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    May 20, 2024  
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Georgia Health Sciences University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • PROR 8110 - Clinical Prosthodontics



    Clinical Patient Care

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 17Contact Hrs. Low: 34

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 8120 - Clinical Prosthodontics



    Prosthodontic patient care clinic.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 15Contact Hrs. Low: 24

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 8130 - Clinical Prosthodontics



    Clinical Patient Care

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 14Contact Hrs. Low: 28

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 9010 - Didactic Prosthodontics



    Research-

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 9020 - Didactic Prosthodontics



    Current Literature Review Treatment Planning Conference Clinical Research

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 20Contact Hrs. Low: 5

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 9030 - Didactic Prosthodontics



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 9110 - Clinical Prosthodontics



    Clinical Patient Care

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 34

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 9120 - Clinical Prosthodontics



    Prosthodontic patient care clinic.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 15Contact Hrs. Low: 30

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROR 9130 - Clinical Prosthodontics



    Clinical Patient Care

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 14Contact Hrs. Low: 28

    Course Level: Post Professional

    Residents


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  • PROS 5001 - Advanced Prosthodontics



    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PRO5004

    Dental Medicine


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  • PROS 5701 - Prosthodontics Clinic



    Grade Mode: Normal, Continuing Progress Courses

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 0Credit Hrs. High: 1

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Advanced Standing DMD


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  • PROS 5901 - Prosthodontics Clinic



    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 0Credit Hrs. High: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 0Contact Hrs. High: 1

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PRO5901

    Dental Medicine


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  • PSIO 5011 - Research Elective in Physiology



    Prerequisites: Approval by faculty This course will introduce medical students to physiological research. They will learn how to do hypothesis-based research and learn research methods.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3

    Repeated: 1

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY5011

    Medicine


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  • PSIO 7110 - Physiology



    A course giving detailed coverage of the major organic systems of the body, their interactions and control. Includes lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups and laboratory work as appropriate.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY7110

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PSIO 8003 - Applied Neuroscience



    Interdisciplinary study of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and clinical neuroscience with integrative coverage of nervous function and dysfunction through case-based application.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: ITD8003

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy, MHS_OTHP-Occupational Therapy


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  • PSIO 8315 - Teaching Practicum in Physiology



    This course will provide mentored practical experience teaching in medical physiology. This course will run concurrently with COGS 8033 Integrative Systems Biology which is a 6 credit hour course. Students can sign up for one of the four blocks covered in COGS 8033. Depending on the number of students enrolled, a maximum of two students will be assigned to each block on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be required to attend the lectures, work with the instructor for the preparation of the lectures and exam and tutor first year students who are enrolled in COGS 8033.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology


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  • PSIO 8320 - Advanced Neural and Endocrine Systems



    Prerequisites: Biomedical Sciences first-year core courses. Understanding the integration of neural and endocrine systems is one of the cornerstones of modern physiology. This course will examine in detail the regulation and functional interaction of the neural, immune, and reproductive systems. Specific emphasis will be placed on understanding the complex networks of feedback control leading to whole organism homeostasis.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY8320

    Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSIO 8325 - Current Trends in Endocrinology II



    This course will provide a thorough understanding of abnormal adrenal development and function. The clinical aspects of the diseases of the adrenal cortex will be covered. Students completing the course will understand the causes of adrenal diseases, their effects on patients, and the treatments available for adrenal diseases.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Graduate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology


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  • PSIO 8330 - Teaching Practicum in Medical Physiology



    Prerequisites: Biomedical Sciences first-year core courses. Mentored approach to gaining practical experience lecturing in a medical physiology course.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY8330

    Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSIO 8340 - Advanced Study of Physiology



    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of the Core Course and First Exam. The course is designed to provide the student in-depth knowledge of physiology in the area that encompasses their research training. This typically will be a directed reading format with one discussion/oral quiz session per week.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY8340

    Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSIO 8360 - Advanced Renal Physiology



    The course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive background in basic renal physiology to support understanding of current literature in the area and understanding of mechanisms that may relate to their own research.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: SGSS8021, SGSS8022, SGSS8033

