1999-2000 - The University of Scranton

PT 378 Dr. Kosmahl, Staff
Therapeutic Modalities II 2 credits
This course prepares the student for the
safe, effective and appropriate use of electrotherapeutic
modalities. The course
builds upon the knowledge and skills
learned in Therapeutic Modalities I. The
pertinent physics and physiology are
reviewed. Clinical evaluation, decisionmaking,
and application are presented.
The course reviews the physiology of pain
and how pain can be modulated by use of
electrotherapeutic modalities. Principles
of electrophysiologic testing and the role
of electrotherapeutic testing in neuromuscular
diagnosis are presented. Laboratory
exposure to all electrophysiologic testing
equipment and procedures is given.
1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab per week.
PT 390 Prof. Wagner
Clinical Education Seminar II 1 credit
This second seminar will prepare students
for their first full-time internship. A thorough
orientation to the clinical education
component of the curriculum will be provided,
focusing on expectations, objectives,
goals and responsibilities. In addition,
an emphasis will be placed on gaining
familiarity with the medical record,
conducting patient interviews, developing
active listening skills and acquiring beginner
level competency in professional documentation.
Site selections for Internships
# I and II will be made via a lottery system.
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PT majors with senior status
in PT program:
PT 440 Dr. Barnes
Organization and Management 3 credits
in Physical Therapy
Introduction to the management process
with specific information devoted to interand
intra-departmental relationships, leadership
style and theories, motivation, and
decision making. Topics related to administrative
policies/procedures in the provision
of patient services are discussed.
Student group presentations on specific
management topics are required. 3 hours
lecture/week.
PT 452/453/552 Dr. Barnes
Advanced Clinical Skills (var. credits)
This course is comprised of several 1
credit modules, each with a specific clinical
focus. All students will be required to
take a minimum of 2 modules. Module
offerings will be available fall and spring
semesters and will be posted during preregistration.
The course format will be
determined by the instructor. Full-time PT
faculty and area PT clinicians will offer
these short (15 hour) courses.
PT 455 Profs. Grant, Markwith
Introduction to 3 credits
Developmental Pediatrics
This course involves a comprehensive
look at the normal and abnormal development
of motor and cognitive issues from
the prenatal period through early childhood.
Theories of development and their
influence on treatment concepts will be
discussed. Use of developmental assessments
tools will be introduced and the student
will demonstrate basic proficiency in
choosing pediatric assessments. Physicaltherapy
management of common pediatric
conditions will be discussed. Lab experiences
include: live observations and
demonstrations, videos, hands-on experience
with select assessment tools, and
applicable clinical research. 2 hours lecture,
2 hours lab/week.