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DPT 711 - Medical Terminology
Credits 1
Introduction to medical terminology for the healthcare professional. Students expand their medical vocabulary via immersion in medical content and subjects from a broad spectrum of body systems.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 712 - Physiological Bases of Rehabilitation
Credits 3
This course will provide an overview of the physiology underlying movement generation. Emphasis on the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal physiology components related to rehabilitation. Focus on tissue physiology of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems, an applied approach and examination of physiological adaptations to exercise and its influence on a macro level.
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DPT 713 - Genomic and Regenerative Rehabilitation Concepts
Credits 3
Current perspectives on the emerging impact of regenerative medicine and genomic technologies that have potential to drive progress in the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic condition resulting from injury, disease or aging.
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DPT 714 - Neuroplasticity
Credits 3
Comprehensive overview of the neurobiological mechanisms and treatment principles of neuroplasticity and how to integrate and apply them to clinical practice.
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DPT 715 - Pathobiomechanics
Credits 3
The course is designed to introduce the concepts of biomechanical research regarding musculoskeletal pathologies, including kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography at the whole body and joint level. How alterations of connective tissue and muscle mechanics contribute to musculoskeletal pathologies is also discussed.
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DPT 720 - Professional Development
Credits 2
Theories and experiences designed to develop skills to accurately, sensitively and assertively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues. Principles of written and oral communication. Professional issues of changes in health care, state and local laws, standards of practice, code of ethics, quality assessment and quality assurance.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 721 - Advanced Topics in Physical Therapy
Credits 1
Through in-class and web-assisted instruction, independent study, and mentored project development, prepares students for a variety of clinical competencies including health promotion/wellness, evaluation of alternative and complementary approaches, rural health, and other advanced aspects of clinical practice, ethics, and professional conduct related to physical therapy.
Prerequisites
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DPT 722 - Issues in Rural Health
Credits 1
Unique needs of frontier/rural and underserved populations addressed, emphasizing the eclectic nature of practice in these areas, the importance of networking with other disciplines, and special considerations of these populations including functional rehabilitation, time management, travel, emergencies, and involvement of families in treatment.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 726 - Evidenced-Based Practice in Physical Therapy I
Credits 1
Designed to provide the student with knowledge and hands-on experience in skills required to engage evidence-based clinical practice of physical therapy. Students will learn how to write answerable questions, search the literature, and critically analyze evidence for application in clinical practice.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
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DPT 727 - Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy II
Credits 1
This 1-credit course builds on DPT 726 and 790, providing students with knowledge skills to implement evidence-based practice in physical therapy. Students will critique special cases of evidence and psychometric properties of diagnostic tools and outcome measures, and create a minimal data set in order to integrate evidence into practice.
Grading
Letter Grade
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DPT 730 - Foundations of Observation and Assessment
Credits 2
Basic patient assessment skills with introduction to posture and gait evaluation through observation. Patient history and review of the medical record. Documentation in S.O.A.P. Note and functional outcome formats. Assessment skills emphasized include: anthropometric measures, reflex and sensation testing, goniometry, manual muscle testing, vital signs, and surface palpation.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
Corequisite
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DPT 730L - Foundations of Observation and Assessment Lab
Credits 2
Lab of basic patient assessment skills including posture, gait evaluation, anthropometric measures, reflex and sensation testing, goniometry, manual muscle testing, vital signs, and surface palpation. Patient history and review of medical records, documentation in SOAP format, and functional outcome formats.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
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DPT 732 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credits 2
Holistic approach to evaluation and management of patients with various orthopaedic pathologies and other related movement dysfunction. Emphasis placed on theoretical basis of specific exercise physiology, therapeutic exercise and functional training skills interrelated with clinical decision-making methodology. Rationale for and implementation of treatments with safety awareness and proper body mechanics.
Prerequisites
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Corequisite
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DPT 732L - Therapeutic Exercise Lab
Credits 1
Laboratory sessions to practice the evaluation and management of patients (and patient scenarios) with various orthopaedic pathologies and other related movement dysfunctions. Emphasis on exercise prescription and demonstration, as well as progression.