    Hours: 2Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Graduate StudiesDPHIL_BCMB-Biochemistry & Molecular Bio, DPHIL_CLBA-Cellular Biology & Anatomy, DPHIL_GENO-Genomic Medicine, DPHIL_MOLM-Molecular Medicine, DPHIL_NERO-Neuroscience, DPHIL_OBMP-Oral Bio & Maxillofacial Path, DPHIL_PHAR-Pharmacology, DPHIL_PHYS-Physiology, DPHIL_VBIO-Vascular BiologyMain campus


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  • PSIO 8380 - Medical Cardiovascular Physiology



    This course will provide comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of cardiovascular physiology. This course will run concurrently with MEDI 5138 Cardiopulmonary Module (Module 3) which is taught in 18-19 lecture hours.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    DPHIL_UNDCL-Biomedical Sciences UndeclaredDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSIO 9010 - Seminar in Physiology



    Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program. Attendance and participation in research presentations by MCG faculty and visiting research scientists.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY9010

    Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSIO 9020 - Seminar in Physiology



    Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program. Attendance and participation in research presentations by MCG faculty and visiting research scientists.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY9020

    Graduate StudiesMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSIO 9210 - Investigation of a Problem



    Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program. The student works with individual faculty members on a specific investigative research problem. This provides an introduction to analytical techniques and the scientific method in action.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY9210A, PHY9210B

    Graduate StudiesPhysiologyDPHIL_PHYS-PhysiologyMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSIO 9300 - Research



    Prerequisites: Permanent assignment to a specific lab with a faculty advisor and a defined research project. The student works closely with his/her faculty thesis/dissertation advisor on an in-depth study of a research problem of interest to both student and advisor. This course culminates in the preparation of a PhD dissertation of MS thesis.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 12Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: PHY9300A, PHY9300B

    Graduate StudiesPhysiologyDPHIL_PHYS-PhysiologyMain campusGraduate SemesterGraduateDoctor of Philosophy


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  • PSRY 5000 - Basic Psychiatry



    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II This required six week clerkship will allow the student intensive experience with diagnosis and the treatment of psychiatric patients. The student will perform a complete evaluation of assigned patients, with collaboration and guidance of the staff, including a physical and mental status examination involved in formulating and carrying out a treatment plan for the patient including use of individual psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, family therapy, group therapy and other therapeutic modalities.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 10Contact Hrs. Low: 54

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5000

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5002 - Consultation Liaison Psychiatry



    Prerequisites: PSY 5000 To provide the student doctor with the opportunity to learn directly about the medicine/psychiatry interface. This medical/psychiatric experience can be invaluable for those going into any specialty in medicine.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 20

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5002

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5004 - Family Therapy



    Prerequisite: PSY 5000 Students desiring supervision and training in the psychiatric assessment and treatment of individuals from a family systems perspective are encouraged to sign up for this elective. Students can expect to be involved in the treatment of marital and family therapy cases in both the outpatient and inpatient units. Supervision for these activities will be provided by faculty and will include live case observation as well as opportunities in psychotherapy. Students will attend Residents’ Family Therapy Seminars, Weekly Outpatient Live Case Conferences, and Inpatient Family Assessment and Treatment Teams. Students will be assigned readings designed to acquaint them with basic and advanced clinical issues involved in Family Therapy approaches to treatment.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 15

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5004

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5005 - Off Campus Elective



    Prerequisites: PSY 5000 Special arrangements can be made for elective rotations at other institutions or for preceptorships with individual psychiatrists.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 43

    Repeated: 2

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5005

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5007 - Eating Disorders Rotation



    Prerequisite: PSY 5000 Students will be given an opportunity to be an active member of the MCG Eating Disorders Treatment Team. Dependent upon previous experience, students will be given a number of responsibilities to include the observation and participation of initial assessments and evaluations as well as individual and group psychotherapy of both inpatient and outpatient eating disordered patients. Psychopharmacological management and medical assessment and treatment will also be emphasized. Reading material will be provided concerning a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5007

