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Students who have not been accepted into the School of Physical Therapy require approval from the course instructor to register in any of the following courses.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
P TH 205.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Cardio-Respiratory System I
2(4L-1.5P)

Study of the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, medical, surgical and physical management of various cardiovascular and respiratory conditions is commenced in this course. Emphasis is on understanding and application of the assessment process and basic treatment approaches. A lecture/ laboratory/case-study/computer-assisted learning format is employed.

P TH 222.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Therapeutic Movement I
1(3L-2P)

Theory and application of therapeutic positioning and movement; exercise prescription; equipment prescription and use.

P TH 223.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Therapeutic Movement II
2(3L-2P)

Theory and application of therapeutic positioning, therapeutic movement, re-education of basic motor skills and neuromuscular facilitation are studied in lectures and laboratories.

P TH 225.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Foundations of Exercise and Work Physiology for Physical Therapists
1(2.5L-.5P)

An introduction to exercise/work physiology for physical therapists. The course will examine the physiological foundations from which activity/exercise assessment, and treatment are derived. Labs and tutorials will focus on examination of the physiological responses to physical activity with discussion of altered responses in clinical populations and changes in techniques and approach required for monitoring and evaluating those clinical populations.

P TH 236.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Clinical Kinesiology I
2(3L-2P-1T)

A lecture and laboratory course which examines the theory underlying therapeutic and assessment methods by the application of the principles of biomechanics and functional anatomy. Also included is a detailed study of surface anatomy.

P TH 240.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Electro-Physical Agents in Physical Therapy I
1/2(2L-1.5P)

The physical principles, physiological effects and therapeutic uses of various heating, cooling and mechanical modalities, are covered in this theoretical and practical course. A mastery learning approach is taken to enable students to develop competence in the use of hot and cold treatments, wax, infrared, diathermy and therapeutic ultrasound.

P TH 264.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Introduction to Physical Assessment and Treatment Planning
1(3L-.5C-.5T)

A lecture, tutorial and case study course with clinical facility visits, introducing the basic framework for physical therapy assessment, program planning, and treatment. A general approach to client assessment and determination of treatment plans will consider all body systems, and will integrate subjective and objective evaluation, differential diagnosis, holistic goal setting, discharge planning, and outcome measurement. Documentation formats common to physical therapy settings will be reviewed, and emphasis placed on medico-legal requirements of client record-keeping, use of standardized World Health Organization terminology.

P TH 276.6
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Clinical Applications of Basic Skills
3(37.5C)

Consists of a five week, full-time period of clinical education in the spring following the first year. Placements are in Saskatchewan centres.

P TH 283.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Physical Therapist as Health Educator
1(3L)

A theoretical and practical course in the principles of learning and instruction which can be applied in clinical treatment, the design, implementation and evaluation of patient education programs, instruction of relatives or other health care personnel on patient management and in clinical teaching and supervision of students.

Note: Students with credit for P TH 482 may not take this course for credit.

P TH 301.3
Registration Info — 2004-2005 Regular Session» Musculo-Skeletal Assessment and Treatment I
1(2L-4P)

A lecture and laboratory course in the biomechanical assessment and treatment of the upper quadrant. Includes subjective assessment, objective assessment scans, contractile and inert tissue differentiation, capsular and non capsular patterns, principles of manual therapy for treating pain and stiffness, indications and contraindications of treatment.

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