learning experiences using direct patient care opportunities in the laboratory using children from various community resources. The course offers learning experiences presented using the problem/case study approach, organized around the body system, with an orientation toward health maintenance and promotion and prevention of disease and disability. GGDPT 844 Evidence Based Practice II 2 credits Students will advance their evidenced-based practice skill by selecting databases of synthesized evidence rather than primary resources. Quality Appraisal of various types of outcomes, self-report outcomes, and qualitative research paradigms are introduced and applied. Utilizing the synthesized evidence databases, students will individually develop an annotated bibliography related to evidence-based practice topics that are faculty developed and lead. Students will use both primary resources and synthesized evidence to debate clinical decision making for select clinical cases. GGDPT 847 Clinical Synthesis I 1 credit This course is designed to facilitate in the physical therapy student the synthesis of clinical data with the research evidence supporting the examination and treatment of the selected diagnoses. Within the structure of the course, the student is required to analyze the literature regarding the selected case, facilitate a discussion of these findings in a group setting with colleagues, and critique and reflect upon their previous examination and treatment of the case. GGDPT 850 Health Care System and Policy III 2 credits This course is a continuation of the Health Care System & Policy series. The student will explore current issues and trends in health care at all levels (local, state, national) and their effects upon the delivery of physical therapy services. Topics include methods of health care delivery, regulations governing health care delivery, professional organizations role and function, and methods by which change may be effected in these areas. The student will explore the role of the physical therapist as a consultant and advocate. Students will further develop their portfolios, and will identify opportunities for career development within the field of physical therapy. GGDPT 853 Examination, Evaluation, & Intervention for Adult Neuromuscular Movement Dysfunction 7 credits An integrated approach to the study of relevant physiologic, anatomic, pathologic, medical and therapeutic concepts related to adult cerebrovascular, traumatic and degenerative neurological physical therapy practice. The course includes the physical therapy examination and evaluation process, physical therapeutic techniques and procedures, and patient/client care program development from a collaborative management paradigm. The course offers learning experiences using direct observation and supervised interaction in the laboratory and clinic with adult volunteers with various neurological disabilities, to develop the necessary competencies of physical therapy practice in these areas. Also incorporated are direct patient care opportunities in the clinical setting through the use of experienced clinicians working with the students in a clinical mentoring program. The course offers learning experiences which include the use of a problem-based/case study approach, organized around the body system, with an orientation toward health maintenance and promotion and prevention of disease and disability. GGDPT 856 Community Health Initiatives III 1 credit The purpose of this course is to develop the student’s skills as an educator in an application of health promotion, prevention and wellness, and for students to understand their expanding and potential professional role in the community through experiential community-based learning (service learning). In the third course of this sequence activities will include developing a health promotion educational presentation that is based on community education needs identified by community organizations. Students will develop, deliver, peer, and self-evaluate at least one of their community educational presentations using at least two different formats. Readings, oral discussion, and reflective writing are used to link social responsibility with professional role. GGDPT 860 Health Care System & Policy IV 1 credit Introduction to the theories and application of management activities including personnel relations, budgeting, planning, organizing, and operating a physical therapy program in a variety of health care settings. The course includes independent study and experiential learning activities.
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