Prerequisites
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Corequisite
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DPT 735 - Functional Training and Acute Care
Credits 4
Performance and application of positioning skills, transfers techniques, and assistive devices. Advancement to clinical decision-making skills and incorporation of learned materials into therapy interventions. Clinical reasoning skills in assessment, treatment design and intervention, goal development and discharge planning for patients in the acute hospital environment.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 744, 745, 730.
Corequisite
DPT 735L
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DPT 735L - Functional Training and Acute Care Lab
Credits 1
Hands on performance and application of positioning skills, transfer techniques, and assistive devices. Advancement to clinical decision-making skills and incorporation of learned materials into therapy interventions. Clinical reasoning skills in assessment, treatment design and intervention, goal development and discharge planning for patients in the acute hospital environment.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 744, 745, 730.
Corequisite
DPT 735
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DPT 740 - Movement Science
Credits 2
This course will introduce students to principles and theories in movement science. Students will be introduced to concepts related to motor control, motor development, and motor learning. Students will also apply these principles to the clinical practice of physical therapy and to observe and assess related phenomena in patients.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in professional DPT curriculum.
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DPT 741 - Orthopaedic Principles
Credits 3
Principles of orthopaedic physical therapy including biomechanics, applied anatomy, and osteokinematic and arthrokinematic concepts examined. Musculoskeletal system investigated from histological, structural, and functional perspectives.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 742 - Clinical and Pathological Physiology
Credits 5
Fundamentals of physiology and pathology related to diseases causing abnormal movement patterns or capabilities. Processes and diseases most frequently encountered in physical therapy practice emphasized.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 744 - Gross Anatomy I
Credits 2
Study of gross human anatomy as it applies to physical therapy. Materials to be covered include: muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve innervation of the trunk and upper extremity, structural identification and function of the spine, heart, lungs, abdominopelvic organs, circulatory and sensory systems. Emphasis on relevance of gross anatomy to physical therapy practice. Involves both lecture and laboratory dissection that will cover the upper half of the body.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
DPT 744L
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DPT 744L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab I
Credits 1
Gross human anatomy cadaver lab with supervised dissection and exploration of muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve innervation of the trunk and upper extremity, structural identification and function of the spine, heart, lungs, abdominopelvic organs, circulatory and sensory systems.
Corequisite
DPT 744 - Gross Anatomy I
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DPT 745 - Gross Anatomy II
Credits 2
Study of gross human anatomy as it applies to physical therapy. Materials to be covered include: muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve innervation of the head, neck, and lower extremity, structural identification and function of the corresponding circulatory and sensory systems.
Prerequisites
DPT 744 and DPT 744L
Corequisite
DPT 745L
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DPT 745L - Gross Human Anatomy Lab II
Credits 1
Gross human anatomy cadaver lab with supervised dissection and exploration of muscle, tendon, ligament and nerve innervation of the head, neck, and lower extremity, structural identification and function of the corresponding circulatory and sensory systems.
Prerequisites
DPT 744 and DPT 744L
Corequisite
DPT 745
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DPT 746 - Neuroanatomy
Credits 3
High level immersion into the anatomy of the nervous system, emphasizing structure and functional relationships. Coursework will also relate the structural relationships of the central and peripheral nervous systems to brain dysfunction and pathology.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
Corequisite
DPT 746L
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DPT 746L - Neuroanatomy Lab
Credits 1
Human cadaveric dissection of the central nervous system through a series of weekly laboratory experiences with an emphasis on its three-dimensional structure.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
DPT 746
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DPT 747 - Geriatric Examination and Intervention
Credits 1
Examination, evaluation, plan of intervention, outcomes, patient education, and health promotion as applied to the geriatric client. Issues include factors affecting normal aging, pathological aging, common pathologies associated with aging, quality of life, successful aging, care settings, reimbursement, and public policy.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 748 - Pharmacology
Credits 2
Actions and effects of pharmaceutical agents commonly encountered in physical therapy clinical practice.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
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DPT 749 - Applied Exercise Physiology
Credits 2
Review of systems responsible for the generation of energy. Overview of the physiologic responses of the human body to acute bouts of exercise and how training leads to chronic adaptation of selected systems. Course content focuses on principles of exercise, role of nutrients in body metabolism, human development and performances.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
Corequisite
DPT 749L - Applied Exercise Physiology Lab
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DPT 749L - Applied Exercise Physiology Lab
Credits 1
Laboratory and active learning experiences to include major components of physical fitness such as aerobic fitness; muscular strength, power, and endurance; fatigue thresholds; body composition and body build; and flexiblility.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
DPT 749.
