University of St.Augustine
INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY  -  INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Curriculum for Summer 2003

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Semester I Course Title Hours
HSC 5001
Research I: Scientific Inquiry/Critical Thinking
2
HSC 5100C
Applied Human Anatomy
4
HSC 5215C
Clinical Skills & Procedures
5
HSC 5741C
Applied Medical Physiology
4
PHT 5802
Practicum I
2
Total Hours 17
Semester II Course Title Hours
HSC 5122C
Biomechanics
4
PHT 5132C
Musculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics
3
PHT 5225C
Physical Modalities/Integumentary
4
PHT 5234C
General Therapeutic Exercise I
3
HSC 5700
Wellness and Prevention
3
HSC 5416
General Pathology
3
Total Hours 20
Semester III Course Title Hours
HSC 5142
Child Development
3
HSC 5151C
Clinical Neuroscience
5
HSC 5800
Gerontology
3
PHT 5133C
Musculoskeletal II: Mock Clinic
3
PHT 5143C
Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Evaluation
3
PHT 5236C
Therapeutic Exercise II
2
PHT 5805
Practicum II
2
Total Hours 21
Semester IV Course Title Hours
PHT 5104
Ethics in PT Profession
1
PHT 5145C
Neuromuscular II: Therapeutic Approaches
3
PHT 5702C
Prosthetics
1
PHT 5703C
Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
2
PHT 5813
Internship I
7
PHT 5116
Independent Study - Applied Peds Experiential Study (40 hours)
1
Total Hours 15
Semester V Course Title Hours
HSC 5351 Pharmacology 2
HSC 5610
Administration and Management in OT and PT
2
PHT 5103
Critical Thinking II
1
PHT 5134C
Musculoskeletal III: Advanced Extremity Examination, Evaluation and Manipulation
2
PHT 5135C
Musculoskeletal IV: Advanced Spinal Examination, Evaluation and Manipulation
3
PHT 5146C
Neuromuscular III: Advanced Evaluation and Interventions
3
PHT 5807
Differential Diagnosis
1
PHT 5906
Proposal Development
3
Total Hours 17
Semester VI Course Title Hours
PHT 5824
Internship II
8
PHT 5828
Internship III
8
PHT 5809
Exit Exam
1
Total Hours 17
Semester VII
Course Title
Hours
A student will be required to take a minimum of 15 credit hours including the core courses
Core courses
BSC 6001E*
Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics
2
HSC 6400E*
Medical Diagnostics for the Therapist
2
PHT 6220E*
Myofascial Manipulation (MF1)
2
PHT 6403E*
Imaging for Physical Therapy
2
Electives
PHT 6202E
Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Pelvis, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (S2)
2
PHT 6203E
Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cranio-Facial, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3)
2
PHT 6204E
Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4)
1
PHT 6211E
Extremity Integration (E2)
2
HSC 6360E
Spinal Instability
2
PHT 6331E
Evaluation and Treatment of the Craniomandibular System (TMJ)
2
PHT 6460E
Clinical Integration
3
HSA 6101
Health Services Administration
3
OCT 5602C
OT and Pediatrics
4
OCT 5603C
Assistive Technology & Environmental Assessment
4
OCT 5701C
Orthotics and Prosthetics
3
PSY 6102E
Psychology of Health and Exercise
2
BSC 6101E
Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning Theory to Neurological Intervention
2
BSC 6102E
Interventions for the Older Adult with Neurological Impairment
3
BSC 6103E
The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment
3
COM 6100
Professional Communication
2
EDF 6201
Educational Theory for Clinicians
3
Total Hours 15
Other Course Title Hours
PHT 5110-5116
Independent Study
Variable
HSC 5110-5116
Independent Study
Variable
*Denotes "core" courses
Note: Courses are anticipated to be offered through various delivery mechanisms to include on-line delivery