MCOE - 4010 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT I
[3 hours] Principles of development from conception to adolescence. Includes
developmental theories and principles, assessment tools, lifespan changes, maternal concerns and fetal risk factors. An emphasis is placed on
gross motor development. Prerequisite: MCOE 3010, 3090, 3070, 3100
MCOE - 4060 MANAGEMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES
[3 hours] This course introduces the theory and principles of management
as they apply to physical therapy services. It includes program planning, problem solving, organizational behavior, organizational change,
motivation, budgeting, and cost analysis. Prerequisite: MCOE 3400, 3410, 3420
MCO - 4070 NEUROSCIENCES AND CLINICAL CORRELATIONS
[3 hours] An integrated study of structure and function of the central and
peripheral nervous systems. Principles of neurophysiological and neuropathological motor and sensory function and related basic assessment
skills with be emphasized. Prerequisite: MCOE 4000.
MCOE � 4090 ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT
[3 hours] An integrated study of applied biomechanics, kinesiology, and anatomy as they relate to
the study of human movement. Focus will be placed on the observation skills associated with the analysis of human movement, with an
emphasis on gait. Prerequisite: Admission to PT program. Co-requisite: MCOE 4000.
MCOE - 4110 CLINICAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
[3 hours] The integrated study of the physiology of various systems of the human body
throughout the lifespan. The focus will be on the pathophysiology of the various systems with emphasis on clinical manifestations and their
influence on client examination and strategies for health promotion.
MCOE - 4120 CLINICAL SCIENCES
[2 hours] Exploration of the clinical sciences that are imperative to developing a
comprehensive understanding of client care; to include: acute care, medical-surgical procedures, applied pharmacology and nutrition.
Critical pathways and their effects on PT and the continuum of care will be discussed. Prerequisite: All 3000 level professional courses;
MCOE 481
MCOE � 4150 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
[3 hours] This course addresses the professional socialization process.
Professional codes and guides of behavior will be discussed as they relate to expectations of the graduate in the delivery of competent, ethical,
legal and sensitive health care services. Prerequisite: Admission into PT program.
MCOE � 4180 SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
[2 hours] Exploration of the use of the scientific inquiry process as a means to enhance learning
and clinical reasoning skills. Emphasis on reviewing the literature critically, using the principles of research design and applied
statistics as a foundation. Prerequisite: Admission into PT program.
MCOE � 4200 HEALTH PROMOTION
[3 hours] Health and wellness as they relate to able-bodied clients and clients with disability. The
mind-body interaction will be explored as it relates to the role of the physical therapist as health educator. Principles of nutritional
and pharmacological management will be discussed in the contest of maintenance of health.
MCOE - 4210 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY
[4 hours] Principles of exercise physiology as they relate to health promotion
in healthy or disabled (temporarily or permanently) populations. Clinical emphasis on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, in addition
to the pathogenesis, assessment, and physical therapy management of cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Prerequisite: MCOE 3010, 3110
MCOE - 4220 PRINCIPLES OF REHABILITATION
[4 hours] Theories, philosophies, and principles of rehabilitation for the
chronically disabled population with emphasis on the holistic and integrated management of clients with spinal cord injury, amputations,
traumatic brain injury, and burns. This course will serve to integrate all of the systems based courses into a comprehensive understanding
of physical therapy practice. Prerequisite: MCOE 3070, 4010, 4210, 4500; PT 4300 Corequisite: MCOE 4280
MCOE � 4250 INTRODUCTION TO EXAMINATION
[3 hours] An introduction to the physical examination process. Includes the
integration of anatomy, analysis of movement, health, and observation skills. Emphasis on basic examination skills. Prerequisite:
MCOE 4000, MCOE 4090. Co-requisite: MCOE 4110, MCOE 4200.
