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2021-2022 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2022 Ed) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College of Health Professions
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930 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor • Memphis,TN 38163 • Phone: (901) 448-5581
Website: www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/
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Stephen E. Alway, PhD, FACSM
Dean |
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Neale R. Chumbler, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty & Student Affairs
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James Carson, PhD, FACSM
Senior Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
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Richard J. Kasser, PhD, PT
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
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Information About the College
Programs
- Audiology and Speech Pathology, BSASP (Joint Degree with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
- Audiology, MSAud
- Audiology, AuD
- Speech-Language Pathology, MSSLP
- Cytopathology Practice, MCP
- Histotechnology, Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Science, BSMLS
- Medical Laboratory Science, MLT to BSMLS
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Advanced Practice Track, MSCLS
- Clinical Chemistry for Medical Laboratory Science, Certificate
- Clinical Microbiology for Medical Laboratory Science, Certificate
- Health Informatics and Information Management, Entry-Level, MHIIM
- Health Informatics and Information Management, Post-Graduate, MHIIM
- Health Informatics and Information Management, Certificate
- Health Data Analytics, Certificate
- Telemedicine Certificate
- Occupational Therapy, MOT
- Physical Therapy, Entry-Level, DPT
Occupational Therapy
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OT 540 - Level I Fieldwork B
Cr Hrs: 2
PM
Level I Fieldwork provides clinical experiences designed as an integral part of didactic courses for the purpose of directed observation and participation in selected settings. It does not emphasize independent performance. Students will complete fieldwork related assignments designed to stimulate critical reasoning and application of occupational therapy principles in a clinical setting. The occupational therapy concepts highlighted in this course include: the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, client performance, collaboration between client and practitioner, and health promotion. Students are financially responsible for fieldwork related expenses. Note: Credit hours will increase to 2 effective with the class entering 2017
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: April Cheung Hilsdon
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OT 549 - Evidence-Based Practice II
Cr Hrs: 2
PM
This course includes exploration of the principles of research design, critical analysis of occupational therapy research, and completion of a research proposal based on the Evidence-Based Practice project completed in OT 439. Introduction to clinical inquiry skills for qualitative and quantitative research is also included. Emphasis will be on problem definition and research design and methodology, with an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will gain knowledge and develop skills allowing them to be informed consumers of research literature, to recognize appropriate use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and to complete an evidence-based practice project and presentation in OT 649.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anita Witt Mitchell
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OT 630 - Leadership Development II
Cr Hrs: 2
PM
This course focuses on Level II Fieldwork responsibilities by preparing the student for the role of Level II Fieldwork student and then from student to clinician and fieldwork educator. Emphasis of the course is on the development of innovative leadership skills and the enhancement of interpersonal and critical reasoning skills for success as a fieldwork student and an entry-level clinician. This course will support the student in preparing for the completion of board certification and licensure processes and in transitioning into the workforce.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Stephanie B Lancaster
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OT 633 - Occupation-Centered Practice with Older Adults
Cr Hrs: 4
PM
This course involves the application of theoretical constructs of occupational therapy practice with older adults, including the evidence basis for client-centered assessment and intervention approaches. It will require utilization of the systems approach, taking into account the individual, the context of his or her functioning, and his or her perception of quality of life, well being, and occupation.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Orli Weisser-Pike
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lauren Woods
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OT 638 - Special Topics
Cr Hrs: 2
PM
This course will provide focused training and exploration of current practices or topics in occupational therapy. The content Varies based upon practice demands or literature trends. Examples include autism spectrum disorders, physical agent modalities, advanced splinting, recovery model or occupational justice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Anne Zachry
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Lee Williams
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Lauren Woods
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OT 640 - Level I Fieldwork C
Cr Hrs: 2
PM
Level I Fieldwork provides clinical experiences designed as an integral part of didactic courses for the purpose of directed observation and participation in selected settings. It does not emphasize independent performance. Students will complete fieldwork related assignments designed to stimulate critical reasoning and application of occupational therapy principles in a clinical setting. The occupational therapy concepts highlighted in this course include: the occupational profile, client factors, performance patterns, context, client performance, collaboration between client and practitioner, and health promotion. Students are financially responsible for fieldwork related expenses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: April Cheung Hilsdon
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OT 641 - Perspectives of Aging
Cr Hrs: 3
PM
