This course is the first of the anatomy series providing students with a solid foundation in human anatomy, focusing on the structure and function of the body as it relates to movement. Students will examine the musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems of the upper and lower body and the axial regions in detail. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the structure and function of these systems impact physical therapy management. Through this course, students will connect anatomical knowledge with clinical applications, preparing them to assess, treat, and understand pathophysiological conditions affecting movement and body function in a physical therapy setting. By the end of the course, students will possess the essential anatomical knowledge of the body musculoskeletal and peripheral nervous systems to effectively support patient care in physical therapy.

In this course, students will explore conceptual frameworks that elucidate the identity and guide the work of physical therapists. Students will master concepts and language associated with the movement systems, classifications of health and functioning, social determinants of health, issues of equity and access, and the scope of physical therapist practice. Expectations for evidence-informed practice grounded in high level clinical decision making, ethics, law, and a commitment to lifelong learning are discussed.

This course is the first of a 3-course clinical competency series. In this course, students will demonstrate basic knowledge and skills mastered within the Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum. Guided practice and a comprehensive practical examination process will assess performance in areas that include communication, measurement of vital signs, aseptic technique, measurement of joint motion, manual muscle testing, basic therapeutic exercise applications, assisting with patient mobility, gait and stair training, application of select assistive and adaptive devices, and select mechanical and physical agents.

This course is the first of a 3-course series focused on health promotion, wellness, and population health. This first course introduces the core principles of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention within physical therapy, the healthcare system, and community health settings. Students will explore foundational concepts in physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as the role physical therapists have in fostering healthy lifestyles with exercise, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and mental health. Students prepare to integrate social determinants of health, environmental factors, and the promotion of lifelong health into the delivery of care in diverse clinical and community settings.

This course is the second of the anatomy series providing students with a solid foundation in human anatomy, focusing on the structure and function of the body as it relates to movement. Students will examine the central and autonomic nervous systems related to motor, sensory, and cognitive functions and the support systems of the body (cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, lymphatic, reproductive, integumentary) in detail. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the structure and function of these systems impact physical therapy care. Through this course, students will connect anatomical knowledge with clinical applications, preparing them to assess, treat, and understand pathophysiological conditions affecting movement and body function in a physical therapy setting. By the end of the course, students will possess the essential anatomical knowledge to effectively support patient management in physical therapy practice.

This course is the first in the series on the movement system. In this course, students will use contemporary models of the movement system to understand both structural and behavioral phenomena contributing to the production of complex human movement behavior. Students will explore fundamental principles of biomechanics and kinesiology, as well as concepts of motor control and the processes by which consistent, efficient and adaptable movement is produced. Characteristics and control of typical balance and gait are introduced.

This course is the first in the series on evidence-based practice. In this course, students will develop a foundation in scientific inquiry as it relates to clinical practice. This course incorporates an overview of methodologic approaches to physical therapy and related research. Students will use contemporary PT literature sources to analyze concepts that include the theoretical basis underlying research studies, research design, sampling and statistical methods, and research ethics.

This course is the first in the series on therapeutic interventions. In this course, students will acquire and apply principles of exercise physiology and motor learning science to the prescription of exercise at the individual and population levels. Factors guiding activity selection, dosing, progression, and modification/adaptation will be considered. Practical applications of exercise prescription will be emphasized.

This course will integrate concepts of physiology, pathology, and pharmacology to provide a holistic understanding of how systemic and localized conditions impact the movement system across the lifespan. In this course, students will explore the mechanisms of disease, tissue repair, inflammation, and cellular health of all body systems, as well as how these processes interact with pharmacological interventions to influence physical therapy practice outcomes.

This course is the final in the series on the movement system. In this course, students will apply contemporary models of the movement system to deepen their understanding of human movement behavior. They will explore the structural and behavioral phenomena involved in motor learning. Students will examine the multisystem processes that underlie changes in movement behavior over the lifespan, with an emphasis on infant and child development, and mature and older adulthood. The influence of social determinants of health on lifespan development and function will be considered. Applications to the practice of physical therapy will be emphasized.

This course will address PT management of patients with common cardiovascular and pulmonary system health conditions. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to examination, assessment including differential diagnosis, care planning, and intervention techniques for select CVP health conditions. Students will explore contemporary literature that guides an evidence-based approach to PT management.

