Entry Level Program Curriculum

The Entry–Level Doctor of Physical Therapy is an accredited full time three–year program that prepares a student to enter the physical therapy profession as a clinician capable of practicing in an autonomous and ethical manner. The graduate will have skills in differential diagnosis‚ as well as in advanced clinical and management practices. They will be able to understand and apply research presented in various formats to clinical decision making and practice and will be expected to help lead the profession in the changes needed for effective practice in the 21st century. The physical therapy department has a rich tradition of academic excellence in education‚ research‚ patient care and community service. Our programs have been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education since 1980.

CURRICULUM
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YEAR ONE

Summer   Human Gross Anatomy 4 Fall   Kinesiology 3 Examination and Measurement 3 Clinical Inquiry I 3 Examination and Intervention 3 Pathophysiology I 3 Professional Development I 1 Spring   Neuroscience 4 Therapeutic Exercise 3 Clinical Inquiry II 2 Physical Agents 3 Pathophysiology II 3 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3 Clinical Education Seminar 0

YEAR TWO

Summer   Ethics 2 Teaching and Learning 1 Clinical Experience (8 weeks) 6 Fall   Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I 3 Health Care Delivery Systems 3 Motor Learning and Control 2 Clinical Inquiry III 3 Applied Physiology for Physical Therapists 3 PsychoSocial Issues of Illness and Disablement 1 Development Across The Life span 2 Spring   Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II 2 Physical Therapy Administration 4 Pediatric Physical Therapy 3 Neurologic Physical Therapy 3 Complementary Therapies 1 Clinical Integration II 1 Pharmacology 2 Documentation 1 Prosthetics/Orthotics 1

YEAR THREE

Summer   Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis 2 Clinical Inquiry IV: Outcomes Measurement 2 Fall and Spring   34 weeks of Clinical Experience 25

Total number of credits110

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