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PS 505 - Science for Teachers (3)
This course provides an in-depth review of the concepts and concept schemes of both the life and physical sciences presented in the P-8 environment. Class activities will focus on the correlation of science concepts to the Georgia Performance Standards. Emphasis will be on the development of conceptual flow and continuity in the delivery of science instruction. This is a placement embedded course; a 48-hour field experience placement in a regionally accredited school is required during the course. Note(s) Permission from the Clinical Experience Office is required to register.
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PS 600 - Advanced Earth and Space Science for Teachers (3)
This course is a 3-credit hour graduate course in Earth and space science which is designed to discuss topics of contemporary interest selected to meet the Georgia Performance Standards in Earth and space science. This course will also address science teaching methodology, alternative assessments, and applying the process approach to learning activities through the use of centers, cooperative learning, hands-on manipulatives, and inquiry experiments.
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PS 610 - Advanced Physical Science for Teachers (3)
This course is a 3-credit hour graduate course in physical science which is designed to discuss topics of contemporary interest selected to meet the Georgia Performance Standards in physics and chemistry. This course is designed to help teachers identify useful content for teaching physical science and will also address science teaching methodology, alternative assessments, and applying the process approach to learning activities through the use of centers, cooperative learning, hands-on manipulatives, and inquiry experiments. Laboratory exercises may also be included.
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OT 731 - Sensory Integration (3)
This is advanced in the sense it is the only focused course on Sensory Integration in OT practice, although perhaps not advanced for an experienced pediatric clinician. The lecture and laboratory components focus on SI theory, practice and skill building through the use of observation, evaluation, clinical reasoning, treatment planning hands-on intervention. The class is brief in duration but intensive, so please arrive on time and plan to stay the entire time.
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PT 901 - Professional Issues I (1)
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student in professional practices that will be used throughout the Brenau DPT program and during their professional career. This course provides the student with an introduction to the profession of physical therapy and the role of the professional in physical therapy practice. Students are educated about the application of generic skills to the profession of physical therapy. Course content includes communication (verbal, nonverbal, and written), professional behavior and abilities, ethics, legal issues, and responsibility for professional development.
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PT 902 - Professional Issues II (1)
Through a variety of active learning exercises, readings, discussions and reflective writing, this course is designed to facilitate awareness to oneself as a unique individual who is the product of multiple influences. We will explore some of the influences of family, culture, and society on the development of your “self”. The physical therapy profession has its own set of influences. It brings to you its own unique combination of history, roles, skills, laws, ethics, and practice standards. The process of developing your professional identity, with intention, takes time, and requires gaining insight into three main areas: 1.) your self, 2.) your chosen profession - physical therapy, and 3.) your role as a professional. Professional Issues 1 (PT901) addressed the Profession. During this semester, you will be examining your “self-identity” towards the development of a professional identity. Course content includes communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, and written), individual and cultural differences, professional behavior and abilities, ethics, legal issues, and responsibility for professional development.
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PT 907 - Radiology (2)
This course is a progression from a basic understanding of plain film principles to a systematic analysis of the spine and extremities. The student will learn an organized method for analyzing and integrating imaging findings into the physical therapy diagnostic process. In addition, the utility of imaging in physical therapy practice will be emphasized.
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PT 910 - Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology I (5)
The course provides a detailed introduction to human anatomy and the functional ramifications of that anatomy to human motion. Lecture and laboratory sessions will employ regional cadaveric dissection of the upper extremity, head, and neck, joint structure and function, forces that effect motion and the resultant kinematics. Emphasis is on the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal anatomy. Using this knowledge, the student should be able to analyze activities regularly observed in the clinic.
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PT 910A - Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology I Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 910.
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PT 910B - Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology I Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 910.
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PT 911 - Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology II (5)
The course provides a detailed introduction to human anatomy and the functional ramifications of that anatomy to human motion. Lecture and laboratory sessions will employ regional cadaveric dissection of the lower extremity and trunk, joint structure and function, forces that effect motion and the resultant kinematics. Emphasis is on the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal anatomy. Using this knowledge, the student should be able to analyze activities regularly observed in the clinic.
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PT 911A - Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology II Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 911.
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PT 911B - Functional Anatomy/Kinesiology II Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 911.