MCOE - 4260 PSYCHOLOGY OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY
[2 hours] Synthesis of the basic principles related to understanding human
behavior and the theoretic approaches used to enhance the coping of clients/family/society to chronic illness/disability. Topics to
include: loss and bereavement, sexuality, integration into the community, substance abuse, behavior modification, role modification/reversal.
Prerequisite: all 3000 level courses; MCOE 4210, 4300, 4500 Corequisite: MCOE 4220
MCOE - 4280 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT II
[2 hours] A study of age-related anatomical, physiological and biomechanical changes
and the psychosocial problems of the middle aged to elderly populations. Special emphasis on pharmaceutical, exercise, nutrition and
political concerns. Clinical case studies will be discussed. Prerequisite: 3000 level courses; MCOE 4010, 4210, 4300
Corequisite: MCOE 4260
MCOE - 4300 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE II
[5 hours] Principles and theories of therapeutic exercise as they relate to adults and
children with neurological/neuromuscular disorders. Includes theories of normal and abnormal movement, client assessment and treatment, and
clinical laboratories. Prerequisite: MCOE 3010, 3070, 3090, 3100, 3310, 4010 Corequisite: MCOE 4500
MCOE - 4400 CLINICAL REASONING I
[1 hour] Introduction to the basic concepts of problem solving and critical thinking used
in the delivery of physical therapy services. Includes an overview of professional decision-making models and an examination of the steps
associated with making clinical decisions.
MCOE - 4410 CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING II
[1 hour] Presentation of selected clinical cases. Discussion and planning of
appropriate assessment and treatment procedures. Prerequisite: MCOE 4400, 3810, 4810; PT 4820
MCOE � 4450 TEACHING & LEARNING I
[1 hour] The first of 2 courses designed to enhance the physical therapy student�s role as a
independent learner and as an educator peer instruction and community-based education. Emphases to include: theories of learning,
instructional methods, and evaluation of learning. Prerequisite: Admission into PT program.
MCOE - 4460 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY III
[1 hour] This course deals with financing health care delivery in the United
States and ethical, legal and practice issues in physical therapy. Prerequisite: MCOE 3400, 3410
MCOE - 4500 MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS II
[4 hours] A continuation of Musculoskeletal Problem I, with an emphasis on regional
evaluation techniques of the spine and extremities. Joint mobilization as a treatment strategy will be incorporated into treatment planning
for movement dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system. Prerequisite: MCOE 3500
MCOE � 4600 INTEGRATED CONTROL OF MOVEMENT
[3 hours] Integration of the organizing principles of biomechanics, neurosciences, and
exercise physiology as they relate to an understanding of how voluntary, coordinated human movement is controlled. The implications on the
management of movement dysfunction will be discussed.
MCOE - 4800 ELECTIVE SEMINAR
[1 - 2 hours] In-depth exploration of selected clinical topics (Physical Therapy).
Prerequisite: MCOE 3000 level courses; others/relative to topic
MCOE - 4810 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
[2 hours] A one week Junior Symposium prior to the clinical practicum will provide
integration of 3000 level didactic and earlier clinical experiences. Clinical experience that includes observation and application of appropriate
assessment and treatment skills/procedures. Prerequisite: MCOE 3810; all 3000 level professional courses
MCOE - 4820 CLINICAL PRACTICUM III
[2 hours] Three full weeks (12 hours) of clinical experience which includes clinical
observation and supervised application of appropriate assessment and treatment skills/procedures. Prerequisite: MCOE 4810, 4400
Corequisite: MCOE 4500, 4300, 4210
MCOE - 4880 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I
[6 hours] Observation and orientation to Physical Therapy practices including supervised
application of assessment and treatment procedures. Prerequisite: All 3000 and 4000 level professional courses
MCOE - 4890 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II
[6 hours] Observation and orientation to Physical Therapy practices including supervised
application of assessment and treatment procedures. A one-week Senior Symposium on campus will provide for integration of didactic and
clinical experiences. Prerequisite: completion of all 3000 and 4000 level professional courses; MCOE 4880
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