprehensive physical therapy management (Examination, Evaluation, Dx/Prognosis, & Plan of Care) for people with lower limb amputation.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4


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  • NDPT 7411 - Prof Socialization I: Intro


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Semester I courses Professional Socialization I: Introduction is the beginning of a three-course sequence in which the profession of physical therapy is explored. The history of the profession including the people, world events, and organizational events that have shaped the scope of practice, standard of care and code of ethics will be investigated. The core documents will serve as a foundation for expectation of professional behaviors in documentation, reimbursement, and patient-care settings. The scope of professional conferences and issues of past, current, and future concerns will be discussed. Students are expected and encouraged to participate in future professional conferences, presentations, and the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy public meeting. Governance of the recognized professional organization, the American Physical Therapy Association will be discussed. One essential element for a professional physical therapist is effective communication. Written, verbal and non-verbal skills for professional, effective communication will be emphasized. The tutorial process as defined by our modified problem-based curriculum will be experienced.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7423 - Profess Socialization II: Mgt


    This course is the second course in a three-course series. This course will include macroeconomics of the United States healthcare system to the microeconomics of a physical therapy practice setting. Focus will be on management procedures including budgeting, staffing, quality improvement, personnel development, and federal guidelines concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act with particular interest in the scope of practice of physical therapy.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 5


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  • NDPT 7433 - Prof Socializ III: Prof Entry


    This course is the ‘capstone’ course which emphasizes the student’s readiness to embrace the knowledge, values, and skills of the profession of physical therapy. The students will assess their professional growth since entry in to the program and examine how their development matches the primary mission of the graduate program in physical therapy. Mechanisms for seeking out community resources, mentors, networking, and participation in professional organizations will be presented in more detail. Expectations during the first year of practice will be investigated from an employer as well as employee perspective. Ways to foster the student’s future role of becoming a clinical instructor will be explored and emphasized. Preparation for National Physical Therapy Examination will be completed and students will also evaluate complicated ethical issues in healthcare delivery. Finally, discussion on topics of particular clinical or professional interest will be entertained.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 20 Other Hours: 20

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NDPT 7512 - Clinical Research I: Design


    This course relates to theories and concepts of scientific investigation and clinical research. The process of scientific inquiry is explored and related to the acquisition of knowledge in therapeutic interventions and evidence based physical therapy practice. Understanding concepts involved in formulating a research question and gaining a perception of range and scope of research methods is the expected outcome of this course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 6


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  • NDPT 7522 - Clin Res II: Evid Based Pr & S


    This is a sequential course to NDPT 7512. The process of scientific inquiry is expanded to include an in-depth survey of the range and scope of research methods and statistical designs used towards evidence-based practice in physical therapy. The focus of research is directed toward parametric and nonparametric statistics used in clinical investigation. A preliminary research proposal will be completed and presented.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 5 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2


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  • NDPT 7525 - Clin Resrch II Statististics


    This is a sequential course to NDPT 7512 and coincides with NDPT 7526. The process of scientific inquiry is expanded to include an in-depth survey of the range and scope of research methods and statistical designs used towards evidence based practice in physical therapy. The focus of research is directed toward parametric and nonparametric statistics used in clinical investigation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NDPT 7526 - Clin Resrch III Evid Based Pra


    This course coincides with NDPT 7525. The process of a scientific inquiry is expanded to include critical review of literature related to tests, measures, and interventions used by physical therapists under the supervision of a core faculty member in the Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program. The focus of the critical review is to develop a research question and complete a research proposal including a brief synthesis of relevant literature and methodology for a capstone project. Students will present the proposal and complete an institutional review board application.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7532 - Clinical Research III: Project


    The focus of this course is on the collection of data, its reduction, and analysis. Students will present a platform presentation of a sound research proposal for defense and will submit a written proposal at the conclusion of this course.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NDPT 7612 - Clinical Problems I: Musculosk


    The course will address physical therapy assessment and treatment of common musculoskeletal disorders of the extremities. Basic level differential diagnosis and treatment techniques will be presented including joint mobilizations (Grades I-V), soft tissue massage, ambulation and activity progression and therapeutic exercise. Therapeutic exercise, isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic testing and rehabilitation will be studied with integrated exposure to rehabilitation equipment used with these patient populations. Students will be exposed to various treatment rationales. Learning will be approached through tutorial and practical lab sessions.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours: 11 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6


