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Catalog/Bulletin 2013-2014 
    
Catalog/Bulletin 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Pedodontics

  
  • PEDO 5307 - ADVANCED CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY LSU

    [5-10 Credits]
    The general objective of this course is to provide the first and second year postgraduate student with experience in treating children with varied social and medical problems. Through careful supervision, the student should become competent in clinical activities such as complex restorations, space management, orthodontic records, management of trauma to the orofacial complex and the provision of restorative dentistry utilizing conscious sedation. Clinical pediatric dentistry provides the postgraduate student with opportunities to diagnose and treat oral disease and anomalies and traumatic injuries to the dentition.
  
  • PEDO 5308 - ADVANCE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SEMINAR

    [2-5 Credits]
    The objective of this course is to review the significant literature in pediatric dentistry. It is the fundamental didactic experience for the pediatric dentistry resident over the two year program. The first year and second year residents meet jointly meet for this seminar for four hours every week. The seminar topics are available in the program manual; the topics are covered only once in the two year period. Reading assignments are made available to the residents via sharepoint and hard copy of the assignments.
  
  • PEDO 5310 - MINOR TOOTH MOVEMENT

    [2 Credits]
    This course provides the Pediatric Dentistry students instruction in orthodontics so that they can recognize, describe, classify, and differentiate occlusal problems in children. The primary objective is to observe, record, and collate the various findings in order to make an accurate diagnosis. The Orthodontic experience includes 12 two-hour seminar sessions as well as 75 half days of clinical experience providing orthodontic care for patients under the guidance of the orthodontic faculty.
  
  • PEDO 5314 - PEDIATRIC ROTATION CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

    [1 Credit]
    The postgraduate student is assigned for four weeks of Pediatrics rotation at Children’s Hospital. During this assignment he/she will accompany the hospital pediatric staff on ward rounds as well as participate in pediatric outpatient clinics of pulmonology, ENT, neurology, hematology & oncology, radiology and cardiology. The postgraduate student is responsible to the department of Pediatrics at a level similar to a fourth year medical student.
  
  • PEDO 5315 - GENERAL ANESTHESIA ROTATION CHNO

    [0 Credit]
    Legacy Course: PEDO 5315001 – GENERAL ANESTHESIA ROTATION CHNO

Periodontics

  
  • PERIO 5404 - RESEARCH

    [1-2 Credits]
    A seminar course during which postgraduate students review assigned readings, develop abstracts, and present and discuss the articles. Comprehensive Basic Science and Clinical Science reading lists are developed by the program director. A trimester system is used to allow all topics to be discussed twice during the three year program. The course is taken each Fall and Spring semester by all students. Two credit hours are earned each session.
  
  • PERIO 5408 - LITERATURE REVIEW SEMINAR

    [4 Credits]
    A seminar course during which postgraduate students review assigned readings, develop abstracts, and present and discuss the articles. Comprehensive Basic Science and Clinical Science reading lists are developed by the program director. A trimester system is used to allow all topics to be discussed twice during the three year program. The course is taken each Fall and Spring semester by all students. Two credit hours are earned each session.
  
  • PERIO 5409 - PERIODONTIC CLINIC

    [5-11 Credits]
    Supervised treatment of patients. Students learn diagnosis and evaluation techniques, determine etiology and prognosis, develop treatment plans (periodontal and overall), perform therapy, and develop maintenance schedules for patients with a variety of periodontal and dental implants needs. Clinic sessions and treatment plans are supervised by full and part-time faculty. One credit is earned each summer semester and two credits every Fall and Spring semester during the three year program.
  
  • PERIO 5410 - ADVANCED PERIODONTAL CONCEPTS

    [2 Credits]
    This seminar course familiarizes the postgraduate students with advanced concepts in the science and art of clinical periodontics through intense study of textbooks and by means of clinical demonstrations.
  
  • PERIO 5411 - JOURNAL CLUB

    [1-3 Credits]
    A seminar course that reviews and discusses current periodontal and dental implant literature. Reading assignments from recent publications are abstracted and discussed, and compared with concepts discussed in PERIO 5408.
  
  • PERIO 5412 - GRADUATE TEACHING

    [1-2 Credits]
    Second and third year postgraduate students gain experience in teaching dental and dental hygiene students. This involves both clinic and didactic instruction developed under faculty supervision. One credit each is earned at the end of the second and third years of the program.
  
  • PERIO 5413 - CASE PRESENTATION SEMINAR

    [0-3 Credits]
    Postgraduate students present cases they have treated that include at least one surgery. A complete write up is developed, and clinical and radiographic images are presented to other students and faculty. Discussion of the case follows with the student explaining the diagnosis, etiology, treatment plan, and treatment.
  
