110. Ortho & Rehab Diag/Treatment. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Completion of PT 200, PT 201, PT 202 and concurrent enrollment in Pathology 135.01 or by consent of program director. Restrictions: Open only to students enrolled in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor. Lecture 2 hours. Field Work 3-4 hours.
C. Allen
Course presents the diagnostic, medical, and surgical principles and techniques which guide decision making and management by the orthopedic surgeon. Contraindications, precautions, and prognosis are discussed to guide the decision making of the physical therapist.
111. Neurology & Rehab Diag/Treatment. (3 units) § Fa. Prerequisites: completion of PT 200, Anatomy 103.01, and Pathology 135.01 or by consent of program director. Lecture 3 hours.
G. Abrams
Course presents the diagnostic and medical principles which guide decision making and clinical management by the neurologist. Contraindications, precautions, and diagnosis of the different neurological diseases are discussed to guide decision making by the physical therapist.
112. Human Growth and Development Across Lifespan. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Human anatomy and human physiology from an accredited institution. Restrictions: Open only to students enrolled in the MS-DPT program or by consent of program director. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
S. Radtka
Normal human growth and development across the lifespan with emphasis on physical motor, sensory, cognitive, language, and psychosocial changes and their impact on functional movement.
198. Supervised Study. (1-5 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Approval by instructor. Clinical Research 3-15 hours.
Staff
This course is designed to permit physical therapy students to do independent clinical research under the supervision of faculty. This course can be repeated as approved by faculty. It cannot be used as a substitute for core curriculum coursework.
199. Laboratory Project. (1-5 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Approval of student faculty adviser and project faculty or by consent of program director. Laboratory 3-15 hours.
Staff
Student conducts a laboratory research project under direction of a faculty member with the approval of the chairperson of the department.
200. Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy. (6 units) § SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Upper division human anatomy and human physiology or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 9 hours.
K. Topp
Dissection and functional anatomy of the neuromusculoskeletal system from a developmental and biomechanical perspective, with vascular and lymphatic systems related in a 3-dimensional perspective. Principles and relationships reinforced through lecture, dissection laboratories, studies of presections, and weekly integrative clinical seminars.
201. Kinesiology & PT Assessment. (2 units) § Su, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Human Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy with laboratory (undergraduate level; 3 semester or 4 quarter units). Human Physiology with laboratory (undergraduate level; 4 semester or 5 quarter units). Restrictions: Open only to students enrolled in the MS-DPT program or by consent or program director. Lecture 10 hours. Laboratory 30 hours.
S. Balys
This course includes the principles of measurement, instrumentation, administration and interpretation of standardized and clinical evaluation techniques used in clinical physical therapy. Techniques include goniometric measurement of joint angles and manual muscle testing for strength. Course content includes principles of documentation, bed mobility, transfers, basic gait training, legal regulations and ethical practice. Course content is presented in lecture and laboratory settings.
202. Therapeutic Exer and Modalities. (2 units) § Fa, Wi. Prerequisites: Completion of prerequisite coursework in exercise physiology and human physiology or by consent of program director. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 3 hours.
S. Balys
In lecture and laboratory setting, physiological, theoretical, and administrative principles are applied to the application of therapeutic modalities and the design and implementation of therapeutic exercise programs to prevent disability, maintain positive health, and restore function.
205. Functional Anatomy Review. (1.5 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: PT 200 or equivalent. Lecture 1 hours. Laboratory 1 hours.
K. Topp
This course is designed for physical therapists. Using prosected (and/or dissected) cadavers, the student is expected to relate the structures to clinical kinesiology, biomechanics, and the pathological state. Students are expected to critically review research in applied anatomy.
206. Application of Principles of Learning. (3 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: MS-DPT first year courses; PT 704 Education and Learning. Restrictions: Open only to students enrolled in the MS-DPT program. Laboratory 6 hours.
Staff
Student will use clinical case examples, patient care situations, directed observation, demonstrations and clinical measurements to teach alongside faculty. The student will apply the principles of education and learning in instruction of first year, MS-DPT in problem solving and clinical skills.
207. Medical Screening for Physical Therapists. (4.5 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrolled in the DPT or DPTSc course or approval of instructor. Lecture 20 hours. Laboratory 15 hours. Seminar 20 hours. Library 30 hours.
K. Topp
This required course for DPT students will cover the basic techniques for medical history taking, physical examination for medical diagnoses that frequently lead to a physical therapy referral with special emphasis on recognizing the red flags that require a physician referral.
208. Doctoral Colloquia. (1.5 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollmenr in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science.
Staff
Doctoral students in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science enroll in this seminar throughout their course of doctoral studies. This seminar series provides a colloquia of faculty and doctoral students in which critical thinking is facilitated through manuscript critiques, presentations by individual speakers and panels of experts, analyses of current research and clinical applications to practice.
209. Evidence Based Practice in PT. (3 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrolled in DPT or DPTSc or consent of instructor. Seminar 3 hours. Library 3 hours. Project 3 hours.
D. Allen
The principles of evidence based practice will be summarized and discussed. Each student will be required to critique current articles on a defined question and present the findings.
210. Radiology for Physical Therapists. (2 units) § Wi. Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year in Physical Tharapy. Restrictions: Inrollment in Masters Entry Program in Physical Tharapy. Lecture 2 hours.
R. Souza
This is a survey course in radiology. It includes principles, indications, advantages and disadvantages of appropriate radiological techniques for diagnosing skeletal and soft tissue lesions common in patients referred to physical therapy.