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PT 915 - Human Physiology (3)
The purpose of this course is for first year physical therapy students to learn the fundamentals of human physiology. This will provide a foundation for subsequent courses in the physical therapy curriculum. Accordingly, the intent is for students to gain a basic understanding of physiology and pathophysiology of different physiological systems. Lectures will provide an overview of the various physiological systems (e.g. respiratory, renal, etc.). In general, the lectures will follow the textbook chapters in both content and order of presentation.
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PT 916 - Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy (4)
This course familiarizes the student with neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuroplasticity and its relevance to conditions seen in physical therapy clinical practice. This course includes lecture, models and wet specimen anatomy lab, use of neurological case studies, and review of current scientific literature.
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PT 916L - Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 916
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PT 917 - Exercise Physiology (2)
This class is designed to give students a fundamental knowledge of the acute and chronic responses to exercise. Particular attention will be placed upon understanding the mechanisms of how these responses occur. The course begins with an overview of homeostasis, bioenergetics and metabolism. The class then enters into the specific areas of endocrinology, neuromuscular, circulatory and respiratory exercise physiology. Finally the class explores environmental exercise physiology, training, performance and ergogenic aids. The overriding concept throughout the course will be how the body attempts to maintain “homeostasis” in light of the disturbance caused by exercise.
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PT 919 - Pathophysiology I (3)
This course is Part 1 of a 2 semester course series that will provide a brief review of normal physiology of each body system, and then introduce basic pathological processes of each system. Risk factors, etiology, and signs and symptoms related to common diseases/conditions, will be examined. The role of the PT in risk factor reduction and prevention of disease will also be addressed, as well as PT management of adults with common medical-surgical disorders.
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PT 920 - Basic Skills I (3)
This course will introduce the student to basic clinical skills and problem-solving abilities to be built upon in future coursework. It is an introductory course designed to prepare the student for patient care activities and includes general patient care skills such as: assessment of vital signs; principles of body mechanics; positioning; draping; transfers; gait training; wheelchair measurement and management; basic exercise. Students will also develop communication skills for interacting with patients, families and other health care professionals. The course will provide students the opportunity to develop these basic patient care skills in a lab setting in the classroom and apply this knowledge to simple patient case examples prior to part-time and full-time clinical experiences.
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PT 920L - Basic Skills I Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 920.
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PT 921 - Modalities (3)
This course is an introduction to the management of pain and dysfunction using thermal, electrical and mechanical modalities as well as massage used by Physical Therapists in general practice. Lectures will highlight basic scientific rationale for approaches discussed while laboratory experience and problem solving using patient case studies will be used for application.
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PT 921L - Modalities Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 921
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PT 923 - Basic Clinical Skills II (3)
This course provides an overview of basic exercise training techniques (strength, flexibility, endurance, and relaxation) applicable to prevention and wellness services as well as to those populations requiring rehabilitation or restoration of function due to illness, injury, or chronic disability.
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PT 923L - Basic Clinical Skills II Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 923 Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PT 923
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PT 925 - Examination and Evaluation (3)
This course is designed to develop knowledge and competence in the basic elements of assessment that apply to all who seek physical therapy services. Students will learn the basics of examination and evaluation, selection of appropriate tests and measures, use of validity, reliability, and best evidence to select tests and measures, and the use of critical thinking and decision-making to determine the most appropriate intervention and outcomes for all patients.
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PT 925L - Examination and Evaluation Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 925.
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PT 929 - Advanced Technologies (1)
This course teaches advanced applications of light and electrical modalities. A strong evidence-based approach is promoted while reviewing current research findings. An emphasis will be placed on problem solving and good patient education when using these modalities. The focus of laboratory sessions is the demonstration of safety and appropriate clinical application of these advanced skills.
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PT 930 - Clinical Assessment & Management of Pain (2)
The purpose of this course is for the physical therapy student to develop competence and confidence in managing patients in pain. For optimal pain management, clinicians must understand and identify a multitude of biological, psychological, cognitive, and social factors. The biopsychosocial model will be utilized as a platform for development around four broad competencies of: 1) the science of and multidimensional nature of pain, 2) strategies for the assessment and measurement of pain, 3) the clinical management of pain, and 4) review of complex pain conditions.