  • PERIO 5422 - PERIODONTAL TREATMENT PLANNING

    [1-3 Credits]
    A seminar course during which postgraduate students develop and present cases that require multidisciplinary treatment plans.

Pharmacology

  
  • PHARM 195 - GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY

    [5 Credits]
    Course consists of lectures, laboratory exercises, conferences, and demonstrations leading to a broad general understanding of the effects of drugs.
  
  • PHARM 200 - PHARMACOLOGY

    [84 Hours]
    This course is designed to present the student with a broad overview of pharmacology with an emphasis on its application to the practice of medicine. The objective of the course is to provide the student with a basis for understanding drug actions, desired as well as undesired, so that they will be prepared to use therapeutic agents in a rational manner throughout the span of their practice. Although the importance of basic concepts and principles are recognized, straight facts and their applications must also be learned and an ability to integrate information concerning one class of drugs with another must be demonstrated. The course begins with a treatment of general pharmacologic principles that apply to all drugs. This is followed by lectures on specific drug classes and the application of specific agents for the prevention and treatment of disease states. Throughout the course general topics relating to all drug classes are revisited by considering such issues as the influences of disease states, age and other factors on drug disposition and action. The philosophy of the department is that drug development changes rapidly while basic principles evolve and change more slowly, and that by understanding the latter, the student will be able to keep up with the former. Not only does the number of new drugs introduced into medicine continue to expand, but use of older agents endures. In order to live with this expanding number of drugs, we focus on teaching on prototypical drugs, pointing out how other agents vary from the most important agents of their class.
  
  • PHARM 202 - HISTORY OF PHARMACOLOGY

    [2 Credits]
    Two hours of faculty/student presentations and discussions on the history of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, with an emphasis on classical experiments.
  
  • PHARM 203 - METHODS IN PHARMACOLOGY

    [1-3 Credits]
    Course provides instruction in classical methods used in investigating the action of drugs. Hours by arrangement.
  
  • PHARM 204 - CURRENT CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY

    [2 Credits]
    Two hours of faculty/student presentations and discussions on recent advances in the field of pharmacology. All areas of pharmacological research will be included, with an emphasis on the implications of recent research findings.
  
  • PHARM 205 - PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY

    [5 Credits]
    This course is designed to introduce basic concepts in pharmacology to beginning students. The course will introduce students to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, drug metabolism, and a comprehensive discourse on drug receptor interactions. The application of these principles to specific endeavors will also be discussed.
  
  • PHARM 206 - PRINCIPLES OF PHARMCOLOGY II: INTEGRATIVE & SYSTEMS PHARMCOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    The course utilizes an experimental approach to understanding the development of therapeutic agents for the treatment of diseases. Lectures will provide the pathophysiological basis of diseases and the rationale for developing specific therapeutic agents.
  
  • PHARM 221 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHARMACOLOGY

    [1-4 Credits]
    Lecture/laboratory hours to be arranged depending on topic. This course is designed for advanced studies of special groups of drugs.
  
  • PHARM 222 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHARMACOLOGY

    [1-4 Credits]
    Lecture/laboratory hours to be arranged depending on topic. This course is designed for advanced studies of special groups of drugs.
  
  • PHARM 225 - SENSORY PHARMACOLOGY

    [2 Credits]
    Lecture and discussion of drugs acting on the neural pathways involved in perception of sensory information. Drugs used in therapeutics, diagnoses and research will be included. A paper written on a subject involving a sensory system(s) and a drug/drug class or related topic is required for successful completion of the course.
  
  • PHARM 231 - DRUG ABUSE

    [3 Credits]
    This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of behavioral and pharmacological principles underlying various problems of drug abuse. The course will expose the student to both basic science and clinical issues as they relate to drug abuse and dependence.
  
  • PHARM 232 - AUTONOMIC PHARMACOLOGY

    [2-3 Credits]
    Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises designed to provide the student with the basics of peripheral autonomic functions and their regulation by CNS mechanisms. Course will also cover advanced mechanisms including newer receptor sub-types and co-transmitters.
  
  • PHARM 233 - NEUROPHARMACOLOGY

    [2-3 Credits]
    Legacy Course: PHARM0233003 – NEUROPHARMACOLOGY Lectures and discussions will be on chemical transmitters in the central nervous system with special emphasis on drug modifications of transmitter action and neuronal function.
  
  • PHARM 234 - PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    Lecture and laboratory designed to provide the student with an understanding of the effects of drugs on behavior. Special emphasis is given to pharmacological methods useful in the elucidation of normal and abnormal behaviors.
  
