2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

Education may petition to be exempt from
the following courses by challenge examination.
• PT 340 Basic Techniques in Patient Management
(2 credits lecture, 1 credit lab)
• PT 376 Therapeutic Modalities I (1
credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
• PT 378 Therapeutic Modalities II (1
credit lecture, 1 credit lab)
Challenge examinations will include, at a
minimum, all final written and practical
examinations covering all content areas normally
given for each course. Students must
achieve a score of at least 77% (C) in all content
areas to pass the examinations and earn
the exemption. Majors who are PTAs and
who wish to challenge any of the courses
listed above should submit their request in
writing to the PT Department Chair. The
request must be submitted by the end of the
quarter for the semester preceding the semester
during which the student would normally
take the course.
Course Descriptions
PT 245 3 cr.
Principles of Human Anatomy
(PT majors only) An introduction to human
gross anatomy emphasizing a systemic approach
to the histological and morphological concepts
of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and nervous
systems. An introduction to normal human
movement with emphasis on joint arthrokinematics
and the mechanics of muscle action is
also presented. Two hours lecture, two hours
lab/week.
PT 290 2 cr.
Clinical Education Seminar I
This course includes an overview of the history,
current practice, and emerging issues related to
the profession of physical therapy. Students conduct
interviews and present information on
practice settings and health care team members
to gain a better understanding of the roles and
responsibilities of the physical therapist. Includes
a comprehensive examination of medical terminology
and 20 hours service learning. Two hours
lecture/week.
PT majors with junior status:
PT 340 3 cr.
Basic Techniques in Patient Management
This course is designed to instruct the learner in
basic patient-management skills including: man-
Panuska College/Physical Therapy 285
agement of emergencies and critical incidents,
draping, positioning, bed mobility, body
mechanics, transfers, gait-assistive device training,
patient interviewing, equipment management,
sterile technique, wound care, and universal precautions.
Laboratory exposure for demonstration
and practice of all techniques is provided. Two
hours lecture, two hours lab/week.
PT 342 3 cr.
Management of the Elderly
A study of the responsibilities of the physical
therapist with the well elderly. Emphasis on prevention
of illness, injury, or disease through
effective and timely intervention will be covered.
A systematic approach to normal aging is also
presented. Three hours lecture/week.
PT 344 1 cr.
Clinical Anatomy Review
A review of human anatomy for physician assistant
students with emphasis on clinical anatomy.
A regional approach emphasizing skeletal, muscular,
circulatory, nervous structures comprising
the head, neck, truck, extremities, thorax and
abdominal cavities will be examined. Human
prosections are included. Registration limited to
visiting physician assistant students. Meeting
dates and times by arrangement with instructor.
PT 345 4 cr.
Advanced Human Anatomy for Physical
Therapy
An in-depth study of gross human anatomy
emphasizing a regional approach to the structural
and functional relationships of skeletal, muscular,
circulatory, and nervous structures comprising
the head, neck, trunk, and extremities. Organic
systems relevant to physical-therapy practice are
also examined. Human dissections are included.
Two hours lecture, four hours lab/week.
PT 347 1 cr.
Applied Neuroscience Laboratory for PT
Application of neuroscience principles to understanding
of clinical manifestations of neurological
dysfunctions and evaluative techniques.
Course will include an anatomical study of clinically
relevant parts of the central and peripheral
nervous systems. Two hours lab/week.
PT 350 3 cr.
Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
This course introduces concepts of fitness and
exercise as it pertains to healthy individuals and
those with various pathological conditions. The
course prepares students to design and imple-