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5010 - Inpatient Psychiatry



    Prerequisite: PSY 5000 3-South is an adult inpatient psychiatric unit offering an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The student will be included as an integral part of a general hospital psychiatry inpatient team. Responsibilities will include direct patient care, participation in team meetings, participation in group therapy, psychotherapy with supervision, and associated didactic learning experiences. The diverse patient population on 3South will provide the student with learning experiences in Eating Disorders, Electroconvulsive Therapy and Organic Mental Disorders, as well as Mood and Psychotic Disorders. The student will also have the opportunity of gaining experience in crisis intervention, family therapy, psychopharmacology, application of behavioral therapy, inpatient psychotherapy and management of medical problems contributing to psychiatric illness.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 42

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5010

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5017 - Clinical Neurobiology Research Sem



    Prerequisite: PSRY 5000 The objective of the Clinical Neurobiology Research Seminar will be to familiarize the student with current topics in the clinical neurosciences. Emphasis will be placed on a critical reading of the literature, with teaching focused on methods of evaluating the integrity and context of the research literature. Topics will focus on the relationship of behavior to brain chemistry. Discussion will highlight the functional role of different neurotransmitter receptor subtypes, neuropeptides, and second messengers in regulation of stress adaptation, and the expression of cognitive, emotional and perceptual behaviors. The course will review selected advances in behavioral neuroendocrinology, neuropharmacology and the genetic bases of personality. Each student will be required to write a review paper for course completion. The goals of the seminar will be both to contribute toward the development of the student’s interest in a particular area, as well as to integrate an understanding of where the field is advancing relevant to future physician careers.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 24

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5017

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5021 - Neuropsychology in Adult and Aged Non-Human Primates



    Prerequisites: PSY 5000 To provide the student doctor with the opportunity to participate in an ongoing research program in which rhesus monkeys are trained to perform certain operant tasks used to assess cognition and memory.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5021

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5023 - Inpatient and Consultation Child Psychiatry



    Prerequisite: PSY 5000 To provide the student doctor with knowledge of diagnostic issues, evaluation strategies, behavioral and pharmacologic treatments, and mental health resources available for children. This rotation focuses on the treatment of children and adolescents admitted for acute psychiatric care but includes one afternoon of medication clinic per week to allow experience with children and adolescents who are followed for less acute issues such as maintenance of depression, ADHD and behavioral disruption.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 40

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5023

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5028 - HIV/AIDS: Psychiatric and Psychosocial Issues



    Prerequisite: PSY 5000 In this elective, students will be given an opportunity to explore the psychological impact of HIV/AIDS by participating as part of MCG’s HIV/AIDS Mental Health Treatment Team. Students will participate in the treatment of individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS through assessment, individual and group therapy, and psychological consultation in several HIV/AIDS treatment environments.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 33

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5028

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5029 - Molecular Neurobiology of Treatment Outcome of Schizophrenia



    Prerequisite: PSRY 5000 This elective will explore the molecular neurobiological markers of antipsychotic actions on the brain in rats. The common molecular markers will be studied in body fluids of early psychotic and chronic schizophrenic patients before and after treatment with antipsychotics. The association of these molecular substrates to several key symptomatic dimensions will be examined in patients to understand their clinical applicability. The students will be trained in all aspects of laboratory analysis as well as to watch the clinical assessment of patients. This elective includes two weekly contact hours of seminar.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 35

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5029

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5030 - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Experience



    Prerequisite: PSY 5000 Students are offered the opportunity to work directly with faculty and child psychiatry fellows in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents (2-18 years) with a variety of behavioral and emotional problems. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating the child’s performance in family, school, and social situations along with biological predisposition to illness. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in intake assessments, individual psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy while receiving supervision in these practices. Elective goals will include familiarization with diagnostic issues, evaluation strategies, and behavioral and pharmacological treatments.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 39

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5030

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5033 - Elective in Residential Treatment