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DPT 750 - Prosthetics and Orthotics
Credits 2
Evaluation of medical, surgical and prosthetic and rehabilitation management of amputations. Discussion of design, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic devices as well as general orthotic principles examined. Basic clinical problem solving skills integrated in the context of prosthetic and orthotic management of patients.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
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DPT 750L - Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab
Credits 1
Application of medical, surgical and prosthetic and rehabilitation management of amputations. Design, fabrication and fitting of prosthetic devices as well as general orthotic principles examined. Basic clinical problem solving skills integrated in the context of prosthetic and orthotic management of patients.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
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DPT 751 - Women’s Health in Physical Therapy
Credits 2
Overview of the anatomical, physiological, nutritional, psychological, and sociological influences throughout the woman’s life span including: adolescence, the reproductive years, the middle years, the older age. Discussion of physical therapy management of musculoskeletal, integumentary, cardiopulmonary, and visceral pathologies common to women.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 752 - Physical Agents and Electrophysiology
Credits 3
Biological processes of injury and repair, clinical application of soft tissue techniques, thermal agents, intermittent compression, continuous motion, electrical stimulation, and mechanical traction. Principles of electrophysics and neurophysiology as they pertain to the use of therapeutic electrical stimulation. Advancement to clinical decision-making skills in physical application.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 742, 730, 732.
Corequisite
DPT 752L
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DPT 752L - Physical Agents and Electrophysiology Lab
Credits 1
Hands on performance and clinical application of soft tissue techniques, thermal agents, intermittent compression, continuous motion, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, therapeutic electrical stimulation.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy. DPT 742, 730, 732.
Corequisite
DPT 752
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DPT 753 - Electrotherapy
Credits 2
Principles of a electrophysics and neurophysiology as they pertain to the use of therapeutic electrical stimulation. Application techniques of various electrical stimulation devices also presented.
Prerequisites
DPT 742, DPT 752, DPT 730, DPT 732.
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DPT 754 - Orthopaedic Assessment in Physical Therapy
Credits 3
Evaluation and assessment of upper and lower extremity orthopaedic problems. Discussion and application of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and evaluative manual therapy skills used to differentially diagnose orthopaedic pathologies and disorders.
Prerequisites
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Corequisite
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DPT 754L - Orthopaedic Assessment in Physical Therapy Lab
Credits 1
Evaluation and assessment of upper and lower extremity orthopaedic problems. Practical application of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and evaluative manual therapy skills used to differentially diagnose orthopaedic pathologies and disorders.
Prerequisites
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Corequisite
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DPT 755 - Geriatric and Pediatric Rehabilitation
Credits 3
Examination of factors affecting normal and pathologic systems from birth into aging. Issues include normal developmental sequences and common pathologies across the life span. Evaluation, wellness and leisure activities, and how basic rehabilitation procedures can be modified for the elderly.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 756 - Neurophysiology
Credits 4
High level immersion into the function of the human central and peripheral nervous systems based on current research and theory. Topics include normal human motor and sensory neurophysiology, cognitive and learning neurophysiology, neuropathophysiology, neuroplasticity, neurodiagnostics and neurologic treatment options.
Prerequisites
DPT 746
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DPT 757 - Wound Care
Credits 2
Clinical practice of wound care including physiology of tissue healing, wound assessment tools, dressings and treatment approaches. Processes and diseases most frequently encountered in physical therapy practice specializing in wound care.
Prerequisites
DPT 742, DPT 752
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DPT 758 - Diagnostic Testing and Imaging
Credits 2
Presentation of diagnostic tests used by disciplines and specialties within and outside of the profession of physical therapy. Discussion of blood studies, nuclear medicine studies, and radiologic/X-ray studies. Interpretation of test results as it applies to physical therapy evaluation, intervention planning and treatment.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 759 - Pediatric Rehabilitation
Credits 2
Provides foundational knowledge of development (typical and atypical) and an overview of pediatric physical therapy practice for children with atypical development. Presents examination, evaluation, and development of physical therapy plans of care for children with various disabilities within the frameworks of family-centered care and disablement/enablement models.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
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DPT 759L - Pediatric Rehabilitation Laboratory Experience
Credits 1
Focuses on application of developmental concepts and an overview of pediatric physical therapy practice for children with atypical development. Provides students with opportunities to observe/engage in examination, evaluation, and development of physical therapy plans of care for children with various disabilities within the frameworks of family-centered care and enablement models
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy.
