St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Davenport Iowa 52803 admit

Graduate Curricula
thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decisionmaking
utilized by physical therapists and other
health care professionals engaged in patient
examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis,
intervention, and outcomes of diseases and disorders
of the major organ systems. The role of the
physical therapist as the 1st contact practitioner
and the importance of collaboration and referral
among health care professions will be emphasized.
Clinical decision-making skills will be
developed through participation in didactic, laboratory
and clinical problem-solving experiences
using an evidence-based practice approach.
Clinical decisions will be formulated, in part,
within the context of contemporary health care
organizational structure and market forces.
MPT 720. Musculoskeletal
Therapeutics II
2 credits
This therapeutics course specifically addresses the
spine using a quadrant approach. Peripheral
joints will be reviewed as they impact the spine.
Impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities
related to the spine and peripheral joints
(including TMJ) will be reviewed with regard to
evaluation and intervention. Life span, cultural,
gender and diversity issues will be considered in
determining the level of intervention and prognosis.
The clinical decision-making process is utilized
both at a systems level for screening of
more serious pathology and within the musculoskeletal
system to determine cause and appropriate
intervention for impairment(s).
MPT 760. Physical Therapy
Procedures II
3 credits
This course presents advanced specialized and
current evaluation and treatment topics applicable
to selected specific patient populations.
Students will utilize their prior academic knowledge
and clinical education experiences to
explore through literature review, discussion, and
patient demonstration, specialized topics in physical
therapy. Topics include pediatrics, geriatrics,
electroneuromyography, and aquatics. It is anticipated
that the course will facilitate student interest
in pursuing future speciality areas as well as
increase their exposure to a greater variety of
skills, techniques, and topics.
MPT 782. Clinical Education
5 credits
This course includes the forth of five clinical education
experiences provided in the curriculum.
Students demonstrate entry-level competency in
care of patients characteristically treated in their
assigned area of clinical practice (acute care, neurological
rehabilitation, or orthopedics). Students
participate in this eight-week affiliation under the
supervision of the Clinical Instructor, a licensed
PT whose facility affiliates with St. Ambrose for
the purpose of providing clinical education experiences.
Pass/No Pass course. In progress (IP)
grade option available.
MPT 784. Clinical Education
5 credits
This is the final clinical education experience during
which students are expected to demonstrate
entry-level competency in care of patients characteristically
treated in their assigned area of clinical
practice (acute care, neurological rehabilitation,
or orthopedics). Students participate in this
eight-week affiliation under the supervision of
their Clinical Instructor, a licensed PT whose
facility affiliates with St. Ambrose for the purpose
of providing clinical education experiences.
Pass/No Pass course. In progress (IP) grade
option available.
PSYC 540. Neuroanatomy/
Neurophysiology
5 credits
This course provides an in-depth review of neuroanatomy
and neurophysiology, with special
emphasis on relationships to normal human function
and dysfunction resulting from maldevelopment
or injury to the nervous system. The bases
for sensation, perception and functional neuromuscular
control will be emphasized. Correlated
laboratories will introduce procedures used for
the clinical examination of sensory and motor
systems.
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