Northern Arizona University

P.P.D.P.T. COURSE OFFERINGS

Date:

June 19th & 20th, 2009

Course Title:

Topics in Musculoskeletal Therapeutics: Managing Spinal Pain

Description:

Tract:

(2 credit hours)

Faculty:

Jay McCallum, PT, DPT, OCS. Jay completed his Master's degree in physical therapy at Northern Arizona University in 1996 and his post-professional doctorate in 2004. He became a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2005. He teaches seminar courses for students in NAU's entry-level doctorate of physical therapy program. He brings an eclectic manual therapy methodology with training in a variety of philosophies including Australian/Maitland, Norwegian, McKenzie and Mulligan approaches as well as spinal manipulation. His area of particular clinical interest is manual therapy and exercise for the management of both acute and chronic spine conditions. Shelby Reid, PT, DPT, MOMT, Shelby received her masters in physical therapy from the University of Southern California in 1987, her master's in orthopedic manual therapy (MOMT) from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 1995, and her post-professional doctorate in physical therapy from Northern Arizona University in 2008. She became board-certified as a specialist in orthopedic physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association in 1995. She has taught in NAU's physical therapy program and has been employed at the Williams Health Care Center since 1998.Shelby?s areas of clinical interest include manual therapy, rehabilitation of shoulder injuries, care of both chronic and acute spine pain, and treatment of patellofemoral pain. She utilizes an integrated manual therapy approach with Norwegian, Maitland, and neuromuscular influences. THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD AT NAU ON FLAGSTAFF CAMPUS.

Registration Info:

Register for PT 720. Sequence #2258 Section 803 Summer Semester 2009

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Date:

July 10th, 11th & 12th, 2009

Course Title:

Interventions in Musculoskeletal Therapeutics: Contemporary Developments in the Conservative Management of Foot and Ankle Disorders

Description:

This course is designed to provide the student with the theory and techniques involved in the examination of the foot and ankle when assessing lower extremity dysfunction. Evaluation and treatment techniques will be presented in light of the current literature. This course is limited to 10 students. THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ON NAU CAMPUS IN FLAGSTAFF

Tract:

M (2 credit hours)

Faculty:

Thomas G. McPoil, PhD, PT, ATC

Registration Info:

Register for PT 720. Sequence #2259 Section 802 Summer Semester 2009

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Date:

Aug 24, 2009 - Dec 11, 2009

Course Title:

Graduate Research (Capstone)

Description:

This is the course that the student registers for when actually performing or completing their capstone project. The student will work closely with their faculty mentor/advisor during this time. To register, you need to complete a form (PDF) outlining your plans and objectives and submit it to your advisor for their signature. Your advisor will provide you with the sequence number for the course. YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS WITHOUT YOUR ADVISOR'S APPROVAL.

Tract:

N/A (3 credit hours)

Faculty:

N/A

Registration Info:

Register for PT 685. Sequence #**** Fall Semester 2009

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Date:

Aug 24, 2009 - Dec 11, 2009

Course Title:

Independent Study (Capstone)

Description:

This is an independent study course that the student registers for while preparing for their Capstone project. The student works closely with their faculty mentor/advisor during this time. To register, you need to complete a form (PDF) outlining your plans and objectives and submit it to your advisor for their signature. Your advisor will provide you with the sequence number for the course. YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS WITHOUT YOUR ADVISOR'S APPROVAL.

Tract:

N/A (3 credit hours)

Faculty:

N/A

Registration Info:

Register for PT 697. Sequence #**** Fall Semester 2009

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Date:

Aug 24, 2009 - Dec 11, 2009

Course Title:

Health Care Economics - CD COURSE

Description:

This course is designed to educate the PT clinical doctoral learner in analyzing reimbursement of current billing, accounts receivable, collection procedures and use of proper coding. Documentation, coding, review of current payer's contracts, and billing audits necessary to succeed in today's healthcare landscape. The material will assist the therapist and the profession as it prepares for the future.

Tract:

(2 credit hours)

Faculty:

Helene M Fearon, PT & Stephen M. Levine, PT, DPT, MSHA. Helene M. Fearon, PT. Ms. Fearon is a co-owner of Fearon Physical Therapy in Phoenix, AZ. She is President of the Physical Therapy Licensing Board for the State of Arizona, and serves as a member of the Arizona Physical Therapy Association's payer relations committee. She currently is a member of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel. In that role Ms. Fearon represents the needs of non-physician providers in the development and utilization of CPT codes. She is a consultant and peer reviewer for several payers and peer review organizations. Stephen M. Levine, PT, DPT, MSHA. Dr. Levine received his degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, a master's in Health Administration (Health Care MBA) from the Medical College of Virginia, and his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Arizona School for Health Sciences. He is a member of the APTA Board of Directors and serves as Speaker of the House of Delegates of the APTA. He is also the founder of an independent consulting firm focusing on practice management and reimbursement strategies in the outpatient rehabilitation setting. Dr. Levine is a nationally recognized speaker and consultant who has worked extensively with federal investigative and law enforcement agencies in the areas of fraud, abuse, medical necessity, over-utilization, and medical policy review

Registration Info:

Register for PT 672. Sequence #7795 Section 1 Fall Semester 2009

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Date:

Aug 24, 2009 - Dec 11, 2009

Course Title:

Health Care Systems - CD COURSE

Description:

This course provides the PT clinical doctoral learner with foundational information as to legal, ethical and administrative decision making processes often facing physical therapists in clinical practice. Specific topics include medical malpractice, employment law, the legal aspects of documentation; informed consent; sexual conduct and sexual harassment; professional responsibility, preparation for a deposition; and managed care issues. Utilizing theoretical frameworks, case-based decision-making situations are presented. Analysis and application of the ethical/legal responsibilities of the PT as an autonomous practitioner are covered in depth. THIS CD COURSE IS OFFERED ALL SEMESTERS.

