Physical Therapy (PTH)          Course Schedules

PTH 520 Human Physical Development 3(3-0)
Examination of life stages and their relationship to patient conditions seen in physical therapy. The developmental foundations of therapeutic procedures are discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 521 Clinical Pathophysiology I 1(1-0)
Study of the body's physiological responses to disease states with emphasis on the clinical management pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 522 Clinical Pathophysiology II 1(1-0)
Study of physiological responses to disease states associated with the musculoskeletal system. Emphasis is placed on the clinical management pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisites: 521, admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 523 Clinical Pathophysiology III 1(1-0)
Study of physiological responses to disease states associated with the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the clinical management pertinent to physical therapy practice. Prerequisites: PTH 522, admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 524 Clinical Pathophysiology IV 1(1-0)
Study of physiological responses to cancer and to diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Physical therapy clinical management is emphasized. Prerequisites: PTH 523, admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 525 Clinical Measurement in Physical Therapy 1(0-2)
Theory and concepts central to credible clinical measurement procedures. Extensive laboratory practice of the most frequently used clinical measurement techniques. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 526 Neuroanatomy in Physical Therapy 3(3-0)
An introduction to functional neuroanatomy as it relates to physical therapy. Case studies are used to relate implications of neurological lesions with physical therapy intervention. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program or permission of instructor.

PTH 530 Clinical Education I 3(1-4)
A mock clinic format is utilized to introduce the student to specific clinical situations and case studies. Problem-solving, interaction and technical skills analyzed. OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program. Concurrent enrollment in PTH 541.

PTH 531 Clinical Education II 6(Spec)
This course provides one six-week full-time clinical experience for physical therapy students in physical therapy practice settings. Focus of experience is orthopedic disorders. COURSE IS OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: PTH 530 and permission of instructor.

PTH 540 Patient Care I 5(3-4)
An introduction to the skills and techniques needed in the care of patients. Problem-solving, communication, general patient care and safety will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 541 Patient Care II 5(3-4)
Continuation of PTH 540. Orthopedic case studies, preventive care, emergency procedures, differential diagnosis and referral will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to Physical Therapy program, PTH 540, concurrent enrollment in PTH 530.

PTH 545 Manual Therapy I 1(0-2)
Lab demonstration/participation is used to study foundational manual therapy techniques used in physical therapy for the treatment of extremity dysfunctions and associated painful postures. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program and successful completion of PTH 541; or permission of instructor.

PTH 550 Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy 2(2-0)
Theory and research on learning development and instruction as it relates to the role of physical therapists as teachers and learners in a variety of situations/settings. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program or permission of instructor.

PTH 580 Physical Therapy Seminar I 1(1-0)
The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on health care delivery and practice issues. OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 581 Physical Therapy Seminar II 1(1-0)
The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on practice, political and demographic issues. COURSE IS OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program

PTH 590 Ethics in Physical Therapy 3(3-0)
The course introduces biomedical ethics principles to students in physical therapy education programs. Students are instructed in ethical theories and decision-making strategies. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 592 Clinical Anatomy and Kinesiology of Human Joints 3(2-3)
Anatomical and kinesiological overview of joints in the human body. Includes anatomy, joint biomechanics, arthrokinematics, osteokinematics and detailed study of human gait. Prerequisites: HSC 582 and admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 610 Principles of Clinical Management 3(3-0)
Study of Administrative and organizational activities needed in a physical therapy clinic. Personnel, quality assurance, reimbursement, and legal issues are examined. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 615 Principles of Pharmacology 1(1-0)
Provides students with an introduction to the principles of pharmacology with an emphasis on understanding how drug therapy is utilized in rehabilitation. Prerequisites: Admission to Physical Therapy Program.

PTH 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

PTH 620 Clinical Management of Geriatric Patients 2(2-0)
Study of clinical management of geriatric patients. Physiological aspects of aging musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary systems are emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program or permission of instructor.

PTH 621 Clinical Pediatrics 1(1-0)
Students will learn evaluation procedures and strategies for clinical management of the pediatrics patient. Prerequisites: PTH 520, admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 630 Clinical Education III 4(1-4)
A mock clinic format is utilized to introduce students to specific clinical situations. Patient management skills for complex clinical case studies are emphasized. COURSE IS OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program, PTH 531.

