Rehabilitative Sciences (B.S.)
Rehabilitative Sciences Course Descriptions
Admission to the Major:
Applicants will apply to the major concentration. Applications to the major are due by September 15th. Applicants work with an assigned advisor and are required to submit a completed application form. External applicants or students not working with an advisor should send application materials to the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions, ATTN: Rehabilitative Sciences, 4301 Broadway, CPO 300, San Antonio, TX 78209. As part of the application process, the student must submit the following to be considered for entry into the major:
- A completed application form (found online)
- Current Health Care Provider CPR
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended filed with the registrar
- Completion of a favorable criminal background screening
- Health and Immunization Packet (Health History, Physical, and Immunizations)
- Acknowledgement of program Essential Functions
- A candidate may be required to attend an interview with the selection committee and complete a general knowledge exam.
- HIPAA/Confidentiality Agreement
To be considered for admission the student must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of the application with all components
- Minimum college-level credit and GPA:
Pre-Athletic Training: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Pre-Medicine: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Pre-Physical Therapy: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Pre-Physician Assistant: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
Promotion/Retention/Graduation Requirements:
Once accepted into the Rehabilitative Sciences major, students will be evaluated each semester to ensure they are meeting the expectations set by the program. These expectations include:
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The student must be in good standing with the university
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The student must maintain health and immunization requirements.
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The student must maintain a minimum of 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Physician Assistant tracks. The student must maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the Pre-Athletic Training track.
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The student must pass all major and support coursework with a "C" or better. All students must achieve a final test average of 75% or better in REHS coursework. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course. Students that fail to meet the above may be placed on either an academic or administrative probationary contract with the program director with a list of dates and expectations or suspended from the program. Failure to fulfill the probationary contract may result in the student's dismissal from the program. Students may not fail and/or withdraw from more than 2 REHS courses or they will be removed from the major. An appeal may be granted, and appeal information can be found in the REHS policy and procedure manual (available in the program director's office). A maximum of two appeals are allowed.
Major Requirements
43 hours University Core Curriculum
Refer to the Core Curriculum course options listed in the Institutional Policies section of this catalog. Courses required for the degree may also satisfy required courses/disciplines in the Core Curriculum.
2. Select one of the following concentrations: (A, B, C, or D):
A. Pre-Athletic Training Concentration
Rehabilitative Sciences Core Courses (38 Hours):
| REHS 2310 | Introduction to Rehabilitative Science | |
| REHS 2350 | Medical Terminology and Documentation in Patient Care | |
| REHS 2151 | Patient Assessment Practicum | |
| REHS 2360 | Healthcare Communication | |
| REHS 3320 | Cultural Issues in Healthcare | |
| REHS 3410 | Introduction to Pathology and Pharmacology for the Healthcare Provider | |
| REHS 3330 | Applied Biomechanics and Interventions | |
| REHS 3350 | Professional Development | |
| REHS 3360 | Integrated Patient Management I | |
| REHS 4310 | Integrated Patient Management II | |
| REHS 4320 | Exercise Physiology | |
| REHS 4350 | Collaborative Care in Health and Disability | |
| REHS 4360 | Evidence-Based Case Management | |
Pre-Athletic Training Concentration Courses (39 Hours):
Psychology Elective Course (3 Hours):
Plus a three hour elective psychology course.
B. Pre-Medicine Concentration
Rehabilitative Sciences Core Courses (32 Hours):
| REHS 2310 | Introduction to Rehabilitative Science | |
| REHS 2350 | Medical Terminology and Documentation in Patient Care | |
| REHS 2151 | Patient Assessment Practicum | |
| REHS 3320 | Cultural Issues in Healthcare | |
| REHS 3410 | Introduction to Pathology and Pharmacology for the Healthcare Provider | |
| REHS 3350 | Professional Development | |
| REHS 3360 | Integrated Patient Management I | |
| REHS 4310 | Integrated Patient Management II | |
| REHS 4320 | Exercise Physiology | |
| REHS 4350 | Collaborative Care in Health and Disability | |
| REHS 4360 | Evidence-Based Case Management | |
Pre-Medicine-Concentration Courses (45 Hours):
C. Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Rehabilitative Sciences Core Courses (38 Hours):
| REHS 2310 | Introduction to Rehabilitative Science | |
| REHS 2350 | Medical Terminology and Documentation in Patient Care | |
| REHS 2151 | Patient Assessment Practicum | |
| REHS 2360 | Healthcare Communication | |
| REHS 3320 | Cultural Issues in Healthcare | |
| REHS 3330 | Applied Biomechanics and Interventions | |
| REHS 3350 | Professional Development | |
| REHS 3360 | Integrated Patient Management I | |
| REHS 3410 | Introduction to Pathology and Pharmacology for the Healthcare Provider | |
| REHS 4310 | Integrated Patient Management II | |
| REHS 4320 | Exercise Physiology | |
| REHS 4350 | Collaborative Care in Health and Disability | |
| REHS 4360 | Evidence-Based Case Management | |
Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration Courses (40 Hours):
Psychology Elective Course (3 Hours):
Plus a three hour elective psychology course.
D. Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration
Rehabilitative Sciences Core Courses (34 Hours):
| REHS 2310 | Introduction to Rehabilitative Science | |
| REHS 2350 | Medical Terminology and Documentation in Patient Care | |
| REHS 3320 | Cultural Issues in Healthcare | |
| REHS 3330 | Applied Biomechanics and Interventions | |
| REHS 3350 | Professional Development | |
| REHS 3360 | Integrated Patient Management I | |
| REHS 3410 | Introduction to Pathology and Pharmacology for the Healthcare Provider | |
| REHS 4310 | Integrated Patient Management II | |
| REHS 4320 | Exercise Physiology | |
| REHS 4350 | Collaborative Care in Health and Disability | |
| REHS 4360 | Evidence-Based Case Management | |
Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration Courses (45 Hours):