ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 PHT7010 Subject Immersion I: Introduction to the Profession 20 hours, 2 credits This course is an introduction to the foundational elements of the physical therapy profession and professionalism, the expectations of society and the healthcare industry for the physical therapist; evolution, context, objective of the American Physical Therapy Association’s vision for the physical therapy profession. Prerequisite: Admission to the DPT program PHT7020 Subject Immersion II: The Influence of the Social Determinants of Health on Communication, Attitudes, and Behaviors 20 hours, 2 credits This course is an analysis of the social and environmental circumstances that impact the patient/client’s health and the responsibilities of the physical therapist to account for such factors to assure holistic, patient-centric care. Health belief models, health literacy, and how the core principles of bioethics are applied to patient care. Prerequisites: PHT7010 Subject Immersion I: Introduction to the Profession; PHT7210C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice I; PHT7510C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice I; PHT7710C Physical Therapy Immersion I PHT7030 Subject Immersion III: Clinical Informatics and Healthcare Technologies 20 hours, 2 credits This course explores the physical therapist’s roles and responsibilities in using emerging data and information, digital healthcare technologies, and medical informatics system for information storage and retrieval to deliver cost effective healthcare services to improve the health of the population. It introduces the electronic health record and the associated legal and ethical responsibilities. Prerequisites: PHT7020 Subject Immersion II: The Influence of the Social Determinants of Health on Communication, Attitudes, and Behaviors; PHT7220C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice II; PHT7520C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice II; PHT7720C Physical Therapy Immersion II PHT7040 Subject Immersion IV: Principles of Value- Based Physical Therapy Care 20 hours, 2 credits This course examines factors essential for delivering evidence-informed safe, timely, efficient, and effective patient-centered care intended to secure patient satisfaction and explore the physical therapist’s role in contributing to the healthcare system’s cost containment efforts. The value proposition that the physical therapist brings to the health care system is explored. Negotiation strategies to address value-based issues related to physical therapy practice are developed. Prerequisites: PHT7030 Subject Immersion III: Clinical Informatics/Technology Enhanced Health; PHT7230C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice III; PHT7530C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice III; PHT7730C Physical Therapy Immersion III PHT7210C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice I 130 hours, 10 credits This course is an in-depth study of anatomical and physiological bases of physical therapy practice and the clinical patterns manifested as a result of pathoanatomical and pathophysiological changes across the primary and secondary systems. It is an integration of three-dimensional concepts through diagnostic imaging procedures including plain film radiography, MRI, CT, and sonography. The primary content areas of Clinical Anatomy, Physiology and Foundations of Medical Imaging comprise Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice I. Prerequisite: Admission to the DPT program PHT7220C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice II 100 hours, 8 credits This course is an in-depth study of structure and function of the nervous system; the physiology of exercise as scientific foundations for physical therapy practice and the spectrum of exercise prescription across the continuum of health status; the role of pharmacodynamics on human function and performance. The primary content areas of neurosciences, exercise physiology, and pharmacology comprise Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice II. Prerequisites: PHT7010 Subject Immersion I: Introduction to the Profession; PHT7210C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice I; PHT7510C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice I; PHT7710C Physical Therapy Immersion I PHT7230C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice III 50 hours, 4 credits This course examines the movement science system with emphasis on kinesiological and biomechanical principles of human movement, the application of movement science principles to therapeutic intervention, and a comparison of normal and abnormal movement across the age continuum. Principles of evidence-informed practice are introduced and how evidence guides clinical This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 18 / 57
