CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

individual reasoning and acquired knowledge to answer assignments, including case scenarios, inindividual units.HSC 6320 – School-Based Practice Hours: 2This course examines legal and professional aspects of school-based practice for the physical andoccupational therapist. Participants will review the history of school-based practice including theevolution of related legal requirements and implications to practice. Respective OT and PT professionalguidelines for the school-based therapist including data collection, documentation and evidence-basedpractice will be explored. Use of assessment tools, examination of the IEP process, discussion of serviceintervention models and exploration of the differences between the school verses medical model ofpractice are discussed, with an emphasis of the importance in collaboration throughout the process.HSC 6360E – Spinal Instability Hours: 2This is a two (2) credit hour online course presenting concepts of whole spine stabilization Topicscovered include: clinical findings indicating the presence of instability; stabilization instructions forpatient education; utilization of stabilization through the process of rehabilitation. Special attention isgiven to clinical decision-making regarding the selection of manipulation and exercises on patients withinstability.HSC 6360 - Spinal Instability Hours: 2This is a two (2) credit hour online course presenting concepts of whole spine stabilization. Topicscovered include: clinical findings indicating the presence of instability, stabilization instructions forpatient education and utilization of stabilization through the process of rehabilitation. Special attention isgiven to clinical decision-making regarding the selection of manipulation and exercises for patients withinstability.HSC 6400E – Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist Hours: 2This course is designed to provide physical therapists with the background necessary to screen patientsfor the presence of disease. This information, combined with the therapist's knowledge and skills formanagement of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, will provide students with a comprehensiveexamination scheme. The information provided in the course should facilitate professionalcommunication between the physical therapist and other health care professionals, as well ascommunication between the physical therapist and patient.HSC 6400 – Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist Hours: 2This course is designed to provide physical therapists with the background necessary to screen patientsfor the presence of disease. This information, combined with the therapist’s knowledge and skills formanagement of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, will provide students with a comprehensiveexamination scheme. The information provided in the course should facilitate professionalcommunication between the physical therapist and other health care professionals, as well ascommunication between the physical therapist and patient.HSC 6402 - Pharmacology Hours: 2This on-line course covers the basis of drug action as it relates to physical and occupational therapy.Drugs used in the treatment of muscle spasms and spasticity, cardiac drugs, centrally acting drugs,psychotropics, and drugs used in the treatment of pain and inflammation are covered. Interactionsbetween therapy and medications are emphasized.96