211. Pharmacology for Physical Therapists. (2 units) § Sp. Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year in Physical Therapy program. Restrictions: Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Physical Therapy. Lecture 3 hours.
S. Echaves
This a survey course on pharmacological topics that are relevant to rehabilitaton and physical tharapy and covers topics such as principles, indications and adverse reactions to medications commonly used to manage neuromusculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary conditions. Efffects of exercise on drug metabolism and drug interactions are also presented.
212. Muscle and Nerve Biology. (3 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrolled in DPT or DPTSc program or consent of instructor. Library 20 hours.
K. Topp, L. Wanek
This required course for DPT students will cover the basic biology of muscle and nerve including the effects of exercise, modalities, drugs, manual techniques and disease on repair and regeneration.
213. Movement Science. (3 units) Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrolled in the DPT or DPTSc program or consent of instructor. Library 20 hours.
S. Rosi
This required course for DPT students will cover the scientific principles of biomechanics and kinematics of movement and motor control in normal and pathological conditions.
248. Group Independent Study. (1-6 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in a doctoral studies in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor. Laboratory 3-12 hours. Field Work 3-6 hours. Library 3-6 hours. Project 3-6 hours.
Staff
This course allows the students to collaborate in the development and presentation of a project, a clinical investigation, or other studies of special problems in physical therapy and the health science under the direction of faculty. Students may select areas related to their long term interest, future research or clinical specialization program.
249. Independent Study. (1-6 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in a doctoral studies in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor. Restrictions: none Laboratory 3-12 hours. Seminar 1 hours. Field Work 3-6 hours. Library 3-6 hours. Project 3-6 hours.
Staff
This course allows the students to rotate through different faculty laboratories to learn new instrumentation and scientific methodology as well as undertake an individual study with emphasis on special problems in physical therapy including areas related to the student's long term interests, future research interests or clinical specialization.
250. Research. (1-8 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science. Laboratory 20-40 hours.
Staff
Laboratory rotations for doctoral students enroled in the Physical Therapy Science Program.
251. Research Design. (4.5 units) § Su, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrolled in Graduate Program in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor. Lecture 3 hours.
K. Topp
This course in research design builds on information gained in pre-physical therapy work. The primary objective of this course is to establish the underlying theoretical consepts that guide the design of clinical reearch studies. Students will be introduced to a progression of research design from descriptive studies to simple group and factorial designs.
253. Research Seminar: Proposal Writing. (1 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: grade B or better in PT 252 or by consent of program director. Seminar 3 hours.
K. Topp
Converting the research question to a research hypothesis, and proposal writing including preparation of a proposal for a research project.
254. Research Seminar: Data Analysis. (1 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Completion of PT research seminars 730, 252 and 253 or by consent of program director. Seminar 1 hours.
K. Topp
This is the last seminar in the research series, and includes data analysis, data interpretation, problem solving, manuscript preparation, and presentation of results to class and other professionals.
298. Thesis. (0 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science and advancement to candidacy and permission of graduate advisor.
Staff
For doctoral students in Physical Therapy Science engaged in writing their proposal for the doctoral degree.
299. Dissertation. (0 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science and advancement to candidacy.
Staff
For doctoral students engaged in writing the manuscript for the Doctoral in Physical Therapy Science.
300. Teaching Practicum. (1-4 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science and completion of Physical Therapy 704 or equivalent. Seminar 1 hours. Clinic 3-12 hours.
Staff
Training in teaching in a course offered by the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy under the supervision of instructor in charge. Laboratory teaching, presentation of lecture material, experience in setting up and correcting of examinations, and participation in course are included..
400. Grand Rounds. (1 units) § Su, Fa, Wi, Sp, SS3. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy. Conference 1 hours. Clinic 3-12 hours.
Staff
Doctoral students in Physical Therapy Science participate within an interdisciplinary discussion and presentation of special topics by attending weekly grand rounds or weekly seminars in an area appropriate to their specialization, but outside physical therapy (e.g., neurology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, medicine, neuroscience, cancer, pain). Each student must provide one presentation of similar within the Department of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science.
410. Clinical Clerkship. (0 units) § Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Enrollment in academic program in physical therapy and satisfactory completion of academic coursework with all work averaging "B" to enter clinical clerkships. Clinic 8 hours.
T. Jaramillo
Students observe and assist the physical therapy clinician in the provision of assessment, evaluation, and physical therapy treatment services in one practice setting, one day a week for 11 weeks.
411. Clinical Clerkship. (0 units) Sp. Prerequisites: Enrolled in Graduate Program in Physical Therapy and satisfactory completion of academic coursework with overall B average to enter the clinical clerkships. Clinic 8 hours.
T. Jaramillo
Students develop their physical therapy assessment skills and integrate their didactic information with patient treatment by working closely with a clinical preceptor in the clinical setting to evaluate patients under supervision and directly observe staff provide physical therapy treatment.
414. Clinical Clerkship. (0 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp, SS1, SS2, SS3. Prerequisites: PT 410, PT 411. Clinic 40 hours.
T. Jaramillo
Students provide patient care under the guidance and supervision of a clinical preceptor in a clinical facility affiliated with UCSF. The student is expected to progress to increased independence of physical therapy practice.
419. Mentored Clinical Research. (0-9 units) § Fa, Wi, Sp. Prerequisites: Be enrolled in the DPT or DPTSc program or consent of instructor. Restrictions: None. Lecture 10 hours. Library 3 hours.
K. Topp, L. Noble
This is a mentored clinical research experience where students are supervised and working alone or as part of a team in a clinical research project culminating in the preparation of a summary report of results in an oral presentation and a manuscript format
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