Jill Hipskind, DPT

Courses Taught

• Human Gross Anatomy
• In-depth study of human anatomy as it applies to the practice of physical therapy. Lectures are complemented by student-performed regional dissection of human cadavers, instructor-prepared prosections, and computer-assisted instruction. Emphasis is placed on examining the relationship between the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and vascular systems of the body.
• Human Gross Anatomy Lab
• Pathology and Medical Management I
• This course will explore the nature and cause of disease, as well as the current medical management and role of the therapist in the treatment of human disease. Specifically, we will identify the structural and physiologic changes caused by a variety of human diseases. Emphasis will be placed on clinical presentation, etiology, pathophysiology, and current medical management of each disease discussed. The role of the physical therapist in the management of these diseases will be presented. Diseases will be discussed in relation to organ systems after discussion of basic pathologic principles. These include: immune, infectious, endocrine, cardiovascular, hematological, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, pediatric, musculoskeletal and neurological.
•  Pathology and Medical Management II 
• This course is the second in a two-course sequence that builds on the DPT 520 course. Consistent themes of clinical presentation, etiology, pathophysiology, and current medical management of each disease, as well as the role of the physical therapist, continue to be emphasized. This course requires utilization of all knowledge and skills developed in DPT 520. DPT 525 adds medical management of additional diseases in the integumentary, hepatic and biliary, reproductive and renal systems.
• Evidence Based Practice I
• This course is the first in a four-course series that covers topics relevant to clinical research and the principles of evidence-based practice. This course focuses on developing clinical questions and searching for intervention, diagnostic, and prognostic studies. For each study type, emphasis will be placed on research design, sound measurement principles, statistical tests and how to use the studies to answer clinical questions. A major portion of the course will emphasize the critical appraisal and synthesis of the findings of clinical research.
• Musculoskeletal Therapeutics II
• This is the second of a two-course sequence that builds on the DPT 620 course. Key themes, including the quadrant approach, clinical reasoning, lifespan considerations, cultural humility, and patient-first approach continue to be emphasized throughout the course. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in DPT 620 with a more in-depth focus on the spine and introduction of the temperomandibular joint. Manual therapy, to include thrust manipulation (thoracic and lumbar spine), is taught in this course. This course is cross curricular in nature, primarily focused on patients with musculoskeletal conditions but considering impairments from other systems.
• Applied Anatomy and Physiology
• This course is designed to help students understand and apply anatomical and physiological principles that influence physical therapy practice. Information will build upon prior basic and clinical science course work. An emphasis will be placed on understanding how systemic and cellular adaptations that result from both intrinsic (e.g.: disease, aging) and extrinsic factors (e.g.: injury, training, and pharmacologic intervention) influence rehabilitation. Examples will cross all major practice pattern categories (musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary) and the life-span. Students will integrate this knowledge into examination, evaluation, and the development of care plans.