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Twin Cities Courses
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PHYSICAL THERAPY (PT)
Medical School
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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PT 1002
- Orientation to Physical Therapy
(1.0 cr; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Introduction to the profession of physical therapy through lectures, discussions, patient presentations, clinic visit, videotapes, and exposure to treatment equipment.
PT 6002
- Ethics in Physical Therapy
(1.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N or Aud, fall, every year)
Moral/ethical analysis. Issues in physical therapy research/practice. Ethical decisions in a practice and in professional training. WebCT lectures, in-class discussions/instruction, exams.
PT 6058
- Anatomy for Physical Therapy
(6.0 cr; A-F or Aud, summer, every year)
Study of gross human anatomy, and surface anatomy, for practice of physical therapy. Cadaver dissection of extremities, head, neck, back, abdomen, thoracic, and pelvic regions. Correlation to clinical conditions. Lecture, laboratory.
PT 6213
- Clerkship I
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, fall, summer, every year)
Practical aspects of clinical education and professional behavior. Psychological, sociological, and cultural needs of diverse patient populations. Students complete a three hrs/week clinical affiliation at University Good Samaritan Center. Patient/therapist observations, concurrent didactic coursework. Facilitation of group exercise, restorative ambulation, range of motion programs, and resident assessment instrument.
PT 6214
- Clerkship II
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Documentation of physical therapy exams, progress, and discharge services. Regulatory agencies responsible for outcomes/accreditation, third party reimbursement, coding, and peer review. Students complete three hrs/wk clinical affiliation at Good Samaritan Center under supervision of clinical faculty. Observations/documentation, group exercise, restorative ambulation, range of motion programs, resident assessment instrument.
PT 6215
- Clerkship III
(1.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud)
Roles of physical therapist, in orthopedic outpatient setting, as educator and promoter of health/wellness. Students are assigned to a community outpatient orthopedic clinic. Patient evaluations/treatment. Instructing patients, therapists, student physical therapists, and community members to promote physical therapy, health, and wellness. Students assess, prepare, and provide educational experiences.
PT 6216
- Clerkship IV
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Registered 2nd yr PT student; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, offered periodically)
Role of physical therapist, in acute care or rehabilitation setting, as clinical educator of physical therapy students. Students are assigned to a local hospital or rehabilitation facility. Patient evaluations, treatment, discharge planning. Students prepare for full time clinical experiences and for their role as potential clinical instructors.
PT 6217
- Clerkship V
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Registered 2nd-year PT student; A-F or Aud)
Second-year clerkship. Role of physical therapist in acute care or rehabilitation setting. Students observe/participate in patient evaluation, treatment/discharge planning, client consultation, and community service evaluation/planning. Sites are selected in conjunction with CUPES. Students keep journal, shared with site supervisor and academic coordinator.
PT 6220
- Clinic Volunteer
(1.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Functioning evening clinics supervised by licensed physical therapists. Students perform physical therapy exams, provide treatment various conditions, under supervision of a licensed physical therapy clinical instructor.
PT 6221
- Therapeutic Procedures
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, spring, summer, every year)
Theory/application of physical agents and therapeutic techniques. Therapeutic massage, ultraviolet radiation, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, positive pressure devices, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, biofeedback, iontophores, high volt pulsed current.
PT 6231
- Clinical Biomechanics
(5.0 cr; =[PMED 5231]; Prereq-Intro calculus, physics, registered PT student; A-F or Aud)
Principles of biomechanics. Forces/structures internal/external to body responsible for normal human movement. Muscle, joint, and tissue mechanics. Joint-specific normal function, whole body posture, gait mechanics. Focuses on normal mechanics as foundation for abnormal mechanics and pathology. Lecture, laboratory.
PT 6250
- Acute Care in Physical Therapy
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Registered physical therapy student; A-F only, summer, every year)
General care of acute and critically ill patient. Disease/disorders common to acute care environment. Integration of evaluation, treatment, and client management skills.
PT 6251
- Integument
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, summer, every year)
Response of integument to injury, disease, and aging. Emphasizes wound management, burn care, amputee care, and rehabilitation of persons with acute/chronic integument disorders. Integrating elements of physiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic procedures to evaluate, treat, and manage clients.
PT 6252
- Pathophysiology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Enrolled PT student; A-F only, summer, every year)
General and organ system pathology. Complicating patholodical factors that affect patients. Implications of pathology on patient¿s clinical presentation.
PT 6280
- Clinical Assessment
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud)
Clinical assessment techniques of goniometry, manual muscle testing, range of motion, gait analysis, physical/sensory examination, and antropometrics. Basic intervention approaches, including stretching techniques and resistive exercise. Weekly integration assignments with first clinical clerkship. Lecture, discussion, lab.
