31 courses with the subject SPT, 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.
SPT 601Clinical Reasoning 1 (Physical Therapy)4
Credit(s) Introduction to the clinical reasoning process involved with musculoskeletal rehabilitation including clinical and medical history, relevant medical tests, and musculoskeletal differential diagnosis. Concepts will include normal movement patterns, functional movement assessment and physical therapy tests and measures related to the musculoskeletal system. Students will discuss normal movement and learn to assess deviations from the norm. A model of physical therapy patient/client management will be introduced, with focus on skills that are essential for success in the field, such as accessing research literature, communication skills (including documentation), group work and teaming skills, professional behaviors, critical thinking and learning skills, cultural competence, leadership, and dealing with legal/ethical issues.
Credit(s) A study of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system. Concepts will include the human movement system as it relates to the musculoskeletal system, common musculoskeletal pathologies, the relationship of posture to normal movement, and the healing and repair process as it relates to musculoskeletal impairment. Students will also learn about physiological foundations as they relate to vital signs.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to patient management and the psychomotor skills necessary for musculoskeletal physical therapy. Concepts will include the human movement system as it relates to the upper extremity, lower extremity and spine and thorax, common musculoskeletal pathologies, the relationship of posture to normal movement, the healing and repair process as it relates to musculoskeletal impairment. Students will learn to take vital signs, assess posture, perform range of motion and manual muscle testing and perform transfers and gait training.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the profession of physical therapy, the American Physical Therapy Association and physical therapy practice.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the clinical reasoning process involved with neuromuscular rehabilitation including clinical and medical history, relevant medical tests, and neuromuscular differential diagnosis. Concepts will include normal movement patterns, functional movement assessment and physical therapy tests and measures related to the neuromuscular system. Students will discuss normal movement and learn to assess deviations from the norm. A model of physical therapy patient/client management will be followed, with focus on skills that are essential for success in the field, such as accessing research literature, communication skills (including documentation), group work and teaming skills, professional behaviors, critical thinking and learning skills, cultural competence, leadership, and dealing with legal/ethical issues.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the neuromuscular system. Concepts will include the human movement system as it relates to normal movement and the common neuromuscular pathologies that affect the movement system.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to patient management and the psychomotor skills necessary for neuromuscular physical therapy. Concepts will include the neuromuscular system as it relates to other systems, common neuromuscular pathologies, the relationship of the neuromuscular system to normal movement, and the healing and repair process as it relates to neuromuscular impairment. Students will learn the skills necessary to examine and treat common impairments related to neuromuscular conditions.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to teaching and learning as it applies to physical therapy practice. HIPPA and OSHA standard precautions will be covered in preparation for clinical education 1 in the next semester. The course will also cover practice management and finance.
Credit(s) This course is the first clinical education course and is part-time. Students will be placed in one clinical setting for 8 hours per day, 1 day per week of clinical education experience in either an acute care setting, an outpatient facility or a skilled nursing facility. The primary purpose of this clinical experience is to allow the students to gain experience in physical therapy practice with emphasis on the clinical application and integration of the knowledge and skills learned in the first semester of the DPT program. The student will also have the opportunity to participate in learning experiences unique to the clinical site such as medical rounds, surgical observation, staff meetings and in-services, and interdisciplinary experiences.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the clinical reasoning process involved with cardiopulmonary rehabilitation including clinical and medical history, relevant medical tests, and differential diagnosis. Concepts will include normal movement patterns, functional movement assessment, and physical therapy tests and measures related to the cardiopulmonary system. Students will discuss normal movement and learn to assess deviations from the norm.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Concepts will include the human movement system as it relates to normal movement and the common cardiovascular pathologies that affect the movement system, as well as the relationships to other systems.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the psychomotor skills necessary for cardiopulmonary PT. Concepts include the cardiopulmonary system as it relates to other systems, common CP pathologies, the relationship of the CP system to normal movement, and the healing and repair process as it relates to cardiopulmonary impairment. Students will learn the skills necessary to examine and treat common cardiopulmonary conditions.
Credit(s) This course will present ethical dilemmas that will require students to formulate professionally appropriate responses. Students will also learn about their obligations as professionals regarding child and elder abuse. Additionally, the health care needs of society will be discussed through political, legislative and policy lenses.
Credit(s) This course is the first of three full-time clinical education courses. Students will be placed in one clinical setting for 8 weeks of clinical education experience in either an inpatient facility or an outpatient facility. The primary purpose is to allow the students to gain experience in physical therapy practice with an emphasis on the clinical application and integration of the knowledge and skills learned in the first year of the program.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the clinical reasoning process involved with pediatric rehabilitation, including clinical and medical history, relevant medical tests, and pediatric differential diagnosis. Concepts will include normal development and movement patterns and physical therapy tests and measures related to pediatric physical therapy.
