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Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is three calendar years (8 semesters) in length and includes a combination of classroom course work, laboratory experiences, and clinical practicum experiences. The curriculum begins with the foundational sciences through which the student explores and studies normal human structure and function. From this critical underpinning, the student undertakes, through an integrated study of body systems, an evidence-based approach to the study of the various pathological conditions that interfere with function, the associated psychosocial impact, the relevant medical and surgical interventions, and the physical therapy tests, measures, and interventions utilized within the patient/client management model. The student is also introduced to the physical therapist's role in prevention and wellness, health promotion, education, consultation, scholarly inquiry, legislation and policy-making, and administration. The student is provided with the opportunity to explore in depth an area of physical therapy practice through advanced topics and interdisciplinary elective courses. Moreover, a student may work under the mentorship of a faculty member to pursue their interest in scholarly inquiry in the research track. Students complete three, full-time clinical practica, totaling 36 weeks of clinical experience. Some 240 clinical sites around the United States are available to provide a broad base of experiences in a variety of settings. The sites represent the continuum of health care practice settings including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient private practices, ambulatory care centers, skilled nursing facilities, school/ preschool programs, and home health care. Full-time clinical practica experiences are integrated in the second and third professional years, enabling students to apply information learned in didactic courses to patients and clients. The primary educational goal of the program is to prepare the graduate for autonomous practice wherein physical therapists are recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice…for the diagnosis of, interventions for, and prevention of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function, and health. (American Physical Therapy Association Vision Statement 2020). Teaching/Research Assistantships The DPT program offers three - $5,000 Assistantships/Scholarships each year. A total of nine students will be receiving this assistance when the program is fully enrolled. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, financial need, as well as diversity in experience, educational and cultural background. Part-Time Study The DPT program also provides opportunities for part-time study for some components of the DPT curriculum.
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