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Curriculum for Fall 2024 & Beyond
FALL’24 and BEYOND: The DPT integrated curriculum will be delivered in 7 trimesters for Residential and 9 trimesters for Flex. Highlights include faculty mentoring, unique community engagement opportunities, and critical thinking and clinical reasoning competencies in daily clinical practice. A newly designed Integrated Foundational Science course will cover anatomy, physiology, neuroscience and biomechanics. Students will also take electives in advanced clinical areas of expertise which may include sports physical therapy, pelvic health, physical therapy practice management, pediatrics, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal evaluation.
Residential DPT Curriculum
TRIMESTER I | |
Full Trimester Courses: 6 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5162C - Health Promotion, Fitness & Wellness (2 credits) | |
PHT 5161 - Professional Formation I (2) | |
PHT 5166C - Integrated Clinical Lab I (2) | |
1st Half Trimester I: 6 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester I: 6 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5117C - Integrated Foundational Sciences I (3) | PHT 5127C - Integrated Foundational Sciences II (3) |
PHT 5128 - Teaching & Learning In Physical Therapy (1) | PHT 5151 - Societal Health & Healthcare Systems (1) |
PHT 5139 - Fundamentals of Physical Therapy (2) | PHT 5156 - Evidence Informed Practice (2) |
Total Trimester Credits: 18 | |
TRIMESTER II | |
Full Trimester Courses: 3 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5262 - Professional Formation II (1) | |
PHT 5266C - Integrated Clinical Lab II (2) | |
1st Half Trimester II: 8 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester II: 8 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5237 - Medical Screening & Pathology I (2) | PHT 5247 - Medical Screening & Pathology II (2) |
PHT 5211C - Patient Examination I (2) | PHT 5222C - Patient Examination II (2) |
PHT 5203 - Clinical Reasoning & Communication (1) | PHT 5244 - Innovation & Technology (1) |
PHT 5216 - Biophysical Agents (1) | PHT 5249C - Exercise Science & Prescription (3) |
PHT 5228 - Science of Movement (2) | |
Total Trimester II Credits: 19 | |
TRIMESTER III | |
Full Trimester Courses: 5 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5303 - Integumentary (1) | |
PHT 5342 - Clinical Reasoning & Decision Making I (1) | |
PHT 5363 - Professional Formation III (1) | |
PHT 5366C - Integrated Clinical Lab III (2) | |
1st Half Trimester III: 6 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester III: 6 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5311C - Neuromuscular I (2) | PHT 5302C - Neuromuscular II (2) |
PHT 5321C - Musculoskeletal I (2) | PHT 5322C - Musculoskeletal II (2) |
PHT 5341C - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary I (2) | PHT 5332C - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary II (2) |
Total Trimester III Credits: 17 | |
TRIMESTER IV | |
Full Trimester Courses: 4 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5442 - Clinical Reasoning & Decision Making II (1) | |
PHT 5464 - Professional Formation IV (1) | |
PHT 5466C - Integrated Clinical Lab IV (2) | |
1st Half Trimester IV: 8 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester IV: 8 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5419C - Physical Therapy Across the Lifespan: Pediatrics (2) | PHT 5434C - Physical Therapy Across the Lifespan: Older Adult (2) |
PHT 5428C - Acute Care Physical Therapy (2) | PHT 5447C - Prosthetics & Orthotics (2) |
PHT 5403C - Musculoskeletal III (2) | PHT 5404C - Musculoskeletal IV (2) |
PHT 5423C - Neuromuscular III (2) | PHT 5424C - Neuromuscular IV (2) |
Total Trimester IV Credits: 20 | |
Trimester V is divided into 12 weeks for clinical experiences and 3 weeks for coursework | |
PHT 5540 - Terminal Clinical I (10)* | |
PHT 5526C - Humanities in Healthcare (2) | |
Total Trimester V Credits: 12 | |
Trimester VI is divided into 10 weeks for clinical experiences and 5 weeks for coursework | |
PHT 5640 - Terminal Clinical II (8)* | |
PHT 5655 - Professional Formation V (1) | |
PHT 5617 - Frontiers in Rehabilitation (2) | |
Elective A (1) | |
Total Trimester VI Credits: 12 | |
Trimester VII is divided into 10 weeks for clinical experiences and 5 weeks for coursework | |
PHT 5740 - Terminal Clinical III -10 weeks (8)* | |
PHT 5766 - Professional Formation VI (2) | |
Elective B (1) | |
Elective C (1) | |
Total Trimester VII Credits: 12 | |
Total Program Credits: 110 |
Flex DPT Curriculum
TRIMESTER I | |
Full Trimester Courses: 4 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5162C - Health Promotion, Fitness & Wellness (2 credits) | |
PHT 5159 - Professional Formation IA Flex (1) | |
PHT 5164C - Integrated Clinical Lab I (1) | |
