PT

Subject

PT

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Introduces the critical inquiry process relevant to basic and clinical research. Students will learn the basic language, logic and methods of research, as they relate to physical therapy. Specifically, the course will provide the student with a basic understanding of evidence- based practice, research ethics and research design. This course will begin the process to enable the student to become an informed con- sumer of research literature.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The complementary lab to BI 532. Designed for Doctor of Physical Therapy students to develop basic PT assessment skill with an intro- duction to observation, posture analysis, and surface palpation. Stu- dents will practice fundamental identification and palpation skills as part of their development of assessment and treatment proficiency. Students will identify and palpate skeletal muscles, bony landmarks, tendons, joint boundaries, ligaments and inert structures of the head, trunk and extremities as material is covered in a regional format. An introduction to the essential principles of therapeutic exercise, pos- ture analysis and anthropometric testing to promote the enhancement of physical and functional abilities is also provided. Students will learn soft tissue mobilization techniques and the physiological effects, indi- cations, contraindications and precautions associated with this treat- ment. Students will integrate their concurrent course work and uti- lize cases as they apply their knowledge to address clinical scenarios. Professional behaviors for clinical practice are also introduced.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Introduction to the essential principles of therapeutic exercise to pro- mote the enhancement of physical and functional abilities. Students will describe areas of physical function toward which therapeutic exercise interventions are directed. A comprehensive and systematic approach to patient management is used that applies critical thinking and sound decision-making. Areas of study include posture aware- ness, muscle lengthening, range of motion techniques, strength, bal- ance and endurance training. Students have the opportunity to fur- ther develop their clinical decision making skills as they are exposed to a variety of case scenarios.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Modalities (2) This is a practical course designed to introduce a variety of physical therapy procedures and modalities that are used to manage patient problems with skin, connective tissue and pain. The students will be trained in the use of the following physical modalities: superficial and deep thermal agents, hydrotherapy, traction & compression. Patient education, treatment preparation and performance, indications and contraindications will be covered for each modality. Supervised la- boratory sessions provide a safe atmosphere for the administration of these agents as well as direct observation of clinical effects. Labora- tory sessions and group discussions will be case study driven to foster critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Subject

PT

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The course relates normal body functioning to disease processes that occur as a result of illnesses as well as the body’s ability to compensate for these changes. Signs, symptoms, and treatments of major sys- temic, neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan are covered. Specific areas of study include: com- mon alterations secondary to injury, trauma, infection, congenital disorders, metabolic diseases, endocrine disorders, cardiopulmonary disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, hematologic and oncologic dis- orders. Current medical and surgical management as well as pharma- cological implications for these disorders are identified. Relevant physical therapy approaches are explored. Additionally, the use of cases fosters clinical application of knowledge to physical therapy practice.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course emphasizes the use of the patient-client management model focused primarily on the acute care hospital setting. Topics re- viewed include, but are not limited to acute care specific examina- tion techniques, transfers, bed positioning/environmental set up, or- thopedic, pulmonary and cardiac care, and post-surgical physical therapy evaluation and intervention. In addition, roles, relationships and responsibilities of the healthcare team, including but not limited to documentation, discharge planning, and the use of appropriate an- cillary services and equipment, are covered. Case studies are inte- grated throughout the course to foster clinical decision- making skills. Students will also be introduced to commonly seen lines, tubes and equipment in bedside treatment.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This introductory course has been designed to assist students in the understanding and integration of the principles of motor control and learning into practice for the advancement of motor skill acquisition. Learning is an essential feature of human perceptual-motor behavior. This course provides an introduction to the principles of learning skills, as well as a preliminary application of the principles to thera- peutic practice. Theory is explored as it relates to learning, perfor- mance and skill acquisition. Principles of learning as they pertain to task analysis and characteristics of learner and learning environment are also addressed.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course focuses on the acquisition and integration of knowledge, manual skills and problem solving skills, as well as differential diagno- sis, involved in developing and implementing an intervention for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. It will introduce the stu- dent to the principles of physical therapy evaluation and management of the patient with musculoskeletal conditions of the spine. Lectures emphasize the comprehension of procedures and techniques related to the evaluation and management of current and potential musculo- skeletal conditions. Laboratory sessions address skill development for performing examination and manual treatment techniques safely and effectively, and the integration of these techniques with therapeutic exercise, soft tissue mobilization and physical agents. The use of cases develops the clinical application of information to physical therapy practice. 165