In this course, students will learn concepts of measurement in physical therapy practice. Approaches to screening examination, observational examination, and standardized measurement will be addressed. Students will practice applying select examination techniques for the musculoskeletal, neurologic and cardiovascular/pulmonary systems.

This course is the second of a 3-course series focused on health promotion, wellness, and population health. This course focuses on behavior change models and patient-centered approaches to integrating wellness into physical therapy practice and community initiatives. Students will examine strategies to engage patients in sustainable health practices, with emphasis on goal setting, communication, and overcoming individual and societal barriers to change. Additional topics include cultural humility, health equity, and mental health considerations in rehabilitation, prevention, and community settings. Practical applications will prepare students to implement wellness interventions tailored to individual and group needs of diverse communities.

This course introduces students to the foundational principles and clinical applications of diagnostic imaging as it relates to the movement system. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the role of imaging in patient care management. Emphasis will be on integrating imaging findings into clinical reasoning, advancing the ability to evaluate and treat movement impairments safely and effectively.

This course is the final in the series on therapeutic interventions. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore assistive technology including adaptive seating and mobility devices, and orthotic and prosthetic management. Students will utilize clinical case scenarios to practice analyzing and prescribing relevant technologies and devices.

This course is the first of a 3-course series on PT management of patients with musculoskeletal health conditions. The focus will be on common musculoskeletal health conditions affecting the upper quarter. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to examination, assessment including differential diagnosis, care planning, and intervention techniques for select conditions. Students will explore contemporary literature that guides an evidence-based approach to PT management.

This course is the first of a series on PT management of patients with neurologic system health conditions. The focus will be on acquired neurologic health conditions of adulthood commonly encountered in clinical practice, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cancer and diabetes. Neuromedical diagnosis and medical/surgical management will be addressed. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to examination, assessment, care planning, and intervention techniques. Students will explore contemporary literature that guides an evidence-based approach to PT management.

This is the first of a 4-course series in which students will develop insight into population health data and needs, and develop skills required to engage with relevant community partners to contribute to health improvement at a population level. In this course, students will utilize publicly available resources to assess the health of a local community, consider important determinants of health within the community, and identify vital elements of the social infrastructure that work toward community health improvement. They will consider opportunities for physical therapist engagement in relation to identified population health needs and community strengths and challenges.

This course is the second of a 3-course clinical competency series. In this course, students will explore complex cases that require high-level clinical reasoning and decision making, with application of contemporary, advanced therapeutic interventions for patients across the lifespan and care settings.

This course is the second of a 3-course series on PT management of patients with musculoskeletal health conditions. The focus will be on common musculoskeletal health conditions affecting the lower quarter. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to examination, assessment including differential diagnosis, care planning, and intervention techniques for select conditions. Students will explore contemporary literature that guides an evidence-based approach to PT management.

This course is the final of the series on PT management of patients with neurologic system health conditions. The focus will be on select acquired neurologic health conditions including spinal cord injury, vestibular system disorders and concussion. Neuromedical diagnosis and medical/surgical management will be addressed. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to examination, assessment, care planning, and intervention techniques. Students will explore contemporary literature that guides an evidence-based approach to PT management.

This is the second of a 4-course series in which students will develop insight into population health data and needs, and develop skills required to engage with relevant community partners to contribute to health improvement at a population level. In this course, students will consider previously identified opportunities for physical therapist engagement in the community, in relation to identified population health needs and community strengths and challenges. In collaboration with a community-based partner, students will develop an approach to addressing a specific population health need in their target community.

This course covers the foundations of PT management for children, adolescents, and their families in various service delivery settings. Theories of typical and pathological development will be the foundation from which the assessment and management of various etiologies will be discussed. Students will develop skills and knowledge related to standardized assessment, evidence-based interventions, and PT management strategies specific to pediatrics. Psychosocial, ethical and legal factors specific to the pediatric patient are included.

This course provides the knowledge and skills related to PT management of patients with integumentary system and pelvic health conditions, and other niche areas of practice. Major topics will include physical therapy assessment and management of integumentary dysfunction associated with burns, traumatic injury, infection, vascular disease, pressure/mechanical wounds and lymphedema. Pelvic health topics will include incontinence and other pelvic health related issues, including those associated with pregnancy and childbirth.