1st Half Trimester I: 4 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester I: 5 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5117C - Integrated Foundational Sciences I (3) | PHT 5127C - Integrated Foundational Sciences II (3) |
PHT 5128 - Teaching & Learning In Physical Therapy (1) | PHT 5139 - Fundamentals of Physical Therapy (2) |
Total Trimester Credits: 13 | |
TRIMESTER II | |
Full Trimester Courses: 7 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5211C - Patient Examination I (2) | |
PHT 5237 - Medical Screening & Pathology I (2) | |
PHT 5259 - Professional Formation IB Flex (1) | |
PHT 5264C - Integrated Clinical Lab II Flex (2) | |
1st Half Trimester II: 3 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester II: 4 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5203 - Clinical Reasoning & Communication (1) | PHT 5249C - Exercise Science & Prescription (3) |
PHT 5228 - Science of Movement (2) | PHT 5151 - Societal Health & Healthcare Systems (1) |
Total Trimester II Credits: 14 | |
TRIMESTER III | |
Full Trimester Courses: 7 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5222C - Patient Examination II (2) | |
PHT 5247 - Medical Screening & Pathology II (2) | |
PHT 5262 - Professional Formation II (1) | |
PHT 5364C - Integrated Clinical Lab III Flex (2) | |
1st Half Trimester III: 4 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester III: 3 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5156 - Evidence Informed Practice (2) | PHT 5244 - Innovation & Technology (1) |
PHT 5341C - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary I (2) | PHT 5332C - Cardiovascular & Pulmonary II (2) |
Total Trimester III Credits: 14 | |
TRIMESTER IV | |
Full Trimester Courses: 2 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5342 - Clinical Reasoning & Decision Making I (1) | |
Professional Formation Seminar (0) | |
PHT 5464C - Integrated Clinical Lab IV Flex (1) | |
1st Half Trimester IV: 5 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester IV: 4 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5216 - Biophysical Agents (1) | PHT 5320C - Neuromuscular II (2) |
PHT 5311C - Neuromuscular I (2) | PHT 5322C - Musculoskeletal II (2) |
PHT 5321C - Musculoskeletal I (2) | |
Total Trimester IV Credits: 11 | |
TRIMESTER V | |
Full Trimester Courses: 4 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5442 - Clinical Reasoning & Decision Making II (1) | |
PHT 5303 - Integumentary (1) | |
PHT 5363 - Professional Formation III (1) | |
PHT 5564C - Integrated Clinical Lab V Flex (1) | |
1st Half Trimester V: 4 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester V: 4 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5403C - Musculoskeletal III (2) | PHT 5404C - Musculoskeletal IV (2) |
PHT 5423C - Neuromuscular III (2) | PHT 5424C - Neuromuscular IV (2) |
Total Trimester V Credits: 12 | |
TRIMESTER VI | |
Full Trimester Courses: 2 credits (Module A) | |
PHT 5464 - Professional Formation IV (1) | |
PHT 5664C - Integrated Clinical Lab VI Flex (1) | |
1st Half Trimester VI: 4 Credits (Module D) | 2nd Half Trimester VI: 4 Credits (Module E) |
PHT 5419C - Physical Therapy Across the Lifespan: Pediatrics (2) | PHT 5434C - Physical Therapy Across the Lifespan: Older Adult (2) |
PHT 5428C - Acute Care Physical Therapy (2) | PHT 5447C - Prosthetics & Orthotics (2) |
Total Trimester VI Credits: 10 | |
TRIMESTER VII - Term VII Flex is divided into 12 weeks for clinical experiences and 3 weeks for coursework | |
PHT 5540 - Terminal Clinical I* (10) | |
PHT 5526C - Humanities in Healthcare (2) | |
Total Trimester VII Credits: 12 | |
Trimester VIII - Term VIII Flex is divided into 10 weeks for clinical experiences and 5 weeks for coursework | |
PHT 5640 - Terminal Clinical II* (8) | |
PHT 5655 - Professional Formation V (1) | |
PHT 5617 - Frontiers in Rehabilitation (2) | |
Elective A (1) | |
Total Trimester VIII Credits: 12 | |
TRIMESTER IX Term IX Flex is divided into 10 weeks for clinical experiences and 5 weeks for coursework | |
PHT 5740 - Terminal Clinical III* (8) | |
PHT 5766 - Professional Formation VI (2) | |
Elective B (1) | |
Elective C (1) | |
Total Trimester IX Credits: 12 | |
Total Program Credits: 110 |
Curriculum for Summer 2024 & Prior
THROUGH SUMMER’24: This DPT integrated curriculum continues to be offered in 8 trimesters for Residential and 12 trimesters for Flex. Highlights of the DPT degree program include faculty mentoring, unique community clinical opportunities and the acquisition of critical and clinical reasoning skills in hands-on patient care management. Online and in-person courses are blended. New students enrolling in the Summer 2024 cohort will, at no additional cost, receive the courses to obtain the USAHS manual therapy certification after graduation.
