MS Course List

• First Year
  • Summer Session
  • Fall Quarter / Semester
  • Winter Quarter / Spring Quarter / Semester
• Second Year
  • Second Summer Session
  • Fall Quarter / Semester
  • Winter Quarter / Spring Quarter / Semester
• Third Summer Session

FIRST YEAR

SUMMER SESSION

NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY: PT 200

Dissection and functional anatomy of the neuromusculoskeletal system from a developmental & biomechanical perspective with vascular & lymphatic systems related in a three dimensional perspective. Principles and relationships reinforced through lecture, dissection laboratories, studies of prosecutions and weekly integrative clinical seminars.

PHYS THER 6 qtr units UCSF

Physical Therapy ASSESSMENT: PT 201

This course includes 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

PHYS THER 2 qtr units UCSF

Structure, Function and Motion in Physical Therapy: PT 706

Combine knowledge of human anatomy with basic structural and kinesiological principles to understand normal functional motion of the spine, trunk, and extremities in preparation for the analysis of abnormal human motion in the Neuromusculoskeletal Pathokinesiology PT course series. 1 unit seminar, 1 unit laboratory

PHYS THER 2 sem units SFSU

Clinical Experience Physiology: KIN 746

Examination of acute and chronic responses to exercise in patients with various cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal diseases. Emphasis is placed on the pathophysiology of the disease process, assessment of disease severity, and exercise testing and prescription in clinical populations.

PHYS THER 3 sem units SFSU

FALL QUARTER / SEMESTER

GENERAL PATHOLOGY: Pathology 135.01

Mechanisms and language of diseases are discussed with emphasis on the dynamic nature of fundamental disease processes such as cell injury, immunopathology, inflammation, response to infectious agents, repair and regeneration, hemodynamic arrangements, genetic disorders, disturbances of cell growth and neoplasia.

PATHOLOGY 3 qtr units UCSF

MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY I: Physiology 121.01

Physiology of the human cardiovascular, respiratory, & renal systems is stressed, with special attention to developing problem solving skills using the material.

PHYSIOL 5 qtr units UCSF

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE AND MODALITIES: PT 202

Physiological, theoretical and administrative principles of exercise therapeutic modalities, agents, and devices commonly used in physical rehabilitation are explored in lecture and laboratory sessions.

MUSCULOSKELETAL PATHOKINESIOLOGY I: PT 741

Surface anatomy, basic structure, biomechanical principles applied to the understanding of normal and abnormal human motion in the upper and lower extremities and to the analysis of physical function. Examination and treatment skills for musculoskeletal disorders. Classwork, 2 units; laboratory, 2 units.

WINTER QUARTER / SPRING QUARTER / SEMESTER

ORTHOPEDICS: DX AND TREATMENT: PT 110 (Winter)

Course presents the diagnostic, medical, and surgical concerns and techniques which guide the decision making of the orthopedic surgeon. Contraindications, precautions, and prognosis are discussed to guide the decision making of the PT.

MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY II: Physiology 122.01 (Winter)

Physiology 122.01 is a continuation of a two-part course in mammalian physiology designed primarily for physical therapy students. It will cover renal physiology and gastrointestinal physiology.

CLINICAL CLERKSHIP: PT 410 (Winter)

Part-time affiliation for one/half day per week, 3 days/week, 3 weeks (in one clinical facility)

EDUCATION, LEARNING AND MEMORY IN PT: PT 704 (Winter)

Principles of communication, attention, learning, and memory affecting physical therapist's role as an educator in individualized patient and caregiver instruction, staff development programs, community health promotion and education. Setting objectives, instructional strategies, documentation, measurement of progress and evaluation.

PEDIATRICS: DX AND TREATMENT: PT 112 (Spring)

Course presents the diagnostic, developmental, behavioral and medical principles of clinical management for normal youngsters and those with acute/chronic disease. Contraindications, precautions and prognosis are discussed as they impact PT management.

PHARMACOLOGY FOR PT: PT 211 (Spring)

Survey course of pharmacology. Pharmacological topics include principles, indications, adverse reactions to medications commonly used to manage neuromusculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary conditions. Effects of exercise on drug metabolism and drug interactions are also presented.

FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY REVIEW: PT 205 (Spring) - ELECTIVE

Using prosected, and/or dissected cadavers, the student is expected to relate the structures to clinical kinesiology, biomechanics and the pathological state.

