Year 3

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

Courses Year 3

• PT 689.03: Clinical Practica III

• 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.

• And one of the following electives:

AM 850: Issues in Allied Health
Discussion and critical examination of current issues in the allied health field and their impact on the health professions.

AM 660: Healtcare Finance Managements
Overview of major financial issues in healthcare delivery including assessment of financial environment, financial statements, ratio analysis, managed care, payment systems, and capital project analysis.

AM 635: Clinical Interviewing
Emphasis on interviewing/counseling techniques and communication skills in health care with major emphasis on current techniques including readiness to learn, motivational interviewing, and listening skills.

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 870: Management
• 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.