  • PHARM 236 - GASTROINTESTINAL PHARMACOLOGY

    [2 Credits]
    Legacy Course: PHARM0236006 – GASTROINT PHARM Lecture and reading assignments designed to provide students with a basic understanding of drugs affecting selected aspects of gastrointestinal function through central nervous system and peripheral mechanisms.
  
  • PHARM 238 - CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY

    [2-3 Credits]
    Legacy Course: PHARM0238001 – NO CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY The study of drugs used to treat cardiovascular disorders with the primary emphasis on their fundamental mechanisms of action.
  
  • PHARM 240 - BEHAVIORAL PHARMCOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    Basic principles of the experimental analysis of behavior, including operant and classical conditioning are discussed. The utility of using scheduled controlled behavior to investigate drug effects is the primary focus of the course. Behavioral mechanisms of drug action are discussed within the context of a variety of environmental situations.
  
  • PHARM 250 - SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS, VERBAL & WRITTEN

    [3 Credits]
    This course will provide instruction and practical experience in data communication skills. The course will focus on writing skills, conference presentations, and didactic lecture techniques. Students will critique papers, write abstracts, prepare posters, present 15 and 30 minute data-oriented talks and a 45 minute lecture. Attendance and participation is mandatory. Course limited to 8 students. Perquisite: Permission of instructor.
  
  • PHARM 251 - RESEARCH IN PHARMACOLOGY

    [1-6 Credits]
    This course offers an in-depth experience in research development and design. Projects are limited in scope. Students develop their findings under the guidance and direction of faculty preceptors.
  
  • PHARM 298 - SEMINAR

    [1 Credit]
    Topic to be arranged.
  
  • PHARM 300 - THESIS RESEARCH

    [1-6 Credits]
    Research related work for PhD degree students prior to passing Preliminary Exam.
  
  • PHARM 400 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH

    [1-9 Credits]
    Research related work for PhD candidates.
  
  • PHARM 498 - PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH

    [152 Hours]
    Legacy Course: PHARM498A001 – PHARMACOLOGY
  
  • PHARM 999 - EXAM ONLY

    [0 Credit]
    Students may register for “Exam Only” when they have completed their Preliminary Exam and expect to complete PhD requirements and graduate within 3 semesters. Students are allowed to register for “Exam Only” for a maximum of 3 semesters.

Physical Therapy

  
  • PHTH 7000 - PHYSICAL THERAPY GROSS ANATOMY

    [5 Credits]
    A course including lecture and human cadaver dissection which focuses on cell, tissue, and organ systems and the relationship of skeletal, muscular, neurological and vascular systems.
  
  • PHTH 7101 - EVIDENCED BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY I:CLINICAL ANALYSES

    [4 Credits]
    This course introduces the student to tools and procedures used in clinical - decision-making. The student is initiated into research methodology and test and meaurement standards relevant to clinical and research applications. Case-based problems are used to assist students in developing relevant questions, a matrix for critical literature review, and application of knowledge from the literature review to the answering of clinical questions.
  
  • PHTH 7102 - EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY II

    [3 Credits]
    Building upon skills introduced in PHTH 7101, this course further develps and elaborates foundational tools and procedures used in clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice. Students will learn further examination and patient management skills including assistive device prescription and training, general patient handling and mobility skills, as well as a variety of endurance and mulitple system assessments. Research methodology relevant to clinical practice continues with the critical review of literature related to tests, measures and interventions used by physical therapy practice.
  
  • PHTH 7110 - INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

    [1 Credit]
    This course introduces the student to the role of the professional physical therapist, the American Physical Therapy Association and expected professional behaviors, including: appropriate language and physical communication with client and peers. Clinical labs and case-based problems will be used in developing an awareness of self and others.
  
  • PHTH 7111 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY I

    [3 Credits]
    This course introuduces the student to concepts of professionalism within the realm of healthcare and, specifically, the practice of physical therapy. Methods of documentation and the principles of patient/client teaching are introduced and practiced. Ethical, legal and professional policy issues are introduced. Clinical labs and case-based problems will be used in developing specific skills of legal documentation, patient teach solving of legal and ethical conundrums, and to evaluate students’ behavioral outcomes.
  
  • PHTH 7112 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY II

    [3 Credits]
    Aspects of professional practice introduced in PHTH 7111 are expanded and applied. Current models and theories of developing culturally proficient physical therapy practice are introduced, discussed, and applied to specific cultures commonly seen in regional clinical practice. Students are introduced to the laws and legal organizations that govern the practice of physical therapy both nationally and those specific to the state of Louisiana.
  
