USC Schedule of Classes

Prinicples and mechanisms of genetics, immunology, infection, wound healing, and oncology. Lecture.

Introduction to sensorimotor systems, overview of current perspectives in motor control from fetus through late adulthood, and clinical tests of motor proficiency. Lecture, limited laboratory.

Examination of needs analysis and prescription of exercise programs for special patient populations and assessment of current community trends in exercise and wellness.

Physiologic responses to the application of thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic and hydrodynamic therapeutic procedures. Evaluation procedures and intervention planning. Lecture, laboratory.

Analysis of the integration of physical therapist practice into the national health care system; administration, budgeting and reimbursement for physical therapist services.

Practical experience in six week physical therapy manual skills, decision making, and professional behaviors. Graded CR/NC.

Practical experience in six week physical therapy psychomotor skills, decision making, and professional behaviors. Graded CR/NC.

Consideration of principle of differential diagnosis with emphasis on mastering this skill.

A 16-week clerkship consisting of a minimum of 36 hours per week in a full-time setting. Emphasis on care of orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric or complicated medical conditions. Graded CR/NC.