404 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy Course Descriptions—Tampa Bay Year One Fall PHTT 6500—Applied Anatomy for Physical Therapists This course integrates the study of gross anatomy with clinical practice for the profession of physical therapy. As a blended course, students learn by participating in online and faceto-face sessions. Online instruction includes lectures and assignments using virtual reality. (5 credits) PHTT 6550—Patient Care I for Physical Therapists This is the first in a series of four patient care courses designed to develop patient management skills. This course introduces foundational patient care skills, including management of medical equipment, vital sign and mobility assessment, patient positioning, bed mobility and transfers, wheelchair management, and the use and fitting of assistive devices for ambulation. Patient care models and standards of care that guide physical therapy practice are explored. Emphasis is placed on patient management in the acute care environment, as well as applying motor learning principles to case scenarios. (4 credits) PHTT 5611—Professional Issues in Physical Therapy In this course, the history and guiding documents of the American Physical Therapy Association are analyzed in the context of professional roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist. The foundational frameworks for the profession of physical therapy are introduced: the patient/ client management model, patient-centered care, the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Model. Local and global initiatives and cultural and health literacy related to healthcare delivery are explored. The core values of the physical therapy profession, professional and interprofessional collaboration, and developing therapeutic presence as a physical therapist are examined. (4 credits) Winter PHTT 6510—Applied Physiology for Physical Therapists This foundational course provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of physiology in the context of human health, exercise, and performance. This course investigates the mechanisms governing the functioning of various physiological systems and how they adapt and respond to different stimuli. Fundamental concepts of human physiology are explored, with a strong emphasis on practical applications and real-world scenarios through laboratory, psychomotor experiences. Critical thinking skills are developed through application of physiological concepts to optimize health, improve athletic performance, and address other physical and environmental challenges. (5 credits) PHT 6560—Patient Care II for Physical Therapists This course is the second in a series of four patient care courses designed to develop patient management skills. This course introduces students to foundational patient care skills associated with physical therapy examination and evaluation, including administering, interpreting, and documenting agerelated tests and measures, such as range of motion, muscle length and strength, deep tendon reflex testing, and sensation testing. Foundational content includes application of the patient/client management model; use of the ICF model to evaluate patient conditions; identifying severity, irritability, nature, stage, and stability of musculoskeletal conditions; tissue healing timeframes; analysis of human movement. (3 credits) PHTT 6560L—Patient Care II for Physical Therapists Lab Laboratory sessions (PHTT 6560L) emphasize the psychomotor and affective skills required to perform the basic examination and clinical skills addressed in PHTT 6560. Learning opportunities include online practice through video demonstrations, face-to-face labs, simulations, and practical examinations. (2 credits) PHT 6505—Documentation for Physical Therapists This course introduces documentation of physical therapy patient care encounters in accordance with professional, ethical, and legal standards and guiding principles of governing bodies and the American Physical Therapy Association. Documentation skills are developed utilizing the elements of a S.O.A.P. note, the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice, and guidelines for physical therapy documentation. Effective interdisciplinary collaborative communication and essential components for documentation of physical therapy services are emphasized. Documentation of the episode of care from initial evaluation through discharge summary is introduced. (2 credits) Summer PHTT 6520—Applied Biomechanics for Physical Therapists This foundational clinical science course introduces the study of biomechanics, kinesiology, and the movement system. The principles of biomechanics, including kinetics, kinematics, tissue biomechanics, and joint mobilization, are explored. A lab component to develop psychomotor skills is included. Biomechanics serve as the foundation for understanding kinesiology. The study of kinesiology is separated by body regions: upper extremity, lower extremity, and axial structures. The course also integrates the biomechanics of posture, balance, functional movement analysis, and gait analysis. (4 credits)
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