This course involves the study of the conceptual and theoretical bases of occupational therapy practice with elders. The course will include selected diagnoses, which are commonly encountered by occupational therapists working with elders. The course emphasizes the practical application of commonly used assessments and interventions for elders.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Lauren Woods
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OT 642 - Healthcare Management & Policy
Cr Hrs: 4
PM
The occupational therapist of the future is expected to be a leader in shaping healthcare policy, providing client advocacy, and managing occupational therapy services. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding of the various contexts, such as professional, social, cultural, political and ecological in which occupational therapy services are provided. Management of occupational therapy services will include the application of principles of the management and systems in the provision of OT services to individuals and organizations.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Lee Williams
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OT 649 - Evidence-Based Practice III
Cr Hrs: 4
PM
This course includes further exploration of the research process, including basic qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation, in order to enhance the understanding of research literature and the ability to be critical consumers of research literature. Students will implement an evidence-based practice project in collaboration with a practitioner-mentor and develop a professional presentation in poster format. Emphasis is placed on clinical and ethical reasoning, critical analysis, information reduction, and communication of significance of the project for practice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Anita Mitchell
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OT 731 - Level II Fieldwork A
Cr Hrs: 12
PM
Level II Fieldwork is designed to facilitate the student’s personal and professional development. The integration and application of clinical reasoning and practical skills will be required in each fieldwork rotation. Students will experience a range of client populations and settings to include psychosocial, physical dysfunction, and an area of special interest to the student. Thefieldwork experience is provided at approved facilities with supervision from a registered occupational therapist, which meets ACOTE accreditation standards.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: April Cheung Hilsdon
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OT 732 - Level II Fieldwork B
Cr Hrs: 12
PM
Level II Fieldwork is designed to facilitate the student’s personal and professional development. The integration and application of clinical reasoning and practical skills will be required in each fieldwork rotation. Students will experience a range of client populations and settings to include psychosocial, physical dysfunction, and an area of special interest to the student. The fieldwork experience is provided at approved facilities with supervision from a registered occupational therapist, which meets ACOTE accreditation standards.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: April Cheung Hilsdon
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OT 734 - Advanced Level II Fieldwork
Cr Hrs: 1-12
PM
Elective clinical experience. The advanced fieldwork is open to a limited number of students. Permission from the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator is required. Students are responsible for all costs related to fieldwork experiences; placements may be required out-of-state.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: Permission from Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
Term offered: Offered as needed
Spring - Instructor of Record: April Cheung Hilsdon
Physical Therapy - Anatomy
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PTAN 511 - Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapists
Cr Hrs: 6 (60-60-0)
PD
Study of the gross structure of the human body focusing on the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems Limited to 60 students. Dissection of cadaver supplemented by Lecture.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph C Callaway
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Richard John Kasser
Physical Therapy
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PT 500 - Basic Pathology for Physical Therapists
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
PD
Study of inflammation and repair, infectious and neoplastic disease, and immunologic responses. Students learn pathology incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, and medical management. Emphasis on cardiovascular, integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous system disorders encountered in physical therapy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hughes
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PT 502 - Neurobiology for Physical Therapists
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
PD
Basic structure and function of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. Includes clinical applications.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard John Kasser
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PT 505 - Fundamentals of Physical Therapy
Cr Hrs: 2 (20-26-0)
PD
Introduction to basic care skills including the use of medical terminology, patient positioning, management of basic medical equipment, wheelchair management, aseptic technique, assessment of vital signs, passive range of motion, transfer training, gait training, and documentation. Information on ADA and architectural barriers is presented.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Faith Kiphut
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Carol Likens
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PT 506 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy
Cr Hrs: 3 (46-0-0)
PD
Effective communication, principles of education, conflict management, stress management, assertiveness, the patient and family in the health care system, including sexuality, impact of disability, addictive behaviors, grief processes, death and dying, children’s reactions to illness, HIV/AIDS, and selected counseling techniques.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Myra M Meekins
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PT 510 - Applied Exercise Physiology for Physical Therapists
Cr Hrs: 3 (40-10-0)
PD
Basic concepts of exercise physiology including response of pulmonary, cardiovascular, neuromuscular and endocrine systems to exercise.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard John Kasser
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PT 514 - Clinical Procedures I
Cr Hrs: 3 (30-40-0)
PD
