ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen University Catalog and Student Handbook 2021-2022 June 30, 2022 diagnostics comprise Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice V. Prerequisites: PHT7040 Subject Immersion IV: Principles of Value-Based Physical Therapy Care; PHT7240C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice IV; PHT7540C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice IV; PHT7740C Physical Therapy Immersion I PHT8590 Healthcare Business and Marketing 20 hours, 2 credits This course explores essentials of business management, financial accountabilities including personal financial resource management, and entrepreneurial opportunities in physical therapist practice. Prerequisites: PHT8050 Subject Immersion V: Comprehensive Patient/Client Management Across the Lifespan; PHT8550C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice V; PHT8750C Physical Therapy Immersion V PHT8750C Physical Therapy Immersion V 90 hours, 5 credits This course is the demonstration of proficiencies in diagnosis, clinical problem-solving, and intervention skill to begin the full-time clinical education experience. The student will be expected to apply the understanding of the general and disease specific pathological processes to the diagnosis, management, prognosis, and prevention of disorders of the movement system. Prerequisites: PHT7040 Subject Immersion IV: Principles of Value-Based Physical Therapy Care; PHT7240C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice IV; PHT7540C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice IV; PHT7740C Physical Therapy Immersion I PHT8810 Clinical Education Experience I 360 hours, 12 credits This course is the first full-time clinical experience emphasizing development of patient management skills including examination, evaluation, decision-making, and implementation of intervention strategies. Communication skills with patients/clients and other healthcare professionals are developed and the student is expected to begin to assume the role of a healthcare professional and contributing interprofessional team member. Competency will be assessed via appropriate clinical education instrument and feedback from clinical education instructors. Prerequisites: PHT7040 Subject Immersion IV: Principles of Value-Based Physical Therapy Care; PHT7240C Foundational Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice IV; PHT7540C Clinical Sciences in Physical Therapy Practice IV; PHT7740C Physical Therapy Immersion IV PHT8820 Clinical Education Experience II 360 hours, 12 credits This course is the second full-time clinical experience advancing the students' skills in patient management, diagnosis, and clinical reasoning. The student is expected to use have developed increased efficiencies in incorporating evidence into daily practice. Competency will be assessed via appropriate clinical education instrument and feedback from clinical education instructors. Prerequisites: PHT8050 Subject Immersion V: Comprehensive Patient/Client Management Across the Lifespan; PHT8550C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy V; PHT8750C Physical Therapy Immersion V, PHT8810 Clinical Education Experience I PHT8830 Clinical Education Experience III 360 hours, 12 credits This course is the final full-time clinical experience with the goal of progressing the student to entry-level practice competencies including communication, effective use of time and resources, evidence-informed patient/client management, and clinical reasoning. Competency will be assessed via appropriate clinical education instrument and feedback from clinical education instructors. Prerequisite: PHT8820 Clinical Education Experience II PHT8900 Doctor of Physical Therapy Capstone 40 hours, 4 credits This course is a synthesis of material from the didactic and clinical courses and is intended to further the development of the student as a reflective practitioner who understands their roles and responsibilities to patients, society, and the healthcare system. Outcomes from this guided reflection can include, but are not limited to, dissemination of clinical information to peers and colleagues, and special service or research projects. Prerequisites: PHT8050 Subject Immersion V: Comprehensive Patient/Client Management Across the Lifespan; PHT8550C Clinical Sciences of Physical Therapy Practice V; PHT8750C Physical Therapy Immersion V Delete and replace the following course descriptions DEP2004 Human Growth and Development 40 hours, 4 credits This course consists of the study of the development of the individual throughout the complete lifespan from birth to death, including child, adolescent, and adult patterns of behavior with attention to physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Prerequisite: None This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 21 / 57