Corequisite
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DPT 761 - Supervised Clinical Education I
Credits 3
The first clinical affiliation is a supervised full-time extended clinical learning experience six weeks in duration. The primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in learning in order to develop introductory clinical competence in the delivery of services to persons with movement dysfunction.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all course work in the first year of the graduate physical therapy program.
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DPT 762 - Supervised Clinical Education II
Credits 5
The second clinical affiliation is a supervised, full-time extended clinical learning experience 11 weeks in duration. The primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in experiential learning in order to advance clinical competence in the delivery of services to persons with movement dysfunction.
Prerequisites
DPT 761
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DPT 763 - Supervised Clinical Education III
Credits 5
The third clinical affiliation is ten and one-half weeks and is a supervised full-time extended clinical learning experience. The primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in experimental learning in order to advance clinical competence in the delivery of services to persons with movement dysfunction.
Prerequisites
DPT 762
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DPT 764 - Supervised Clinical Education IV
Credits 6
The fourth clinical affiliation is twelve weeks and is a supervised full-time extended clinical learning experience. The primary purpose is to provide students with the opportunity to actively engage in experiential learning in order to advance clinical competence in the delivery of services to persons with movement dysfunction.
Prerequisites
DPT 763
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DPT 765 - Clinical Education V
Credits 4
This nine-week clinical affiliation is an extended learning experience for students completing the transitional physical therapy doctorate. The primary purpose is to provide students the opportunity to advance clinical competence in the delivery of physical therapy services to persons with movement dysfunction.
Prerequisites
Successful completion or concurrent work in all course work to date in the transitional doctorate physical therapy program.
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DPT 770 - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Credits 1
Evaluation and treatment of patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease and dysfunction. Emphasis on regulation of cardiac, circulatory and pulmonary functions at rest and the responses of these systems to differing modes, intensities, and durations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in physical therapy.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
Corequisite/Prerequisite
DPT 770L
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DPT 770L - Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Lab
Credits 1
Lab of basic patient skills including assessment of vital signs, breathing patterns, heart sounds, ECG interpretation, pulmonary function testing, blood gases, chest wall mobility, cough and sputum, ventilation, performance of bronchial drainage, prescribe exercises for patient with compromised cardiopulmonary function.
Corequisite
DPT 770
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DPT 772 - Physical Therapy Administration
Credits 2
General principles of organizations and administration that impact the ethical and legal aspects of physical therapy practice. Topics include budget development, cost accounting, supervision, communication skills, evaluative techniques, and methods of management and quality assurance.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 774 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy
Credits 2
Social and psychological issues which arise during illness examined and discussed in an open class discussion format. Emphasis on self-awareness as well as awareness of others with respect to cultural differences, religious beliefs, addictions, and coping strategies during stress.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 780 - Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation
Credits 2
This course will introduce students to principles and theories of rehabilitation for the patient with balance dysfunction. There will be emphasis on sound clinical reasoning and assessment of balance impairment and disability. Students will be exposed to theoretical applications of different treatment modalities in balance and vestibular rehabilitation.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in professional DPT curriculum.
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DPT 785 - Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Credits 2
Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise techniques for the extremities with emphasis on integrating these techniques into treatment regimes for specific orthopaedic pathologies/disorders. Includes pathogensis, clinical presentation, medical/surgical management and rehabilitation. Review, integrate, and enhance knowledge from previous course work as it pertains to appropriate entry-level application.
Prerequisites
DPT 732, DPT 741, DPT 754
Corequisite
DPT 785L
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DPT 785L - Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Lab
Credits 1
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation lab with supervised integration of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise techniques for the extremities. Focus will be on developing and providing treatment regimes for specific orthopaedic pathologies/ disorders. Students will refine skills from previous course work as it pertains to appropriate entry-level application.
Prerequisites
DPT 732, DPT 741, DPT 754.
