CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSPrefix key:BSC – Basic sciencesCOM – CommunicationsEDF – EducationHAS – Health services administrationHSC – Health sciencesIDS – Independent StudyOCT – Occupational TherapyOPA – Orthopaedic Physician AssistantPHT – Physical TherapyPSY - PsychologyBSC 6001E – Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics Hours: 2This is an online self-study course discussing the foundations of orthopaedics and manipulative therapy.The history and development of orthopaedics and specifically manual therapy are explored. Arthrologyand biomechanics are discussed, with special attention to tissue biomechanics and arthrokinematics.Emphasis is placed on spinal anatomy and movement. The University's philosophy of examination,treatment, and pain management is introduced but attention is also given to other diagnostic classificationsystems. Classifications and indications for manipulation are reviewed. The course provides anintroduction to the evidence-informed clinical practice paradigm teaching the student to combine varioussources of knowledge in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of orthopaedic dysfunctions.BSC 6001 - Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics Hours: 2This is an online self-study course discussing the foundations of orthopaedics and manipulative therapy.The history and development of orthopaedics and specifically manual therapy are explored. Arthrologyand biomechanics are discussed, with special attention to tissue biomechanics and arthrokinematics.Emphasis is placed on spinal anatomy and movement. The University's philosophy of examination,treatment, and pain management is introduced but attention is also given to other diagnostic classificationsystems. Classifications and indications for manipulation are reviewed. The course provides anintroduction to the evidence-informed clinical practice paradigm teaching the student to combine varioussources of knowledge in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of orthopaedic dysfunctions.BSC 6101E – Application of Motor Control and Motor LearningTheory to Neurological Intervention Hours: 2In this course the student will examine current research and theories in motor control and motor learningand their relationship to examination and intervention in patients with neurologic dysfunction. Studentswill examine neuroanatomical structures, functions, and neuroplasticity of the nervous system as theyrelate to motor control tasks. Specific motor control issues in balance, gait, and upper extremity areexamined and discussed. Students will identify and explain the influence of impairments on motordysfunction and a patient’s motor control. The course is open to both physical and occupational therapystudents or clinicians.BSC 6101 - Application of Motor Control and Motor LearningTheory to Neurologic Intervention Hours: 2In this online course the student will examine current research and theories in motor control and motorlearning and their relationship to examination and intervention in patients with neurologic dysfunction.Students will examine neuroanatomical structures, functions, and neuroplasticity of the nervous systemas they relate to motor control tasks. Specific motor control issues in balance, gait, and upper extremityare examined and discussed. Students will identify and explain the influence of impairments on motordysfunction and a patient’s motor control.86