    Goals: To educate and expose students to the general medical principles and management of critically ill surgical patients in the Intensive Care Unit environment. Objectives: To provide the student doctor with the opportunity to become a member of a treatment team that includes a forensic and child psychiatrist, understand psychopathology of adolescents with self-destructive and aggressive behaviors, learn about specific evaluation and treatment of sexually reactive and aggressive behaviors, learn and practice the evaluation of trauma and aggression with specific skills taught in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), learn about the psychopharmacology of these disorders, learn about the role of the physician in multidisciplinary teams, and learn about substance abuse/dependence evaluation and treatment in this population. At the end of the rotation, students will be able to perform a basic evaluation of adolescents with aggression problems, trauma, sexually aggressive behavior, and substance abuse/dependence issues; perform the cognitive restructuring part of CBT; perform a basic substance dependence evaluation; use the following assessment tools: Children’s Depressive Inventory, Trauma Symptom Scales for Children and Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test; understand the Abel screen and the JSOAP for sexually aggressive patients; and understand the psychopathology of PTSD and how to assess patients for it. Students will participate in treatment teams performing psychotherapy, evaluations, psychiatric supervision and teaching, and doing a brief presentation. Clinical performance evaluations by faculty assess the following skills: patient care - psychiatric interviewing, mental status examination, performance on administering assessment tools, and understanding the psychopharmacology of this population; medical knowledge - practice-based learning and improvement, professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills and system-based learning.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 8

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5033

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5034 - Applied Clinical Psychopharmacology



    To provide the learner with exposure to application of advanced psychopharmacology in clinical psychiatry. To provide the learner with an opportunity to research and critically interpret literature on topics of psychopharmacology. To provide the learner with an opportunity to participate in writing a literature review-type article on a psychopharmacology topic.

    Grade Mode: Normal

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 25

    Course Level: Professional Semester


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  • PSRY 5035 - Psychological Approaches to Chronic Pain



    To provide the learner with exposure to the biopsychosocial approach to the assessment and treatment of chronic pain patients. To provide the learner with opportunity to research and critically interpret literature on topics of pain psychology. To provide the learner with an opportunity to participate in writing a literature review-type article on a topic relevant to pain psychology or to present a relevant topic at the Pain Medicine Lecture Series.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PSRY5000

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 25

    Course Level: Professional Semester


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  • PSRY 5036 - Inpatient and C/L Psychiatry Special Elective



    Introduce the student to a diverse patient population which will provide them with learning experience in: Mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, organic mental disorders; adjustment disorders; post traumatic stress disorder; personality disorders, substance abuse and acute detoxification, management of acute agitation, psychopharmacology, inpatient psychotherapy in individual and group setting, management of medical problems contributing to psychiatric illness, assessment of competency-informed consent, and Consult Liaison evaluation and coordination with referring medical and or surgical teams.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PSRY5000

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    MedicineMedicineProfessional Semester


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  • PSRY 5037 - Special Elective Mind Body Medicine



    Goal: 1.To introduce the medical student to the fundamentals of mind body medicine as practiced in a community hospital based setting. 2. To introduce the medical student to a diverse population of patients with chronic medical illnesses and explore the application of evidence based mind body interventions toward symptom reductions, relapse prevention and improved quality of life. 3. Exposure and clinical experience with a variety of evidence based mind body interventions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PSRY5000

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Credit Hrs. High: 52Contact Hrs. Low: 41Contact Hrs. High: 52

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    MedicineProfessional Semester


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  • PSRY 5038 - Special Elective Psychiatric Epidemiology Research



    This course will introduce the medical student to the fundamentals of psychiatric epidemiology research and the practice of reviewing scientific literature. The student will also learn ways to disseminate scientific information such as poster presentations and scientific articles.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 32

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    MedicineMedicineProfessional SemesterDoctor of Medicine


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  • PSRY 5039 - Neuropsychology/Rehabilitation Psychology Clinical Practice and Research - Special Elective



    This course will introduce the medical student to the fundamentals of the clinical practice and research of neuropsychology/rehabilitation psychology. The course will also introduce the medical student to the practice of reviewing scientific literature as would be relevant for dissemination of scientific information, such as poster presentations and scientific articles. The course will provide the student with learning experiences related to the provision of neuropsychology/psychology evaluation and treatment (e.g. psychotherapy) to inpatients and outpatients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia and other cognitive disorders, seizure disorders, toxic metabolic disorders, encephalopathies, chronic pain, movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease), and stroke, with or without co-morbid mental health disorders.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 47