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  • NDPT 7622 - Clinical Problems II: Musculos


    This course will address physical therapy evaluation, assessment and rehabilitation of spinal disorders and the temporo-mandibular joint. Spinal topics include lumbar, SIJ, cervical, thoracic and temporo-mandibular joint regions. Evaluation and treatment of surgical and non-surgical conditions will be taught. The student will be trained in the systematic assessment of musculoskeletal dysfunction of each of these regions. Treatment techniques instructed will include spinal mobilization (Grades I-V), soft tissue massage, manual and mechanical traction, body mechanics, self care techniques and therapeutic exercise. The student will be exposed to various treatment rationales that are prominent in physical therapy, however, the Maitland-Australian approach will be emphasized. The epidemiology and ergonomics of back and neck pain will also be investigated. Learning will be approached through critical appraisal of the literature using small group tutorials and practical lab sessions such that the basis of evidence based practice of physical therapy in these clinical areas will be developed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Contact Hours: 11 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 6

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NDPT 7632 - Clinical Prob III: Cardio


    This course emphasizes normal and abnormal cardiopulmonary responses to exercise, compromised cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology of common cardiopulmonary diseases. The course is designed to assist the student in applying physiological principles to physical therapy interventions of clients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. The course also presents the information that needs to be considered in relation to race, age, and gender. Critical analysis of the literature is necessary for all clinical cases presented and provides a foundation for the evidence-based practice of Physical Therapy (Guide for Practice in Physical Therapy).

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 7 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 4

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • NDPT 7643 - Clinical Probs IV: Integume Cr


    Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Semester 6 Courses This course emphasizes the pathophysiology of burns and wounds; the rehabilitation of patients with related acute and sub-acute diseases that require skilled and intermediate care. The course also requires students to discover the influences of race, age, and gender on the concepts of wound management and burn care. Critical analysis of the literature is necessary for all the clinical cases presented and provides a foundation for the evidence-based practice of physical therapy. (Guide for Practice in Physical Therapy)

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • NDPT 7653 - Clinical Prob V: Neuromuscl 1


    Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 6 courses. This course examines aspects of human development from conception to adulthood. Normal development of the body, nervous system and cognition, congenital abnormalities, infant childhood, and adolescent pathologies will be studied. Examination and evaluation, including pediatric assessment methodologies and therapeutic exercise/interventions will be studied through a series of problems examined in a Problem-Based Learning format and practical lab sessions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours: 14 Lecture Hours: 7 Lab Hours: 7


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  • NDPT 7663 - Clin Prob VI: Neuromuscular II


    This course emphasizes advanced neuromuscular evaluation and treatment rationales and principles related to the adult population. Emphasis is on principles of normal movement and maintenance of posture, their application to abnormal central nervous system function in adults with a variety of neurological pathologies.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 5


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  • NDPT 7673 - Clin Prob VII: Mgmt of MS Impa


    This course is conducted using a seminar (large tutorial) format and will be solely based on clinical cases that involve more than one pathological process. This course addresses the physical therapy examination, evaluation, intervention and management of clinical problems associated with multi-system impairments (integumentary, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular).

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 2 Other Hours: 4


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  • NDPT 7712 - Clinical Education I


    Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of Semester 3 courses. The purpose of this clinical experience is to provide the student with an opportunity to initiate practical application of the clinical education and teaching skills from the initial professional year of class work. Students will have an opportunity to apply knowledge of foundational science principles (kinesiology, medical and exercise physiology, and neuroscience) and general examination and intervention skills to patient care. Students will be introduced to and have an opportunity to apply the five elements of patient client management (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and intervention). These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed practicing clinician. This ten-week assignment can occur in a variety of rural and/or urban facilities.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40


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  • NDPT 7723 - Clinical Education II


    The purpose of this clinical placement is to provide the student with an opportunity for practical application of the foundational sciences and the clinical problems skills studied in the first two years of professional class work. Students will have an opportunity to analyze and integrate the five elements of patient client management (examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care and intervention) for patients with integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and neuromuscular (Pediatrics) conditions. These skills will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed practicing clinician. This ten-week assignment can occur in a variety of rural and/or urban facilities.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 8
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40


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  • NDPT 7733 - Clinical Education III