  • PHTH 7121 - PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES I

    [2 Credits]
    Developmen of organs, and function of tissues and organs that comprise the gastrointestinal and renal systems will be presented; mechanisms of control and integration of the various functions will be discussed. An introduction to the pathophysiology, genetic basis and therapeutics of some diseases will be included.
  
  • PHTH 7122 - PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES II

    [5 Credits]
    Development of organs, and function of tissues and organs that comprise the neurological, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems will be presented; mechanisms of control and integration of the various functions will be discussed. An introduction to the pathophysiology, genetic basis, and therapeutics of some diseases will be included as well as an integrated approach to the effects of chronic stress on cell, organ and whole organism function.
  
  • PHTH 7123 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

    [4 Credits]
    Building upon knowledge gained in Anatomy and Physiology, this course focuses on the physiological changes that are the result of pathological conditions. Disease processes most commonly seen in the physical therapy practice will be emphasized.
  
  • PHTH 7130 - FOUNDATIONAL SCIENCE OF MOVEMENT

    [1 Credit]
    This cours introduces the student to anatomic/biomechanical terminology used to describe movement and basic histology of connective, nervous, epithelial and muscle tissue is applied to human movement/function.
  
  • PHTH 7131 - MOVEMENT SCIENCES I

    [4 Credits]
    This course introduces the student to basic principlies of kinetics and kinematics of movement, as well as regional anatomy and joint structure and function. Changes throughout the life span as they apply to biomechanics and kinesiology will be examined at a very basic level. Through case studies and applied laboratory sessions, the student will master surface anatomy and palpation skills leading to clinical location, description, and differentiation of all major landmarks and anatomical structures.
  
  • PHTH 7132 - MOVEMENT SCIENCES II

    [3 Credits]
    A continuation of PHTH 7131, this course focuses on the maturation of human movement systems and the application of biomechanical, musculoskeletal and neuromaturational principles in the analysis of lifespan motor development and function. This course content builds upon the study of human movement to look at the human body as a whole with emphasis placed on the interplay of human systems in creating and responding to different movements (gait, transfers, exercise, etc.)
  
  • PHTH 7140 - PHYSICAL THERAPY NEUROANATOMY

    [4 Credits]
    This course focuses on the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the nervous system, including: nomral structure and function of the central, peripheral and autonomic systems; normal and abnormal neurodevelopment. Students learn the neurophysiological mechanisms of pain mediation and the underpinnings of neural mechanism mediating motor control. Case studies will highlight selected nerological conditions for integrating the foundational science with clinical relevance specific to the practice of physical therapy.
  
  • PHTH 7141 - NEUROSCIENCES I

    [1 Credit]
    This course is a continuation of PHTH 7140: Physical Therapy Neuroanatomy with a special focus on normal neurological anatomy and physiology that is vitally pertinent to physical therapy practice. The course will also look at minor pathophysiology of the nervous system in order for the learner to better understand the body’s normal response to injury as well as introducing the nervous system’s mechanisms of neuroplasticity. The student will also be introduced to the neurological screen and exam as a way to apply the content covered in the different exams and to help integrate this material with co-requisite coursework.
  
  • PHTH 7180 - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PRACTICE

    [1 Credit]
    A didactic course that prepares the student for clinical coursework that will be completed at various intervals within the curriculum. Students are introduced to the roles and responsibilities of the program, clinical facility and faculty, and the student in clinical education. Students learn about the evaluative instruments that are utilized to evaluate student performance and to provide feedback regarding the clinical internship experience, and are introduced to principles of ethics that guide professional conduct, and review legal ramifications involved in clinical education.
  
  • PHTH 7203 - EVIDENCED-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY III: CLINICAL ANALYSES

    [2 Credits]
    This course further develops and elaborates on tools and procedures used in clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice. Previously learned skills in critical literature review and measurement science are applied to the issues of clinical epidemiology, hypothesis testing and outcomes measurement in the context of physical therapy practice.
  
  • PHTH 7204 - EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY IV: RESEARCH ANALYSES

    [3 Credits]
    Students apply the foundations of research methodology learned for clinical practice to the principles of scientific research. The theory and basis of hypothesis testing is reviewed in the context of research design. Students receive guidelines for and begin work on their chosen capstone project.
  
  • PHTH 7213 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY III

    [2 Credits]
    Professional development continues as students explore the psychosocial aspects of providing healthcare to others. Students also study the basic learning theories and teaching methods that they will utilize in clinical education of patients/ clients, students and peers; and demonstrate competency in their application of this material in the context of peer-to-peer, classroom teaching. Credit hour changed from 3 to 2 effective Fall 2011.
  