Theoretical basis and application of physical agents including cryotherapy, thermotherapy, ultrasound, hydrotherapy, electromagnetic radiation, and intermittent pneumatic compression. Includes introduction to massage.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Goldberg
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PT 520 - Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
Cr Hrs: 3 (20-22-0)
PD
Principles of therapeutic exercise to promote strength, flexibility and function. Concepts applied to rehabilitation for impairments, pain, and movement disorders as well as for health and wellness.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: R. Barry Dale
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PT 525 - Applied Pathology
Cr Hrs: 2 (34-0-0)
PD
Physicians and clinical specialists cover general medical and orthopedic concepts including: oncology, infectious disease, laboratory values, trauma, inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint and connective tissue conditions, and pediatric and congenital disorders. Emphasis on medical and surgical management.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kyle Huffman
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PT 526 - Kinesiology/Pathokinesiology
Cr Hrs: 4 (65-0-0)
PD
Fundamental biomechanical and kinesiological principles, including kinematics and kinetics, of human movement related to anatomical and neuroanatomical structures under normal and pathological conditions. Includes structure and function of human musculoskeletal system, biomechanics, and movement analysis of human motion.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: R Barry Dale
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PT 528 - Physical Therapy in Orthopedics I
Cr Hrs: 4 (42-22-0)
PD
Physical therapy examination, evaluation, and treatment of non-operative and post-operative musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the upper extremities. Includes orthopedic management principles for chronic, rheumatologic, and musculoskeletal impairments, and the application of therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, physical agents, and soft tissue mobilization techniques. Manual therapy skill development emphasized in lab.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: LaToya Green
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PT 529 - Fundamentals of Imaging for Physical Therapists
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
PD
Overview of the fundamentals of diagnostic imaging and the role of imaging in physical therapy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Penny L Head
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PT 530 - Evidence-Based Practice I
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
PD
Introduction to research methods and principles of evidence-based practice. Emphasis is on accessing and critiquing professional scientific literature and applying evidence to inform clinical decision making. Students will generate a research question and proposal to be stuided in subsequent courses.
Instructional Method: Research
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PT 531 - Evidence-Based Practice I
Cr Hrs: 3 45-0-0
PD
Introduction to research methods and principles of evidence-based practice. Emphasis is on accessing and critiquing professional scientific literature and applying evidence to inform clinical decision making. Students will generate a research question and proposal to be studied in subsequent courses.
Grade Mode: Standard
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Myra Meekins
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PT 532 - Principles of Motor Control and Motor Learning
Cr Hrs: 3 46-6-0
Theoretical and practical applications of motor control and motor learning will be discussed to provide a framework for normal and abnormal movement. A lifespan perspective of movement will also be presented.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: lecture, lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kimberly Carter
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Kunal Singhal
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Luisa Ramirez de Lynch
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PT 535 - Physical Evaluation Procedures I
Cr Hrs: 3 36-16-0
PD
Basic skills utilized to evaluate the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. Development of documentation skills, assessment tools, palpation skills, posture assessment, and neurological screening.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hugues
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Kimberly Carter
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PT 536 - Physical Evaluation Procedures II
Cr Hrs: 3 30-34-0
PD
Basic skills utilized to evaluate the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. Further development of skills related to posture evaluation and palpation. Development of active and passive range of motion assessment, goniometry, gait and balance evaluation, girth measurements, and manual muscle testing.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hughes
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PT 600 - Physical Therapy in Neurological Disorders II
Cr Hrs: 4 (66-26-0)
PD
Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, examination and management of selected adult upper motor neuron disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, disorders of the basal ganglia and cerebellum, and central nervous system infections and tumors.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kimberly Carter
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PT 601 - Evidence-Based Practice II
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
PD
Introduction to evidence-based practice (EBP). Includes formulating clinical questions, searching evidence-based resources, appraising evidence, and applying evidence to practice.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Fall - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
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PT 602 - Service Learning in Physical Therapy I
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
PD
Writing proposal for active participation in a service project organized with community partners.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
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PT 603 - Clinical Experience I
Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-200)
PD
Five weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing professional behaviors in the clinical environment. Observation in all areas of patient care and participation in developing physical therapy skills in areas in which the student has completed the required coursework.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Faith Kiphut