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PT 931 - Musculoskeletal Disorders I (4)
This course will provide the student with an understanding of techniques and rationale used in the examination, evaluation and treatment of upper and lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. Examination and treatment techniques will be demonstrated and practiced in laboratory sessions. Clinical problem-solving processes will be discussed and practiced in class. Content provided in previous courses and in concurrent courses will be incorporated.
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PT 931L - Musculoskeletal Disorders I lab (0)
Lab associate with PT 931 .
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PT 932 - Pediatrics (4)
Pediatric Physical Therapy incorporates principles of human development and maturation from in-utero development through young adulthood. Developmental assessments, evaluations, and interventions that are specific to pediatric populations are investigated as well as prevalent pediatric disorders and health conditions. Child and family-centered care are discussed as well as federal programs to support health and education. This course is designed to prepare the physical therapy student for entry-level care for a pediatric client.
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PT 932L - Pediatrics Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 932
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PT 934 - Pathophysiology II (3)
This course is Part 2 of a 2 semester course series that will continue with a brief review of normal physiology of each body system and introduction to basic pathological processes of each system. Risk factors, etiology, and signs and symptoms related to common diseases/conditions, will be examined. The role of the PT in risk factor reduction and prevention of disease will also be addressed, as well as PT management of adults with common medical-surgical disorders.
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PT 935 - Pharmacology (2)
This course provides an overview of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications used in the management of a variety of patient conditions encountered during physical therapy management. Case examples from the four primary practice patterns from the Guide to PT Practice will be utilized for application.
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PT 937 - Geriatrics (3)
This course is an overview of the physical and psycho-behavioral aspects of aging in adulthood. Students are introduced to usual and pathological changes with aging and are challenged to problem solve treatment issues relevant to the types of older clients they will assist in physical therapy clinical settings. The multidimensional concerns of our older patients are emphasized, and students are encouraged to develop themselves as strong generalist physical therapists to serve the needs of our older clientele.
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PT 938 - Cardiopulmonary Disorders (3)
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and background to allow them to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary diseases as the primary diagnoses and patients being seen for other physical therapy diagnosis who have cardiopulmonary disease. The course will cover elementary ECG interpretation, exercise testing, principles of cardiac rehabilitation, peripheral vascular disease and related cardiovascular diagnoses. The processes for diagnosing pulmonary disease, understanding how pulmonary disease affects exercise tolerance and designing effective rehabilitation programs for patients with primary pulmonary diagnoses will be explored.
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PT 938L - Cardiopulmonary Disorders Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 938
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PT 950 - Health Promotion and Wellness (3)
The central theme of this course is individual, family, and community health over the life cycle. Students will learn to conceptualize health beliefs and behavior from a biopsychosocial framework, and to assess individual, family, and community health care needs and health care access through a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary lens. Students will be involved in developing wellness plans for individuals or families in the community. Students will learn to assess family health care needs, seek out community resources, and educate community members on specific issues related to their own health and well-being. There is continued emphasis on communication skills and collaboration via the interdisciplinary team concept emphasized in previous semesters. Students will also begin to apply knowledge regarding groups and communities by planning and participating in community health promotion and wellness activities.
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PT 952 - Administration and Management (3)
This course focuses on acquiring essential administration and management skills required in physical therapy practice including human resource, operations, finance and information management. Skills necessary for networking and planning and forecasting will also be covered.
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PT 956 - Professional Issues IV (2)
This course covers topics related to assuming professional responsibility in the areas of advanced management skills, marketing professional services, and providing consultative services are included. This course will focus on developing skills needed to successfully secure licensure as a PT, supervise and manage staff and students, plan and market therapy services, and advocate for legislative changes to state and federal regulations related to the provision of health care services.
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PT 958 - Interdisciplinary Practice Models (2)
This course is designed to build upon the professional behaviors and skills identified in Professional Issues I and II and integrate them into an interdisciplinary framework. More in depth review of practice acts, payment models, state and federal laws and regulations and licensing will prepare students to practice in full time clinicals, and help students to understand the role of various disciplines they will encounter in the healthcare arena. The role of the physical therapist will be explored, including the important roles of support personnel and how to use their support for efficiency while practicing within the code of ethics and the law. Issues of team dynamics, conflict management, patient-centered care, advocacy, and the Clinical Education Competencies will assist the student’s progression in professional development.
