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Year 3

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Summer Autumn
Course Credit Hrs Course Credit Hrs
PT 689.03
6 PT 689.04
PT 689.05
6
6
Total 6 Total 12
Winter 

         Spring           

Course Credit Hrs Course Credit Hrs

PT 999   
PT 851    
PT 863                 
Electives choose 2
PT 862
PT 720 or 730 or 825

1
3
3

3                                    
3
3

PT 861
PT 865
PT 871
PT 999
6
3
4
2
Total 13 Total 15
Summer Yr 4
Course Credit Hrs
PT 889 (Advanced Clinical - 8 weeks, full time)
4
Total 4

For DPT Degree, Total Credit Hours = 161 over 13 Quarters

Courses Year 3

Summer Quarter:
  • PT 689.03: Clinical Practica III
Autumn Quarter:
  • PT 689.04: Clinical Practica IV
  • PT 689.05: Clinical Practica V

Winter Quarter:

  • Advanced Practice Course:

PT 720: Advanced Concepts in Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine
Analysis and application of concepts of manual therapy, motor control, and exercise in managing spinal disorders

OR

PT 730: Advanced Concepts in Neuromotor Control
Critical analysis of neuromotor systems, motor control, and mechanisms of dysfunction and recovery related to physical therapy intervention in neurological disorders.

OR (based on student's interest area)

PT 825: Advanced Topics in Physical Therapy: Sports Rehabilitation
An overview of the concepts involved in rehabilitation of the injured athlete.

  • PT 862: Clinical Diagnostic Testing I
    A foundation in clinical electromyography to support the development of a more comprehensive physical therapy evaluation and screening of the patient.
  • PT 851: Cellular Biology in PT
    A synthesis of cellular structure and function in the development and treatment of disease/conditions relevant to physical therapy.
  • PT 863: Clinical Diagnostic Testing II
    A foundation in radiology and imaging to support the development of a more comprehensive physical therapy evaluation and screening.
  • PT 999: Research
    Research for the terminal DPT project.

Spring Quarter:

  • PT 861: Differential Diagnosis
    An exploration of systemic origins of musculoskeletal dysfunction and the associated signs and symptoms.
  • PT 865: Clinical Reasoning in PT Practice
    An examination of clinical decision making theories and the application to the clinic setting
  • PT 871: Health Policy and Management An examination of the impact of health care policy on physical therapy practice across settings.
  • PT 999: Research
    Research for the terminal DPT project.

Summer Quarter (Year 4):

  • PT 889: Advanced Clinical Practicum
    Advanced concepts in the roles and responsibilities of physical therapists throughout the health care environment.  

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