  • PHTH 7214 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY IV

    [2 Credits]
    Students continue to learn about the legal aspects of providing healthcare and of physical therapy practice. The legal structure of health care organizations and the systems that serve them are reviewed along with fair and legal avenues for providing pro bono services. Legalities of providing appropriate documentation for third party payers and documentation requirements for federal insurance programs are addressed.
  
  • PHTH 7233 - THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS

    [3 Credits]
    This course focuses on therapeutic intervention aimed at restoring function and maximizing outcomes in a variety of patient populations. Foundations and techniques of therapeutic interventions are explored in the classroom and applied by students in the laboratory settings.
  
  • PHTH 7234 - PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS IN PT

    [2 Credits]
    This course will focus on assessment and intervention of patients who require use of prosthetics and orthotics of enhance function and mobility. This course will apply the knowledge of gait kinematics and upper extremity function as they relate to the prescription, fabrication, and use of prosthetics and orthotics.
  
  • PHTH 7240 - MOTOR BEHAVIOR

    [4 Credits]
    This course integrates information from the fields of neuroscience, exercise science, cognitive and sport psychology to build an evidence-based foundation for the evaluation and management of movement dysfunction in physical therapy practice. Students review and debate the evidence and assumptions underlying contemporary theories of motor control and learning. Standardrized clinical tools for the assessment of movement dysfunction and its causes are learned and applied by students in laboratory and clinical settings across a variety of patient populations.
  
  • PHTH 7242 - NEUROSCIENCES II

    [2 Credits]
    SThis course is an introductory study of functional neuroanatomy and neuropathology correlated with specific regional neuropathological conditions. Selected neuropathologies and injuries are studied with respect to etiology, epidemiology, and clinical signs and symptoms. Particular focus is given to neural substrates of cognitive, perceptual, sensory, and motor functions and dysfunctions that arise as consequences of pathology or injury. Case studies are utilized to assist students’ integration of functional neuroanatomy with clinical presentation.
  
  • PHTH 7243 - NEUROSCIENCES III

    [2 Credits]
    This course is a continuation of PHTH 7241 with more in depth study of functional neuroanatomy and neuropathology of specific diagnoses commonly encountered in physical therapy practice. This course is taught in conjunction with PHTH 7271 to study the full spectrum of patient management. These selected neuropathologies and injuries are studied with special emphasis placed on clinical signs and symptoms, medical diagnosis, radiological examination, medical and pharmacological management and prognosis. Case studies are utilized to assist students’ integration of functional neuroanatomy, etiology, epidemiology, and medical evaluation and assessment with clinical presentation.
  
  • PHTH 7250 - DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT IN CARDIOPULMONARY DYSFUNCTION

    [4 Credits]
    This course provides the student with an overview of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems pathologies, medical diagnosis and management; and then focuses on physical therapy diagnosis and management of related physiological and movement dysfunctions. Case studies and laboratory practice facilitate the students’ development of skills in examination, assessment, and interventions aimed at restoration of cardiopulmonary health and maximization of functional independence.
  
  • PHTH 7261 - DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT IN MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION I

    [3 Credits]
    Students examine the principles of orthopaedic medicine and study the etiology, diagnosis, and surgical management of commonly encountered musculoskeletal pathologies across the lifespan. Students learn methods of selective tissue evaluation and mobilization, and apply exercise approaches for the therapeutic management of musculoskeletal dysfunction. Case studies, laboratory and clinic practice facilitate the development of applied skills.
  
  • PHTH 7262 - DIAGNOSIS & MANGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DYSFUNCTION II

    [4 Credits]
    Students expand their knowledge and skills in the management of individuals with musculoskeletal dysfunction through the application of maual therapy and interventions that integrate the principles of mechanics, arthrokinematics and osteokinematics. They learn to apply selected modalities in the management of musculoskeletal dysfunction and pain. Case studies and laboratory practice facilitate development of skills in musculoskeletal evaluation, examination, and interventions along with integration of related curricular topics.
  
  • PHTH 7271 - DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF NEUROMUSCULAR DYSFUNCTION

    [4 Credits]
    Applying the foundational knowledge from neuroscience and movement science courses, students learn to diagnose and manage movement dysfunction in adults and children with cognitive, behavioral, and neuro-motor deficits.
  
  • PHTH 7280 - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

    [3 Credits]
    This clinical course provides students with full-time clinical experience in a mainly acute care setting. The practicum of the course provides clinical reinforcement of the material presented during the first year of study.
  