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5086 - Phase I Elective: Eating Disorders



    Prerequisite: None Students will be exposed to the assessment and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and various other feeding disorders. Experience may include initial evaluations, consultations within the Children’s Medical Center and MCG Hospital and observation of individual, group and family therapy with patients presenting the aforementioned diagnoses.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5085

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5087 - Topical Issues in Psychiatry



    This is an introductory course designed to give students a proactive perspective on the modern practice and science of psychiatry. The elective will be taught by a variety of psychiatry faculty sharing their expertise and insights in an informal seminar format. Topics will include: “What is a Shrink?”, “Neuroimaging and Psychiatry” (what does schizophrenia really look like?), “The Electric World of Electronconvulsive Therapy” (shock treatments), “Research Today” highlighting current research efforts in the Department, and related topics over the course of the elective. Opportunities to tour clinical facilities and participate in clinical rounds on psychiatric patients will be included.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PSY5085A

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5088 - Freshmen Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Experience



    The goals will be to become comfortable in eliciting pertinent information from children, adolescents and their families to facilitate diagnosis a treatment.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Repeated: 0

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5089 - Psychiatry: From Clinical Practice to Research



    Students will shadow both course directors in an outpatient setting during the elective time to gain a more in-depth understanding of adult and childhood mental illnesses. The student will be exposed to both the clinical care of individuals with mental illness and will have opportunity to further their knowledge about the importance of research including observations of research visits and reviewing research opportunities for those with psychiatric disorders.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Medicine


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  • PSRY 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Psychiatry



    Remediation of the Basic Core Clerkship in Psychiatry

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: PSRY5000

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Professional Semester


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  • PTCR 5921 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5921

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5922 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5922

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5923 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5923

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5924 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5924

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5925 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5925

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5926 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Additional Fees:
    Y

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5926

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5927 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5927

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5928 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5928

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5929 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5929

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5930 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5930

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5931 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5931

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5932 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PM5932

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5933 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PMV5933

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTCR 5934 - Patient Services



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Credit Hrs. High: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. High: 6

    Course Level: Professional Semester

    Equivalent Course: PMV5934

    Dental Medicine


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  • PTHP 7061 - Seminar in Physical Therapy 6



    Graduate student colloquim to provide an opportunity for the discussion of current professional literature and issues in physical therapy.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 40

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT7060

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy, MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7101 - Evidence Based Practice (Research I)



    Contents include literature search, foundations of clinical research (including ethical issues in clinical research, Institutional Review Board procedures), and concepts of measurement (including principles of measurement, reliability and validity of measurements), and how to evaluate research reports (article critique).

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7101

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7111 - Professional Practice Expectations I



    Professional Practice Expectations I (Professional Socialization) is designed to assist students as they assume the role of professional, both as a student in an educational program and ultimately as a provider functioning effectively as a member of the healthcare team. The student will be introduced to the core documents governing the profession, the professional organization and the role of advocacy, generic abilities/professional behaviors, and the assessment and organizational skills necessary for successful practice.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7111

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7121 - General Concepts of Patient Management I



    This course is designed to introduce the student to general physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis. Topics include introduction to the Guide for Physical Therapy, the disablement model, physical therapy diagnosis, clinical decision-making, documentation and outcomes. The student will begin to develop examination skills that include general systems review, patient interviewing techniques and introduction to tests and measures appropriate for general screens. Course content will be presented in a modified problem/case format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7121


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  • PTHP 7202 - Research II



    Content includes literature search, article critique, beginning to identify a research question.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7202

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7211 - Applied Physiology



    Advanced discussions on topics of integrated applied physiology with respect to normal and pathologic responses and adaptations to various stimuli (e.g., exercise, aging, environmental stress, medications)

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7212 - Professional Practice Expectations II



    Professional Practice Expectation II (Professional Socialization) is designed to increase the student’s awareness of interactions with clients and colleagues in the healthcare system. As a result of this course, the student will become more aware of their patterns of communication as well as having the opportunity to practice effective interaction skills (both oral and written) in a culturally competent manner. This course also examines both the patient’s and clinician’s response to illness and students are introduced to the concepts of confidentiality and informed consent.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7212

