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PHTH 105. Medical Terminology for Health Professionals

Study of word parts, definitions, spelling, analysis, synthesis, and use of medical vocabulary. This course is taught in classroom sections or may be taken entirely on-line.

Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

PHTH 180T. Topics in Physical Therapy

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced techniques in physical therapy and new trends relating to the care of patients.

Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 12 units

PHTH 240. Advances in Orthopedic Physical Therapy I

Prerequisite: PHTH 217, PHTH 218 or permission of instructor. Exploration of treatment of orthopedic problems.

Units: 2

PHTH 241. Advances in Physical Therapy II

Prerequisite: PHTH 217, PHTH 218 or permission of instructor. A continuation of Advances in Orthopedic Physical Therapy I.

Units: 2

PHTH 242. Advanced Clinical Anatomy I

Prerequisite: Exploration of clinical application of anatomical structures of joints.

Units: 2

PHTH 243. Advanced Clinical Anatomy II

Prerequisites: PHTH 242 or permission of instructor. A continuation of Advanced Clinical Anatomy I

Units: 2

PHTH 244. Advances in Management of the Aging Population

Exploration of special approaches and considerations of intervention of conditions of aging.

Units: 2

PHTH 245. Advances in Management of the Neurological Patient

Prerequisite: PHTH 227, PHTH 228 or permission of instructor. Exploration of advanced multisystem treatment approaches in neuro-rehabilitation.

Units: 2

PHTH 247. Sports Injuries

Exploration in advances in management of sports injuries.

Units: 2

PHTH 248. Advances in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Prerequisite: PHTH 236 or permission of instructor. Exploration of the components of implementing and maintaining multilevels of cardiac rehabilitation and the management of patients with cardiac disease.

Units: 2

PHTH 249. Contemporary Issues in Delivery of Physical Therapy Services

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Exploration of emerging trends and issues in contemporary physical therapy practice.

Units: 2

PHTH 260. Administration of Physical Therapy Services

Application of administration and organization of a physical therapy service, including supervision issues, fiscal considerations, marketing and public relations, outcomes management, utilization and quality management.

Units: 2

PHTH 262. Cooperative Education in Physical Therapy

PHTH 262 gives students enrolled in the third semester or later in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program the opportunity to combine classroom theory with "on-the-job training" to work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The student performs patient care skills commensurate with their academic preparation.

Units: 1-2, Repeatable up to 6 units

PHTH 290. Independent Study

Supervised guidance for students who wish to do additional research. Approved for RP grading.

Units: 1-6

PHTH 506. Motor Development through the Lifespan

Motor development is a lecture course. This course human motor development, integrating physiological, psychological, sociological and spiritual domains while emphasizing the interaction between the systems. This course is in preparation for PHTh 537 Physical Therapy Management in Pediatrics.

Units: 2

PHTH 507. Foundations of Patient Assessment and Clinical Management in Physical Therapy I

This course involves selected theory and clinical application of essential evaluation, treatment procedures and interventions utilized in physical therapy practice including examination procedures, physical agents, massage, therapeutic exercise, and transfer and mobility training.

Units: 4

PHTH 508. Foundations of Patient Assessment and Clinical Management in Physical Therapy II

Units: 4

PHTH 510. Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton

Units: 3

PHTH 511. Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton

This course is an advanced study of the structure and function of the human body as a basis for understanding normal human movement. This course will emphasize the trunk and spine. (Instructional materials fee, $35).

Units: 4

PHTH 512. Applied Pathophysiology for Physical Therapists

This course involves an advanced study of physiology of body systems and the responses to normal aging, environmental influences, and pathological dysfunction. Includes cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurological, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems.

Units: 3

PHTH 517. Orthopedic Management in Physical Therapy I

Analysis of musculoskeletal disabilities with emphasis on physical assessment, methods of therapeutic intervention, clinical decision making and program planning. Selected lectures by medical practitioners on medical-surgical management of orthopedic conditions. Focus will be towards dysfunction involving the extremities. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)

Units: 4

PHTH 518. Orthopedic Management in Physical Therapy II

This course is an analysis of musculoskeletal disabilities with emphasis on physical assessment, methods of therapeutic intervention, clinical decision making and program planning towards dysfunction involving the spine and pelvic girdle. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)

Units: 4

PHTH 526. Electrophysiologic Approaches to Patient Care

Exploration of advanced theories and principles related to the clinical use of electrophysiologic modalities. Includes electroneuromuscular stimulation for motor performance, nerve function, pain management and tissue repair.