  • PHTH 7300 - PREVENTION, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

    [2 Credits]
    Students will actively learn to assess the health needs of individuals, groups and communities through the development of screening programs and promoting healthy lifestyles through the development of wellness program that address preventative medicine, nutrition and the benefits of exercise to a healthy lifestyle. Aspects of nutrition in healing and managing individuals with injury or disease is also addressed.
  
  • PHTH 7305 - EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY V: RESEARCH ANALYSES

    [2 Credits]
    Students apply the foundations of research previously introduced to the development of clinical case studies and formal research proposals. Work on the capstone projects will continue.
  
  • PHTH 7306 - EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY VI: CAPSTONE COMPLETION & DEFENSE

    [2 Credits]
    Students complete, present and defend the capstone project.
  
  • PHTH 7315 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PHYSICAL THERAPY V

    [2 Credits]
    This course further focuses on the preparation of students to enter physical therapy practice. Students will receive informalion on multiple aspects of entering the profession of physical therapy including information about licensure, attainment and retention of employment, professional organization membership, and other opportunities such as mentoring programs, residency and fellowship programs, as well as specialization. Students will learn how to develop a professional resume and prepare for a professional interview. Students will be given the opportunity to perform mock interviews with local clinicians.
  
  • PHTH 7316 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY VI

    [2 Credits]
    This course focuses on the many specific roles and responsibilities of individuals within the field of physical therapy practice. Students will further examine the structure of the professional organization with emphasis on opportunity and levels of involvement. The students will receive in depth training on how to educate in the clinical setting with emphasis on clinical instruction of students. The students will also learn about various avenues for patient and professional advocacy as well as service opportunities in the community and profession.
  
  • PHTH 7350 - DIAGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT OF INTEGUMENTARY DYSFUNCTION

    [2 Credits]
    This course provides the student with an overview of integumentary system pathologies, medical diagnosis and management and focuses on physical therapy diagnosis and management of related physiological and movement dysfunctions. Case studies and laboratory practice will facilitate the students’ development of skills in examination, assessment, and interventions aimed at restoration of integumentary health and maximization of functional independence.
  
  • PHTH 7381 - CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I

    [4 Credits]
    A clinical course providing students with a full-time clinical experience in a mainly orthopedic setting. The practicum of the course is designed to provide clinical reinforcement of the material presented during the first two years of study.
  
  • PHTH 7382 - CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II

    [4 Credits]
    A 10 week clinical providing students with a full-time clinical experience in a variety acute, inpatient, outpatient and long-term clinical settings. The practicum of the course is designed to provide clinical reinforcement of the material presented to date in the curriculum.
  
  • PHTH 7383 - CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III

    [4 Credits]
    A 10-week clinical providing students with a fulltime clinical experience in a variety acute, inpatient, outpatient, and long-term clinical settings. The practicum of the course is designed to provide clinical reinforcement of the material presented to date in the curriculum.
  
  • PHTH 7391 - ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS IN PHYSICAL THERAPY I

    [2 Credits]
    Students explore topics essential to effective management within health care organizations and operations. Students engage in clinical administrative simulations designed to develop management skills and facilitate administrative problem solving.
  
  • PHTH 7392 - ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS IN PHYSICAL THERAY II

    [2 Credits]
    As a continuation of PHTH 7391, students apply their knowledge of administration to the exercise of designing a physical therapy practice in one of a variety of healthcare environments.
  
  • PHTH 7400 - PRACTICUM IN CLIENT AND PEER TEACHING

    [2 Credits]
    This is a classroom and clinic based course in which students practice the application of their teaching skills in the context of patient care and in the context of clinical teaching to peers. Second year students will participate in teaching of basic skills to first year in DPT 7102. Before going into the clinics where they will apply teaching principles in the context of patient and family education. Finally, students will develop and present and educative review of the literature on a topic of their choice to faculty and peers.
  
  • PHTH 7401 - PRACTICUM IN INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL PRACTICE I

    [4 Credits]
    The first of two problem-based courses in which students manage simulated patient cases designed to foster integration of all aspects of the doctoral curriculum in physical therapy.
  
  • PHTH 7402 - PRACTICUM IN INTEGRATIVE CLINICAL PRACTICE II

    [4 Credits]
    The second of two problem-based courses in which students manage simulated patient cases designed to foster integration of all aspects of the doctoral curriculum in physical therapy.
  
  • PHTH 7800 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

    [1-3 Credits]
    This is an optional learning experience. Students, under the guidance of a faculty advisor, engage in the in-depth study of advanced topics related to the practice and profession of physical therapy. (This course may be repeated for a total of 12 credits).