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7222 - Foundations of Physical Therapy



    This course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills for physical therapy practice. Students will describe and appraise normal human motion to provide a conceptual framework for assessing abnormal motion. Current and relevant issues in physical therapy will be examined. Basic elements of physical therapy management including examination, evaluation and diagnosis will be discussed.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7222

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7223 - General Concepts of Patient Management II



    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate general interventions based on the examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of patients. Topics will include principles of therapeutic exercise, modalities and introduction to other physical therapy interventions. Course content will be presented in a modified problem/case based format and will include small group, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7223

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7303 - Research III



    Contents include experimental control, selecting an appropriate experimental design, single-subject design, surveys, epidemiology, analysis, and project proposal (written report and slide presentation).

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7303

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  • PTHP 7313 - Professional Practice



    Professional Practice Expectations III (Teaching and Learning in the Healthcare Environment) is designed to assist the student in applying concepts of the teaching learning process to physical therapy practice in a variety of settings (academic, clinical, and professional). Students will work in groups to plan, implement, and assess the efficacy of several learning activities.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 3

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7313

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy, MPH_HINF-Health Informatics


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  • PTHP 7331 - Orthopaedics I



    Student groups will work through problems and case studies related to peripheral joint pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on examination, evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis related to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle and foot. Content will include: 1. all previously learned examination skills such as assessment of sensation, range of motion, and strength 2. special test related to the appendicular skeleton 3. interventions such as thermal modalities, electro therapeutics, therapeutic exercise, and home programs 4. evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis skills related to the appendicular skeleton. Basic science principles will be integrated with examination and intervention. Both didactic and lab sessions will be used during this unit.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7331

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7341 - Medical Conditions I



    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate PT interventions based on the examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of patients with cardiopulmonary and endocrine dysfunction. Wellness and prevention as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease and diabetes mellitus will be studied. Course content will be presented in modified problem/case based format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH7341

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 7710 - Clinical Experience II



    Prerequisite: Completion of all previous MPT coursework or permission of the instructor. Students are assigned to clinical facilities where, under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, they use the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to evaluate and treat medical and surgical problems with emphasis on orthopedic conditions. They document their work using proper format and terminology, research information about problems with which they are unfamiliar, perform other duties pertinent to the duties of a physical therapist.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 40

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT7710

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8132 - Orthopaedics II



    Student groups will work through problems and case studies related to spinal pathology, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on examination, evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis related to the spine and axial skeleton. Content will include: 1. all previously learned examination skills such as assessment of sensation, range of motion, and strength 2. previously learned interventions such as thermal modalities, electro therapeutics, therapeutic exercise, and home programs 3. new examination, evaluation, intervention, and physical therapy diagnosis skills related to the spine and axial skeleton. Basic science principles will be integrated with examination and intervention.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8132

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8133 - Integration for Practice: Medical Conditions II



    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previous courses in curriculum The study of the pathological, medical, therapeutic and communication concepts relevant to patients with complex medical and surgical problems. Special emphasis is placed on the patient with multiple medical problems in the critical care unit, patients following burns and amputations, and patients with obstetrical and gynecological disorders.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 10

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8133

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8170 - Research I



    Prerequisite: Completion of all previous MPT coursework or permission of the instructor. Students will identify problem to be studied, develop hypothesis, conduct literature search and write research proposal.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8170

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8191 - al Experience I



    This is an 8-week full time clinical experience focusing on the care of patients with orthopedic problems. Students are assigned to outpatient clinical facilities. Under the direct supervision of a physical therapist, students use the knowledge and skills gained in didactic coursework to examine, evaluate, diagnose, develop prognoses and expected outcomes, and intervention plans and implement those plans for patients with orthopedic dysfunction. Students document their work using proper format, research information about problems with which they are unfamiliar, and perform other duties pertinent to functioning as a member of the healthcare team.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 40

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8191

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8204 - Research IV



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Contents include data collection and seminar.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8204, MPT8372