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PT 961 - Evidence Based Practice I (1)
This course reviews research design and statistics to prepare the student to become a critical consumer of rehabilitation research literature. Students are exposed to selected topics on research theory/philosophy, sampling, research design, descriptive/inferential statistics, power, error, estimation, reliability, validity, and reading a journal article.
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PT 963 - Evidence Based Practice II (1)
This course will introduce the student to key concepts of evidence-based rehabilitation science. The first section of the course reviews basic principles of an evidence-based approach and subsequent sections review issues related to diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention for musculoskeletal and medical/surgical disorders. The student will gain experience searching the literature on these topics.
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PT 965 - Evidence Based Practice III (2)
This course focuses on the process of developing a capstone project proposal in conjunction with their mentor for their final research project. The student will conduct a literature search and use this evidence to support their proposal and their scholarship of the topic.
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PT 966 - Evidence Based Practice IV (1)
This course will be dedicated to supporting the student with data collection and data analysis towards completion of their capstone project.
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PT 967 - Evidence Based Practice V (3)
This course focuses on student completion a research proposal in conjunction with their research project mentor. The student will complete the development of their research question, the review of literature for their project and the methodology and research design for their project. The data collection for the project will begin with this course.
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PT 971 - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise I (2)
This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of movement science, offers a framework for understanding normal and abnormal movement, and includes concepts of kinesiology, neuroscience, physiology, motor control, and motor learning. The course will integrate theory and basic principles of motor behavior, motor development, motor control and motor learning as they relate to human motor performance across the lifespan.
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PT 971L - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise I Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 971 .
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PT 972 - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise II (3)
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a foundation for examining, evaluating, and providing treatment interventions for individuals who have movement dysfunction secondary to neurological deficits. Emphasis is placed on understanding normal and impaired movement through discussion of current motor control, motor learning, and motor development/lifespan theories. This course teaches examination and evaluation of and interventions for basic functional movement skills and their underlying components such as motor control/coordination (ability to plan, initiate, sequence, time and grade movements), postural control and balance, perception and sensation, muscle tone, strength, and biomechanical
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PT 972L - Motor Control/Therapeutic Exercise II Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 972
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PT 973 - Differential Diagnosis (3)
This course is designed to assist the physical therapy student to become an autonomous practitioner able to consider, screen and identify a broad spectrum of conditions and pathologies not within the scope of physical therapy practice. Additionally, patterns of referral to the appropriate healthcare providers will be discussed and the role of the physical therapist as ‘collaborator’ in the healthcare team emphasized.
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PT 974 - Neurorehabilitation II (2)
This course will provide the student with a foundation in common neurologic diseases and disorders, with emphasis on Vestibular disorders, basal ganglia disorders, MS, and PNS disorders. From a medical perspective, information will include disease description, etiology, pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, medical management, and precautions or special considerations pertinent to physical therapists. From a physical therapy perspective, specific standardized assessments, evaluation and treatment strategies, techniques, and approaches will be addressed.
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PT 976 - Neurorehabilitation I (5)
This course will provide the student with a foundation in common neurologic diseases and disorders, with emphasis on CVA, ABI, and SCI. From a medical perspective, information will include disease description, etiology, pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, medical management, and precautions or special considerations pertinent to physical therapists. From a physical therapy perspective, specific standardized assessments, evaluation and treatment strategies, techniques, and approaches will be addressed.
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PT 976L - Neurorehabilitation Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 976
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PT 977 - Musculoskeletal Disorders II (3)
This course will provide the student with an understanding of the techniques and rationale used in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine and upper extremity. In the laboratory sessions, evaluation and treatment techniques will be demonstrated and practiced, including joint and soft-tissue mobilization, exercise prescription, and posture and movement retraining.
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PT 977L - Musculoskeletal Disorders II Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 977 .