Physician Assistant

  
  • PYAS 6550 - PATIENT EVALUATION

    [3 Credits]
    Patient Evaluation is a lecture/lab course designed to give the entry-level physician assistant student in-depth instruction in the appropriate techniques of soliciting, organizing and interpreting of patient-specific medical information from patients of all ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds and abilities. The laboratory portion of the course will allow the participants to practice and refine the skills presented in the didactic portion of the course.
  
  • PYAS 6551 - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

    [2 Credits]
    Physician Assistant Professional Practice is an instructional course designed to introduce the entry level physician assistant student to the unique origins, development, practice laws and workforce trends of the profession. This course will allow the student to develop a thorough understanding of the role of the physician assistant in health care delivery and the scope of PA practice, health law, the physician assistand profession its history. The course will emphasize the PA’s role in healthcare delivery as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  
  • PYAS 6552 - CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

    [3 Credits]
    Clinical Diagnostics is a lecture course with three components: radiologic study ordering and interpretation, ECG ordering and interpretation, and laboratory study ordering, performance and interpretation. This course provides skills in ordering and interpreting lab values from chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, parasitology, virology, genetics, and mycology testing. Basic ECG and x-ray interpretation skills are introduced in preparation for clinical externships.
  
  • PYAS 6553 - PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS

    [4 Credits]
    This course uses lectures and laboratory activities to build the physical examination skills required of physician assistants to beginning clinical rotations. Instruction will introduce the information needed to understand illness and inquiry experienced by persons across the lifespan, the structure and skills required to identify and document the physical manifestations of disease during the physical exam, and the relationship between anatomy, physiology and the pathophysiologic changes occurring within major body/organ systems as a result of illness and injury.
  
  • PYAS 6554 - PATHOLOGY

    [3 Credits]
    Pathology is a lecture based course designed to introduce the entry level physician assistant student to human disease processes, their origins, mechanisms or action and effects on the human body with emphasis on the clinical manifestations of the disease process. The course will give the student the opportunity to analyze the effects of pathological conditions on normal physiology, to relate a patient’s presenting signs and symptoms to a pathologic condition and to develop techniques to counsel patients on modifiable risk factors for disease processes.
  
  • PYAS 6555 - CLINICAL MEDICINE I

    [7 Credits]
    Clinical Medicine I is a lecture/lab course designed to build upon the skills developed in Patient Evaluation and Physical Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis and the basic sciences. This course covers the principles of evaluation and management of general medical conditions in a systems based-approach. Lecture, case studies, small-group discussions and independent studies are used to incorporate pre-requisite and co-requisite knowledge of pathophysiology, patient evaluation and diagnostic medicine in order to reach appropriate patient assessments.
  
  • PYAS 6556 - CLINICAL MEDICINE II

    [8 Credits]
    This course is designed to prepare the student for supervised clinical practice, adn is a continuation of Clinical Medicine I. The student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to: recognize and understand clinical signs and symptoms of diseases; interpret reseults obtained by analysis of body tissues and fluids; interpret basic radiographic procedures; and utilize clinical data in the management of medical problems. Problem-based learning techniques will be used in the laboratory portion of the course to assist the student in the refinement of clinical problem solving skills.
  
  • PYAS 6557 - CLINICAL PRACTICAL ISSUES

    [2 Credits]
    Clinical Practice Issues is a lecture based course covering advanced practice issues affecting the physician assistant profession. Topics include, but will not be limited to: billing and coding, hospital credentials, state, national and international practice acts and issues of professionalism. The students will have the opportunity to work individually and in small groups on projects designed to increase their familiarity with issues facing the clinical practitioner.
  
  • PYAS 6558 - DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

    [3 Credits]
    Differential Diagnosis is a lecture based course designed to build upon the skills developed in Patient Evaluation and Physical Diagnosis. The course will provide instruction in the development of a thorough, patient appropriate differential diagnosis. Medical decision making based on anatomy, physiology, pathology and the history and clinical presentation will be stressed. Students will be challenged to develop critical thinking skills using case-studies based on actual patient presentations.
  
  • PYAS 6559 - FAMILY MEDICINE CLERKSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    The Family Medicine Clerkship is designed to introduce the student to healthcare in the Family Practice setting. The students will be given the opportunity: understand and manage patient problems in a primary care setting; understand the broad base of knowledge required for the primary care setting; apply this knowledge to benefit the physician and patient in the primary care setting; apply previously acquired knowledge in the management of patients; apply principles of evidence-based medicine; apply data gathering techniques on unusual patient conditions for the purpose of publication; and participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials. (4-week rotation)
  
