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SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Exercise Science Pathway
IS THERAPY CAREERS FOR YOU?
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Are you interested in pursuing a career in health care, but not sure about becoming a medical doctor or a nurse?
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Do you want to develop a more in-depth relationship with your patients?
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Do you want to make a difference in your patient’s day to day lives?
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The Therapy Careers Cluster just may be what you’ve always been looking for.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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The Therapy Careers Cluster offers an introduction to careers in the allied health fields of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Massage Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Recreational Therapy and Sports Medicine. In addition, this course will prepare students with the understanding of skills and knowledge required for success in a post-secondary education.
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This course is an integration of Kinesiology (the study of the body in motion), Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.
ELIGIBILITY
The course is open to both juniors and seniors enrolled at the School of Health Professions who have successfully completed all of the following prerequisites:
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Principles of Health Science
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Medical Terminology
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Health Science Theory
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COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS
After a semester of learning in the classroom, the Therapy student will have an opportunity to participate in a non-paid internship at various hospitals, clinics and health care facilities within the Dallas Metroplex.
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During this internship, students will shadow professionals and learn more about the therapy careers in the work based environment. We have established partnerships with the following facilities:
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100% A Chiropractic Wellness Center
Callier Center for Communications
Green Oaks Physical Therapy White Rock Lake
Senior Care Health and Rehabilitation Center Dallas
Southwest Center Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Town East Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Veterinary Referral Center of North Texas
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WHAT WE DO
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Demonstrate correct preparation and positioning for specific therapy procedures.
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Range of motion and stretching
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Therapeutic modalities
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Basic concepts of exercise and identify and describe the basic uses for selected pieces of exercise equipment and assistive devices.
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Rehabilitative Procedures
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Patient Charting
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Basic Restorative Skills
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Principles for working with the patient with cognitive/perceptive limitations
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Gait Training
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Hot/Cold Applications
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Athletic Training procedures
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Recreational Therapy
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Massage Therapy
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Sign Language
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Concepts of working with individuals with hearing and speech difficulties.
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Stretching and Strengthening exercises