Credit(s) This course will present the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of common pediatric conditions. Concepts will include neurological and muscular disorders, congenital disorders, orthopedics conditions and other pediatric conditions.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to patient management and the psychomotor skills necessary for Pediatric physical therapy. Concepts will include the common pediatric conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, and other common conditions. Pregnancy will also be covered. Students will learn the skills necessary to examine and treat common impairments related to neuromuscular conditions.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the legal, ethical and reimbursement implications that exist while working with children. Students will also participate in service to the program by mentoring first year PT students with lab practice sessions. The course will also provide guidance to students for completion of their capstone research project.
Credit(s) This course is the second of 2 part-time clinical education courses. Students will be placed in one clinical setting for 8 hours per day/1 day per week, of clinical education experience in either an acute care setting, an outpatient facility, or a skilled nursing facility. The primary purpose of this clinical experience is to allow the students to gain experience in physical therapy practice.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the clinical reasoning process involved with orthopedic rehabilitation including clinical and medical history, relevant medical tests, and differential diagnosis. Concepts will include a more advanced look at lumbar, thoracic and cervical spinal conditions and examination and treatment of pelvic conditions as well a more thorough presentation of orthopedic conditions than what was presented in the term 1
Credit(s) This course will present the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the common orthopedic conditions with concentration on the spine and pelvis. Additionally, the kinesiology and biomechanics of the hip and shoulder and the relationship to limb dysfunction will be studied.
Credit(s) This course will reinforce the musculoskeletal content presented in term 1 and progress to more advanced orthopedic, manual and sports content. Students will learn the psychomotor skills necessary for patient management in Orthopedic physical therapy. Concepts will include mobilizations with movement, muscle energy techniques, motion analysis, and pelvic and shoulder girdle relationship to limb injury and function. Students will learn the skills necessary to examine and treat common impairments related to orthopedic conditions.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to the legal, ethical and reimbursement implications that exist while working with older adults. Healthcare policy and insurance issues related to Medicare and Medicaid will be discussed along with advocacy for reimbursement, the profession of physical therapy and for the health care needs of society. The course will also provide guidance to students for completion of their capstone research project.
SPT 646Service Learning in Physical Therap (Physical Therapy)
Variable (0.5 - 1) Credit(s) This course provides students with experiential learning opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Through participation in service-learning trips and activities, students will engage with diverse populations, contribute to community health initiatives, and reflect on the role of physical therapy in global and local contexts. The course fosters critical thinking, cultural competence, and professional growth, aligning with the mission to prepare graduates as compassionate, ethical, and competent physical therapists.
Credit(s) This course is the second of three full-time clinical education courses. Students will be placed in one clinical setting for 10 consecutive weeks of clinical education experience. The primary purpose of this clinical experience is to allow the students to gain experience in physical therapy practice with emphasis on the clinical application and integration of the knowledge and skills learned in the first two years of the DPT program.
Successful completion of all prior terms as described in the DPT student handbook.
SPT 661Clinical Reasoning 6 (Physical Therapy)4
Credit(s) This course will expand on the clinical reasoning process involved for Physical Therapy with older adults, including clinical and medical history, relevant medical tests, and differential diagnosis. Concepts will include normal aging, deconditioning, osteoarthritis, joint replacements, autoimmune diseases, orthopedic injuries, osteoporosis, geriatric spine conditions, wounds, heart disease, neoplasms, lymphedema, and amputations.
Credit(s) This course will present the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of common geriatric conditions. Concepts will include neurological and muscular disorders, congenital disorders, orthopedics, and other geriatric conditions.
Credit(s) This course will introduce students to patient management and the psychomotor skills necessary for geriatric physical therapy. Concepts will include rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, joint replacements, integumentary care, wounds, burns, lymphedema and management of neoplasm conditions. Students will learn the skills necessary to examine and treat common impairments related to geriatric conditions.
Credit(s) This course will focus on completion and presentation of the capstone research project. Students will also participate in service to the community with an opportunity to fulfill this requirement by participation in an international service learning project. Additionally, students’ involvement in lifelong learning will be emphasized.
Credit(s) Students will return to campus after their final clinical education course to participate in final professional preparation for the National Physical Therapy Examination and will also complete final clinical education paperwork. Graduate surveys will be administered and exit interviews will occur during this time.
Credit(s) This course is the terminal full-time clinical education course. Students will be placed in the clinical setting(s) for a total of 15 consecutive weeks of clinical education experience in either an inpatient facility, an outpatient setting or a specialty facility. The primary purpose of this clinical experience is to allow the students to gain experience in physical therapy practice with emphasis on the clinical application and integration of the knowledge and skills learned in the DPT program. The student will also have the opportunity to participate in learning experiences unique to the clinical site such as medical rounds, surgical observation, staff meetings and in-services, practice management duties, and interdisciplinary experiences.
