PHYT 8909 - Clinical Decision Making 3
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41918,
Credit hours: 6
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Rebecca Riblet
Email: rsriblet@ysu.edu
Erin Shilling
Email: eashilling@ysu.edu
Shannon Dudash
Email: sstarr@ysu.edu
Daniel Dray
Email: ddray@ysu.edu
Omar Ross
Email: oaross@ysu.edu
Annie Tapp
Email: aqtapp@ysu.edu
Course Description
8909. Clinical Decision Making 3. Evaluation of decision-making process for clinical management of complex and complicated cases. Emphasis on reimbursement, professional development, interprofessional activities, and program evaluation. Prereq.: Admission to DPT program. 6 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Neurologic Rehabilitation: Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity in Physical Therapy Practice | Nichols-Larsen DS, Basso D, Buford JA, Heathcock JC, Kegelmeyer DA, Kloos AD. eds. | 9781260461398 |
| Required | O’Sullivan & Schmitz’s Physical Rehabilitation | Fulk GD, Chui KK. eds. | 9780803625792 |
| Required | Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation | Bezkor EW, O’Sullivan SB, Schmitz TJ. eds. | 9781719640909 |
| Required | Lifespan Neurorehabilitation: A Patient-Centered Approach from Examination to Intervention and Outcomes | Fell DW, Lunnen KY, Rauk RP. eds. | 9780803646094 |
| Required | Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy | Frownfelter D, Dean E, Stout M, Kruger R, Anthony J. eds. | 9780323624718 |
| Required | Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists | Panasci K, Greenwood KC | 9780443116056 |
| Required | Michlovitz's Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention | Bellew, J. ed. | 9780803645639 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Tue | 8/25 | (Quinn 2021) A Framework for Movement Analysis of Tasks | Course Info – Policies, Syllabus Neurologic Evaluation Module Intro to Movement Analysis of Tasks Framework, Review RTSS (240 AT) |
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| Fri | 8/28 | Kegelmeyer Neurologic Rehabilitation Ch 10 | Neurologic Evaluation Module Principles of Neurologic Evaluation (240 AT, BR) |
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| Tue | 9/1 | Review notes from Clinical Pathology II Kegelmeyer Neurologic Rehabilitation Chapters 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Neurologic Evaluation Module Degenerative Diseases: MS, ALS, GBS, Huntington’s, Cerebellar Degeneration (240 SD, BR, EI) |
Degenerative Diseases Worksheet and Formative Quiz Due |
| Fri | 9/4 | Neurologic Evaluation Module Principles of Documentation and Goal Writing Across the Continuum of Care (240 BR, OR) |
Medbridge Core Outcome Measures Webinars Due | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Review notes/readings from Clinical Pathology II Kegelmeyer Neurologic Rehabilitation Chapters 11, 15 |
Neurologic Evaluation Module Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke (120 AT) Outcome Measures Lab (120 AT, BR, OR) |
PD and Stroke Worksheets and Formative Quiz Due |
| Fri | 9/11 | O’Sullivan Physical Rehabilitation Ch 20 Kegelmeyer Neurologic Rehabilitation Ch 13 |
SCI Module Clinical SCI Syndromes and Neuroanatomy Review, Continuum of Care Considerations (120 AT) ASIA Assessment Lab (120 AT, BR , EI) |
In Class SCI Quiz |
| Tue | 9/15 | Watch Marquette Spinal Cord Injury Video | SCI Module Mobility Training and Expectations Based on Level of Injury, Bed Mobility/Transfers Lab (240 AT, BR, EI) |
SCI Worksheet Due |
| Fri | 9/18 | Neurologic Evaluation Module Simulated Case Evaluation Lab (240 DD, SD, BR) |
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| Tue | 9/22 | Kegelmeyer Neurologic Rehabilitation Ch 9 Bezkor Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation Ch 1, Ch 11 |
Neurologic Treatment Module History of Neuro Interventions; Principles of Motor Learning and Neuroplasticity / Gait Training / Locomotor Training Clinical Practice Guideline (120 AT) Gait Lab (120 BR, EI, DD) |
Initial Evaluation Assignment Due |
| Fri | 9/25 | Medbridge Webinar: Pharmacology for the Neurologic Physical Therapist | Neurologic Treatment Module Principles of Neurologic Patient Management Across the Continuum of Care (60 AT) Functional Mobility Lab (180 AT, BR, OR) |
In Class Neuro Medication Quiz |
| Tue | 9/29 | Bezkor Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation Ch 3, Ch 12 Fell Lifespan Neurorehabilitation Ch 15, pgs. 12–28 |