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course will provide an opportunity for students to build upon their knowledge from the Basic Clinical Affiliation in order to pre- pare for Advanced Clinic Affiliations I and II. Students will discuss their learning experiences in the acute care, sub-acute and outpatient setting, including similarities and differences across diagnoses, practi- tioners and facilities. Students will explore how these same patients may present across the continuum of care. Emphasis will be on mus- culoskeletal, neuromuscular or cardiovascular/pulmonary patients with a variety of co-morbidities. A variety of case studies and clinical scenarios will be utilized to promote critical thinking and decision- making skills as well as provide an opportunity to review previous coursework and clinical skills. The course also will prepare students to enter the clinical environment by providing them with a short review of major coursework in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, basic examination and interviewing skills. Students will be introduced to Case Report Methodology, introduced to journaling with an aware- ness of self and expectations of the rest of the Clinical Internship courses.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Cardiac and pulmonary systems and the pathological conditions of these systems encountered by the physical therapist during patient care are reviewed. Understanding of ECG, stress testing, pulmonary function tests and clinical laboratory tests in the development of ther- apeutic programs will be stressed. Emphasis is placed on basic exami- nation of patients, development of therapeutic interventions and un- derstanding of normal and abnormal responses of the cardiopulmo- nary system to therapeutic exercise. Case studies are integrated throughout the course to foster skills in clinical decision-making, as well as differential diagnosis.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The role of the physical therapist as an educator of the client, care- giver, and interdisciplinary team member is examined. Current theo- ries of teaching and learning, including a range of teaching and learn- ing styles, are covered with reference both to the students themselves and their prospective clients. Students will have the opportunity to use the teaching skills for health promotion to a selected audience in the community.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course emphasizes the use of the patient-client management model focused primarily on patients with a neurological diagnosis. Examination using standardized and non-standardized instruments and tests will be presented. Examination and intervention skills will be taught using a disability model and a contemporary model of motor control, with an emphasis on task analysis. The focus of the course is on integrating material from previous courses and applying it to the comprehensive (from admission to discharge) management of patients with the following neurological diagnoses: spinal cord injury, cerebral vascular accident, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclero- sis, and traumatic brain injury. Case studies are integrated throughout the course to foster clinical decision-making skills, as well as differen- tial diagnosis.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Normal and abnormal movement patterns in children are presented and the developmental and long term effects of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunction, as they relate to movement, are re- viewed. Emphasis is placed the examination and intervention tech- niques of selected movement problems and explores use of adaptive equipment and the role of the pediatric physical therapist in a variety of contexts and environments. Examination and interventions for subtle and complex neurological conditions will be explored. Inter- ventions appropriate for a variety of service delivery settings includ- ing NICU, home-based EI, and schools are considered. The physical therapist role in transitions between delivery settings is also addressed. 166 | Students will examine evidence for therapeutic methodology as well as that of alternative and complementary therapeutic regimes. Video and paper cases will be integrated throughout the course to foster clinical decision making skills, as well as differential diagnosis, based on best available evidence.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Clinical Experiences provide the student with opportunities to inte- grate and implement didactic knowledge with practical experiences. Experiences are available in a wide variety of practice settings, each with specific objectives and expectations. These settings include: acute care, hospital based outpatient, private practices, inpatient reha- bilitation, and home care. This experience is full-time for a duration of 8 weeks, typically.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

An introduction to research design, data collection procedures, in- strumentation, critical analysis of results, and interpretation of find- ings. Emphasis is placed on critical appraisal of the professional litera- ture and its application to evidence-based practice. The course cul- minates in the student’s submission of a written preliminary research proposal.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The physical therapist is responsible for working with a wide variety of patient problems and must be competent in the management of these problems. This course will provide instruction in special topics related to physical therapy practice. Methods of evaluation, assess- ment and treatment of issues related to wound care, prosthetics and orthotics, gait analysis, lymphedema management, and clinical rea- soning skills will be discussed in this course. Various methods of web-based instruction will be used to facilitate learning including web-based modules, lab activities, group work and didactic instruc- tion.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Clinical Experiences provide the student with opportunities to inte- grate and implement didactic knowledge with practical experiences. Experiences are available in a wide variety of practice settings, each with specific objectives and expectations. These settings include: acute care, hospital based outpatient, private practices, inpatient reha- bilitation, schools, and home care. All experiences are full-time for a duration of 8-10 weeks. Formerly PT 758: Advanced Clinical Affiliation I.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

11

Credits (max)

