20 courses with the subject PHYTH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Physical Therapy I cr This course provides the physical therapy major with an opportunity to learn the expectations of a student in the professional portion of the curriculum and what the actual practice of physical therapy en- tails Students will be expected to investigate and prepare written reports of vanous practice patterns to be presented in class
This is an introductory clinical experience, which will broaden the student's perception and under- standing of the physical therapist's professional role Prerequisites HLTSC 305, 306, 307/307L, 310/310L, 403, 425, 430, 437/438, 441, 442, PHYTH 421W, 422, 431, 432, 447, 448 and successful completion of all elements of the Clinical Education Matriculation
This course will be devoted to clinically-related discussions
This course is a clinically-related seminar with an emphasis on documentation and the acute care pa- tient Prerequisite PHYTH 421W
This course will serve as an introduction to basic evaluation techniques This will include observation and inspection, range of motion, manual muscle testing, basic neurological testing, postural analysis, girth measurements and palpation skills of bony and soft tissue landmarks Prerequisites HLTSC 305, 306, 307/307L, 310/310L
Special emphasis will be placed on learning the evaluation and treatment skills for musculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper quarter Prerequisite PHYTH 431
An introduction to basic procedures in physical therapy common to all areas of practice Emphasis will be given to body mechanics, gait training, func- tional activities, safety, basic manual techniques, wound care, and basic exercise programs Prereq- uisites HLTSC 305, 306, 307/307L, 310/310L
This second course in the PT Science sequence will cover the theories and management of musculo- skeletal dysfunction with emphasis on upper quar- ter dysfunction Prerequisite PHYTH 447
Considerations in Development 3 crs This course will cover the theories of motor control, motor development and motor learning It will also SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES I SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES provide the student with knowledge of issues dur. pHYTH 550 PT Science IV 4 crs ing early development and through the agm, nis course serves as a continuation of neurologic process Both pediatric and geriatic topics will be rehabilitation introduced in Evaluation Methods IV The focus is on developing treatment rationale and addressed, including special evaluation and treat. plans The student will have the opportunity to ment considerations for those groups develop treatment skills in laboratory and clinical
settings Prerequisites HLTSC 403, PHYTH 534, 549, This introductory course provides basic information on nutrition and weight management principles as they relate to the general patient population Geri, PHYTH 551 Special Topics in eral weight training, flexibility development, and , Clinical Neuroscience 4 crs cardiovascular improvement principles and tech, ,^his course will provide the students with an m- niques are also covered in this course depth understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical
Health & Disease 3 crs rieurolgic disorders Prerequisites PHYTH 534, 550 An in-depth study of the body's physiological func- 1
This is an intermediate level clinical experience ental designs and the statistics used to analyze which will build on the skills attained in Clinical 6em are presented using actual examples from pub- Education I Prerequisites PHYTH 411 , 523, 533, 6hed research Analysis procedures appropriate for r 549, 561W, and 568 a design are presented through computer laboratory
HLTSC 430 During this final phase of chrucal education, the stu- dents will complete their professional training and -1YTH 562W/563W Research become integral members of the health care team oject I & 11 2 crs (each) Prerequisites HLTSC 420/520, PHYTH 505, 511, 524, iring these two courses the research prerequisite 525, 534, 550, 551, 562W, 563W, 566, 567 and suc- urse will be completed The student will be cessful completion of all elements of the Clinical acted through the acquisition, analysis, and wnt- Education Matriculation Examination 11 n description of his/her results by an assigned
Prerequisite PHYTH 514 ent of the quality to be presented at professional PHYTH 523 PT Seminar 111 1 cr eetings Prerequisite PHYTH 561W Through speakers from a variety of professions, this
This course is a continuation of Evaluation Meth- ods II The major emphasis is on techniques to YTH 567 Patient & Consumer assess the lower quarter of the musculoskeletal sys- alth Education & Consultation 2 crs tem Prerequisite PHYTH 432 is course utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, .^oduces the student preparing for a health care
This course serves as an introduction to Neuro dysis, synthesis and application of the teaching- rehabilitation It emphasizes evaluation of the neuro- rnmg process muscular systems, including standardized assess- ments and outcome measures Analysis of move- YTH 570 Ergonomics & ment dysfunction in normal and abnormal systems nronmental Considerations 3 crs; will be initiated Corequisite PHYTH 533 .s course is designed to study the environmen-
in The third course in the PT Science sequence will i the home and workplace Prerequisites cover the theories and management of movement TSC 437/438 dysfunction in the lower quarter Prerequisite PHYTH 575 Orthotics & Prosthetics 3 crs
tion during exercise and its capacities within the land Statistics 3 crs contexts of disease prevention and rehabilitation -bus course examines the process by which research Prerequisites Hl.TSC 305, 306 questions are proposed and analyzed Students
Health Care Environment 2 cis This course will serve as a capstone course for physical therapy students Integration of previously learned concepts will be applied to complex clinical situations In addition, a current review of practice, reimbursement, and regulations will be analyzed in detail Prerequisite PHYTH 550
Invited clinicians and faculty will present a weekly case study to the physical therapy students An interactive format is planned with the objective to enhance the students' chrucal problem solving cap- abilities Student presentation of case studies en- countered in their clinical education experiences wffl be included
Source: Duquesne University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