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PT 978 - Advanced Clinical Skills and Reasoning (3)
This course will provide the student with a case-based experience that will require advanced integration, synthesis and application of information and evaluation/treatment techniques learned in previous clinical science courses. Clinical problem-solving processes will be discussed and practiced in class and lab to (a) help the student prepare for full time clinical experiences, (b) enrich and reinforce previous learning, (c) help the student integrate information gained across courses into comprehensive, integrated evaluation and treatment strategies, and (d) reinforce clinical reasoning skills in preparation for the National Physical Therapy Examination.
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PT 979 - Prosthetics and Orthotics (2)
This course provides an overview of prosthetics and orthotics and their use in physical therapy practice. The basic components of the course include types of orthotics and prosthetics, fitting, exercise programs, gait analysis and gait training. Clinical problem-solving processes will be discussed and practiced in class and in laboratory sessions. This course reviews the kinesiological principles of gait analysis. Of importance is the student’s ability to detect gait deviations and compensations.
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PT 979L - Prosthetics & Orthotics Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 979 Corequisite(s): PT 979
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PT 980 - Clinical Education I (2)
The purpose of this clinical course is to provide a daily part-time clinical experience in acute care settings, long-term care facilities and outpatient orthopedics as a means to engender an appreciation for patient illness and working in an interdisciplinary approach. A professional work ethic will be developed as well as real-life application of basic clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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PT 981 - Clinical Education II (2)
The purpose of this clinical course is to provide a daily part-time clinical experience in acute care settings, long-term care facilities and outpatient orthopedics as a means to engender an appreciation for patient illness and working in an interdisciplinary approach. A professional work ethic will be developed as well as real-life application of basic clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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PT 982 - Clinical Education III (2)
The purpose of this clinical course is to provide a daily part-time clinical experience in acute care settings, long-term care facilities and outpatient orthopedics as a means to engender an appreciation for patient illness and working in an interdisciplinary approach. A professional work ethic will be developed as well as real-life application of basic clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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PT 983 - Clinical Education IV (4)
The purpose of this clinical course is to provide the students with their first full time, eight-week clinical experience that occurs in the settings of acute care, general orthopedics, or subacute care. This internship will further develop basic skills as well as advancing their skill set with examination, evaluation, and treatment of patients with diverse conditions. Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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PT 985 - Clinical Education V (8)
The purpose of this clinical course is to provide the students with a longer, twelve-week clinical experience with the goal that the student will develop near-entry level skills specific to that setting by the end of the twelve weeks. Advancement of examination, evaluation, and treatment skills will be expected. Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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PT 987 - Clinical Education VI (8)
The purpose of this clinical course will provide the students with a final, twelve-week clinical experience with the goal that the student will reflect generic entry level skills as well specialized skills specific to that setting. Note(s) This course is taught on a pass/fail basis.
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PA 610 - Human Anatomy (4)
This course is designed to facilitate the understanding of normal human clinical anatomy. Students will develop psychomotor skills with full-anatomy cadaver dissections performed in small groups. These labs are supplemented with lectures covering the systematic and developmental anatomy of the human body with faculty utilizing surgical and medical case studies to teach human anatomy within a clinical context. State-of-the-art computer-based learning with online self-assessment and imaging techniques are used in the study of anatomy to improve spatial ability. Pre-requisite: Admission into the PA program Corequisite(s): PA 610L Note(s) Must be admitted to PA program.
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PA 610L - Human Anatomy Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 610. Corequisite(s): PA 610
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PA 611 - Physician Assistant Profession I (2)
The first of four courses in exploring the patient communications, social, regulatory, ethical and professional aspects of becoming a physician assistant. This semester focuses on the history of the PA profession and current trends, medical professionalism, and preparing students to provide medical care to patients from diverse populations in a variety of clinical settings, including telemedicine. Note(s) Must be admitted to PA program.
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PA 614 - Foundations of Medical Science (4)
Basic concepts in physiology, microbiology, genetics, and pharmacology are introduced. The physiology section introduces basic concepts including physiology of the cardiovascular system, nervous system, renal system, respiratory system, endocrine system, reproductive system, and gastrointestinal system. The medical microbiology section introduces basic concepts of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, viruses and animal parasites in relation to human disease with an emphasis on pathogenesis, mechanisms of virulence, epidemiology, therapy and prevention. The genetics section introduces foundational genetic concepts in medicine. The pharmacology section introduces basic concepts in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. It also covers basic concepts in pharmacokinetics.