PT 6281
- Scientific Foundations I: Theory of Therapeutic Exercise
(3.0 cr; =[RTT 5281]; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Principles of skeletal muscle physiology as basis for therapeutic exercise. Exercise physiology and related microanatomy of musculoskeletal system as they relate to rehabilitation problems. Tissue response to treatment for loss of mobility. Endurance/strength training.
PT 6282
- Scientific Foundations II: Neuromotor Control
(3.0 cr [max 45.0 cr]; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Principles of neurophysiology, neurology, motor control, and motor learning as basis for therapeutic intervention in motor dysfunction. Practical application of kinesiologic electromyography and nerve conduction.
PT 6283
- Musculoskeletal I
(7.0 cr; Prereq-enrolled PT student; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
First of two-course sequence. Problem-solving approach to evaluating, treating, and preventing selected musculoskeletal conditions across the life span. Chart review, history taking, strength testing, functional testing, gait and posture examination, special orthopedic tests. Therapeutic exercises, orthopedic ambulation, joint mobilization, splinting, patient education.
PT 6284
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Regis PT student; A-F or Aud)
Second of two-course sequence. Problem-solving approach to evaluating, treating, and preventingg selected musculoskeletal conditions across life span. Practice evaluations, clinic visits, case examples. Integrates diagnostic procedures, medical/surgical management, and tissue response to injury/intervention for selected orthopedic conditions. Screening for recognition of non-musculoskeletal causes of complaints.
PT 6285
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud)
Second of two-course sequence. Problem-solving approach to evaluating, treating, and preventingg selected musculoskeletal conditions across life span. Practice evaluations, clinic visits, case examples. Integrates diagnostic procedures, medical/surgical management, and tissue response to injury/intervention for selected orthopedic conditions. Screening for recognition of non-musculoskeletal causes of complaints.
PT 6287
- Neurorehabilitation I
(8.0 cr; Prereq-Regis PT student; A-F or Aud)
Assessment/rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions (e.g., cerebral vascular disease traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Using treatment procedures, orthotics, and equipment to improve function and prevent, stabilize, or decrease impairments.
PT 6288
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
(8.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, summer, every year)
Pediatric assessment/rehabilitation for neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, prematurity, transplant, and behavioral conditions. Preparation for adult assessment/treatment with neurological, general medical, and vascular disease. Students use etiologic knowledge to assess patients in clinic and establish treatment plans/goals.
PT 6290
- Administration
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Regis PT student; A-F or Aud)
Learning experiences, special assignments related to physical therapy administration, management, supervision, consultation, private practice, and health care issues. Foundations for regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility. Interpersonal skills for delivery of direct care service.
PT 6293
- Research Design in Physical Therapy
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Registered 2nd yr PT student; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Predictive research, elementary statistical concepts, analysis of scientific literature. Tools to design experiments and analyze data acquired from student group projects. Design/statistical formats: risk analysis, multivariate regression analysis, designs of reliability studies, traditional group designs. Students give preliminary presentation of analysis to their peers.
PT 6295
- Clinical Internship I
(10.0 cr; Prereq-Registered 3rd yr PT student; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Communication skills, team participation, and evaluation/treatment. Predicting outcomes. Managing patient diagnoses/problems. Selected specialty area of physical therapy practice.
PT 6296
- Clinical Internship II
(10.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT Student; S-N only, fall, summer, every year)
Second of four courses. Students must demonstrate proficiency in communication, team participation, evaluation/treatment, predicting outcomes, and managing patient diagnoses/problems. Selected specialty area of physical therapy practice.
PT 6297
- Clinical Internship III
(10.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; S-N only, fall, summer, every year)
Third of four courses. Students must demonstrate proficiency in communication, team participation, evaluation/treatment, predicting outcomes, and managing patient diagnoses/problems. Selected specialty area of physical therapy practice.
PT 6298
- Clinical Internship IV
(10.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; S-N only, fall, summer, every year)
Fourth of four courses. Students must demonstrate proficiency in communication, team participation, evaluation/treatment, predicting outcomes, and managing patient diagnoses/problems. Selected specialty area of physical therapy practice.
PT 6340
- Human Growth and Development
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Registered PT student; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Developmental process throughout life span. Physical, motor, social, and personality development. Theories of development. Factors that influence a child.s development.
PT 6400
- Health Activism
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Enrolled DPT student; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Joint Medical School-School of Public Health course. Series of skill-building workshops. Hands-on community project completed by small group of public health and medical students in cooperation with a community organization and a faculty mentor. Projects focus on issues of health disparities, environmental justice, and access to care.
PT 6813
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
(3.0 cr; Prereq-enrolled PT student; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Theory and techniques of cardiopulmonary evaluation and treatment. Principles of exercise response and adaptations to training.
