In this elective course, students have the opportunity to assist physical therapy faculty with research projects pertaining to the faculty member’s research agenda. Students obtain individual faculty member approval to assist with research prior to enrollment in this course.

Prerequisites: Instructor approval

Credits: 1

Students who have successfully completed PTHE 1301 Research Elective I may have the opportunity to continue working on a research project with a physical therapy faculty member. Students obtain individual faculty member approval to assist with research prior to enrollment in this course.

Prerequisites: PTHEG 1301 Research Elective I

Credits: 1

This course is designed to provide students an introduction to companion animal rehabilitation. An overview of basic comparative anatomy will be reviewed, as well as commonly used therapeutic interventions for orthopedic and neurological conditions seen in companion animals. Collaboration between the veterinary and physical therapy professions will be emphasized to enhance the learning experience. Regulatory issues involved in this field of practice from the perspective of physical therapists and veterinarians will be discussed.

Prerequisites: Permission of Course Director; enrolled in the third professional year of the Physical Therapy Program. This course is subject to a minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 enrollees.

Credits: 2

This course is designed to facilitate additional didactic and laboratory experiences related to hand therapy practice. Students will be exposed to advanced concepts in pathology, imaging, examination, differential diagnosis, and intervention that will expand their knowledge and skills in this specialty area of practice. Content will be supported by current, best evidence, and students will apply concepts of evidence-based practice to areas of patient-client management. Lecture material will be supported by lab and case discussions.

Prerequisites: Permission of Course Director; enrolled in the third professional year of the Physical Therapy Program. This course is subject to a minimum of 2 and maximum of 20 enrollees.

Credits: 1

This elective will expand on vestibular concepts covered in PTHEG 1541/1542 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation I & II. Topics will include assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches for vestibular disorders, including peripheral hypofunction, bilateral vestibular loss, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, vestibular migraines, persistent postural perceptual dizziness, and Meniere’s disease.

Prerequisites: Permission of Course Director; enrolled in the second or third professional year of the Physical Therapy Program. PTHEG 1541 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation I; PTHEG 1542 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation II. This course is subject to a minimum of 4 and maximum of 20 enrollees.

Credits: 2

This elective course is designed to facilitate advancement of acute care skills and the development of interprofessional collaborative practice strategies in various care settings. Emphasis will be placed on interprofessional management of patients with complex medical conditions including collaborative practice surrounding examination, evaluation, treatment strategies and clinical decision making. Acute care topics including: pathology, pharmacology, lab values, medical/surgical equipment and environmental factors as well as patient handling techniques and reimbursement considerations will be applied and integrated into clinical decision making.

Prerequisites: Permission of Course Director; enrolled in the second professional year of the Physical Therapy Program. PTHEG 1592 Acute Care Rehabilitation; PTHEG 1542 Neurorehabilitation II; PTHEG 1606 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. This course is subject to a minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 enrollees.

Credits: 1

In this course students will be exposed to advanced concepts in pain theory, pain mechanisms, psychologically-informed practice, and science-informed application of PT intervention that will expand their knowledge and skills in this area of practice. Content will include current, best evidence, and students will apply concepts of evidence-based practice to areas of patient-client management.

Prerequisites: PTHEG 1663 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation III; permission of the Course Director; enrollment in the third professional year of the Physical Therapy Program. This course is subject to a minimum of 5 and maximum of 15 enrollees.

Credits: 2

This course is designed to facilitate additional didactic or clinical endeavors related to a specific component of physical therapy theory and/or practice. Course content, assignments and learning outcomes are developed in collaboration with the faculty mentor and the student. The Program Director must approve the plan. Course credit is variable depending on the scope of work to be accomplished.

Prerequisites: Permission of the Course Director

Credits: 1-6