Units: 3

PHTH 527. Applied Neurosciences

An advanced study of normal structure and function of the peripheral and central nervous system as a basis for understanding clinical manifestations seen in neurological disorders. This course is in preparation for evaluating and treating patients with neurological disorders. (2 hr lecture; 6 hr lab) (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

Units: 4

PHTH 528. Management of Neurological Disorders in Physical Therapy I

Advanced evaluation and intervention approaches to neurological disabilities in adults with emphasis in evidence based practice, clinical reasoning and patient centered care. Course centers patients with neurologic disorders, stroke and Parkinson's disease. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)

Units: 4

PHTH 529. Management of Neurological Disorders in Physical Therapy II

Advanced evaluation and approaches to neurological disabilities in adults with emphasis on the patient with neurological such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic head injury. (3 lecture/ 3 lab hours)

Units: 4

PHTH 533. Functional Kinesiology for Physical Therapists

This course presents basic principles, theories and applications of biomechanics. Kinesiology and pathokinesiology of the extremities, thorax, vertebral column, and temporomandibular joint will be discussed.

Units: 3

PHTH 534. Gait and Movement

This course presents a study of normal and abnormal gait, the principles of ergonomics, biomechanics of posture, and functional capacity evaluations.

Units: 3

PHTH 536. Physical Therapy Management of Body Systems

Pathophysiology and examination and intervention skills for the cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, hematologic, lymphatic, and integumentary systems including system interactions; differential diagnosis; and the medical, pharmacological and surgical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practices. (3 lecture/ 3 lab hours)

Units: 4

PHTH 537. Physical Therapy Management in Pediatrics

Advanced study of diagnosis and physical therapy problems found in pediatrics. Evaluation and intervention principles are used ot discuss and explore clinical manifestations associated with diseases and functional impairments. Emphasis will be placed on the therapeutic intervention and program planning. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

Units: 3

PHTH 538. Physical Therapy Management in Geriatrics

A synthesis of biology of aging with common orthopedic and neurological problems special to the older patient. This course emphasizes analysis of clinical problems and issues facing the physical therapist in utilizing functional testing and community resources with the elderly.

Units: 2

PHTH 539. Physical Diagnosis

This course presents functional profiles of clients with emphasis on signs and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, peripheral vascular and neurologic diagnosis. Emphasis on methods to determine the most appropriate intervention strategy for each patient or client through the diagnosis process.

Units: 3

PHTH 546. Physical Therapy Management of Body Systems II

This course is part two in a series on the clinical management of diseases and disorders across the body systems: endocrine, gastrointestinal, urological, reproductive, hepatic, hematologic, Immunologic, lymphatic, and integumentary systems and the interactions between systems. Emphasis is on the development of clinical reasoning and judgement as it related to the Physical Therapy management of patients with multi-system diseases and disorders.

Units: 3

PHTH 554S. Clinical Learning I

This course is designed to progress the development of student clinical competencies needed of an independent physical therapy practitioner in the outpatient orthopedic setting through a Service-Learning experiential model which is an integral component of the course.

Units: 2

PHTH 555SA. Clinical Learning IIA

This course is an experiential, Service-Learning model designed to progress the development of clinical competencies needed of an independent physical therapy practitioner in the outpatient neurologic setting. Under faculty mentoring, student Physical Therapists will practice clinical decision analysis and clinical skills in the Gait, Balance and Mobility Center at Fresno State.

Units: 1

PHTH 555SB. Clinical Learning IIB

Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Spring

PHTH 556S. Clinical Learning III

Designed as a continuation from PHTH 554, this course is designed as a service-learning experience to progress the development of student clinical competencies needed in the outpatient orthopedic setting.