    The purpose of this clinical placement is to provide the student with opportunity for practical application of the foundational sciences and the clinical problems skills studied in the first three years of professional class work.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Credit Hours: 16
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40


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  • NDPT 7743 - Clinical Education IV


    The purpose of this final placement is to allow the third year student to integrate the role and responsibility of the physical therapist and attain entry-level practice competencies. This sixteen-week experience occurs in medical centers where the student may be assigned to two or more services. The student may be assigned to more than one medical center or facility. All students will have the opportunity to provide physical therapy care to patients throughout the entire healthcare continuum.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit

    Credit Hours: 16
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 5101 - Func and Struct Aspects of Mov


    Prerequisite: Admission to the DPT Program. Gross anatomy and physiology at the integumentary, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 5
    Contact Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4


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  • PHTH 5111 - Intro to Pathophysiology I


    Prerequisite: Admission into the DPT program. Basic histopathology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology of the integumentary, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2


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  • PHTH 5131 - Fndt of PT Exam Eval & Inter I


    Prerequisite: Admission to the DPT Program Fundamental patient care skills including basic examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes and documentation for patients with integumentary, cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 6
    Contact Hours: 9 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 4


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  • PHTH 5161 - Physical Therapy Prac Issues I


    Prerequisites: Admission to DPT Program Discussions of professional socialization, cultural issues in healthcare, legal and ethical aspects of illness, quantitative terminology in clinical practice and clinical documentation.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1


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  • PHTH 5181 - Clinical Practicum I


    Prerequisites: Admission to DPT Program Initial exposure to the healthcare setting and healthcare professionals through discussion and half-day, onsite observational experiences. Care settings will include specialty clinics, long term care facilities, hospitals and school systems.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 4 Other Hours: 4


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  • PHTH 5202 - Functional Structrual Move 2


    Gross anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of the musculoskeletal system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 6
    Contact Hours: 8 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 4

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 5212 - Intro to Pathophysiology 2


    Basic histopathology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the musculoskeletal system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 5232 - Foun PT EXAM Eval Interven 2


    Fundamental patient care skills including basic examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes and documentation for patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 8
    Contact Hours: 14 Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 8 Other Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 5262 - Physical Therapy Prac Issues 2


    Discussion of methods and approaches to physical therapy research.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 5282 - Clinical Practicum 2


    Exposure to healthcare settings related to musculoskeletal healthcare through half-day, on-site observational experiences.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 4 Other Hours: 4

    Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 7303 - Funct and Struc Movement 3


    The kinesiology of gait and the gross anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH5202

    Credit Hours: 4
    Contact Hours: 6 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: Armstrong Atlantic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7313 - Intro to Pathophysiology 3


    The pathophysiology of the neuromuscular system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH5212

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: Armstrong Atlantic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7333 - Found Exam, Eval, Inter 3


    Fundamental patient care skills including basic examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes and documentation of gait deviations and for patients with neuromuscular dysfunction.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH5232

    Credit Hours: 8
    Contact Hours: 14 Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 8

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: Armstrong Atlantic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7363 - PT Practice Issues 3


    Discussions of legislative issues in healthcare, principles of motor learning and motor control, clinical outcomes research, and evidence based practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH5262

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: Armstrong Atlantic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7383 - Clinical Practicum 3


    A one-week full time hands-on exposure to patient care in a physical therapy setting. Physical therapy settings include specialty clinics, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and school systems.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH5282

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 4 Other Hours: 4

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: Armstrong Atlantic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7390 - PT Case Management


    Presentation of specific cases for students to manage from referral to discharge utilizing given information with increasingly complicated scenarios. Students work in small groups to develop the total management of each case. The cases presented will link this course to all other courses in this and the previous semesters.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH5232

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Program Restrictions: DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy Campus Restrictions: Armstrong Atlantic campus Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7400 - Critical Inquiry in Phys Thera


    Critical analysis of the physical therapy research literature.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7363

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 7481 - Supervised Clinical Educ 1


    Eight weeks of full time clinical affiliation in general care settings providing an opportunity for students to practice in the clinical setting the skills learned in all preceding courses.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7333

    Credit Hours: 8
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 7491 - Clinical Education Synthesis 1


