Course Listing for Physical Therapy


110 Ortho & Rehab Diag/Treatment (2 units)

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Winter
Instructor(s):C. Allen Prerequisite(s): 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. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours, Field Work: 3 - 4 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


111 Neurology & Rehab Diag/Treatment (3 units)

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Fall
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): completion of PT 200, Anatomy 103.01, and Pathology 135.01 or by consent of program director
Activities: Lecture: 3 hours
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. (NEURSC PRG)


112 Human Growth and Development Across Lifespan (3.0 units)

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Winter, Spring
Instructor(s):S. Radtka Prerequisite(s): Human anatomy and human physiology from an accredited institution.
Restrictions:Open only to students enrolled in the DPT program or by consent of program director. Activities: Lecture: 20 hours, Laboratory: 30 hours
Introduction of motor learning and motor control concepts as applied to functional movement and balance across the lifespan. Normal human growth and development across the lifespan with emphasis on physical motor, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, language, and psychosocial changes and their impact on functional movement. Implications for physical therapy assessments of infants,children, adolescents and adults with developmental and age-related functional movement and balance problems. (BMB PROG)


198 Supervised Study (1 - 5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Approval by instructor
Activities: Clinical Research: 3 - 15 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


199 Laboratory Project (1 - 5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Approval of student faculty adviser and project faculty or by consent of program director
Activities: Laboratory: 3 - 15 hours
Student conducts a laboratory research project under direction of a faculty member with the approval of the chairperson of the department. (PHYS THER)


200A Neuromusculoskeletal Anatomy (5.0 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): Upper division human anatomy and human physiology or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 50 hours
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. (PH THR PRG)


201 Kinesiology & PT Assessment (3.0 units)

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Summer
Instructor(s):B. Smoot Prerequisite(s): 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. Activities: Lecture: 15 hours, Laboratory: 45 hours
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. (PH THR PRG)


202 Therapeutic Exer and Modalities (2 units)

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Fall, Winter
Instructor(s):S. Balys Prerequisite(s): Completion of prerequisite coursework in exercise physiology and human physiology or by consent of program director
Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Laboratory: 3 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


205 Functional Anatomy Review (1.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): PT 200 or equivalent
Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Laboratory: 1 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


206 Application of Principles of Learning (3 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): MS-DPT first year courses; PT 704 Education and Learning.
Restrictions:Open only to students enrolled in the MS-DPT program. Activities: Laboratory: 6 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


207 Medical Screening for Physical Therapists (4.5 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in the DPT or DPTSc course or approval of instructor.
Activities: Lecture: 20 hours, Laboratory: 15 hours, Seminar: 20 hours, Library: 30 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


208 Doctoral Colloquia (1.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollmenr in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science.
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. (PHYS THER)


209 Evidence Based Practice in PT (3 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):D. Allen Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in DPT or DPTSc or consent of instructor.
Activities: Seminar: 3 hours, Library: 3 hours, Project: 3 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


210 Radiology for Physical Therapists (2 units)

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Winter
Instructor(s):R. Souza Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first year in Physical Tharapy.
Restrictions:Inrollment in Masters Entry Program in Physical Tharapy. Activities: Lecture: 2 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


211 Pharmacology for Physical Therapists (2 units)

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Spring
Instructor(s):S. Echaves Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first year in Physical Therapy program.
Restrictions:Enrollment in Masters Entry Program in Physical Therapy. Activities: Lecture: 3 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


212A Muscle and Nerve Biology (1.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp, L. Wanek Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in DPT or DPTSc program or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 15 hours
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. (PH THR PRG)


212B Muscle and Nerve Biology (1.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in DPT or DPTSc program or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 5 hours, Laboratory: 3 hours, Seminar: 27 hours
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. (PH THR PRG)


213 Movement Science (3.0 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):S. Rosi Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in the DPT or DPTSc program or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Laboratory: 30 hours, Project: 30 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


248 Group Independent Study (1 - 6 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in a doctoral studies in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor.
Activities: Laboratory: 3 - 12 hours, Field Work: 3 - 6 hours, Library: 3 - 6 hours, Project: 3 - 6 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


249 Independent Study (1 - 6 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in a doctoral studies in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:none Activities: Laboratory: 3 - 12 hours, Seminar: 1 hours, Field Work: 3 - 6 hours, Library: 3 - 6 hours, Project: 3 - 6 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


250 Research (1 - 8 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science.
Activities: Laboratory: 20 - 40 hours
Laboratory rotations for doctoral students enroled in the Physical Therapy Science Program. (PHYS THER)


251 Research Design (3.5 units)

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Summer
Instructor(s):B. Smoot Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in Graduate Program in Physical Therapy or consent of instructor.
Activities: Lecture: 35 hours
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. (PH THR PRG)


253 Research Seminar: Proposal Writing (1 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): grade B or better in PT 252 or by consent of program director
Activities: Seminar: 3 hours
Converting the research question to a research hypothesis, and proposal writing including preparation of a proposal for a research project. (PHYS THER)


254 Research Seminar: Data Analysis (1 units)

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Winter, Spring
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): Completion of PT research seminars 730, 252 and 253 or by consent of program director.
Activities: Seminar: 1 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


298 Thesis (0 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science and advancement to candidacy and permission of graduate advisor.
For doctoral students in Physical Therapy Science engaged in writing their proposal for the doctoral degree. (PHYS THER)


299 Dissertation (0 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science and advancement to candidacy.
For doctoral students engaged in writing the manuscript for the Doctoral in Physical Therapy Science. (PHYS THER)


300 Teaching Practicum (1 - 4 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):Staff Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy Science and completion of Physical Therapy 704 or equivalent.
Activities: Seminar: 1 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 3 - 12 hours
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.. (PHYS THER)


400A Grand Rounds (0.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy.
Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 5 hours, Project: 5 hours
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 within the Department of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science. (PH THR PRG)


400B Grand Rounds (0.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp
Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 5 hours, Project: 5 hours
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 within the Department of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science. (PH THR PRG)


400C Grand Rounds (0.5 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Instructor(s):K. Topp
Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 5 hours, Project: 5 hours
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 within the Department of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science. (PH THR PRG)


410 Clinical Clerkship (0 units)

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Winter, Spring
Instructor(s):T. Jaramillo Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in academic program in physical therapy and satisfactory completion of academic coursework with all work averaging B to enter clinical clerkships.
Activities: Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 8 hours
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. (PHYS THER)


411 Clinical Clerkship (0 units)

Winter, Spring
Instructor(s):T. Jaramillo Prerequisite(s): Enrolled in Graduate Program in Physical Therapy and satisfactory completion of academic coursework with overall B average to enter the clinical clerkships
Activities: Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 8 hours
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. (PH THR PRG)


418 Mentor Clinical Clerkship (4.0 - 11.0 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor(s):T. Jaramillo Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in graduate program in Physical Therapy. PT 801, 802, and 803 with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in coursework to date.
Restrictions:Open only to students enrolled in DPT Program Activities: Seminar: 30 hours, Clinical Experience/Patient Contact: 80 - 260 hours
In a clinical setting, students treat patients and work with experienced clinicians who provide mentoring and consultation for case reviews, physical therapy techniques and review of specialty areas. (PH THR PRG)


419 Mentored Clinical Research (0 - 9 units)

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Fall, Winter, Spring
Instructor(s):L. Noble, K. Topp Prerequisite(s): Be enrolled in the DPT or DPTSc program or consent of instructor.
Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Library: 3 hours
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 (PHYS THER)