PT 7000
- Neurological Theory and Neuroscience in Physical Therapy
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Admitted to Transisitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program; A-F only, fall, spring, odd years)
Recent/current updates in neurological theory/intervention supported by neuroanatomical science. Students explore evidence supporting clinical decision making process. One-six selected weekends.
PT 7001
- Topics in Musculoskeletal PT
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Evidence base for evaluation/treatment techniques. Manual/exercise treatment skills. Common radiologic assessments for musculoskeletal client. Special requirements of select client populations such as athletes, industrial workers, musicians/dancers. Topics in women's health. Pathologic processes in common musculoskeletal conditions. One-six weekends.
PT 7002
- Topics in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, fall, even years)
Principles of cardiac/pulmonary systems as applied to physical therapy. Principles of normal/abnormal responses to exercise, pathophysiology, and training. Theory/techniques of cardiopulmonary assessment, evaluation, rehabilitation, and clinical decision making of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Two selected weekends.
PT 7003
- Topics in Integumentary Physical Therapy
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, spring, even years)
Response of integument to injury, disease, and aging. Advances in wound management, rehabilitation of persons with acute/chronic integument disorders. Physiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic procedures to evaluate, treat, and manage clients with disorders of integument. Two selected weekends.
PT 7004
- Topics in Biomechanics and Pathokinesiology in Physical Therapy
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, fall, odd years)
Principles of human biomechanics applied to physical therapy. Biomechanics/pathokinesiology of selected joint complexes. Three selected weekends.
PT 7005
- Topics in Pediatric Physical Therapy
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, spring, even years)
Common pediatric disease processes. Analysis, clinical decision making of pediatric treatment interventions. Lecture, discussion, literature review. One selected weekend.
PT 7006
- Anatomy for Physical Therapy
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, fall, odd years)
Dissection of bones, muscles, nerves, vessels, connective tissue, and selected internal organs. Joint structures of limbs, spinal column, head, and pelvis. Histology, embryology. Correlation of content to clincal practice. Lecture, human cadever lab. Two selected weekends.
PT 7007
- Administration and Legal Issues
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, fall, even years)
Ethical/legal analysis applied to clinical/administrative decision making in contemporary practice environments. Theoretical frameworks, concepts, and case analysis to address challenges in practice. Two selected weekends.
PT 7008
- Scientific Basis of PT Practice
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Admitted in transitional doctor of physical therapy program; A-F only, spring, odd years)
Role of science/research in physical therapy as it relates to critical thinking and decision making in practice. Statistical terminology, research design, hypothesis testing. Two selected weekends.
PT 7009
- Capstone Experience
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Must be a DPT student; A-F only, summer, every year)
How case studies are conducted/written. Importance of case studies to a profession. Basics of case report, literature review. Measurement theory, writing techniques. Student projects are evaluated by instructor or core or adjunct faculty.
PT 7010
- Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation I
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Licensed physical therapist enrolled in geriatric clinical residency; S-N only, fall, every year)
Demographics of aging population, psychosocial issues with aging, clinical research in the area of geriatrics. How to write patient case report. Lecture, discussion, literature review.
Effective:
Fall 2010
PT 7011
- Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation II
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Licensed physical therapist enrolled in geriatric clinical residency; S-N only, spring, every year)
Providing physical therapy to geriatric clients. Pphysiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic procedures to evaluate, treat, and manage clients. How clinical issues vary in geriatric population vs. younger patients. Lecture, discussion, literature review.
Effective:
Spring 2011
PT 7012
- Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation III
(2.0 cr; Prereq-Licensed physical therapist enrolled in geriatric clinical residency; S-N only, summer, every year)
Management/reimbursement issues in geriatric health care system. Body systems/pathological processes common in geriatric client. How physical therapy is reimbursed through Medicare system. Lecture, discussion, literature review.
Effective:
Summer 2011
PT 8131
- Research Seminar I
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Grad PT major; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Scientific thinking in physical therapy. Preparation to execute research project or literature review. Analysis of current literature. Basic features of research design. Elements of evaluating treatment efficacy. Students interact with their research adviser and with research faculty in various specialties.
PT 8132
- Research Seminar in Physical Therapy II
(1.0 cr; Prereq-8131, Grad PT major; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Scientific thinking in physical therapy. Preparation to execute research project or literature review. Analysis of current literature. Basic features of research design. Elements of evaluating treatment efficacy. Students interact with their research adviser and with research faculty in various specialties.
PT 8193
- Research Problems in Physical Therapy
(1.0 - 7.0 cr [max 7.0 cr]; Prereq-Grad PT major; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Process of developing/completing a scholarly research project or literature review related to rehabilitation science. Type of research experience is determined by adviser.
PT 8333
- FTE: Master's
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Master¿s student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
PT 8777
- Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 50.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade, fall, spring, every year)
(No description)
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