Residential DPT Curriculum
Core Courses | Credit Hours |
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Trimester I | |
PHT 5121C Gross Anatomy I | 4 |
PHT 5125C Applied Anatomy I | 1 |
HSC 5136 – Evidence Informed Practice: Research Fundamentals | 2 |
PHT 5130C Patient Care Management I | 3 |
PHT 5150 Pathophysiology | 4 |
PHT 5155 Physical Therapist Practice I | 3 |
PHT 5160C Soft Tissue Interventions I | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Trimester II | |
PHT 5220C Gross Anatomy II | 4 |
PHT 5226C Applied Anatomy II | 1 |
PHT 5230C Biomechanics | 4 |
PHT 5240 Imaging | 2 |
PHT 5245C Movement Science I | 4 |
PHT 5251C Foundations of Musculoskeletal Care | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 19 |
Trimester III | |
PHT 5310C Clinical Neuroscience | 4 |
PHT 5315C Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Examination | 3 |
PHT 5345C Movement Science II | 4 |
5351C Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders I | 4 |
PHT 5360C Differential Diagnosis | 2 |
PHT 5375 Pharmacology | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 19 |
Trimester IV | |
PHT 5420C Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5435C Biophysical Agents | 2 |
PHT 5440C Physical Therapy for the Integumentary and Lymphatic Systems | 1 |
PHT 5456 – Physical Therapist Practice II | 3 |
PHT 5430C Patient Care Management II | 3 |
5452C Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders II | 4 |
PHT 5415C Neuromuscular II: Evidence in Interventions | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 19 |
Trimester V | |
PHT 5570 Integrated Clinical Experience | 6 |
PHT 5530C Patient Care Management III | 3 |
PHT 5525C Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Technology | 3 |
PHT 5535 Evidence-Informed Practice II | 2 |
PHT 5550C Soft Tissue Interventions II | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Trimester VI | |
5651C Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders III | 1 |
PHT 5615C Neuromuscular III: Advanced Examination and Intervention | 3 |
PHT 5610C Pediatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5620C Geriatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5665 Wellness and Health Promotion | 3 |
PHT 5670 Administration and Management in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Trimester VII | |
PHT 5780 Knowledge Translation for Clinical Practice | 1 |
PHT 5770 Terminal Clinical Experience I | 11 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester VIII | |
PHT 5870 Terminal Clinical Experience II | 11 |
PHT 5835 Evidence-Informed Practice III | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for DPT Degree | 131 |
Flex DPT Curriculum
Core Courses | Credit Hours |
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Trimester I | |
PHT 5121C Gross Anatomy I | 4 |
PHT 5125C Applied Anatomy I | 1 |
HSC 5136 – Evidence Informed Practice: Research Fundamentals | 2 |
PHT 5155 Physical Therapist Practice I | 3 |
PHT 5160C Soft Tissue Interventions I | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
Trimester II | |
PHT 5130C Patient Care Management I | 3 |
PHT 5150 Pathophysiology | 4 |
PHT 5220C Gross Anatomy II | 4 |
PHT 5226C Applied Anatomy II | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester III | |
PHT 5230C Biomechanics | 4 |
PHT 5245C Movement Science I | 4 |
5251C Foundations of Musculoskeletal Care | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester IV | |
PHT 5310C Clinical Neuroscience | 4 |
PHT 5240 Imaging | 2 |
PHT 5345C Movement Science II | 4 |
PHT 5435C Biophysical Agents | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester V | |
PHT 5315C Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Examination | 3 |
5351C Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders l | 4 |
PHT 5360C Differential Diagnosis | 2 |
PHT 5440C Physical Therapy for the Integumentary and Lymphatic Systems | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 10 |
Trimester VI | |
PHT 5375 Pharmacology | 2 |
PHT 5415C Neuromuscular II: Evidence in Interventions | 3 |
PHT 5525C Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Technology | 3 |
PHT 5430C Patient Care Management II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
Trimester VII | |
PHT 5535 Evidence-Informed Practice II | 2 |
5452C Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders II | 4 |
PHT 5456 – Physical Therapist Practice II | 3 |
PHT 5420C Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester VIII | |
PHT 5550C Soft Tissue Interventions II | 2 |
PHT 5570 Integrated Clinical Experience | 6 |
PHT 5530C Patient Care Management III | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
Trimester IX | |
PHT 5670 Administration and Management in Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5610C Pediatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5620C Geriatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 9 |
Trimester X | |
PHT 5665 Wellness and Health Promotion | 3 |
PHT 5615C Neuromuscular III: Advanced Examination and Intervention | 3 |
5651C Physical Therapy Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders III | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 7 |
Trimester XI | |
PHT 5770 Terminal Clinical Experience I | 11 |
PHT 5780 Knowledge Translation for Clinical Practice | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester XII | |
PHT 5835 Evidence-Informed Practice III | 1 |
PHT 5870 Terminal Clinical Experience II | 11 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for DPT Degree | 131 |