  • PYAS 6560 - INTERNAL MEDICINE CLERKSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    The Internal Medicine Clerkship is designed to introduce the student to healthcare in the Internal Medicine Practice setting. The student will be given the opportunity to: understand and manage patient problems in an internal medicine setting; understand the broad base of knowledge to benefit the physician and patient in the internal medicine setting; apply previously acquired knowledge in the management of patients; apply principles of evidence-based medicine; apply data gathering techniques on unusual patient conditions for the purpose of publication; and participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials. (4 week rotation)
  
  • PYAS 6561 - PEDIATRIC CLERKSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    The Pediatric Clerkship is designed to introduce the student to healthcare in the Pediatric Practice setting. The student will be given the opportunity to: understand and manage patient problems in a pediatric care setting; understand the broad base of knowledge required for the pediatric care setting; applyy this knowledge to benefit the physician and patient in the pediatric care setting; apply previously acquired knowledge in the management of pediatric patients; apply principles of evidence-based medicine; apply data gathering techniques on unusual patient conditions for the purpose of publication; and participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials. (4 week rotation)
  
  • PYAS 6562 - RESEARCH METHODS I

    [2 Credits]
    Research Methods O is a lecture based course designed to introduce the entry level physician assistant student to basic research techniques. The course will focus on developing proficiency in searching and interpretations of current medical literature. This course is the first course in the preparation of the student for the capstone project. All students will be assigned an individual factulty mentor to guide their progress through research skill development. The goals of this course are to equip the student with the skills needed to assess the literature for evidence-based information, to develope medical writing skills and to develop life long practices of critical analysis of the medical literature for evidence based treatment practices.
  
  • PYAS 6563 - SEMINAR I

    [1 Credit]
    One seminar course is taken each semester of the clinical (second) year of PA school. This discussion based course meets one day each month when students return from clinical rotations. Students present clinical cases, reflect on clinical experiences, and prepare for the next clinical experience. Included in the mandatory attendance course will be case presentations, end of rotation exams, meetings with research faculty and faculty advisor. Students will also be required to submit 2 reflective journaling pieces for each 4 week rotation, to learn from educational and practical experiences and to develop the skills of critical reflection.
  
  • PYAS 6564 - WOMEN’S HEALTH CLERKSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    The Women’s Helath Clerkship is designed to introduce the student to healthcare in the Women’s Health Practice setting. The student will be given the opportunity to: understand the broad base of knowledge required for Women’s Health care setting; apply this knowledge to benefit the physician and patient in the Women’s Health setting; apply previously acquired knowledge in the management of patients; apply principles of evidence-based medicine; apply data gathering techniques on unusual patient conditions for the purpose of publications; and participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials. (4-week rotation)
  
  • PYAS 6565 - GENERAL SURGERY CLERKSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    The Gernal Surgery Clerkship is designedto introduce the student to healthcare in the general surgery practice setting. The student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to: understand the broad base of knowledge required for the general surgery care setting; apply this knowledge to benefit the physician and patient in the general surgery care setting; apply previously acquired knowledge in te management of surgery patients; apply principles of evidence based medicine; apply data gathering techniques on unusual patient conditions for the purpose of publication; and participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials. (4 week rotation)
  
  • PYAS 6566 - PSYCHIATRIC CLERKSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    The student will be given the opportunity to: understand and manage patient problems in a psychiatric care setting; understand the broad base of knowledge required for the psychiatric care setting; apply this knowledge to benefit the physician and patient in the psychiatric care setting; apply previously acquired knowledge in the management of patients; apply principles of evidence based medicine; apply data gathering techniques on unusual patient conditions for the purpose of publication; and participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials. (4 week rotation)
  
  • PYAS 6567 - EMERGENCY MEDICINE CLERKSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    The emergency medicine clerkship is designed to introduce the student to healthcare in the emergency medicine practice setting. The setting will be given this opportunity to: understand and manage patient problems in an emergency care setting; understand the broad base of knowledge required for the emergency care setting; apply this knowledge to benefit the physician and patient in the emergency care setting; apply previously acquired knowledge in the management of patients; apply principles of evidence based medicine; apply data gathering techniques on unusual patient conditions for the purpose of publication; and participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials. (4 week rotation)
  
  • PYAS 6568 - CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP

    [3 Credits]
    This four week rotation may be completed in any subspecialty chosen by the student with the approval of the clinical rotation coordinator. The student will be given the opportunity to: prepare and present patient records and a problem list in an organized fashion appropriate for the subspecialty service; assist in all particulars delegated by the subspecialist; apply previously acquired problem solving skills in the management of patients; apply previously acquired problem-solving skills in the management of patients; apply principles of evidence based medicine; participate in designing and/or collecting data in clinical trials; and make written and oral presentations on selected patient conditions. (4 weeks rotation)
 

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