Corequisite
DPT 785
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DPT 786 - Neurological Rehabilitation
Credits 3
Course fosters clinical reasoning and critical analysis skills across elements of patient client management for individuals with neurologically-based movement disorders. Students are exposed to theory and movement science as related to clinical reasoning. Students are expected to incorporate professional behavior, scientific and clinical knowledge and critical analysis to clinical applications.
Prerequisites
DPT 730, DPT 732, DPT 744, DPT 745, DPT 746, DPT 756.
Corequisite
DPT 786L
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DPT 786L - Neurologic Rehabilitation Laboratory Experience
Credits 1
Course emphasizes hands-on skill development, clinical reasoning, and critical analysis skills for all elements of patient-client management for individuals with neurologically-based movement disorders across the lifespan. Students are expected to incorporate professional behavior, scientific and clinical knowledge, critical analysis and competent skill performance in laboratory and practical skill application.
Corequisite
DPT 786
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DPT 787 - Integrated Rehabilitation
Credits 2
Assessment and treatment of advanced orthopedics, advanced neurological, and spinal cord injured patients utilizing comprehensive techniques for spinal cord injury (SCI), orthopedics, and neurological treatment. Through dynamic patient case problems, students evaluate, plan, and implement course of treatment.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy and and .
Corequisite
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DPT 787L - Integrated Rehabilitation Lab
Credits 1
Hands on assessment and treatment of advanced orthopedics, advanced neurological, and spinal cord injured patients utilizing comprehensive techniques for spinal cord injury (SCI), orthopedics, and neurological treatment. Through dynamic patient case problems, students will be able to evaluate, plan, and implement a course of treatment.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy and and .
Corequisite
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DPT 788 - Spine Examination and Treatment
Credits 2
Spine examination including biomechanics, observation, range of motion, muscle strength, joint play and special tests. Inclusion of examination schema, clinical reasoning skills and differential diagnosis of commonly seen spine pathology. Emphasis on hands-on examination, assessment, and treatment including manual therapy, spinal mobilization and spinal manipulation skills.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
Corequisite
DPT 788L
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DPT 788L - Spine Examination and Intervention Lab
Credits 1
Lab sessions focusing on hands-on examination, assessment, and treatment of spine dysfunction, including manual therapy, spinal mobilization and spinal manipulation skills.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor.
Corequisite
DPT 788
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DPT 790 - Clinical Research in Physical Therapy
Credits 3
Introduction to principles and concepts of clinical research in physical therapy. Covers development of the research question, measurement issues, statistical analysis, literature review, and writing of results.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 791 - Applied Research Statistics
Credits 3
Review of foundations, concepts of measurement, and design in clinical research. Emphasis on hands-on data analysis of clinically relevant physical therapy research designs including descriptive statistics, statistical inference, analysis of differences, and analysis of relationships.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 793 - Seminar
Credits 1
Preparation and presentation of seminars on topics of current interest in physical therapy and rehabilitation. Topic changes by semester and by course instructor; see class schedule for details.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in professional DPT curriculum.
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DPT 795 - Independent Study
Credits 1 – 6
Students pursue a topic related to physical therapy beyond that covered in the graduate curriculum. Satisfactory completion accomplished through individualized, self-directed study. Topics based on student preference and faculty approval. Faculty and student jointly determine goals, objective and evaluation methods.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing in physical therapy.
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DPT 798 - Directed Research
Credits 1 – 6
Critical inquiry by participating in new or ongoing research with faculty who serve as project advisors. Students summarize research by a written report and present each project orally to the faculty and area clinicians.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
DPT 790
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EAB 700 - Research Methods for Public Health
Credits 3
Provides a foundation in research methodology for public health professionals. Topics include basic sampling and experimental designs, quantitative and qualitative methods in research, mathematical and economic models in research, and multidisciplinary approaches to designing research programs.
Prerequisites
EAB 703 or consent of instructor.
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EAB 703 - Biostatistical Methods for the Health Sciences
Credits 3
Designed to provide a foundation in biostatistics for graduate students in the health sciences. Topics include probability, distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, ANOVA, simple and multiple regression, vital statistics, and nonparametric methods.
Prerequisites
Undergraduate mathematics through calculus, comparable graduate coursework, or consent of instructor.
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EAB 704 - Research Integrity & Ethics
Credits 3
Designed to provide students with an understanding of how to conduct responsible research. Covers the concepts of scientific ethics and integrity broadly in order to provide a foundation for future research professionals. Topics include ethical principles, peer review, mentoring, IRB, collaborative research, and scientific record keeping.
