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CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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sixth day. Prerequisites are BSC 6001, PHT 6201, HSC 6210, PHT 6202, PHT 6203, PHT 6204 and PHT6220, PHT 6211.PHT 6331E – Evaluation and Treatment <strong>of</strong> the Hours: 2Craniomandibular System (TMJ)This is an online course that explores the physical therapist’s role in the evaluation and treatment <strong>of</strong> thecraniomandibular system. Normal cranial and cervical postural functions contribute significantly to thefunction <strong>of</strong> the temporomandibular articulations and to dental occlusal contacts. The emphasis <strong>of</strong> thecourse is on the relationships <strong>of</strong> these various components <strong>of</strong> the craniomandibular system and theirrelated impairments. Prerequisites are PHT 5135C and PHT 5134C.PHT 6331 - Evaluation and Treatment <strong>of</strong> the Hours: 2Craniomandibular System (TMJ)This is an online course that explores the physical therapist’s role in the evaluation and treatment <strong>of</strong> thecraniomandibular system. Normal cranial and cervical postural functions contribute significantly to thefunction <strong>of</strong> the temporomandibular articulations and to dental occlusal contacts. The emphasis <strong>of</strong> thecourse is on the relationships <strong>of</strong> these various components <strong>of</strong> the craniomandibular system and theirimpairments.PHT 6332 – Intermediate Crani<strong>of</strong>acial Hours: 3This is an online course that focuses on the etiology <strong>of</strong> crani<strong>of</strong>acial pain and pathology affecting the TMJand related structures. Because this is the first <strong>of</strong> three advanced courses on crani<strong>of</strong>acial pain, we willreview and expand on the anatomy <strong>of</strong> the craniomandibular system, as well as explore conventionalradiography and advanced imaging <strong>for</strong> this area. The emphasis <strong>of</strong> the course is on understanding theetiological complexities <strong>of</strong> crani<strong>of</strong>acial pain and the role <strong>of</strong> the physical therapist in treating this patientpopulation. The prerequisites <strong>for</strong> this course are PHT 6331, Evaluation and Treatment <strong>of</strong> theCraniomandibular System (CF1), and attendance <strong>of</strong> the continuing education seminar “IntermediateCrani<strong>of</strong>acial” conducted by the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Augustine</strong>.PHT 6333 – Advanced Crani<strong>of</strong>acial Hours: 3This is an online course that focuses on the examination and treatment <strong>of</strong> crani<strong>of</strong>acial pain. Theexamination process, interview, observation, and physical examination, is discussed in detail, withemphasis on reliability and validity <strong>of</strong> its various parts. Treatment is discussed, with a focus on thecraniocervical junction and on patient management. Additional topics in this course include an in-depthcoverage <strong>of</strong> headaches and diagnostic classifications. The prerequisites <strong>for</strong> this course are PHT 6332 andattendance at the Advanced Crani<strong>of</strong>acial (CF3) seminar.PHT 6402 - Clinical Triage Hour: 1Clinical Triage <strong>of</strong>fers a 40-hour experience to develop screening and management skills <strong>for</strong> the neuromusculoskeletalpatient in a primary care setting. This is an opportunity <strong>for</strong> physical therapists to shadowthe health care practitioner while observing the integration <strong>of</strong> history and physical, lab results,radiographs, and medications in the typical primary care practice. This experience would allow thephysical therapist to practice screening and history taking under the supervision <strong>of</strong> a physician. Itprovides the opportunity to improve communication between physicians, physical therapists, and staff(i.e. physicians assistants, RN’s, LPN’s, and nurse practitioners). Prerequisites are PHT 6201, HSC 6210,HSC 6400, HSC 6402, PHT 6403, and <strong>University</strong> approval <strong>of</strong> clinical setting.116

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