PHYT 8933 - Clinical Foundation Skills
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 30209,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Edmund Ickert
Professional Qualifications:
PhD,, Health Sciences, Youngstown State University
DPT, Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University
Master’s, Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor’s, Chemistry, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s, Biology, Youngstown State University
Instructor
Email: ecickert@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa B326
Office Phone: 330-941-1326
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Omar Ross
Professional Qualifications:
DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University
Masters, Human Performance and Health Promotion, University of New Orleans
Bachelors, Sports Medicine, University of Southern Mississippi
Instructor
Email: oaross@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa B301
Office Phone: 330-941-2164
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Rebecca Riblet
Professional Qualifications:
DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Chatham University
Bachelors, Biology, Youngstown State University
Instructor
Email: rsriblet@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa B309
Office Phone: 330-941-2407
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Erin Shilling
Professional Qualifications:
DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Walsh University
Bachelors, Psychology, The Ohio State University
Instructor
Email: eashilling@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa B307
Office Phone: 330-941-2419
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Nancy Landgraff
Professional Qualifications:
PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
Masters Health Sciences, University of Florida
Bachelors, Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh
Instructor
Email: nlandgraff@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa B321
Office Phone: 330-941-2703
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy 6th Edition | Frownfelter D, Dean E, Stout M, Kruger R, Anthony J | 9780323624718 |
| Required | Daniel & Worthington’s' Muscle Testing 10th Edition | Avers, D., Brown, M | 9780323569149 |
| Required | Physical Rehabilitation 8th Edition | O'Sullivan, S. B., Schmitz, T. J., Fulk, G | 9781719646918 |
| Required | Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry 5th Edition | Norkin, C. C. & White, D. J | 9780803645660 |
| Required | Writing Patient/Client Notes 5th Edition | Kettenbach G, Schlomer SL, FitzGerald J | 9780803638204 |
| Optional | ACSM's Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription 12th Edition | C. Ozemek, A. R. Bonikowske, J. W. Christle, & P. M. Gallo | 9781975219208 |
| Optional | Guide to Physical Therapy Practice 3rd Edition | APTA | 9781284034165 |
| Optional | Precision Medicine and Physical Therapy: A Healthy Living Medicine Approach for the Next Century | Severin R, Sabbahi A, Arena R, Phillips SA | DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab253 |
| Optional | Measurement of Blood Pressure in Humans: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association | Muntner P, Shimbo D, Carey RM, Charleston JB, Gaillard T, Misra S, Myers MG, Ogedegbe G, Schwartz JE, Townsend RR, Urbina EM, Viera AJ, White WB, Wright JT Jr | DOI: 10.1161/HYP.0000000000000087 |
| Optional | Blood Pressure Screening by Outpatient Physical Therapists: A Call to Action and Clinical Recommendations | Severin R, Sabbahi A, Albarrati A, Phillips SA, Arena S | DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa122 |
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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Clinical Foundation Skills Content Schedule
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 5/12 | Frownfelter Textbook Chapter 1 | Epidemiology in Cardiopulmonary PT Practice | |
| Fri | 5/15 | O'Sullivan Textbook Chapter 2 | Physiological Monitoring and Examination of Vital Signs | |
| Tue | 5/19 | Frownfelter Textbook Chapter 17 | Mobilization, Exercise and Nutrition: Physiological Basis | |
| Fri | 5/22 | Frownfelter Textbook Chapter 4 | Psychosocial Aspects of Cardiopulmonary Health | |
| Tue | 5/26 | None | EPS - Professional Issues Module #1 | |
| Fri | 5/29 | O'Sullivan Textbook Chapter 4 Sections: Screening Exam, Palpation, Motion, Muscle Performance O'Sullivan Textbook Chapter 5 Sections: Deep Tendon Reflex Norkin Textbook Chapters 1, 2, 3 (skim) Avers and Brown Textbook Chapters 1,2 (skim) |
Principles of Examination | Written Examination #1: Cardiopulmonary System Content |
| Tue | 6/2 | Kettenbach Textbook Chapters 7,8,9 (skim) | Basic Principles of Goniometry, Manual Muscle Testing, Deep Tendon Reflex Testing, Documentation, and Abbreviations | |
| Fri | 6/5 | Norkin Textbook Chapter 13 | Basic Examination of the TMJ and Face/Case-Based Application of TMJ | Quiz #1: Abbreviations |
| Tue | 6/9 | Avers and Brown Textbook Chapters 3, 4 Norkin Textbook Chapters 11,12,14 |
Introduction to Comprehensive Upper Quarter Screening Basic Examination of the Spine: Cervical and Thoracolumbar |
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| Fri | 6/12 | No new readings | Basic Examination of the Spine: Cervical and Thoracolumbar (continued) Case-based application: Cervical/Thoracolumbar spine |
Quiz #2 - Spine Content |
| Tue | 6/16 | Norkin Textbook Chapter 4 Avers and Brown Textbook Chapter 5 |
Basic Examination of the Shoulder | |
| Fri | 6/19 | No readings | EPS - Professional Issues Module #2 (Rescheduled for Thursday 6/18 from 12:00-3:00 pm) | |
| Tue | 6/23 | Norkin Textbook Chapter 5 Avers and Brown Textbook Chapter 5 |
Basic Examination of the Shoulder/Elbow/Forearm | Quiz #3: Shoulder/Elbow/Forearm Content |
| Fri | 6/26 | Norkin Textbook Chapters 6,7 Avers and Brown Textbook Chapter 5 |
Basic Examination of the Wrist/Hand | |
| Tue | 6/30 | No new readings | Basic Examination of the Wrist/Hand (continued) Case-based Application: Wrist/Hand/Upper Extremity |
Quiz #4: Wrist/Hand Content |
| Fri | 7/3 | No new readings | EPS - Professional Issues Module #3 (Rescheduled for 7/2 from 12:00-3:00 pm) | |
| Tue | 7/7 | Norkin Textbook Chapter 8 Avers and Brown Textbook Chapter 6 |
Introduction to Comprehensive Lower Quarter Screening Basic Examination of the Hip/Pelvis/Thigh |
Skill checkoff #1 due |
| Fri | 7/10 | No new readings | Competency #1 Testing - TMJ/Spine/Upper Extremities | Written Examination #2: TMJ/UE and Spine |
| Tue | 7/14 | Norkin Chapter 9 Avers and Brown Chapter 6 |
Basic Examination of the Knee | |
| Fri | 7/17 | No new Readings | Case-Based Application: Pelvis/Hip/Knee | Quiz #5: Pelvis/Hip/Knee |
| Tue | 7/21 | Norkin Textbook Chapter 10 Avers and Brown Textbook Chapter 6 |
Basic Examination of the Ankle/Foot | |
| Fri | 7/24 | No new readings | Case-based Application: Ankle/Foot/Lower Extremity | Quiz #6: Ankle/Foot Skill Checkoff #2 Due |
| Tue | 7/28 | No new readings | Competency #2 Testing: General Screening (UQ/LQ Screens and Vitals) | |
| Fri | 7/31 | No new readings | Competency #3 Testing: Lower Extremity | Written Examination #3: Lower Extremity and prior content |
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.