Facilities

The Physical Therapy faculty offices are on the main level of Nazareth's Carroll Hall and are in close proximity to the instructional facilities, which are on the lower level of the same wing of the building. This is convenient since students generally schedule meetings around class times. Also, if students have questions while using the laboratory during open lab hours, a faculty member is usually within close proximity to address issues as they arise.

Classroom Space

The dedicated Physical Therapy classroom is equipped with a computer-driven instructor's workstation that includes ceiling projection for software and videotaped programs. The system also accommodates remote access to the Internet and other college network-supported programs. The classroom is directly across the hall from the laboratory, allowing ease of movement for demonstrations and treatment applications.

Computer Lab

Also on the lower level of Carroll Hall, a dedicated bank of eight computers are available for physical therapy student use. These are equipped with discipline-specific software to augment textbooks and lecture materials.

Clinical Teaching Space

                                                                  

A clinical laboratory is located in the lower level of Carroll Hall. It can be divided into three self-contained sections by ceiling-to-floor partitions, allowing the sections to be accessed and operated as independent units. The master schedule of classes has a maximum of two concurrent classes, thus always freeing up a section for open laboratory opportunities. Students often use the laboratory to practice pragmatics, meet in groups to discuss and work on projects, and to engage in research activities.

Each section of the laboratory has a purpose. One section of the laboratory has powered treatment tables and a dedicated water supply for hydrotherapy equipment. It is used for physical agents and orthopaedic instruction. The largest section of the laboratory houses rehabilitative equipment and is used for the neurology and rehabilitation classes. It also has powered treatment tables and is used by other laboratory sections when it is desirable for students to spread out. The third section is equipped with a Lido isokinetic computerized system, aerobics equipment, bolsters and balls. This section is typically used as a second classroom and by students who wish to study between classes.
Clinical Research

The clinical research area contains a Motion Anaysis laboratory with state of the are equipment. In close proximity is the Neurocom Balance and Data analysis stations. Together these provide with the opportunity to conduct clinical research alongside faculty mentors. Clients in the community benefit from these unique approaches to measuring gait, balance, and movement dysfunction.

Interdisciplinary On Site Clinic

Since January, 2004, the Physical Therapy program has had students treating patients in Carroll Hall 120, the Interdisciplinary On Site Clinic. This clinic provides authentic experiential learning opportunities. Under the supervision of full- and part-time faculty, students are able to immediately apply concepts and techniques learned in coursework. Most recently a Home Transitions Clinic/Lab has been added to provide students with an authentic environment in which to teach clients the skills necessary to function in the complexities of the home enviornment.

Athletic Center

Physical Therapy graduate students can use Nazareth's new athletic center (below) to train athletes who are disabled for events such as outrigger canoe competitions.