2001 - 2002
Undergraduate Catalog

Physical Therapy

College of Health Professions

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF 2000-2001

Kukulka, C.G., Chair; Behrman, A.; Brunt, D.; Creel, G.; Finley, M.C.; Light, K.; Martin, D.; Miller, G.; Trimble, M.; Wroe, M.C., Professor Emeritus.

All faculty are advisers.

HSC 4930 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability. F.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of department.
The psychological, emotional and social aspects of disability as they relate to a patient’s changing role in the family and community as a result of disability. Will also include issues on the role of the physical therapist as a team member in integrating the patient back into the social environment.

PHT___ Pediatrics. SS.
Credits: 3.
Examination of motor and physical development of the child with emphasis on disability issues of physical therapy treatment of the child.

PHT___ Case Studies I: Methods. SS.
Credits: 3.
Methods underlying the development of case study reports for publication in professional journals.

PHT___ Clinical Internship. F.
Credits: 12.
Supervised field work experiences in rehabilitation and outpatient facilities approved by the department.

PHT___ Management and Supervision. S.
Credits: 3.
Principles and procedures for planning, budgeting, personnel management, marketing and delivery of physical therapy care in the changing environment of health care reform.

PHT___ Scientific Basis of PT Practice. S.
Credits: 3.
Review of basic principles in research and manuscript preparation. Emphasis is on the ability to critically read and interpret the scientific literature.

PHT___ Case Studies II: Student Presentations. S.
Credits: 3.
Presentation of case studies developed by students on their clinical internships. Students will be required to not only present their case studies but to also act as critical reviewers for all presentations.

PHT 3001 Introduction to Physical Therapy. SS.
Credits: 1; Prereq: Permission of department instructor.
Physical therapy and health care in relation to practice. Includes introduction to medical terminology, verbal and nonverbal communication, and documentation in medical records.

PHT 3110L Anatomy I. SS.
Credits: 2; Prereq: Permission of department.
Study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Lectures are supplemented by intensive laboratory experience, including dissection of upper extremities.

PHT 3111C Anatomy III. F.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of department.
Study of the structures of the human body with emphasis on neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems. Lectures are supplemented by intensive laboratory experiences including dissection of lower extremities, neck and trunk.

PHT 3122C Biomechanics of Basic Kinesiology. F.
Credits: 3; Prereq: PHT 3110C and permission of department.
Function of the human body with emphasis on biomechanics. Analysis of normal motion and dysfunction.

PHT 3133C Physical Therapy Assessment Skills. F.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of department.
Principles and application of evaluation skills including assessment of muscle strength, range of motion, sensation, tone and posture.

PHT 3160C Neuroscience. S.
Credits: 4; Prereq: Permission of department.
Structure of the human nervous system with emphasis on clinically related function and dysfunction.

PHT 3306C Medical/Surgical Disorders. S.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of department.
Overview of etiology, pathology, evaluation and treatment of diverse medical and surgical conditions and specialties including those related to cardiology, respiratory, pre and postpartum, oncology, wounds/burns, urology, general surgery, arthritis, endocrinology, dermatology, infectious processes, psychology and pharmacology.

PHT 3316 Orthopedic Evaluation and Treatment. S.
Credits: 5; Prereq: Permission of department.
Lectures and laboratory experiences related to etiology, pathology, evaluation, and treatment of orthopedic conditions including those of fracture, strains, sprains, malformation, soft tissue damage, traumatic injury and others.

PHT 3824 Clinical Internship I. SS.
Credits: 6††; Prereq: Permission of department.
Supervised field work experience in acute care facilities approved by the department.

PHT 4123C Applied Kinesiology. F.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of department.
Kinesiology applied to the clinical setting, including analysis of normal and abnormal gait. Special attention to use of orthotic and prosthetic devices in upper and lower extremities.

PHT 4155C Exercise Physiology. S.
Credits: 2; Prereq: Permission of department.
Emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal response to exercise in normal and pathological conditions.

PHT 4215 Soft Tissue Injury and Pain Management. SS.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of department.
Principles and techniques of evaluation and treatment of soft tissue injuries and pain. Problem solving approach to patient treatment and planning with the use of electrotherapy, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, traction, hydrotherapy and mechanical techniques including massage.

PHT 4222C Therapeutic Exercise I. F.
Credits: 1; Prereq: Permission of department.
The application of basic principles of exercise physiology to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disabilities.

PHT 4223C Therapeutic Exercise II. S.
Credits: 2; Prereq: PHT 4155 Exercise Physiology.
The application of basic physical principles to develop skill in the analysis and treatment of physical disabilities. Includes the application of basic biomechanical principles to gait, transfers and functional mobility training.

PHT 4234C Therapeutic Exercise III. F.
Credits: 4; Prereq: Permission of department.
Overview of theory and treatment techniques associated with specific clinical treatment approaches, with opportunity to integrate techniques into the treatment planning process.

PHT 4313C Neurology Evaluation and Treatment.
Credits: 5.
This course content will provide background information concerning neurologic diseases and disorders that are common to clients evaluated and treated by physical therapists. 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 evaluation and treatment strategies, techniques and approaches will be addressed.

PHT 4371C Geriatrics. S.
Credits: 3; Prereq: PHT 4313; Coreq: PHT 4234.
Special needs, concerns and precautions in the assessment of treatment of the geriatric population. Review and discussion of physiology and pathology of aging as it relates to the level of function, principles of training and recognition of functional potential of recovery in the disease of aging.

PHT 4501 Role Health Care Delivery.
Credits: 1

PHT 4510 Management Principles.
Credits: 2

PHT 4514 Ethics. S.
Credits: 3; Prereq: Permission of department.
Discussion and analysis of contemporary ethical issues faced by health care practitioners.

PHT 4517 Clinical Problem Solving. F.
Credits: 1; Prereq: PHT 3824 Clinical Internship I.
Principles of clinical problem solving in the assessment and treatment of patients with physical disability. Discussions will focus on clinical case studies both from students’ and faculty’s direct involvement in patient care.

PHT 4518 Ethics in Physical Therapy.
Credits: 3; Prereq: PHT 3824.
This course is a study of values of cultures, families, patients, caregivers, and management and how these can be integrated into the practice of physical therapy. Analysis of moral dilemmas and decision-making. Internalization of professional values through a study of the "APTA Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Behaviors" and the "Florida Practice Act."

PHT 4519 Clinical Problem Solving.
Credits: 1; Prereq: PHT 3824; Coreq: PHT 4313.
This course covers the basic principles of critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving. Students will review basic models of clinical decision making and analyze each step of problem solving. Students will review the professional literature on decision making and critical thinking in modern health care and physical therapy. Case studies encountered on the previous semester’s clinical will be analyzed during this course. Patient evaluation and care plans will be reevaluated based on current review of diagnosis related literature as well as risk/benefit ratio. Class discussion will promote the development of multiple hypotheses, multiple treatment approaches, analysis of potential treatments using evidence based practice, and reevaluation of outcomes. Students will also present individual case studies.

PHT 4602 Introduction to Research Process.
Credits: 1

PHT 4825 Clinical Internship II. S.
Credits: 12††; Prereq: Permission of department.
Supervised field work experiences in rehab and outpatient facilities approved by the department.

PHT 5156 Exercise Physiology. SS.
Credits: 3.
Metabolic, muscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary responses to acute and chronic exercise with application to patient populations.