Units: 2

PHTH 557. Clinical Experience I

This 9 week externship during summer allows the student to apply academic knowledge in a clinical setting. Comprehensive examination, evaluation, and intervention will be used to manage the physical therapy patient. CR/NC grading only. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

Units: 5

PHTH 558. Clinical Experience II

This 12 week externship during the summer allows the student to apply academic knowledge related to examination, evaluation, and intervention will be used to manage the physical therapy patient. CR/NC grading only. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

Units: 5

PHTH 559. Clinical Experience III

This final 12 week externship during spring semester allows the student to apply academic knowledge in a clinical setting. Upon completion the student must demonstrate mastery of physical therapy skills considered appropriate for entry level practice. CR/NC grading only. (CSU liability insurance fee, $8)

Units: 5

PHTH 560. Administration of Physical Therapy Services

Units: 1

PHTH 561. Pharmacology for Physical Therapists

Students will develop skills required for the physical therapist to understand and utilize important elements or pharmacological mechanisms and drug interactions that are essential for clinical decision making in physical therapy practice.

Units: 2

PHTH 563. Radiology for Physical Therapists

Students will develop skills required for the physical therapist to understand and utilize radiological diagnosis and diagnostic imaging procedures, as needed for clinical decision making in physical therapy practice.

Units: 2

PHTH 564. Prosthetics

This course provides the student with didactic knowledge and clinical skills necessary to successfully provide physical therapy evaluation and management of the patient following extremity amputation, with an emphasis on lower extremity.

Units: 1

PHTH 565S. Community Outreach Wellness

This is a Service learning course that presents essential concepts related to the roles of physical therapists in prevention and in the promotion of health, wellness, and fitness. This course includes application of concepts through service learning in selected community agencies.

Units: 1

PHTH 570. Therapeutic Exercise and Applied Movement for Physical Therapists I

PHTH 570 is the first in a 4 part series of courses designed to introduce, reinforce and master the development of a reflective process for prescribing and modifying ICF based therapeutic exercise with an integrated approach of applied movement analysis, theoretical models and contemporary evidence based literature.

Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall

PHTH 571A. Therapeutic Exercise and Applied Movement for Physical Therapists IIA

This course is the second in a 4 part series designed to introduce, reinforce and master the development of a reflective process of prescribing, progressing and modifying ICF based therapeutic exercise with an integrated approach of applied movement analysis, theoretical models and contemporary evidence based literature.

Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Fall

PHTH 571B. Therapeutic Exercise and Applied Movement for Physical Therapists IIB

This course is the third in a 4 part series designed to introduce, reinforce and master the development of a reflective process of prescribing, progressing and modifying ICF based therapeutic exercise with an integrated approach of applied movement analysis, theoretical models and contemporary evidence based literature.

Units: 1
Course Typically Offered: Spring

PHTH 572. Therapeutic Exercise and Applied Movement for Physical Therapists III

This course is the culmination of a 4 part series of courses designed to introduce, reinforce and master the development of a reflective process for prescribing and modifying ICF based therapeutic exercise with an integrated approach of applied movement analysis, theoretical models and contemporary evidence based literature.

Units: 2
Course Typically Offered: Fall

PHTH 591. Research Methods

Study and application of research design and critical research reading skills. The student will gain important insights into the research process and become a discriminating consumer of published research.

Units: 3

PHTH 593. Professional Colloquium I

This course addresses professional behavior standards in relation to patient care interactions and relationships with colleagues and community including documentation and professional service learning.

Units: 2

PHTH 594. Professional Colloquium II

Presents topics relative to global healthcare delivery models focusing on the healthcare system in the United States. It reviews community health services, prevention, health policy, reimbursement, referral, and legal issues related to profession.

Units: 1

PHTH 597. Evidence Based Practice in Physical Therapy

This course will prepare students to understand how to apply the principles of evidence based practice to make optimal clinical decisions.

Units: 3

PHTH 598. Doctoral Project

A doctoral project appropriate to the profession of physical therapy that demonstrates critical inquiry, independent thinking, and rationale is required. An abstract, written manuscript and oral defense will be required. A total of 3-units are required for graduation. CR/NC grading only. Approved for RP grade.

Units: 1-3

PHTH 598C. Project Continuation

Prerequisite: PHTH 598. For continuous enrollment while completing the project. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Units: 0