PHYS THER 1.5 qtr units UCSF

COMPREHENSIVE PT MANAGEMENT: PT 700 (Spring)

PT management in acute care, emergencies, dermatological conditions, wound care, adaptive procedures and equipment, communication disorders, fitness testing and promotion, and rehabilitation of medical problems resulting in physical disabilities.

Classwork, 1 unit; laboratory, 2 units

CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOKINESIOLOGY I: PT 720 (Spring)

Assessment and treatment of kinesiological/physiological dysfunction of cardiac and pulmonary systems. Physical rehabilitation or training for cardiac and/or pulmonary limitations arising from trauma, disease, congenital defect, or life style. Classwork, 1 unit; laboratory, 1 unit.

MUSCULOSKELETAL PATHOKINESIOLOGY II: PT 742 (Spring)

Surface anatomy, basic structure, biomechanical principles applied to the understanding of normal and abnormal human motion in the spine and pelvis and to the analysis of physical function. Examination and treatment skills for musculoskeletal disorders. Classwork, 2 units; laboratory, 2 units. (Formerly PT 701).

SECOND YEAR

SECOND SUMMER SESSION

NEUROSCIENCE: Anatomy 207

The structural organization and function of the central nervous system with an emphasis on the physiology of striated muscle and peripheral nerve relative to control mechanisms within the nervous system presented through seminars, oral presentations, laboratory study of models, wet and dry demonstration. Emphasis is on clinical functional correlations of motor control.

RESEARCH DESIGN: PT 251

This course in research design builds on information gained in Pre-PT work. The primary objective of this course is to establish the underlying theoretical concepts that guide the design of clinical research studies. Students will be introduced to a progression of research design from descriptive studies to simple group and factorial designs. (Formerly PT 730)

CLINICAL CLERKSHIPS I : PT 801

First full-time affiliation for eight weeks. Students submit case reports, present inservices, and attend scheduled campus seminars. CR/NC grading only.

FALL QUARTER / SEMESTER

NEUROLOGY: DX AND TREATMENT: PT 111

Course presents the diagnostic and medical concerns, which guide the decision making of the neurologist. Contraindications, precautions, and diagnosis of different neurological diagnosis are discussed to provide a basis for decision making by the PT.

INTRO TO STATISTICAL METHODS: BIOSTAT 183

Course stresses application of methods, including analysis of variance, linear regression, chi-square, non-parametric, and power analyses. Intended for those who may need to use statistics in their work.

EPID & BIOSTAT 4 qtr units UCSF

NEUROLOGICAL PATHOKINESIOLOGY I: PT 710

Pathokinesiological and neuromotor principles applied to assessment and treatment of neurological dysfunction across the life span. Physical rehabilitation of patients with neurological impairments from trauma, infection, congenital defects, vascular and degenerative diseases. Classwork, 2 units; laboratory, 2 units.

PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY: PT 735

Psychosocial factors which may interact with physical therapy and affect independent functioning of disabled persons. Sexuality, loss, dependency, secondary gain, motivation, anger, providing constructive support to disabled persons, and coordination of services.

APPL OF PRIN. OF LEARNING: PT 206/899 (Fall, Winter, and Spring)

Student will use clinical case examples, patient care situations, directed observation, demonstrations and clinical measurements to teach along side 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 3* qtr units UCSF 2* sem units SFSU

WINTER QUARTER / SPRING QUARTER / SEMESTER

RADIOLOGY FOR PT: PT 210 (Winter)

Survey course of radiology. Radiological topics include principles, indications, advantages, and disadvantages of appropriate radiological techniques for assessing skeletal and soft tissue lesions.

PHYS THER 2 qtr units UCSF

MENTORED CLINICAL RESEARCH: PT 419 (Winter)

This course will provide supervised time for the students to complete a clinical research project. This could be one started in the MS program, a new question, or data analysis and preparation of a manuscript.

ECOLOGICAL & ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES IN REHABILITATION: PT 736 (Winter)

Cultural, environmental, and legislative issues affecting accessibility of physical therapy and related services. Sociocultural issues relative to quality of health as a right; influences of political and fiscal climates on trends in models of health care delivery.

MENTORED CLINICAL RESEARCH: PT 419 (Spring)

This course will provide supervised time for the students to complete a clinical research project. This could be one started in the MS program, a new question, or data analysis and preparation of a manuscript.

ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION IN PT: PT 705 (Spring)

Specific administrative and planning skills required for physical therapy practice in various settings. Quality assurance, documentation, personnel and fiscal management, planning, contracting, health services administration, health care team, professional and medical-legal issues.