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PT 604 - Pharmacology in Physical Therapy
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
PD
Overview of drug administration, absorption, distribution, and elimination. Includes introduction to pharmacology of the CNS, ANS, cardiovascular system, and endocrine system; drugs affecting skeletal muscle; drugs used to treat pain and inflammation; and chemotherapy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Likens
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PT 605 - Physical Therapy in Orthopedics II
Cr Hrs: 4 (42-32-0)
PD
Physical therapy examination, evaluation, and treatment of non-operative and post-operative musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the lower extremities. Includes orthopedic management principles for chronic, rheumatologic, and musculoskeletal impairments, and the application of therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, physical agents, and soft tissue mobilization techniques. Manual therapy skill development emphasized in lab.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: E Shannon Hughes
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Myra Meekins
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PT 607 - Physical Therapy in Cardiopulmonary Disorders
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-8-0)
PD
Management of individuals with cardiovascular and pulmonary dysfunction. Includes medical/surgical management and emphasizes physical therapy management.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Ethel M Frese
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Carol Likens
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PT 609 - Professional, Ethical, and Supervisory Issues
Cr Hrs: 2 (30-0-0)
PD
Discussions of current issues that affect the practice of physical therapy. Concepts of professionalization with emphasis on history and development of physical therapy. Learning experiences include delegation and supervision of patient care activities; legal and regulatory parameters of physical therapy practice; safe, ethical, and legal practice.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Likens
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PT 610 - Physical Therapy in Neuromuscular Disorders I
Cr Hrs: 4 52-20-0
PD
Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, examination and management of selected adult upper motor neuron disorders including stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, disorders of the basal ganglia and cerebellum, and central nervous system infections and tumors.
Grade Mode: Standard
Term offered: Fall (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kimberly Carter
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PT 611 - Evidence-Based Practice II
Cr Hrs: 1 15-0-0
PD
Investigation of current literature and formulating clinical questions specific to physical therapy related interventional and diagnostic studies and introduction to basic statistical analyses. Students will further develop their research question and create a plan for data collection.
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
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PT 621 - Physical Therapy in Neuromuscular Disorders II
Cr Hrs: 4 50-16-0
PD
Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, examination and management of pediatric and adult neuromuscular disorders including congenital and traumatic spinal cord injuries, motor neuron diseases, myopathies and selected neuropathies using a multidisciplinary approach.
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kimberly Carter
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PT 622 - Prosthetics and Orthotics
Cr Hrs: 2 (24-10-0)
PM
Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics, spinal orthotics, assistive technology, wheelchair design and adaptive seating. Options, components, assessment, measurement, prescription, management and patient instruction.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
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PT 623 - Clinical Experience II
Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-200)
PD
Five weeks of supervised full time clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings. Observation in all areas of patient care and participation in developing physical therapy skills in areas in which the student has completed the required coursework.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Faith Kiputh
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PT 624 - Physical Therapy in Neurological Disorders III
Cr Hrs: 4 (46-16-0)
PD
Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, examination and management of pediatric and adult neuromuscular disorders including congenital and traumatic spinal cord injuries, motor neuron diseases, myopathies and selected neuropathies using a multidisciplinary approach.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kimberly Carter
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PT 625 - Evidence-Based Practice III
Cr Hrs: 1 (15-0-0)
PD
Faculty-mentored group activities to develop evidence-based plan of care for patients/clients seen during Clinical Internship II.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Myra M Meekins
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PT 626 - Service Learning in Physical Therapy II
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-15)
PD
Active participation in a service project organized with community partners.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
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PT 627 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy
Cr Hrs: 2 (15-15-0)
PD
Physical therapy management of selected populations and introduction to special procedures.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Carol Likens
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PT 629 - Physical Therapy in Orthopedics III
Cr Hrs: 4 (45-35-0)
PD
Physical therapy evaluation and intervention for musculoskeletal dysfunctions of the spine and trunk. Emphasis on manual therapy skills development. Topics also include TMJ dysfunction, industrial physical therapy, and sacroiliac dysfunction.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Myra M Meekins
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Emily Shannon Hughes
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PT 631 - Evidence-Based Practice III
Cr Hrs: 2 30
PD
Critical evaluation of outcome measures, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical practice guidelines. Students will continue with their research projects and create a scientific abstract.