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PA 615 - Biomedical Ethics (2)
Examination of ethical rules, principles, and theories as they relate to healthcare delivery issues using a case presentation format and discussion of the ethical issues. Application of these issues will continue through the system and population modules within case discussions.
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PA 616 - Introduction of Counseling and Psychiatry (3)
This course includes the theoretical framework for counselling and psychiatry. Course covers topics such as psychological growth and development, psychiatric diagnoses, the medical considerations for various vulnerable populations as it relates to social determinants of health, the psychological bases of drug and alcohol abuse, the dynamics of psychosomatic problems, the role of culture in self-concepts, and family attitudes toward mental illness. The course also addresses the basic tenets of counselling skills and practices. Note(s) Must be admitted to PA program.
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PA 617 - Introduction to Patient Assessment (4)
This course focuses on developing foundational history taking and physical examination skills. Didactic lectures on exam techniques and basic interpretation of physical exam findings are given. Physical exam skills labs, patient simulations, and small group discussions provide opportunities to develop critical reasoning skills essential to patient evaluation and management. Corequisite(s): PA 617L Note(s) Must be admitted to PA program.
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PA 617L - Introduction to Patient Assessment Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 617 Corequisite(s): PA 617
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PA 620 - Introduction to Biostatistics Evidence-Based Medicine (2)
Basic concepts of descriptive and analytic epidemiology are presented and discussed. Topics covered include measures of disease frequency, probability, overview of study designs, sampling methods, framing and testing a research question, tests of significance (p-values, confidence intervals, chi-square tests), limits of research including data quality measures and bias, and the use of common databases to access medical literature. Each of these concepts is taught with a focus on how to read and interpret the medical literature to allow a clinical career driven by evidence-based medicine. Prerequisite(s): PA 610, PA 611, PA 614, PA 615, PA 616, PA 617
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PA 621 - Physician Assistant Profession II (2)
The second of four courses in exploring the patient communications, social, regulatory, ethical and professional aspects of becoming a physician assistant. This semester focuses on preparing students to work collaboratively in interprofessional patient centered teams and understanding patient safety, quality improvement, prevention of medical errors, and risk management. Prerequisite(s): PA 610, PA 611, PA 614, PA 615, PA 616, PA 617
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PA 622 - Fundamentals of Dermatology (2)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Dermatology. The course consists of: a review of the integumentary system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology including genetic basis of disease; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Each system’s course will discuss medical considerations to address social determinants of health and appropriate patient education. Prerequisite(s): PA 610, 6A 611, PA 614, PA 615, PA 616, PA 617
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PA 623 - Fundamentals of Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (3)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of HEENT. The course consists of: a review of the HEENT system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology including genetic basis of disease; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Each system’s course will discuss medical considerations to address social determinants of health and appropriate patient education.
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PA 623L - Fundamentals of Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Lab (0)
Lab associated with PT 623 Corequisite(s): PT 623
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PA 624 - Fundamentals of Gastroenterology and Nutrition (4)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Gastroenterology and nutrition. The course consists of: a review of the gastrointestinal system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology including genetic basis of disease; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up; fundamental concepts of nutrition and nutritional therapy. Each system’s course will discuss medical considerations to address social determinants of health and appropriate patient education. Prerequisite(s): PA 610, PA 611, PA 614, PA 615, PA 616, PA 617 Corequisite(s): PA 624L
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PA 624L - Fundamentals of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 624. Corequisite(s): PA 624
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PA 625 - Fundamentals of Pulmonology (5)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Pulmonology. The course consists of: a review of the pulmonary system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology including genetic basis of disease; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Each system’s course will discuss medical considerations to address social determinants of health and appropriate patient education. Prerequisite(s): PA 610, PA 611, PA 614, PA 615, PA 616, PA 617 Corequisite(s): PA 625L
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PA 625L - Fundamentals of Pulmonology Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 625. Corequisite(s): PA 625
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PA 626 - Fundamentals of Endocrinology (3)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Endocrinology. The course consists of: a review of the endocrine system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology including genetic basis of disease; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Each system’s course will discuss medical considerations to address social determinants of health and appropriate patient education. Prerequisite(s): PA 631, PA 632, PA 633, PA 634, PA 635
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PA 626L - Fundamentals of Endocrinology Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 626.
