Post-Professional t-DPT: Curriculum Overview

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The Post-Professional (Transition) Doctorate in Physical Therapy program was designed for practicing PTs who want to enhance the strength and depth of their medical knowledge and clinical reasoning and advance their skills in areas such as administration, education, wellness, and research. All students completed a total of 30-36 credits within three (3) years in order to graduate. The core curriculum includes 23 credits and the remaining 7-13 credits are elective courses that allow students to personalize their graduate education. 

 

Core Courses Credits
HAY 529 Principles in Pharmacology 4 cr.
HAY 530 Differential Diagnosis 3 cr.
HAY 548 Medical Imaging 2 cr.
HAY 551 Research Design 3 cr.
HAY 553 Computer Literacy & Evidence Based Practice 2 cr.
HAY 556 Outcome Measurement and Analysis 3 cr.
HAY 558 Evidence Based Practice Seminar 3 cr.
HAY 576 Clinical Decision Making 3 cr.

Sub Total:

23 Credits

Electives:     7-13 Credits
Topics in Musculoskeletal/ Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
HAY 531 Motor Learning Theory 3 cr.
HAY 536 Introduction to Motor Control 3 cr.
HAY 608 Orthopedic Examination & Intervention I 3 cr.
HAY 622 Current Topics in Pediatrics 3 cr.
Topics in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
HAY 615 Applied Physiological Foundations of Exercise 3 cr.
HAY 616 Exercise Prescription 3 cr.
Topics in Health, Wellness, and Prevention
HAY 610 Fitness and Wellness 3 cr.
HAY 611 Complementary & Alternative Approaches to Rehabilitation & Wellness 3 cr.
HAY 612 Sports Nutrition and Exercise 3 cr.
Topics in Education and Administration       
HAS 529 Community Health and Patient Education
3 cr.
HAS 530 Health Care Operations 3 cr.
HAS 536 Health Law 3 cr.

HAS 543 Health Policy 3 cr.
HAS 544 Principles of Managed Care 3 cr.
HAS 545 Ethics and Health Care 3 cr.
HAS 571 Issues in Health Care Management 3 cr.

HAS 578 Leadership in Health Care 3 cr
HAP 554 Research Writing for Health Professionals 3 cr.
 
HAP 556 Teaching Strategies 3 cr.
 
HAY 563 Teaching and Physical Therapy Practice 3 cr.
HAY 602 Issues in Health Care Administration 2 cr.  
Practicum
HAY 580 3-6 credit practicum (Requires permission of Program Director)  

Core Courses + Electives Total:

30-36 Credits