Grade Mode: P/F
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
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PT 633 - Clinical Procedures II
Cr Hrs: 2 (20-30-0)
PD
Theoretical basis and application of electrotherapy for motor response, pain control, and tissue repair. Includes use of NMES, FES, TENS, IFC, RC, HVPC and iontophoresis.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kathleen Goldberg
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Carol Likens
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PT 638 - Administration in Physical Therapy
Cr Hrs: 4 (60-0-0)
PD
Topics include organizational theory and structure, personnel recruitment and retention, planning, policies and procedures, quality assurance, risk management, cost analyses, budgeting, marketing, regulation and public health policy.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
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PT 642 - Anatomy Special Topics
Cr Hrs: 3 (10-60-0)
PD
Offered as an elective to second year students enrolled in the DPT program. Students serve as lab assistants and tutors in PTAN 511 Gross Anatomy for Physical Therapists. Preparing for and attending class and dissection lab sessions, as well as setting up lab for practical exams, requires a time commitment of 12-14 hours per week for 5 weeks.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Richard John Kasser
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PT 702 - Clinical Experience III
Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-320)
PD
Eight weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing increased independence and clinical reasoning skills.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Faith Kiphut
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PT 703 - Physical Therapy in Integumentary Disorders
Cr Hrs: 2 (20-12-0)
PD
Emphasis on physical therapy management of patients with open wounds, burns, and dermatologic disorders.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Richard Kasser
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Beth Trouy
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PT 704 - Physical Therapy in Pediatrics
Cr Hrs: 4 (52-44-0)
PD
Includes normal child development and childhood conditions, including inborn or acquired, genetic, neurological and orthopedic disorders, followed by physical therapy assessment and interventions. Family, caregiver, social and environmental issues will be discussed.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Luisa Ramirez de Lynch
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PT 706 - Clinical Experience IV
Cr Hrs: 8 (0-0-320)
PD
Eight weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing increased independence and clinical reasoning skills.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Faith Kiputh
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PT 707 - Clinical Experience V
Cr Hrs: 8 (0-0-320)
PD
Eight weeks of full time supervised clinical experience in selected physical therapy settings with emphasis on developing increased independence and clinical reasoning skills.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Faith Kiputh
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PT 708 - Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy
Cr Hrs: 3 (40-10-0)
PD
Role of the physical therapist as an autonomous practitioner with emphasis on medical screening and referral.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: William G Boissonnault
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Faith Kiphut
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PT 709 - Evidence-Based Practice IV
Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-15)
PD
Evidence-based plan of care developed for a patient/client seen during Clinical Internship III; EBP in- service presented to facility clinicians.
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Independent Study
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Richard Kasser
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PT 710 - PT Research Experience
Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)
PD
Participation in a Faculty-directed research project. Activities may include literature searches, data collection and/or data analysis. Credit hours vary depending on work assignment.
Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 3
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
Spring - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
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PT 711 - Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy
Cr Hrs: 1 16-0-0
PD
Investigation of clinical decision-making models (CDM) and identification of factors influencing CDM in physical therapy. Application of CDM models in management of coomplex patient conditions in physical therapist practice.
Grade Mode: standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
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PT 731 - Evidence-Based Practice IV
Cr Hrs: 1 15
PD
Continued integration of best evidence for practice with clinical judgement and patient/client evaluation to determine the best care for a patient/client. Students will complete their projects with a disseminable outcome (oral or poster presentation, written scientific manuscript).
Grade Mode: P/F
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring
Spring - Instructor of Record: Myra Meekins
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PT 832 - Physical Therapy Mobilization following the Mulligan Philosophy
Cr Hrs: 3 (30-20-0)
PD
The course presents essential principles, strategies and techniques of the Mulligan Concept of manual therapy, including Mulligan manual therapy techniques, home exercise and taping techniques.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Emily Shannon Hughes
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: L Michael Williams Jr
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PT 834 - PT Assessment and Management of Runners
Cr Hrs: 3 (42-6-0)
PM
Designed to prepare the physical therapist student with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage runners and running injuries including the following topics: runner-specific subjective and objective examination, running biomechanics, video analyses, training concepts and retraining, strengthening programs and running footwear. Evidence-based management of the most common running injuries and lower extremity tendinopathies will be presented in both lecture and laboratory instruction.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Penny L Head
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PT 836 - An Evidence-Based Approach to Injury Prevention for Older Adults
Cr Hrs: 3 35-0-10
PM
Nearly 40% of the reported injuries in the U.S. involve individuals aged 65 and older. This course investigates the leading causes of accidental injury and death among older Americans and explores a variety of evidence-based interventions that physical therapists can implement to help reduce injury and death rates among this segment of the population.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study, Research
Term offered: Fall, Spring (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Marty Hinman
Spring - Instructor of Record: Marty Hinman
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PT 837 - Clinical Decision Making for the Manual Physical Therapist
Cr Hrs: 3 42-6-0
PM
This lecture and lab course covers the application and reasoning processes behind manual physical therapy interventions and builds a framework for therapists to make clinical decisions based on sound reasoning and thorough examination. The course covers arthokinematic, histologic, and neurophysiologic mechanisms and the principles behind manual therapy, clinical reasoning skills, clinical examination skills, including the usefulness/reliability of special tests, differential diagnosis of both the musculoskeletal system and visceral disease, chronic pain mechanisms and the appropriateness of diagnostic testing.
