Schedule of Classes

Examination of needs analysis and prescription of exercise programs for special patient populations and assessment of current community trends in exercise and wellness.

Analysis of the integration of physical therapy practice into the national health care system; administration, budgeting and reimbursement for physical therapy services.

Physiologic responses to the application of thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic and hydrodynamic therapeutic procedures. Evaluation procedures and intervention planning. Lecture, laboratory.

Introduction to the principles of biomechanics (statics, dynamics) as they apply to physical therapy practice. Emphasis on tissue mechanics, joint function and gait. Lecture.

Synthesis of knowledge gained in the pursuit of DPT degree through a case study, a learning module for students or patients, a business plan for a unique form of health care delivery, or some other innovative concept.

Practical experience in six week physical therapy manual skills, decision making, and professional behaviors. Graded CR/NC.

Practical experience in two week physical therapy psychomotor skills, decision making, and professional behaviors. Graded CR/NC.

Practical experience in six week physical therapy psychomotor skills, decision making, and professional behaviors. Graded CR/NC.

Elements of reading roentgenographs, CAT and MRI scans for the physical therapist. Lecture, demonstration, practical experience.

Survey of diagnostic imaging for orthopedic and neurologic disorders seen in physical therapy practice.

Consideration of principle of differential diagnosis with emphasis on mastering this skill.

A 16-week clerkship consisting of a minimum of 36 hours per week in a full-time setting. Emphasis on care of orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric or complicated medical conditions. Graded CR/NC.