Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physical Therapy 407 Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions ANA 5423—Neuroanatomy This course will examine the structural, functional, and developmental features of the human nervous system with reference to different disease states. The purpose of this course is to establish an anatomical basis for the study and understanding of the nervous system as presented in the classroom and the lab. Application of these studies will help in the solving of problems encountered in the student’s career as a future health care professional. (3 credits) PHY 5400—Physiology This foundational course will provide students in the Physical Therapy Program with an understanding of the basic physiochemical concepts and physiological principles underlying the development, maintenance, and propagation of human life. It provides an examination of the essential physiological processes with reference to clinical applications where appropriate. Topics covered include basic examinations of subcellular processes, membrane mechanisms, muscle physiology, the cardiovascular system, connective tissue matrices, the nervous system, renal physiology, the respiratory system, endocrinology, reproductive physiology, and gastrointestinal physiology. (3 credits) PHT 5420—Anatomy for Rehabilitation Professionals This foundational science course develops the knowledge of human anatomy necessary for the practice of the rehabilitation professions. It presents the anatomy of the human body in both lecture and lab format. Teaching and learning methods involve models, prosected cadavers, basic imaging, and virtual laboratories and is performed in an active learning and collaborative environment. The course addresses gross structures and systems of the human body and integrates topographic and radiographic anatomy, stressing the importance to clinical practice. (5 credits) PHT 5609—Medical Terminology for Physical Therapists This blended-learning course introduces students to basic medical terminology. It includes understanding elements used to build and define medical words; pronunciation of commonly used terms in physical therapy practice; and understanding the meaning of commonly used prefixes, root words, and suffixes. Students will identify terminology used to organize the human body and learn to diagram and interpret the meaning of medical terms used in each body system (including the integumentary; digestive; respiratory; cardiovascular; blood, lymphatic, and immune; musculoskeletal; urinary; male and female reproductive; endocrine; and nervous systems). The course is delivered through interactive, online instruction and in-person classroom interaction. By the end of the course, students will be able to define and pronounce commonly used terms in physical therapy practice and diagram and interpret the meaning of medical terms in context of body systems and pathology. Students will also begin using medical terminology in documentation of health-care activities. (1 credit) PHT 5610—Clinical Anatomy for Physical Therapists This course addresses anatomical knowledge specific to the practice of physical therapy. It is an in-depth study of joint anatomy including muscular attachments, ligamentous structures, neutral innervations, and contribution to movement. Palpation of key bony- and soft-tissue structures will be introduced. Corequisite: ANA 5420 (2 credits) PHT 5611—Introduction to Physical Therapy This course allows the learner to gain skill in reviewing research literature. It includes an overview of the principles of measurement, reliability and validity, an understanding of the four levels of measurement (nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio), research ethics, and critical literature analysis. It employs a creative, problem-solving experience during which the student will develop a global understanding of the concepts and principles of research and begin to critically analyze health care research literature. The student will also begin to recognize the importance and role of research in clinical practice. (2 credits) PHT 6705—Essentials of Exercise Physiology Exercise physiology describes the response to exercise and training on the cardiac, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, neural, and endocrine systems of the human body. Nutritional considerations, as well as enhancing supplements, will be discussed as they relate to exercise, athletics, and physical therapy. The various methods of training for increased strength, hypertrophy, power, cardiovascular fitness, and endurance, and the effects of physical activities and workrelated stress on the human organism will be discussed. Energy liberation, circulation and respiration, physical work capacity, physical training, energy cost of various activities, nutrition and performance, temperature regulation, factors affecting performance and fitness, and the physiology of various sport activities will be covered. Students will gain the knowledge required for designing exercise programs in the general and special populations based on established needs for function and performance. This course will also explore the professional role of physical therapists as advocates of health, wellness, and prevention, including the following topics: Healthy People 2020 initiative, APTA’s Vision 2020, wellness theory/ models, dimensions of wellness, holistic versus conventional medicine, outcome measurements of wellness and quality of life, screening for health/fitness/wellness, and considerations for special populations. Upon completion of this course,
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