This course is the final of a 3-course series on PT management of patients with musculoskeletal health conditions. The focus will be on common musculoskeletal health conditions affecting the spine and the head. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to examination, assessment including differential diagnosis, care planning, and intervention techniques for select conditions. Students will explore contemporary literature that guides an evidence-based approach to PT management. Pain science and consideration for complex pain management will be explored.

This is the third of a 4-course series in which students will develop insight into population health data and needs, and develop skills required to engage with relevant community partners to contribute to health improvement at a population level. In this course, students will engage in ongoing planning, implementation and evaluation of the previously identified, collaborative approach to addressing a population health challenge.

This course is the first in a series on practice management. This course will provide students with knowledge and skills related to basic practice management and leadership within health system environments. Content will include management of human resources, clinic operations, fiscal affairs including coding and billing, payer systems, project development, and marketing. Principles of continuous quality improvement and the legal and ethical considerations of physical therapy practice will be emphasized.

This course is the final of a 3-course clinical competency series. students will exhibit readiness for full time clinical experience by demonstrating knowledge and skills mastered within the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum. Guided preparation and a case-based, comprehensive, integrated practical examination process will be core components of the course. Students will engage in a reflective assessment of their readiness for clinical education experiences and will begin a process of preparation for the National Physical Therapy Examination.

This course is the final in the series on evidence-based practice. In this course, students will develop their skills as critical and practical consumers of literature. Considerations will include knowledge translation and strategies for commitment to lifelong consumption of professional literature. The role of health informatics and data systems in resource acquisition, utilization, and decision making will be explored.

This is the capstone and final of a 4-course series in which students will develop insight into population health data and needs, and develop skills required to engage with relevant community partners to contribute to health improvement at a population level. In this course, students will complete their community-based project, use relevant metrics to evaluate outcomes at the individual and/or organization levels, and prepare a plan for future student engagement in relation to the partner and identified needs. A final project, disseminated to a community of faculty, peers and community stakeholders, will reflect on the role of physical therapists in contributing to community health improvement with consideration for social determinants of health, and within the context of the civic, healthcare, and social infrastructures.

This course is the final in a series on practice management. In this course, students will apply practice management, leadership, case management, business management, and continuous quality improvement skills. Observations and experiences gleaned from full-time student physical therapist practice will serve as stimuli for analysis and development.

This is the first of three consecutive full-time clinical experiences in the DPT program. It is designed to focus on the synthesis of knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors learned throughout the program and during the integrated clinical experiences. In this course, students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to make sound clinical decisions in the PT management of patients with non-complex health conditions with moderate supervision by a licensed physical therapist. Students will provide therapy services in a variety of physical therapy practice settings including but not limited to outpatient orthopedics, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, SNF, home care, neurorehabilitation, or pediatric setting.

This is the second of three consecutive full-time clinical experiences in the DPT program. It is designed to focus on the synthesis of knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors learned throughout the program and during the integrated clinical experiences. In this course, students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to make sound clinical decisions in the PT management of patients with non-complex and complex health conditions with minimal supervision by a licensed physical therapist. Students will provide therapy services in a variety of physical therapy practice settings including but not limited to outpatient orthopedics, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, SNF, home care, neurorehabilitation, or pediatric setting.

This course is the final in the 3-course series focused on health promotion, wellness, and population health. This course explores the physical therapist's role in community and population health initiatives at local, regional, and national levels. In this course, students will study frameworks like the ecological model for designing and implementing wellness programs for groups and communities within and outside the healthcare setting. Application of health promotion knowledge and skills for chronic disease prevention, injury reduction, and health advocacy at local and national levels will be applied to individual and community-based care. Additional topics will include health promotion program development, outcome and assessment data for evidence informed care, interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership roles in health promotion and population health, and other current topics.

In this course, students will prepare for a career as a physical therapist. Topics and activities will include preparation for the National Physical Therapy Examination and preparation of a professional development plan.

This is the third of three consecutive full-time clinical experiences in the DPT program. It is designed to focus on the synthesis of knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors learned throughout the program and during the integrated clinical experiences. In this course, students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to make sound clinical decisions in the PT management of patients with complex health conditions at entry level performance supervised by a licensed physical therapist. Students will provide therapy services in a variety of physical therapy practice settings including but not limited to outpatient orthopedics, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, SNF, home care, neurorehabilitation, or pediatric setting.