Tract:

(2 credit hours)

Faculty:

Jonathan M. Cooperman & Ronald Scott. Jonathan M. Cooperman, PT, DPT, JD, MS-PT. Dr. Cooperman received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Northern Arizona University. Jonathan earned his Juris Doctor from The University of Akron School of Law and he is admitted to the Bar in Ohio. Dr. Cooperman is President of the Ohio Physical Therapy Association. He currently represents the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) before the American Medical Association?s HCPAC Relative Value Scale Update (RUC) Committee. He is a past Chair, Ethics and Judicial Committee of the APTA. Dr. Cooperman is the 2005 recipient of the APTA Lucy Blair Service Award.Ronald Scott, PT, EdD, JD, MS-PT, MS-Law. Ronald Scott, PT, EdD, JD, MS-PT, MS-Law. Dr. Scott is a health law attorney-mediator and educator. He is also the author of nine textbooks, most recently Legal Aspects of Documenting Patient Care, 3rd ed. (Jones & Bartlett, 2005). He is adjunct PT faculty in five programs. His principal teaching interests include health care malpractice, criminal law issues, and professional ethics. Dr. Scott developed two widely-utilized practice tools - a systems approach for ethical decision making and a legal-ethical issues practice grid.

Registration Info:

Register for PT 670. Sequence #8037 Section 1 Fall Semester 2009

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Date:

Sept 12th & 13th, 2009

Course Title:

PHX MANUAL THERAPY I

Description:

Subject matter covered will be theoretical concepts, manual techniques, and clinical applications that are utilized in orthopedic manual therapy. Structured in the Australian dynamic clinical reasoning model, this class encompasses the entire spine as well as the hip and shoulder with an integration of Nordic system techniques, soft tissue mobilization, and dynamic stabilization exercise. Focus will be placed on the assessment and treatment of articular structures, soft tissue, and neural elements. Like any other complex clinical competency, manual therapy competence is acquired over a prolonged period of time; therefore, course sessions are scheduled throughout the year and placing the techniques into practice is essential. The class will initiate with the cervical spine, upper cervical spine and the thoracic spine in sessions 1-3 (OMT I). THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD IN PHOENIX

Tract:

(2 credit hours)

Faculty:

Dr Mark Cornwall, PT, PhD, Cped

Registration Info:

Register for PT 720. Sequence #7881 Section 2 Fall Semester 2009

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Date:

Sept 18th - 20th, 2009

Course Title:

Professional Development Seminar

Description:

The professional development seminar is designed to provide the clinical doctoral learner with a critical examination of the responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities inherent in doctoral level physical therapy practice. A central theme of the course is developing practitioners who view their doctoral education as a route to engaged professionalism, that is, commitment to the demonstration of attributes which enhance the practice of physical therapy at both individual and societal levels THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD IN PHOENIX AT OUR NORTH VALLEY LOCATION, 15601 N 28TH AVE, RM 119

Tract:

PDS (3 credit hours)

Faculty:

Karen Mueller, PT, PhD

Registration Info:

Register for PT 687. Sequence #**** Fall Semester 2009

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Date:

Sept 25th - 27th, 2009 & Nov 20th - 22nd, 2009

Course Title:

Interventions in Musculoskeletal Therapeutics: Lumbar and Sacroilliac Manipulation; Integrating Current Literature with Treatment Application

Description:

Analysis of evaluation and manipulative treatment techniques for the lumbar spine and pelvis with in-depth discussion of appropriate classification of patients for data collection. Discussion of rationale for selected techniques will be coupled to the development of the skills necessary for safe and effective treatment using manipulation as a modality. THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD IN PHOENIX AT OUR NORTH VALLEY LOCATION, 15601 N 28TH AVE, ROOM 119

Tract:

M (3 credit hours)

Faculty:

Britt Smith, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT. Britt is co-owner of S.O.A.R. Physical Therapy in Grand Junction, CO. He co-authored the chapter on evidence-based orthopaedic practice in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets (2000). He is also co-founder with Michael Dohm, MD of the Western Slope Study Group (WSSG), a non-profit organization. Britt graduated from NAU in 1981, practiced in the Bay Area for 14 years, co-owned S.O.S. Physical Therapy in Oakland, CA, was the physical therapist for the Oakland Ballet, taught at Samuel Merritt College where he completed the advanced master's degree in orthopaedic physical therapy. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, board certified as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, and member of the American College of Sports Medicine. He has extensive training in Norwegian (Kalterborn-Evenjth) technique, Australian technique, osteopathic technique and is certified in Cyriax technique.

Registration Info:

Register for PT 720. Sequence #**** Fall Semester 2009

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Date:

Oct 10th & 11th, 2009

Course Title:

PHX MANUAL THERAPY II

Description:

Subject matter covered will be theoretical concepts, manual techniques, and clinical applications that are utilized in orthopedic manual therapy. Structured in the Australian dynamic clinical reasoning model, this class encompasses the entire spine as well as the hip and shoulder with an integration of Nordic system techniques, soft tissue mobilization, and dynamic stabilization exercise. Focus will be placed on the assessment and treatment of articular structures, soft tissue, and neural elements. Like any other complex clinical competency, manual therapy competence is acquired over a prolonged period of time; therefore, course sessions are scheduled throughout the year and placing the techniques into practice is essential. The class will initiate with the cervical spine, upper cervical spine and the thoracic spine in sessions 1-3 (OMT I). THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD IN PHOENIX

Tract:

(2 credit hours)

Faculty:

Dr Mark Cornwall, PT, PhD, Cped

Registration Info:

Register for PT 720. Sequence #8019 Section 3 Fall Semester 2009

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