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PTH 1001
Basic Physical Therapy Procedures
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4 QH |
Offers a basic practical understanding of patient care procedures used in
physical therapy practice, including body mechanics, therapeutic positioning,
patient ambulation and transfer techniques, and range-of-motion exercises.
Introduces physical therapy students to cooperative education and its
implications for career planning in physical therapy. Covers self-assessment,
rsum writing, and interviewing skills.
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PTH 1118
Developmental Basis of Human Performance
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4 QH |
Studies the growth and development of perceptual-motor skills from birth to old
age. Considers age expectations for perceptual-motor behavior, focusing on the
processes underlying developmental changes. Prereq. PTH1001, PTH1252, PTH1253,
and PTH1316.
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PTH 1203
Therapeutic Modalities in Physical Therapy Practice
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4 QH |
Prepares students to apply therapeutic modalities for a variety
of diagnoses. Includes theory, demonstration, and application of thermal,
electrical, hydro-, and light therapies. Prereq. BIO1162, BIO1163, BIO1164,
BIO1652BIO1654, CPS1615, PHY1201, PHY1501, PTH1001, and PTH1252.
Covers the structure and function of the head, neck, and trunk regions of the
human body, with particular emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and
cardiovascular systems, and clinical application to these systems. Prereq.
BIO1162, BIO1163, PTH1001, and BIO1164.
Covers the structure and function of the extremities of the human body, with
particular emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular
systems and clinical application to these systems. Prereq. PHY1201, PHY1501,
and PTH1252.
Covers the structure and function of the human body, with particular emphasis
on the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and vascular components of each region.
Involves lectures, cadaver prosection, osteology labs, and surface anatomy
palpation to investigate basic human anatomy and the clinical applications of
anatomy lab. Prereq. BIO1152, BIO1153, and BIO1154. AT students only.
Covers fundamental physiologic principles that underlie somatosensation and
motor control, with applications to physical therapy practice. Prereq. BIO1162,
BIO1163, BIO1164, CHM1105, CPS1615, PTH1252, and PTH1253.
Offers theory, demonstrations, and practice of soft-tissue mobilization,
palpation, and posture evaluation, integrated with other treatment procedures.
Also covers anatomical and physiological theory and principles. Uses problem
solving and case analyses. Prereq. BIO1162, BIO1163, CPS1615, PHY1201, PHY1501,
and PTH1252.
Covers general medicine, lab medicine, and pathology as related to conditions
commonly treated by physical therapists. Prereq. PTH1203, PTH1252, and PTH1253.
Studies normal movement through analysis of muscle and joint function. Also
gives clinical applications for pathological movement. Includes lab. Prereq.
PHY1201, PHY1202, PHY1501, PTH1252, PTH1253, and PTH1316.
Examines orthotic and prosthetic strategies for managing pathological movement.
Topics include: pathomechanics of the lower extremity and trunk, introduction
to orthotic and prosthetic management, components of lower extremity orthotic
and prosthetic appliances, principles of alignment and fit, appliance checkout
procedures, and training programs. Requires students to perform clinical gait
analyses, prescribe orthotic and prosthetic appliances to address specific
movement problems, and develop treatment programs that progress hypothetical
patients from initial evaluations to discharge. Prereq. CPS1615, PHY1201,
PHY1202, PTH1118, PTH1203, PTH1252, PTH1253, and PTH1330.
Focuses on systemic conditions and their medical, surgical, and physical
therapy treatment. Prereq. PTH1252, PTH1253, PTH1316, and PTH1325.
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PTH 1352
Psychosocial Aspects of Illness
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3 QH |
Examines interpersonal relationships among patients, families, health
professionals, and society, with reference to the impact of and reaction to
illness. Prereq. PSY1111 and PSY1112.
Presents theoretical basis of examination and evaluation, and of integrated
approaches to intervention with neurologically impaired clients. Prereq.
PTH1001, PTH1118, PTH1252, PTH1253, PTH1316, PTH1320, PTH1325, PTH1330,
PTH1340, PTH1345, PTH1352, PTH1366, PTH1392, and PTH1440.
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PTH 1364
Neurological Evaluation and Treatment 2
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5 QH |
Focuses on assessing problems of and setting goals for adults with neurological
deficits. Covers the etiology, pathology, clinical signs, and medical
management of neurological disorders. Prereq. PTH1252, PTH1253, PTH1316,
PTH1330, and PTH1363.
Examines the morphology and function of the human nervous system. Covers
abnormalities of structure and normal function of the nervous system. Includes
lecture and lab. Prereq. PTH1252 PTH1253, and PTH1316.
Discusses selected topics related to clinical education including professional
and ethical issues, interpersonal relationships, OSHA regulations,
medical-legal issues, and the affiliation placement process. Prereq.