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Penny Head
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PT 851 - Spanish for Physical Therapists
Cr Hrs: 3 (45-0-0)
PD
Elective course. This course is designed to promote communication with clients whose primary language is Spanish with limited English proficiency. The participant will complete the APTA Spanish for Physical Therapists home study program and complete assignments prior to initiating the classroom sessions.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall, Spring (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Luisa E Ramirez de Lynch
Spring - Instructor of Record: Luisa E Ramirez de Lynch
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PT 875 - Human Gait and Disorders
Cr Hrs: 3 (40-15-0)
PD
Kinematic and kinetic analysis of normal human gait across the lifespan; contrast with typical patterns of patients having neural dysfunction. Includes assessment methods and management considerations.
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall (Not currently offered)
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
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PT 892 - Advanced Study in Selected Topics
Cr Hrs: 3
PD
Management of complex patient problems not specifically addressed in other courses. Course content varies, dependent upon current trends and new perspectives in physical therapy practice. Learning experiences appropriate for students in either neurologic or orthopedic concentrations.
Grade Mode: P/F
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Kunal Singhal
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Richard Kasser
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PT 893 - Directed Study
Cr Hrs: 1-3 (Varies)
PD
An elective course designed to provide guided independent learning experiences in an area of physical therapy not otherwise available in the curriculum.
Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 6
Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Research
Term offered: Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol Counts Likens
Telemedicine
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TLMD 500 - Telemedicine Concepts and Issues
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
Session Length: 12
GR
Telemedicine concepts from the perspectives of providers, payers, consumers. An exploration of current critical issues related to telemedicine including policy, legal and ethical issues, assessment of population health, telemedicine access and quality of care issues. Overview of multiple systems, vendors, processes and organizations; structure of telemedicine delivery systems, methodology for evaluation of telemedicine. Major topics include networks, communications protocols, security, PACS, Remote Patient Monitoring, Mobile Technologies and Cloud Computing.
Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 3
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring/Summer/ Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Summer - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Course Coordinator: Sajeesh Kumar - skumar10@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
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TLMD 504 - Telemedicine Administration and Applications
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
Session Length: 11
GR
Overview of current, and emerging telemedicine administration involved in making strategic use of telemedicine in health care organizations and linkages to business, planning, and governance. Introductions to telemedicine coding, billing, licensure and insurance requirements. Telemedicine industry and drivers of telemedicine growth, technology used & live interactive visit, nonclinical applications, recognizing barriers to telemedicine, overcoming challenges and attributes of successful telemedicine programs, building awareness and support for the telemedicine program.
Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 3
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring/ Summer/ Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Summer - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Course Coordinator: Sajeesh Kumar - skumar10@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
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TLMD 509 - Telemedicine Implementation Strategies
Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
Session Length: 12
GR
Strategic telemedicine implementation, with emphasis on the organizational structures, decision making processes, and evaluative practices that facilitate the successful attainment of strategic objectives. The course uses a combination of teaching and learning techniques including lectures, case studies, and interaction with outside executives.
Repeatability (The maximum credit hours a student may have for this course.): 3
Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Online
Instructional Method: Lecture
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the TLMD 500 & TLMD 504
Term offered: Spring/ Fall
Fall - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Spring - Instructor of Record: Sajeesh Kumar
Course Coordinator: Sajeesh Kumar - skumar10@uthsc.edu
Prior Authorization: No
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