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EAB 705 - Epidemiology and Public Health
Credits 3
Explores principles related to the distribution and causality of disease. Focuses on etiology, prevention and control of communicable and chronic human disease. Participants trained in basic epidemiological methodology, featuring case-series, case-control, experimental and cohort study designs.
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EAB 709 - Scientific/Technical Writing for the Health and Life Sciences
Credits 3
Technical writing skills are critical to success in publication of scientific journal articles, approval of research grant submissions, and acceptance of thesis/dissertation requirements. In this course students will study techniques and develop skills in technical writing useful to professionals in health care and life sciences.
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EAB 710 - Fundamentals of Public Health
Credits 3
Introduces students to public health concepts and practice. Provides broad overview of the field of public health and focused look at core areas of health promotion and education, environmental health, epidemiology and bio statistics, and health care administration in the public health arena.
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EAB 715 - Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Credits 3
Surveys the major chronic diseases with an emphasis on recent epidemiological research and findings, demographic and populations aspects of chronic illness, causation and risk factors, prevention, and control.
Prerequisites
HED 725 or consent of instructor.
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EAB 716 - The Epidemiology of Obesity
Credits 3
Describes the epidemiology and prevention of obesity and associated complications. Discusses methodological issues associated with evaluating epidemiologic studies that target obesity. Designed to cover the global epidemic of obesity, the environmental and behavioral risk factors, as well as interventions to reduce and prevent obesity.
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EAB 720 - Grant Writing for Epidemiology and Public Health Research
Credits 3
Covers the process of designing competitive research grant proposals from conceptualization to grant management.
Prerequisites
Core epidemiology class, research methods.
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EAB 725 - Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
Credits 3
Introduces the basic concepts in infectious disease epidemiology. Students develop a basic conceptual understanding and analytic skills in the investigation and control of infectious diseases in human populations. Students describe the most common infectious diseases, including their transmission, pathogenesis, treatment, prevention, and control. Prerequisites: Admission to the School of Community Health Sciences or consent of instructor.
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EAB 730 - Introduction to Statistical Computing with SAS
Credits 3
PC-based statistical computing applications with SAS 9.3 for public health. Develop basic skills in the use of a statistical package through classroom demonstrations and independent lab assignments that will complement the material covered in EAB 703 or equivalent. Emphasize data definition, verification, descriptive and inferential statistics and graphical presentation.
Prerequisites
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EAB 733 - Survey Sampling for the Health Sciences
Credits 3
Introduces the basics of sampling theory and application in the health sciences. Several popular designs will be covered in depth. Other topics include sources of error in sampling, design of surveys, and population size determination.
Prerequisites
EAB 703 or consent of instructor.
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EAB 735 - Outbreak Investigation
Credits 3
Students will work through simulated outbreak situations, culminating in a lengthy simulation of an outbreak. Students will be responsible for all aspects of the investigation including report writing. Through partnership with community health agencies, students will have the opportunity to assist in actual outbreak investigations occurring during the semester.
Prerequisites
HED 725/EAB 705 or equivalent
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EAB 743 - Experimental Design for the Health Sciences
Credits 3
Provides thorough coverage of experimental design for student in the health sciences. Topics include single factor designs, factorial experiments, within-factor designs, nested designs, analysis of trend, and general linear models.
Prerequisites
EAB 703 or consent of instructor.
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EAB 745 - Epidemiological Surveillance
Credits 3
Students will explore systems currently in place, both in the United States and internationally, and will learn the methodology used to analyze surveillance data. Students will learn about effective surveillance systems through lecture and case studies of existing surveillance systems.
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EAB 753 - Nonparametric Statistics for Public Health
Credits 3
Designed to provide a strong foundation in nonparametric statistical methods commonly used in public health. Topics explored in the course include ranked data, transformation of ranks, methods for paired and independent samples, nonparametric regression and correlation, categorical data analysis, and robust estimation.
Prerequisites
Graduate level biostatistics.
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EAB 755 - Cancer Epidemiology
Credits 3
This course is an introduction to cancer epidemiology. The objective is to make the student use, learn and consolidate basic analytic skills in developing research projects in cancer. It includes among others the following topics: trends, biology of cancer, issues in prostate, breast, colorectal, lung, and cervical cancer, cancer screening, GIS and spatial analysis in cancer, survival, and migrant studies.
