MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY - Mercy College

community members. Emphasis is placed on teaching, learning and motivation theories,learning styles and needs, and their applicability in the clinical, professional and academicenvironments. Students develop behavioral learning objectives, instructional strategies andevaluation instruments for use in the classroom, community and clinical facilities. Cultural andgender differences in regard to learning are explored. 2 credits.PHTR 605 Basic Clinical EducationThis is a full-time eight-week internship occurring after the first year of professionalcoursework. It occurs in a variety of physical therapy practice sites under the supervision of alicensed physical therapist. Students are provided with an opportunity to apply the didacticmaterial of the first two semesters, practice clinical reasoning, assessment and application ofbasic treatment techniques, and utilize appropriate therapist/patient interaction. Successfulcompletion of this clinical education is required to continue with the physical therapycurriculum (previously numbered PHTR520). 3 creditsPHTR610 Applied Research TheoryThis course provides students with a thorough understanding of clinical research and itsinteraction with physical therapy practice by combining existing clinical skills and knowledgewith the research process. This establishes a foundation to initiate research projects which willbe further developed in the Research Externship course. Students work in small groups to applyknowledge of the research process to the development of a specific research plan and protocol.Group discussions enhance the critical inquiry process. Presentations are utilized to help thestudents understand the role of the Physical Therapist engaged in research and on the researchteam. 3 creditsPHTR 616 Adulthood and Physical Therapy Practice IThis course examines the maturational stages of adulthood with emphasis uponmusculoskeletal and neurological changes with development. In-depth examination offunctional disorders and other conditions involving the musculoskeletal and neurologicalsystems of the peripheral limbs and associated influence from the spine are explored. Theimpact of these disorders on the functional capacity for performance of life tasks are alsoevaluated. Also covered are the application and practice of examination, evaluation andintervention techniques as well as diagnosis for the peripheral joints. 4 creditsPHTR 617 Adulthood and Physical Therapy Practice IIThis course examines the maturational stages of adulthood with emphasis uponmusculoskeletal and neurological changes with the spine and related joints. In-depthexamination of functional disorders and other conditions involving the musculoskeletal andneurological systems of the spine are completed. Examination and intervention for women’shealth issues are also discussed. Exploration of the impact of these disorders on the functionalcapacity for performance of life tasks are completed. This course also covers the applicationand practice of examination, evaluation and intervention techniques as well as diagnosis for thespine. 3 credits.PHTR 618 Radiology for Physical TherapyThis course covers the basic elements of clinical interpretation, and indications of imagingtechniques. Various imaging modalities including plane film X-ray, magnetic resonance,computerized tomography and radioisotope imaging are covered. Selection protocols for eachare discussed to acquaint the student with advantages and disadvantages of each method andthe type of information each technique best presents. This course focuses on the clinical