Online Orthopedic Certificate Course Descriptions
674 Advances in Histology, Anatomy and Kinesiology in Musculoskeletal Diseases & Disorders (4) Advances in musculoskeletal medical conditions commonly seen in physical therapy practice with pertinent histology, pathology, etiology, clinical course, prognosis and medical management. Focus will be on the exploration of muscle, bone, nerve, tendon, joint, ligament, and fascial tissue as it relates to musculoskeletal disorders. Format: L with online activities
675 Evidence Based Examination and Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Practice (4) Advances in evidence based examination including tests and measures, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of common musculoskeletal injuries and diseases of the spine and extremities such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and urinary incontinence/pelvic floor dysfunction. Format: L/L with online activities
676 Evidence Based Plan of Care in Musculoskeletal Practice (4) Advances in evidence based application of physical therapy plan of care including interventions for adult movement disorders disorders. Format: L/L with online activities
775 Case Studies in Orthopedic PT (2) Seminar course focused on specific movement disorders. Students will be required to respond to the physical, psychological, and cultural and spiritual needs of the “patients” in designing functional exercise progression in light of existing scientific evidence and highlight the alternative approaches. Students will need to interpret information gleaned from diagnostic imaging systems and consider the implications of pharmacological agents. Written documentation will be emphasized in order to maximize the potential publication of case studies by the students in the future. Online activities will focus on a new case every week. Case topics will include musculoskeletal injuries and diseases of the spine and extremities such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and urinary incontinence/pelvic floor dysfunction. Format: Seminar with online activities.
776 Orthopedic PT in the Health Care System (4) Will utilize case studies from 775 Case Studies in Orthopedic PT to discuss the role of the physical therapist within a changing health care system. The socioeconomic interaction of the “patient” and the health care delivery system will be pertinent to both the direct treatment interventions and home exercise programs for musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and conditions. Format: Seminar with online activities.
801 Optional Advanced practicum (6) Students will submit written and video documentation of at least 10 musculoskeletal clinical cases over their episode of care for the patient examination and plan of care including intervention with functional exercise, training and conditioning programs and progression. Format: Lab and seminar with online activities
675 Evidence Based Examination and Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Practice (4) Advances in evidence based examination including tests and measures, evaluation, diagnosis and prognosis of common musculoskeletal injuries and diseases of the spine and extremities such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and urinary incontinence/pelvic floor dysfunction. Format: L/L with online activities
676 Evidence Based Plan of Care in Musculoskeletal Practice (4) Advances in evidence based application of physical therapy plan of care including interventions for adult movement disorders disorders. Format: L/L with online activities
775 Case Studies in Orthopedic PT (2) Seminar course focused on specific movement disorders. Students will be required to respond to the physical, psychological, and cultural and spiritual needs of the “patients” in designing functional exercise progression in light of existing scientific evidence and highlight the alternative approaches. Students will need to interpret information gleaned from diagnostic imaging systems and consider the implications of pharmacological agents. Written documentation will be emphasized in order to maximize the potential publication of case studies by the students in the future. Online activities will focus on a new case every week. Case topics will include musculoskeletal injuries and diseases of the spine and extremities such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and urinary incontinence/pelvic floor dysfunction. Format: Seminar with online activities.
776 Orthopedic PT in the Health Care System (4) Will utilize case studies from 775 Case Studies in Orthopedic PT to discuss the role of the physical therapist within a changing health care system. The socioeconomic interaction of the “patient” and the health care delivery system will be pertinent to both the direct treatment interventions and home exercise programs for musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and conditions. Format: Seminar with online activities.
801 Optional Advanced practicum (6) Students will submit written and video documentation of at least 10 musculoskeletal clinical cases over their episode of care for the patient examination and plan of care including intervention with functional exercise, training and conditioning programs and progression. Format: Lab and seminar with online activities