    Small group discussions integrating didactic and clinical learning experiences using case studies based on clinical experiences in Supervised Clinical Education 1.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Other Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Major Restrictions: Physical Therapy Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Physical Therapy


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  • PHTH 7501 - Clinical Medicine 1


    Study of the pathophysiology, medical differential diagnosis and pharmacological and surgical treatment of medical diseases and disorders seen in neonates, children and adolescents.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3


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  • PHTH 7531 - Adv Exam, Eval and Interven 1


    Advanced patient care skills including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes and documentation of neonates, children and adolescents.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7481

    Credit Hours: 8
    Contact Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 6 Other Hours: 4

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7561 - Impl of Lifespan Conc in PT 1


    Developmental theories, clinical perspectives and healthcare issues for neonates, children and adolescents.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7481

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 7602 - Clinical Medicine 2


    Study of the pathophysiology, medical differential diagnosis and pharmacological and surgical treatment of medical diseases and disorders seen in young and middle aged adults.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7501

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3


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  • PHTH 7632 - Adv Exam, Eval and Interven 2


    Advanced Examination, Evaluation and Intervention 2

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7531

    Credit Hours: 8
    Contact Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 4


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  • PHTH 7662 - Impl of Lifespan Conc in PT 2


    Developmental theories, clinical perspectives and healthcare issues for young and middle-aged adults.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7561

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2


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  • PHTH 8703 - Clinical Medicine 3


    Study of the pathophysiology, medical differential diagnosis and pharmacological and surgical treatment of medical diseases and disorders seen in middle aged and older adults.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7602

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3


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  • PHTH 8733 - Adv Exam, Eval and Interven 3


    Advanced patient care skills including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes and documentation for middle aged and older adults.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7632

    Credit Hours: 8
    Contact Hours: 10 Lecture Hours: 6 Lab Hours: 4


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  • PHTH 8763 - Impl of Lifespan Conce in PT 3


    Developmental theories, clinical perspectives and healthcare issues for middle aged and older adults.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7662

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2


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  • PHTH 8804 - Clinical Medicine 4


    Study of the pathophysiology, medical differential diagnosis and pharmacological and surgical treatment of medical diseases and disorders seen in the elderly.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7602

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 1


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  • PHTH 8834 - Adv Exam, Eval and Interven 4


    Advanced patient care skills including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes and documentation for the elderly.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7632

    Credit Hours: 2
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2


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  • PHTH 8882 - Supervised Clinical Educatio 2


    Ten or eleven-week full-time clinical field experience in general, acute care, rehabilitation, or other specialty settings. Demonstration of the ability to integrate information from all didactic and clinical components of the curriculum in patients with all physical therapy diagnoses, including multiple diagnoses.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7632

    Credit Hours: 10
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40


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  • PHTH 8900 - Leadership and Managemen in PT


    Introduction to the practical application of management strategies specific to physical therapy settings, including finance, personnel management, quality assurance, and accreditation/licensure processes with an emphasis on hospital, private practice, rehabilitation and home care settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH8882

    Credit Hours: 3
    Contact Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3


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  • PHTH 8901 - Physical Therapy Project 1


    Conducting a research project as part of the project advisor’s ongoing research activities.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH7400

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2 to 3 Lab Hours: 2 to 3

    College Restrictions: Allied Health Sciences Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester


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  • PHTH 8902 - Physical Therapy Project 2


    Conducting a research project as part of the project advisor’s ongoing research activities.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH8901

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2 to 3 Lab Hours: 2 to 3


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  • PHTH 8903 - Physical Therapy Project 3


    Conducting a research project as part of the project advisor’s ongoing research activities

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH8902

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2 to 3 Lab Hours: 2 to 3


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  • PHTH 8904 - Physical Therapy Project 4


    Conducting a research project as part of the project advisor’s ongoing research activities.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH8902

    Credit Hours: 1
    Contact Hours: 2 to 3 Lab Hours: 2 to 3


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  • PHTH 8983 - Supervised Clinical Educatio 3


    Ten or eleven-week full-time clinical field experience with the demonstration by the end of this affiliation of the ability to treat complex patients independently, or with the assistance of more experienced staff as would be appropriate for a new graduate working at the facility. Demonstration of the ability to integrate information from all didactic and clinical components of the curriculum.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PHTH8882

    Credit Hours: 10
    Contact Hours: 40 Other Hours: 40


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