Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physical Therapy 409 presentation, case study application, and psychomotor lab skill practice. (3 credits) PHT 6721—The Health Care Educator Teaching is an integral part of physical therapy practice and one of the foundations of a doctoring profession. This course explores both the theoretical basis and the practical techniques related to patient-related instruction, designing educational programs/in-services, evaluating program/ teaching effectiveness, facilitating behavior change, creating professional presentations, and engaging in clinical education. Students will also explore learning styles and factors that impact learning across the life span, as well as the many issues that impact patient education, from both a health care professional and management perspective. Adult education theory, patient/therapist interaction, communication barriers, strategies for success, web-based patient education, documentation, federal laws and initiatives, and standards for patient education are some of the topics that will be examined. Knowledge and skills in teaching and learning are essential for a successful outcome for any patient treatment or program. Students will have the opportunity to design their own educational program/tools, applying the principles and strategies covered in this class. (1 credit) PHT 6722—Integumentary System The focus of the course is on the identification and management of integumentary pathologies obtained as primary injuries or as secondary complications of other diseases. Acute and chronic wound etiologies, burns, lymphedema, and diseases with integumentary manifestations will be reviewed and discussed. Physical therapy management strategies and interventions—including soft tissue mobilization, biophysical agents, debridement, integumentary tests and measures, and patient education—will be reviewed and practiced. The use of evidence-based practice to guide clinical decision-making will be emphasized. (2 credits) PHT 6725—Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy This course provides an overview of the related pathologies and diagnostic and medical-surgical procedures of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Physiological principles of exercise will be applied to cardiovascular and pulmonary examination and intervention for given pathologies. Students will demonstrate PT cardiovascular and pulmonary examination, interventions, treatment planning, documentation, and outcome measurement across all clinical settings and explore interventions related to exercise, functional activities, and airway clearance. The relevance of clinical laboratory values and medical/surgical diagnostics and interventions associated with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunctions will also be covered. Prerequisites: PHT 6705 Exercise Physiology and PHT 6717 Systems Management I (4 credits) 6727—Radiology and Pharmacology This course covers content and applications pertaining to radiology and medical pharmacology. It will address the physical therapist’s knowledge of clinical pharmacology and radiology at the Doctor of Physical Therapy level. The diagnostic imaging module of this course will introduce the physical therapist to recognition, orientation, and clinical interpretation of medical imaging modalities, with an emphasis on plain film radiography. Information presented will be in accordance with the Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education and practice trends. Evidence-based prediction models for ordering imaging will be presented. Both normal and abnormal imaging will be presented and discussed as it relates to diagnosis and interventions. The pharmacology module will begin with an introduction of basic pharmacology terminology and FDA approval processes. The following weeks will introduce the various classes of drugs commonly prescribed to manage diseases and disorders and discuss the relevant pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of these drugs. The impact of drug action, therapeutic dosage schedules, and common side effects on physical therapy preferred practice patterns will be emphasized. (2 credits) PHT 6802—Evidence-Based Practice II In this course, students will be exposed to Sackett’s model of evidence-based medicine in order to lay a foundation for understanding the global concept of evidence-based practice (EBP). Students will learn to use the PICO format to ask clinically relevant questions. Students will learn to locate sources of evidence, evaluate the evidence, and make recommendations based on the evidence. Students will also explore the work of the Philadelphia Panel, the Pedro scale, and Hooked on Evidence as methods for critiquing the literature. Lastly, students will contribute to APTA’s Hooked on Evidence database. (3 credits) PHT 6804—Clinical Practicum IA The Clinical Practicum 1A course is the first in a course series that includes classroom instruction, integrated clinical education (ICE), and service learning. This course focuses on physical therapy practice, professional development, documentation, and cultural competency to prepare students for integrated and full-time clinical experiences. ICE utilizes experiential learning experiences in an authentic clinical setting. Opportunities may provide students with the ability to apply classroom knowledge, practice clinical skills, and integrate professional behaviors into clinical practice under the guidance of a PT clinical instructor. ICE experiences align to objectives, includes formative feedback, and entail post-experience assignments that contribute to development and assessment of student clinical readiness. Students will self-assess and reflect on their clinical performance and professional behavior. Academic and clinical faculty will provide students with real-time feedback with formative assessment regarding their clinical performance and professional behavior. (1 credit)
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