Course Description: Basic health care skills used in physical therapy including practice in activities of daily living, use of assistive and adaptive devices, gait and locomotion training, wheelchair management and range of motion as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Development of basic therapy skills in physical therapy using modalities including heat and cold techniques, hydrotherapy, fluid therapy, paraffin, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, ultraviolet and infrared light,iontophoresis,phonophoresis, TENS, biofeedback, diagnostic test and massage; interpersonal communication skills, patient interactions and time management.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Basic principles of therapeutic exercise including planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating programs for the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries and illnesses.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Description: Initial opportunity to implement a variety of physical therapy treatment plans; orientation to the roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist assistant with supervised contact with clients having physical dysfunctions.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Full-time for 3-4 weeks.
Course Description: The history of physical therapy, legal and ethical issues and the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant; structure and organization of the health care system in general, as well introduction to the role and purpose of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA); instruction for appropriate documentation required to meet guidelines for the facility, and third party payers as well other vested parties; introduction to interpersonal communication skills, cultural diversity, disab ility awareness and professional behavior.
Course Notes: PTA Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Course Description: The earth's structural and dynamic features, materials of the earth, processes and a brief history of the earth.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Requires proctored exams.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Requires proctored exams.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Class requires proctored exams.
Course Description: Study of minerals, rocks, topographic and geologic maps.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY103 if student does not have as a prerequisite.Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY103 if student does not have as a prerequisite.Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY103 if student does not have as a prerequisite.Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY103 if student does not have as a prerequisite.
Course Description: An introductory course in physics and chemistry, with applications to geology, climatology, oceanography, and astronomy. Lecture and lab.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: Student must also enroll in PY110L Lab.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: Student must also enroll in PY110L Lab.
Course Description: Laboratory portion of PY110 Physical Science.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY110 LectureSection Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY110 Lecture
Course Description: An algebra-based general physics course. Principles of motion, mechanics, and heat. Not appropriate for physics or engineering majors. Lecture and lab.
Course Notes: MA106 College Algebra or higher math.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: MA107 Plane Trigonometry recommended. Student must also enroll in PY112L Lab.
Course Description: Laboratory portion of PY112 General Physics I.
Course Notes: MA106 College Algebra or higher math.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY112 Lecture
Course Description: Mechanics, physical properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics and wave motion. Lecture and lab.
Course Notes: MA111 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I, or MA112H Honors Analytical Geometry & Calculus.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 5.00
Section Notes: Prerequisite or corequisite of MA113 or MA114H. Students must also enroll in PY201L Lab.
Course Description: Laboratory portion of PY201 Engineering Physics I.
Course Notes: MA111 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I, or MA112H Honors Analytical Geometry & Calculus.
Fall
Section Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY201 LectureSection Type: Lab
Credit Hours: 0.00
Section Notes: Must also enroll in PY201 Lecture
Course Description: Entry-level training as professional, ethical, and safe radiographer to include the application of radiologic science theory and techniques. Performed under the direct supervision of a registered radiologic technologist.
Course Notes: Radiology Acceptance, and RA205 Radiographic Exposures III.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 8.00
Section Notes: Involves training in the imaging sciences conducted at health care facilities. Students will be assigned a training facility by program faculty prior to beginning training. Corequisites RA210 & RA211Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 8.00
Section Notes: Involves training in the imaging sciences conducted at health care facilities. Students will be assigned a training facility by program faculty prior to beginning training. Corequisites RA210 & RA211
Course Description: Principles of ultrasound, vascular imaging and interventional procedures, radiation oncology, nuclear imaging, mammography, bone densitometry, and magnetic resonance imaging. Imaging in each modality to include anatomical features, patient care and safety, basic equipment operation, and common pathological conditions.
Course Notes: RA205 Radiographic Exposures III with a Grade of C or Higher.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: RA201 Clinical Training I should be taken as a corequisite.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: RA201 Clinical Training I should be taken as a corequisite.
Course Description: Imaging of the central nervous system and skull using radiographic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography physics and instrumentation.
Course Notes: RA205 Radiographic Exposures III with a Grade of C or Higher.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: RA201 Clinical Training I should be taken as a corequisite.Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2.00
Section Notes: RA201 Clinical Training I should be taken as a corequisite.
Course Description: The Old Testament, its transmission; history of Hebrew Commonwealth; the literature produced during its various historical periods; the changes occurring in religious concepts of God, human, sin, covenant and suffering; the biblical philosophy of history.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Entry level introduction regarding respiratory care history from conception to its current goals and standing, including medical terminology, hospital and respiratory care department structure and management, health care delivery systems, psychosocial aspects of patient care and medical ethics. A clinical session (shadowing) will allow the student an orientation rotation at a program clinical site.
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: An in-depth presentation of the cardiac and respiratory systems. Abnormalities and corrective techniques as related to respiratory therapy will be discussed. Concepts and calculations of ventilation, perfusion, diffusion, hemodynamics, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, acid base balance, and arterial blood gas analysis will be discussed.
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: A systematic approach to cardiopulmonary assessment across the life-span. Evaluation of the respiratory plan of care including physical, lab, and diagnostic findings. Performance within the simulation lab, including: assessment skills, development of a plan of care, arterial blood puncture, acid-base interpretation, and other potential lab findings.
Course Notes: Respiratory Care Acceptance.
Fall
Section Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3.00