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8214 - Professional Practical Expectations IV



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Professional Practice Expectations IV (Professional Development) is designed to further facilitate the development of each student as a professional. Groups of students will be involved in advocacy roles in the community and profession. This course provides an opportunity for students to research, present, and facilitate a peer discussion on a current issue affecting the delivery of physical therapy services.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8214, MPT8304

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8240 - Integration for Practice: Neuromuscular



    Prerequisite: Successful completion of all previous courses in curriculum The course addresses the physical therapy management of individuals with neurologic dysfunction. With an emphasis on the relationship the rehabilitation process to contemporary theories of motor control. Learning will occur in reference to a series of case problems that cover the following pathologic categories: cerebrovascular accidents, neuromuscular disorders, injury to the central nervous system, degenerative diseases, and inflammatory and infectious disorders of the nervous system.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 7Contact Hrs. Low: 30

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8240, MPT8320

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8242 - Medical Conditions II



    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate PT interventions based on the examination, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of patients with peripheral vascular disease, wounds, burns, and infectious diseases. Course content will be presented in modified problem/case based format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resource and lecture sessions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8242

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8243 - Medical Conditions III



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate PT interventions based on the examination, diagnosis and prognosis of patients with complex medical and surgical problems. Special emphasis will be placed on the patient with multiple medical problems in the critical care unit, the post-surgical patient with amputations, patients with obstetrical and gynecological disorders and patients with cancer. End of life issues will be discussed. Wellness and prevention as it relates to the geriatric population will be studied along with PT issues pertaining to the frail elderly population. Course content will be presented in modified problem/case-based format and will include small group study, interactive labs, resources and lecture sessions.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 9

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8243, MPT8133

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8291 - Clinical Experience II



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 40

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8291

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8304 - Seminar in Physical Therapy IV



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 1

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8304

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8305 - Research V



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Contents include data collection, analyses, and seminar.

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8305

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8315 - Professional Practice Expectations 5



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Professional Practice Expectations V (Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare) is designed to provide the students with the ethical principles, laws and rules that regulate and guide the practice of physical therapy nationally and in Georgia. Students will demonstrate application and integration of these guidelines via case studies based on ethical and legal situations frequently encountered in the clinical settings.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8315, MPT8304

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8341 - Integration for Practice: Pediatrics



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 15

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8341

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8351 - Integration for Practice: Neuromuscular



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Through a series of problems, cases and skills labs, this course addresses the integration of pathology and pathophysiology of the nervous system with physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention for patients with neurological disorders. Students will be expected to use this information to develop a plan for interventions to meet patient-centered goals. There will be a variety of learning experiences available for each student, including the tutorial group process for problems and interaction with persons with neurological disease or injury. There will be computer patient stimulations, as well as hands-on lab activities with students and/or faculty simulating patients in which students will practice techniques for examination and interventions for physical therapy problems.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 8Contact Hrs. Low: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8351, MPT8320

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8361 - Management



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. This course is designed to assist the student in the development of managerial skills pertinent to the healthcare environment. Students will apply knowledge of marketing, reimbursement, legislation/regulation, risk management, and quality control to the design and operation of a physical therapy practice. The functions and characteristics of an effective manager will be discussed and practiced.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 4Contact Hrs. Low: 6

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH8361, MPT8315

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8372 - Research II



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 3Contact Hrs. Low: 4

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8372

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8373 - Integration for Practice: Management



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 6Contact Hrs. Low: 12

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8373

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8474 - Elective



    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 2Contact Hrs. Low: 42

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8474

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 8492 - Clinical Experience III



    Grade Mode: Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory, Audit

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 12Contact Hrs. Low: 97

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: MPT8492

    MPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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  • PTHP 9106 - Research VI



    Prerequisites: Successful completion of previous DPT coursework. Contents include finishing up data collection, analyses, final written report and slide presentation.

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit, Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory

    Hours: Credit Hrs. Low: 1Contact Hrs. Low: 2

    Course Level: Graduate Semester

    Equivalent Course: DPTH9106

    DPT_PHTP-Physical Therapy


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