11

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Students analyze the behaviors assessed by professional behaviors, learning styles and Clinical Performance Instrument forms, com- pleted throughout the professional curriculum. Specific areas of strength and areas to be improved are identified. Students develop an action plan for ongoing professional growth. Self-reflection and peer and faculty evaluations foster the students’ plan for community service, life-long learning, support and involvement in professional organizations, and the expanding role of the physical therapist. Licen- sure preparation is an essential component of this course.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Special topics in specific system therapeutics, such as musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and/or integumentary are covered. The emphasis is to foster skills in scientific writing in developing the literature review and discussion of the application and rationale of se- lected approaches in specific physical therapy settings. A minimum of two credits of Independent Study is required over two trimesters.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is the second of two courses, begun in PT639, that are related to an entry level research experience in physical therapy. The Research Proposal begun in PT639 will be further developed, re- fined, and ultimately completed. Emphasis will be on furthering the development of critical appraisal skills among students. Students will analyze their data sets and ultimately present their project at the Research Symposium.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Clinical Experiences provide the student with opportunities to inte- grate and implement didactic knowledge with practical experiences. Experiences are available in a wide variety of practice settings, each with specific objectives and expectations. These settings include: acute care, hospital based outpatient, schools, private practices, inpa- tient rehabilitation, and home care. This experience is full-time for a duration of 10 weeks, typically. Each student is expected to receive a grade of “entry-level” for each item that is applicable on the CPI.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Advanced topics including women’s health, vestibular rehab, TMJ, oncology, hand physical therapy and splinting; and therapeutic exer- cise related to the geriatric individual with pathology are covered. Students will build on previous didactic course work as well as previ- ous and current clinical affiliations. Research literature-review will be employed to insure the physical therapy practice is current and evi- dence-based. Lab proficiencies will be conducted for vestibular reha- bilitation, TMJ, and hand physical therapy/splinting topics.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course covers topics related to unique physical therapy thera- peutic interventions that may be useful for treating patients with a variety of neuromuscular and orthopedic conditions. Emphasis is on the rationale, selection and application of the chosen approaches in managing distinct populations. Advanced clinical topics addressed include the following: Neural Mobilization, Thrust Manipulations, Mulligan Techniques, and Advanced Exercise Principles for patients across the life-span. Students will be required to demonstrate effec- tive understanding of the rationale for technique selection during oral case presentations. Additionally, demonstration of basic proficiency in the application of these techniques is required as students participate in practical exams. Case studies require students to examine the liter- ature and use critical thinking skills so as to provide the evidence based rationale for treatment prescription as well as implementation. Students must then progress and modify treatment according to patient status.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The course focuses on the principles and techniques necessary to per- form a competent entry level physical therapy examination and de- velop an intervention program for complex musculoskeletal and pa- tients with various co-morbidities. Case studies are presented to the students who are then expected to perform a complete history, ex- amination and select and perform appropriate treatment interven- tion(s). Students are expected to have the knowledge base infor- mation to complete this process. Principles from the Guide to Physi- cal Therapist Practice are followed. Case studies require critical thinking and decision-making skills, as well as differential diagnosis for the examination to be performed and treatment to be imple- mented based on the best available evidence. Students will also be expected to incorporate patient education that includes but is not limited to prevention and wellness. The students will also be in- structed in and required to perform proficiency check-outs in grade V manipulations. Principles and techniques for NDT/SI for the neu- rologically impaired will be discussed and integrated in case studies with principles of application in patient populations reviewed.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course is structured to develop a knowledge base, foster critical analysis skills, and develop implementation strategies related to the role of the physical therapist in preventative healthcare including health promotion, injury prevention, fitness and wellness across the lifespan. Areas of focus include cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal wellness through detection of risk factors and prevention of injury and disease processes with consideration for specific populations in- cluding pediatric/adolescent, adult, female, geriatric and special pop- ulations. Students are exposed to public health issues, screening tech- niques, and strategies for establishing wellness programs in a variety of settings.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course presents a description of the most commonly used phar- macologic agents seen in physical therapy practice. The basic princi- ples of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics will be reviewed. The purpose, action and side effects of medications used to manage cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, pain, endocrine, psychiatric and other disorders will be presented. Recognition and management of drug side effects and interactions will be presented.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Leaders in the healthcare industry must have an understanding of issues currently facing our healthcare system today combined with a drive to achieve the best in themselves, their employees, and their organization in order to survive. In this course, we will examine the expected changes and concerns/potential issues in our healthcare sys- tem resulting from the passage of the Patient Protection and Afforda- ble Care Act of 2010. We will study the financing of our healthcare system, access and socioeconomic issues, and review current models of healthcare and universal health care programs utilized in other countries today. Knowledge of these issues provides leaders with a foundation from which to cultivate teamwork, competency, motiva- tion and improved performance in an organization. In addition, self- awareness of leadership qualities and style will be examined.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

PT 866T Critical Inquiry – (pre-requisite PT 888T) 2

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course introduces the DPT student to modern musculoskeletal imaging. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of plain films, mag- netic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) imaging. The course is taught using a regional anatomic approach. Within each region, information will generally be presented in the following order: a brief review of the clinical anatomy of the region, normal imaging, and pathology. Material from the textbook will be supple- 167

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

This course will explore the role of the physical therapist as an inde- pendent practitioner working in a collaborative medical model. The physical therapist has a responsibility to recognize clinical mani- festations that suggest physician contact is warranted regarding a cli- ent's health status. Medical screening procedures that are useful to physical therapists to identify non-musculoskeletal pathology are re- viewed. Additionally, the use of medical diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests in diagnosing various conditions will be addressed. The referral process is addressed allowing the physical therapist to optimize the use of other health care team members and their ser- vices accordingly. The lecture, text and case-base format is used to foster application in the physical therapy setting.

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

TOTAL 16

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu

The research team, consisting of a small group of students, practicing clinicians, and/or assigned faculty, continue the implementation of the research project and the refinement of the proposal written in Research II. Students express and exchange ideas through various modes of communication. To sharpen practical communication skill, the research is presented to peers and faculty through platform and poster formats at the program’s Annual Research Symposium.. Course Descriptions for Transitional Doctor of

Subject

PT

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2024-2025

Source

www.duny.edu