Neurologic Treatment Module Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (60 OR) Hemiplegic Shoulder/UE Treatment (60 SD) Treatment for Non-Ambulatory Patient Lab (120 SD, BR, OR) |
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| Fri | 10/2 | O’Sullivan Physical Rehabilitation Ch 32 | SCI Module Wheelchair Lab (240 AT, BR, OR) |
ANPT Wheelchair Modules Due |
| Tue | 10/6 | (Mulroy 2011) Strengthening and optimal movements for painful shoulders (STOMPS) in chronic spinal cord injury Optional video: Murderball | SCI Module Upper Extremity Injury Prevention (STOMPS Protocol), Secondary Health Complications and Prevention Strategies; Exercise Prescription Lab (240 AT, OR, ES) |
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| Fri | 10/9 | Neurologic Treatment Module Simulated Case Treatment Lab (240 DD, SD, BR) |
RTSS Worksheet for Treatment Simulation Lab Due | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Midterm Practical Exams Monday 10/12, Tuesday 10/13 and Wednesday 10/14 (All Faculty) |
Midterm Practical Exam Documentation | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Midterm Written Exam (90 AT) | Midterm Written Exam | |
| Tue | 10/20 | Michlovitz’s Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention Ch 9: Physiological Response To Electrical Current Ch 9: Russian Current and Aussie Current Ch17: Electro-physiological Testing of Nerves and Muscles | Modalities for Muscle Function Module Biofeedback, Russian Currents, NCV (240 OR, BR, ES) |
Modalities Formative Quiz Due; Modality Skill Check |
| Fri | 10/23 | Kegelmeyer Neurologic Rehabilitation Ch 17 | Vestibular Rehabilitation Module (240 AT, ES) | In Class Vestibular Quiz |
| Tue | 10/27 | Vestibular Rehabilitation Module (240 AT, ES) | ||
| Fri | 10/30 | Kegelmeyer Neurologic Rehabilitation Ch 12 | TBI Module Pathology of TBI/Concussion (120 AT) TBI Principles of Evaluation, Treatment (120 AT, EI) |
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| Tue | 11/3 | Craig Hospital Levels of Cognitive Functioning video | TBI Module Rancho Levels 1-3, 4-6 (120 AT,BR) Case Simulation (120 EI, AT, BR) |
In Class TBI Quiz |
| Fri | 11/6 | TBI Module Rancho Levels 7-10 (120 AT,BR) Case Simulation (120 EI, AT, BR) |
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| Tue | 11/10 | Frownfelter Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Ch 26, 30, 31 (Recommended) Panasci Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists ch 18, ch 20 |
Introduction to the ICU Module Intensive Care Management of Medical and Surgical Patients in the ICU (240 EI) |
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| Fri | 11/13 | No Class (IPE NEOMED Event) | Parkinson's Exercise Class Observation Due | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Final Practical Exams Monday 11/16, Tuesday 11/17 and Wednesday 11/18 (All Faculty) |
Final Practical Exam Documentation | |
| Fri | 11/20 | Clinical Decision Making Module Case Discussions: Cervicogenic Dizziness + Concussion, Stroke + Shoulder Pain, PD + LBP (240 ES, OR, BR) |
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| Tue | 11/24 | Frownfelter Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy ch 34, 38, 39 (Recommended) Panasci Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists ch 4, 19 – Pulmonary Medications |
Introduction to the ICU Management of the Pulmonary System Respiratory Failure, Mechanical Ventilation and Oxygen Delivery and Artificial Airways (240 EI) |
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| Fri | 11/27 | No Class (Thanksgiving) | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | (Recommended) Panasci Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists ch 3, 7, 16, 19 Cardiovascular medications | Introduction to the ICU Management of the Cardiovascular and Circulatory System: Heart Failure and Support Devices (240 EI) |
In Class Cardio Medication Quiz |
| Fri | 12/4 | Panasci Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists ch 6 Frownfelter Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy ch 28 |
Introduction to the ICU Management of the Neurological System; Chronic Secondary Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction (240 EI) |
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| Tue | 12/8 | Final Exam Date/Time TBD Final Exam (120 AT) Vestibular Skill Check (180 AT, ES) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.