Satisfactory completion of all prior professional courses.
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PTH 1380
Supervised Clinical Education 1
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5 QH |
Provides students with opportunities to practice evaluation and treatment of
patients under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Students may be assigned
to clinics outside of Massachusetts and are responsible for providing their own
transportation. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of all prior professional
courses.
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PTH 1393
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy
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5 QH |
Discusses the role of physical therapy in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
Examines cardiopulmonary evaluation techniques, etiology, and pathology of
common cardiopulmonary disorders, and physical therapy management. Prereq.
BIO1652BIO1654, BIO1162BIO1164, CPS1615, PHP1300, PTH1001, PTH1252, PTH1253,
and PTH1325.
Explores concepts in administration and management applied to physical therapy.
Involves seminar and discussion groups. Prereq. PTH1371 and PTH1380.
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PTH 1405
Research for Physical Therapy 1
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4 QH |
Covers introduction to research design, basic statistics, analysis of
scientific and medical literature, and preparation of an independent research
proposal. Prereq. COM1105, ENG1125, ENG1350 or ENG1380, MTH1106 or MTH1107,
MTH1290, and PTH1370 or PTH1371.
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PTH 1406
Research for Physical Therapy 2
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4 QH |
Expands the foundation established in prior courses to equip students with a
thorough understanding of health science research. Examines epidemiological
research in areas that impact physical therapy in the present health care
environment. Provides students with a thorough understanding of statistics in
both application and theory. Prereq. MTH1290 and PTH1405.
Uses case study format to integrate all previously learned physical therapy
skills. Prereq. PTH1335, PTH1341, PTH1370, PTH1380, PTH1386, PTH1391, PTH1392,
PTH1405, PTH1426, and PTH1453.
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PTH 1415
Supervised Clinical Education 2
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0 QH |
Provides advanced clinical education by giving the student further
opportunities to practice various phases of physical therapy under supervision
in preparation for assuming the role of a qualified physical therapist.
Students may be assigned to clinics located outside of Massachusetts and are
responsible for providing their own transportation. Prereq. Satisfactory
completion of all prior professional courses.
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PTH 1416
Supervised Clinical Education 3
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0 QH |
Continues PTH1415. Provides an additional clinical assignment that gives
students an opportunity to further refine their clinical skills under the
supervision of a qualified physical therapist. Students may be assigned to
clinics located outside of Massachusetts and are responsible for providing
their own transportation. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of all prior
professional courses.
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PTH 1426
Functional Aspects of Aging
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3 QH |
Covers the interaction of psychological, social, and physiological factors and
their effects on the potential for function in the elderly client. Utilizes
case studies and functional assessment instruments. Prereq. PHP1300, PTH1352,
PTH1363,
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PTH 1430
Physical Therapy for the Pediatric Client
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5 QH |
Covers the examination, evaluation, and comprehensive management of movement
dysfunction related to common pediatric conditions and diseases. Explores the
impact of illness and disability on the child and family. Prereq. PTH1001,
PTH1118,
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PTH 1432
Physical Therapy Project 1
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3 QH |
Provides students with an opportunity to refine their research skills and to
pursue scholarly work in a specific area of physical therapy. Provides
information to students that will enable them
to develop and conduct a scholarly project during the academic year. Prereq.
PTH1305 and PTH1405.
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PTH 1440
Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment 1
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5 QH |
Provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in
evaluating upper-quarter dysfunction. Uses a problem-solving approach. Prereq.
CPS1615, PHP1300, PTH1001, PTH1203, PTH1252, PTH1253, PTH1316, PTH1320,
PTH1325, PTH1330, PTH1340, and PTH1345.
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PTH 1441
Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment 2
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5 QH |
Provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in
evaluating lower-quarter dysfunction. Uses a problem-solving approach. Prereq.
PTH1118, PTH1203, PTH1252, PTH1253, PTH1393, and PTH1440.
Constitutes an addition to any three, four-, five-, or six-quarter-hour course
in the department when approved by the honors committee of the college. Once
approved, the adjunct information is forwarded to the honors membership by the
honors office. Allows students to enroll an unlimited number of times as an
adjunct to any physical therapy course.
Provides experience for the student whose unique academic needs or interests
cannot be adequately satisfied in the basic, entry-level curriculum of the
Department of Physical Therapy. Prereq. Permission of instructor, chair, and
dean.
Provides experience for the student whose unique academic needs or interests
cannot be adequately satisfied in the basic, entry-level curriculum of the
Department of Physical Therapy. Prereq. Permission of instructor, chair, and
dean.
Provides experience for the student whose unique academic needs or interests
cannot be adequately satisfied in the basic, entry-level curriculum of the
Department of Physical Therapy. Prereq. Permission of instructor, chair, and
dean.
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