PTH 631 Clinical Education IV 12(Spec)
This course consists of a full-time clinical internship. The student will have 16 weeks of clinical experience. Students will be affiliated with various clinical sites throughout Michigan and the U.S. COURSE IS OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program, and permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment for students selecting PTH 685.

PTH 632 Clinical Education V 12(Spec)
This course consists of a 16 week full-time clinical internship. Students will be affiliated with various clinical sites throughout Michigan and the U.S. COURSE IS OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program, PTH 631, and permission of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment for students selecting PTH 686.

PTH 640 Patient Care III 5(3-4)
Students are instructed in skills for the care of patients. Neurologic case studies, standardized testing, education and management issues are emphasized. Prerequisites: PTH 541, admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 641 Patient Care IV 4(3-2)
Students are instructed in skills for the care of patients. Cardiopulmonary oncology, burn care, chronic pain and chronic conditions are emphasized. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program, PTH 640 or permission of instructor.

PTH 660 Manual Therapy II 2(0-4)
The study of manual techniques used in physical therapy for the treatment of spine dysfunction and associated painful posture. Prerequisites: PTH 545, admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 663 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 2(2-0)
This course introduces the treatment techniques and procedures that are integral to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in treating neuromuscular or musculoskeletal problems. Prerequisites: PTH 640, admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 670 Critical Analysis and Interpretation of Research 1(1-1)
Reading, discussion, analysis, and interpretation of research literature with application to physical therapy. Prerequisites: HSC 670, admission to the Physical Therapy program; or permission of instructor.

PTH 680 Physical Therapy Seminars III 1(1-0)
The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on social, business and government issues. THIS COURSE OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 681 Physical Therapy Seminars IV 1(1-0)
The study of professional issues in physical therapy. Course will focus on ethical, educational and practical issues. THIS COURSE OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 685 Clinical Research I 4(4-0)
First of two courses sequence to satisfy Plan B requirement for physical therapy program. Students complete (a) a collaborative research project or (b) clinical case report. THIS COURSE OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 686 Clinical Research II 4(4-0)
Second of two courses sequence to satisfy Plan B requirement for physical therapy program. Students complete (a) a collaborative research project or (b) clinical case report. THIS COURSE OFFERED ON A CR/NC BASIS ONLY. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 690 Motor Learning in Neurorehabilitation 2(2-0)
Students will examine the current theory on motor learning and make applications to case studies in rehabilitation. Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Therapy program.

PTH 692 Clinical Biomechanics 2(1-2)
Addresses advanced topic areas in clinical biomechanics. Areas include special cases for gait, kinetic chain activities, and the mechanical bases of clinical practice.

PTH 791 Independent Study 1-3(Spec)
Students engage in independent study on a topic related to physical therapy. Students work with a faculty sponsor to outline the project requirements and complete the activities. Prerequisites: Admission into the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy and a written proposal approved by the Physical Therapy Program Director.

PTH 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec)
Students will define, plan and conduct research project. They are required to make written presentation and oral defense of thesis. Projects require approval of thesis committee.  CR/NC only.

PTH 825 Health Promotion in Physical Therapy Practice 2(2-0)
Overview of health promotion in physical therapy practice. Focus on health needs assessment, implementing health promotion interventions, and evaluating program effectiveness with individuals and groups. Prerequisite: Admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor.

PTH 850 Evidence Based Practice in Physical Therapy 2(2-0)
Principles of evidence-based practice applied to the physical therapy profession. Students will learn to gather and evaluate evidence and incorporate it into clinical practice. Prerequisites: HSC 670; admission to the Physical Therapy Program.

PTH 860 Health Informatics for Physical Therapists 2(2-0)
Exploration and application of health informatics in support of patient care, teaching, research and health care administration application to physical therapy. Prerequisites: admission to the Physical Therapy Program or permission of instructor.

PTH 870 Rehabilitation Care Management 3(3-0)
Students develop skills for primary care management in rehabilitation services. Content areas include: Keep/referral decision making, patient advocacy, utilization of public health agencies, and cultural issues. Prerequisites: admission to the Physical Therapy program.
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