Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

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Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program - Year 1

Fall Semester - Year 1: 20 Hours

PHT 5020 Human Physiology 6 Hours
PHT 5030 Critical Inquiry I 2 Hours
PHT 5040 Patient Care Skills 1 Hours
PHT 5140 Professional & Clinical Issues 2 Hours
PHT 5670 Human Anatomy 7 Hours
PHT 5671 Human Anatomy Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5700 Clinical Pathophysiology I 2 Hours

Spring Semester - Year 1: 20 Hours

PHT 5120 Physical Therapy Foundations I 3 Hours
PHT 5121 Physical Therapy Foundations Lab I 0 Hours
PHT 5130 Critical Inquiry II 3 Hours
PHT 5131 Critical Inquiry II Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5570 Lifespan Human Development 2 Hours
PHT 5630 Kinesiology/Biomechanics 7 Hours
PHT 5631 Kinesiology/Biomechanics Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5640 Differential Diagnosis 2 Hours
PHT 5710 Clinical Pathophysiology II 2 Hours

First Year Total: 39 Hours

Each student must pass the comprehensive examination at the end of the first and second years with a score of 70% in order to continue with the next academic year semester.

Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program - Year 2

Fall Semester - Year 2: 19 Hours

PHT 5200 Neuroscience 6 Hours
PHT 5210 Physical Therapy Foundations II 3 Hours
PHT 5211 Physical Therapy Foundations Lab II 0 Hours
PHT 5220 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I 6 Hours
PHT 5221 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5240 Critical Inquiry III 1 Hours
PHT 5250 Clinical Experience I 1 Hours
PHT 5550 Psychosocial Aspects of Health 2 Hours

Spring/Summer Semester - Year 2: 28 Hours

PHT 5300 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II 6 Hours
PHT 5301 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5310 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I 6 Hours
PHT 5311 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5340 Health & Wellness 2 Hours
PHT 5350 Clinical Experience II 1 Hours
PHT 5360 Critical Inquiry IV 1 Hours
PHT 5370 Physical Therapy Practice I 8 Hours
PHT 5430 Health Care Systems 2 Hours
PHT 5720 Clinical Pathophysiology III 2 Hours

Second Year Total: 47 Hours

Each student must pass the comprehensive examination at the end of the first and second years with a score of 70% in order to continue with the next academic year semester.

Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program - Year 3: 23 Hours

Fall Semester - Year 3: 23 Hours

PHT 5320 Ethics in Health Care 3 Hours
PHT 5400 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II 6 Hours
PHT 5401 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5410 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 4 Hours
PHT 5411 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Lab 0 Hours
PHT 5420 Pharmacotherapeutics 2 Hours
PHT 5450 First Responder 2 Hours
PHT 5460 Critical Inquiry V 1 Hours
PHT 5470 Collaborative Teaching 1 Hours
PHT 5580 Physical Therapy Management and Strategic Planning 3 Hours
PHT 5730 Advanced Clinical Cases 1 Hours

Spring/Summer Semester - Year 3: 24 Hours

PHT 5500 Physical Therapy Practice II 8 Hours
PHT 5510 Physical Therapy Practice III 8 Hours
PHT 5520 Physical Therapy Practice IV 8 Hours

Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program - Year 1

Fall Semester - Year 1: 20 Hours

Spring Semester - Year 1: 20 Hours

First Year Total: 39 Hours

Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program - Year 2

Fall Semester - Year 2: 19 Hours

Spring/Summer Semester - Year 2: 28 Hours

Second Year Total: 47 Hours

Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program - Year 3: 23 Hours

Fall Semester - Year 3: 23 Hours

Spring/Summer Semester - Year 3: 24 Hours

Third Year Total: 47 Hours

Total in Degree: 133 Hours