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PA 631 - Physician Assistant Profession III (2)
The third of four courses in exploring the patient communications, social, regulatory, ethical and professional aspects of becoming a physician assistant. This semester focuses on developing effective communication skills with patients and other healthcare providers. Prerequisite(s): PA 620, PA 621, PA 622. PA 624, PA 625
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PA 632 - Fundamentals of Hematology and Oncology (3)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Hematology and Oncology. The course consists of: a review of the organ system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities, including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Prerequisite(s): PA 620, PA 621, PA 622, PA 624, PA 625
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PA 633 - Fundamentals of Cardiology (4)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Cardiology. The course consists of: a review of the organ system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities, including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Prerequisite(s): PA 620, PA 621, PA 622, PA 625, PA 625 Corequisite(s): PA 633L
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PA 633L - Fundamentals of Cardiology Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 633. Prerequisite(s): PA 633
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PA 634 - Fundamentals of Nephrology and Genitourinary System (4)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Nephrology and GU. The course consists of: a review of the organ system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities, including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Prerequisite(s): PA 620, PA 621, PA 624, PA 625, PA 626 Corequisite(s): PA 634L
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PA 634L - Fundamentals of Nephrology and Genitourinary System Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 634. Corequisite(s): PA 634
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PA 635 - Fundamentals of Orthopedics and Rheumatology (3)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Orthopedics and Rheumatology. The course consists of: a review of the organ system’s anatomy; physiology; pathophysiology; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities, including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Prerequisite(s): PA 620, PA 621, PA 624, PA 625, PA 626
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PA 635L - Fundamentals of Orthopedics and Rheumatology Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 635. Corequisite(s): PA 635
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PA 641 - Physician Assistant Profession IV (2)
The fourth of the four courses in exploring the patient communications, social, regulatory, ethical and professional aspects of becoming a physician assistant. This semester focuses on developing effective communication skills with patients and other healthcare providers. Prerequisite(s): PA 631, PA 632, PA 633, PA 634, PA 635
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PA 642 - Fundamentals of Neurology and Psychiatry (4)
An organs systems course focusing on the fundamentals of Neurology. The course consists of: a review of the organ system’s anatomy; physiology; pathopysiology; related physical examination; presentation of common disorders; differential diagnosis; diagnostic modalities, including imaging; therapeutics, including pharmacology; prevention and follow up. Prerequisite(s): PA 631, PA 632, PA 633, PA 634, PA 635 Corequisite(s): PA 642L
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PA 642L - Fundamentals of Neurology and Psychiatry Lab (0)
Lab assciated with PA 642. Corequisite(s): PA 642
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PA 644 - Principles of Pediatrics (3)
This course focuses on the Principles of Pediatrics and is designed to cover: examination of the biopsychosocial aspects of children; detailed evaluation of best practices to address clinical conditions in the context of the individual, family, and community; understanding the pathophysiology, comorbidities, and contemporary evidence-based interventions to address pathologies prevalent in children. Prerequisite(s): PA 631, PA 632, PA 633, PA 634, PA 635
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PA 644L - Principles of Pediatrics Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 644 Corequisite(s): PA 644
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PA 645 - Principles of Womens Health (3)
This course focuses on the Principles of Women’s Health and is designed to cover: examination of the biopsychosocial aspects of women; detailed evaluation of best practices to address clinical conditions in the context of the individual, family, and community; understanding the pathophysiology, comorbidities, and contemporary evidence-based interventions to address pathologies prevalent in women. Prerequisite(s): PA 631, PA 632, PA 633, PA 634, PA 635
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PA 645L - Principles of Women’s Health Lab (0)
Lab associated with PA 645 Corequisite(s): PA 645
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PA 646 - Principles of Geriatrics (3)
This course focuses on the Principles of Geriatrics and is designed to cover: examination of the biopsychosocial aspects of older adults; detailed evaluation of best practices to address clinical conditions in the context of the individual, family, and community; understanding the pathophysiology, comorbidities, and contemporary evidence-based interventions to address pathologies prevalent in older adults. Prerequisite(s): PA 631, PA 632, PA 633, PA 634, PA 635
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