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EAB 756 - Epidemiology and Research
Credits 3
Topics in Epidemiology II include analytic reasoning in public health and in disease surveillance, descriptive epidemiology and causal inference with a special emphasis on study design. This course will largely make use of scientific articles to provide students with a solid basis to critically analyze and develop medical/public health research. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
Prerequisites
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EAB 763 - Linear Statistical Models
Credits 3
Explores the foundations and applications of linear statistical models. Applications include simple, multivariate, and logistic regression; time series analysis; single -/multiple-factor ANOVA; random and mixed effects models; and ANCOVA. Several experimental designs will also be explored.
Prerequisites
Graduate level biostatistics.
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EAB 773 - Survival Analysis for Public Health
Credits 3
Explores the broad area of survival analysis for analyzing data derived from laboratory, clinical, and epidemiological studies. Methods explored in this course include survival functions, data censoring, hazard models, regression models, and parametric/nonparametric methods for comparing survival models.
Prerequisites
EAB 753 and EAB 763.
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EAB 783 - Multivariate Methods for the Health Sciences
Credits 3
Provides an in- depth coverage of common multivariate methods. Topics include multivariate correlation and regression, multivariate ANOVA, logistic regression, factor analysis, time series analysis, and principle component analysis. Emphasis placed on application of techniques useful for students in the health sciences.
Prerequisites
EAB 773 or consent of instructor.
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EAB 790 - Current Topics in Environmental Health and Epidemiology
Credits 1-3
This is an advanced seminar course directed by members of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Program. Seminars will be facilitated by faculty members based on their particular areas of research interest and expertise.
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EAB 793 - Internship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Credits 1 – 3
Capstone experiences for the MPH degree and is intended to provide students with applied work experience in a local agency, organization, center or institute.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Community Health Sciences or consent of instructor.
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EAB 794 - Professional Paper in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Credits 3
Provides the opportunity for a graduate degree candidate to be involved in an in-depth project. A formal paper and presentation describing the project culminate this experience.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Community Health Sciences or consent of instructor.
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EAB 795 - Special Topics in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Credits 1 – 3
Selected topic of current interest in epidemiology and biostatistics.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Community Health Sciences or consent of instructor.
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EAB 796 - Independent Study in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Credits 1 – 3
Independent study of a selected topic in Epidemiology or Biostatistics.
Prerequisites
Admission to the School of Community Health Sciences or consent of instructor.
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EAB 798 - Thesis Research in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Credits 1 – 6
Notes
May be repeated, but a maximum of six credits will apply towards the student’s degree program.
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ECE 706 - Planning Curriculum for Young Children
Credits 3
Examination of basic principles underlying the development and planning of non-handicapped early childhood education curriculum.
Notes
Review of components of selected curricular areas.
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ECE 707 - Programs in Early Childhood Education
Credits 3
Overview of current models of early childhood education. Includes principles, research studies, and current trends as factors related to the education of young children.
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ECE 709 - Investigations in Early Childhood Education
Credits 3
Current practices and methods in early childhood education investigated and evaluated in depth.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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ECE 710 - Planning and Administering Early Childhood Programs
Credits 3
Investigates the basic principles involved in establishing and operating centers for the young child; examines the historical background of the early childhood education movement; and reviews theories of child development as they relate to planning, operating, and evaluating centers.
Prerequisites
Consent of instructor.
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ECE 711 - Science and Math for Young Children
Credits 3
Preparation, by modeling, for presenting and structuring appropriate science activities/experiences for young children (PK-2) with emphasis on integrating process skills with life, earth, and physical science concepts.
Prerequisites
Nine hours of content science, or consent of instructor.
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ECE 722 - Theoretical Bases for Early Childhood Education
Credits 3
Examination of the underlying theories and perspectives supporting early childhood education. Emphasis on the theoretical foundations for early childhood education and the application of developmental theories across domains.
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ECE 726 - Early Education for Infants and Toddlers
Credits 3
Theoretical and practical approaches to early education services for newborns, infants, toddlers, and their families. Development of infants and toddlers within the developmental domains and focuses on attachment, milestones, identification of developmental delays, and program development and evaluation.
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