PHYS THER 2 sem units SFSU

NEUROLOGICAL PATHOKINESIOLOGY II: PT 711 (Spring)

Neuromotor and pathokinesiological principles applied to advanced techniques in management of patients with neurological disorders. Evaluation and application of research. Classwork, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit.

MUSCULOSKELETAL PATHOKINESIOLOGY III: PT 743 (Spring)

Assessment and therapeutic techniques in management of complex patients with musculoskeletal problems. Evaluation and application of research. Problem solving. Patient presentation; evaluation of new techniques.

Classwork, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit. 3 sem units SFSU

THIRD SUMMER SESSION

Clinical Clerkship II (FT): PT 802

Full-time affiliation for eight weeks. Submit case reports, present inservices, and attend scheduled campus seminars. CR/NC grading only.

Clinical Clerkship III: PT 803

One full-time clnical affiliation for 16 weeks or two full-time clinical affiliations for 6 weeks each. Submit case reports, present inservices, and attend scheduled campus seminars, CR/NC grading only.

Grand Rounds: PT 400 (Summer, Fall, Winter or Spring)

This course will be taken each quarter the DPT student is enrolled in the program. The student will attend and participate in weekly grand rounds or seminars in an area appropriate to their specialization but outside physical therapy (e.g. neurology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, medicine, neuroscience, cancer, pain). The student may choose to present their final exam case study orally in Grand Rounds.

PHYS THER 3** qtr units UCSF

Fall QUARTER / Winter QUARTER / SEMESTER

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE: PT 209 (Fall)

This course will be taken each quarter the DPT student is enrolled in the program. The student will learn the principles of evidence based practice, requiring each student to critique current literature and physical therapy relevant journals with an expectation to enter articles into a PT database.

MUSCLE AND NERVE: PT 212 (Fall)

This course will cover the basic biology of muscle and nerve including the effects of exercise, modalities, drugs and manual techniques on repair and regeneration.

MOVEMENT SCIENCE: PT 213 (Fall)

This course will cover broad topics on the biomechanics of movement and motor control in normal and pathological conditions.

CLINICAL RESEARCH CLERKSHIP: PT 419 (Fall)

This course will provide supervised time for the students to complete a clinical research project. This could be one started in the MS program, a new question, or data analysis and preparation of a manuscript.

PHYS THER 3 qtr units UCSF

CASE REPORTS: PT 920 (Fall)

Research, preparation, and presentation of a case report on the diagnosis and treatment of a patient care problem relevant to physical therapy.

PHYSICAL DIAGNOSIS – MEDICAL SCREENING: PT 207 (Winter)

This course will cover the basic requisites for history taking, physical examination and diagnosis.

GRAND ROUNDS: PT 400 (Winter)

This course will be taken each quarter the DPT student is enrolled in the program. The student will attend and participate in weekly grand rounds or seminars in an area appropriate to their specialization but outside physical therapy (e.g. neurology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, medicine, neuroscience, cancer, pain). The student may choose to present their final exam case study orally in Grand Rounds.

MENTORED CLINICAL CLERKSHIP: PT 930 (Winter)

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. CR/NC grading.

Spring QUARTER / SEMESTER

DOCTORAL COLLOQUIA: PT 208

This course will be taken each quarter the DTP student is enrolled in the program and will cover important topics relative to professional practice and current practice issues.

GRAND ROUNDS: PT 400

This course will be taken each quarter the DPT student is enrolled in the program. The student will attend and participate in weekly grand rounds or seminars in an area appropriate to their specialization but outside physical therapy (e.g. neurology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, medicine, neuroscience, cancer, pain). The student may choose to present their final exam case study orally in Grand Rounds.

CLINICAL RESEARCH CLERKSHIP: PT 419

This course will provide supervised time for the students to complete a clinical research project. This could be one started in the MS program, a new question, or data analysis and preparation of a manuscript. PHYS THER 2 qtr units UCSF

CASE REPORTS: PT 920

Research, preparation, and presentation of a case report on the diagnosis and treatment of a patient care problem relevant to physical therapy.

PROFESSIONAL COLLOQUIUM: PT 908

Topics relative to evidence based PT practice: ethics, human subjects, research, authorship, scientific writing; and to professional issues: legislation, direct access to PT services, and reimbursement for services.

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE: PT 910

Review of the principles of evidence based practice; critique of current articles on a PT clinical practice question; enter review into an established physical therapy database.