1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

.112. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy. II. 3 hr. Correlation of anatomy, physiology,and pathology for treatment of cardiopulmonary conditions. Laboratory in cardiopulmonaryevaluation, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation procedures, and respiratorytreatment techniques. Lectures and case presentations in appropriate medical andsurgical conditions.1 14. Medicine and Neurology. II. 3 hr. Lectures in medicine including dermatology,aging, neurology, pharmacology and vascular disorders.1 16. Clinical Education 1. II. 1 hr. Students perform basic treatment procedures underthe supervision of experienced therapists in various clinics. (Graded Pass-Fail only.)117. Seminar. I. 1 hr. Investigation of selected problems and issues.1 18. Basic Therapeutic Exercise. II. 3 hr. Theory and clinical application of evaluationtechniques including goniometry and manual muscle testing. The physiological basisand therapeutic application of passive and active forms of exercise are also studied.Emphasis is on progressive resistive and flexibility exercises.120. Human Development. I. 3 hr. Presents human development across the life spanwith a special emphasis on neuromotor development. Topics include genetics,embryology, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, aging, and death.270. Organization and Management. II. 4 hr. Basic principles and philosophy ofmanagement and the organization with emphasis on interpersonal relationship withinan organization, styles of tasks, conflict management, verbal and nonverbal communications,decision analysis and fiscal management.271 Electrotherapy and Electromyography. I. 4 hr. Orientation to theory and applicationof electrical currents. Laboratory experience in electrical diagnosis and treatmentprocedures (including high and low volt stimulation, nerve conduction studies, and theuse of electrical stimulation for pain control) is provided.272. Professional and Community Relationships. II. 2 hr. Community health organization,including local, state, and national facets such as Medicare- Medicade andwelfare. Planning based on chronic disease epidemiology. Role of physical therapistand other allied health personnel in providing comprehensive health care for chronicallyill and geriatric population. Students become involved in care of the home-bound.273. Physical Evaluation. I. 4 hr. Lectures, laboratory practice, and case studypresentations are utilized to study the principles and techniques for examining thetreatment disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal systems. An indepth study ofextremity joint mobilization techniques is also provided.274. Orthopedic Physical Therapy. II. 3 hr. Continuation of Ph. Th. 273 format and is acontinuation of that course. Evaluation and rehabilitation of mechanical disorders ofthe spine are emphasized together with physical therapy and orthopedic managementof selected pediatric disorders.275. Professional Literature and Research. I. 3 hr. Current literature method writing,statistics, and introduction to research methodology. A senior project is required.276. Elective Study. II. 3 hr. Highly skilled techniques used in physical therapy aremany and varied. It is beyond the scope of any baccalaureate program to offer suchskill to every student in all areas. Therapists are beginning to specialize in certainareas. The student chooses a particular area and develops it to the student's fullestcapabilities in the allotted time.277. Clinical Teaching. I. 2 hr. Emphasis on the physical therapist fulfilling numerousteaching roles. Students develop skill and techniques in the facilitation of learning,412 Physical Therapy Courses