| DPT8110 | Human Anatomy I | Introduces foundational knowledge of gross anatomy and neuroanatomy. Explores the clinical application of embryology, histology, and joint structure and function and the forces that affect human movement across the lifespan within a systems approach... |
| DPT8120 | Human Anatomy II | Expands upon the foundational knowledge of gross anatomy and neuroanatomy of Human Anatomy I. Explores the clinical application of embryology, histology, and joint structure and function and the forces that affect human movement across the lifespan w... |
| DPT8130 | Human Physiology | Explores the physiology and pathophysiology of the cellular, integumentary, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. Studies medical physiologic principles necessary for physical activity and the associated effects of physical activity o... |
| DPT8140 | Clinical Neuroscience I | Explores the neuroscience of the movement system, with emphasis on the neuroanatomical structures and neurophysiological functions of the motor and sensory systems that regulate movement. |
| DPT8150 | Clinical Neuroscience II | Applies the neuroscience of the movement system, with emphasis on the neuroanatomical structures and neurophysiological functions of the motor and sensory systems that regulate movement. Lab activities emphasize elements of the neurologic examination... |
| DPT8210 | Physical Therapy Fundamentals | Prepares students for patient care activities including, patient-centered communication, assessing vital signs, body mechanics awareness, patient positioning and draping, transfers, assistive device training, and basic exercise. Learners will be intr... |
| DPT8220 | Movement Science | Introduces students to the fundamentals of movement science, offers a framework for understanding normal and abnormal movement, and includes kinesiology, neuroscience, physiology, motor control, and motor learning concepts. The course will integrate... |
| DPT8230 | Therapeutic Interventions I | Introduces and integrates musculoskeletal biomechanical principles to joint structure and function, movement analysis, and therapeutic interventions. Introduces the principles and application of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy for the managem... |
| DPT8240 | Therapeutic Modalities | Introduces the principles and application of selected therapeutic modalities to address impairments related to pain, tissue healing, mobility, strength, and motor control. Integrates current evidence and clinical decision-making to emphasize appropri... |
| DPT8250 | Health Promotion & Fitness Management | Introduces prevention, health, wellness, and fitness as they relate to injury prevention, nutritional influences, fitness testing, and exercise prescription in a healthy population. Students develop injury prevention and exercise programs based on te... |
| DPT8261 | Therapeutic Interventions II | Expands on the students’ management of patients with pain and movement system dysfunctions. Interventions include the progression of contemporary therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, and patient education/communication ski... |
| DPT8270 | Integrative Pain Sciences | Provides an overview of supporting persons with persistent pain syndromes associated with neuromusculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial factors using emerging and evidence-based concepts of pain assessment, treatment, and outcomes. Using contempora... |
| DPT8310 | Evidence-based Practice I | Introduces the foundation to general research and evidence-based principles by exploring research methodologies and outcome measures used in health care. Introduces foundational concepts of scientific inquiry for clinicians with creating clinical que... |
| DPT8320 | Evidence-based Practice II | Expands elements of applied research design and statistics that foster students to become intelligent consumers of scientific literature. Items related to measurement, research design, statistical analysis, critical inquiry, and strength of evidence... |
| DPT8350 | Capstone | Integrates and applies cumulative knowledge from all previous didactic courses and clinical experiences. By developing a professional portfolio, students will be engaged in reflective practice that integrates content learned across the curriculum, di... |
| DPT8410 | Professional Competencies I | Introduces students to the professional roles and responsibilities of the physical therapist and the interprofessional healthcare team. Integrates emotional/social intelligence, concepts of flourishing, learning theories, learning styles, characteris... |
| DPT8420 | Professional Competencies II | Prepares students professionally for physical therapy clinical practice, including roles as a lifelong learner, advocate, and clinical educator. Explores major forms of healthcare delivery and how they interact with physical therapy services, includi... |
| DPT8440 | Business Management & Entrepreneurship | Provides an overview of practice management fundamentals and applies principles to various aspects of leadership and personal development, strategic planning, and business operations. Students gain knowledge in health care management, leadership, str... |
| DPT8510 | Musculoskeletal Practice I | Initiates the clinical application of biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles for neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip regions. Concentrates on the application of psychomotor skills related to re... |
| DPT8520 | Musculoskeletal Practice II | Explores the clinical application of biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles for neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the lower extremities. Concentrates on the application of psychomotor skills related to regional palpation, exa... |
| DPT8530 | Musculoskeletal Practice III | Explores the clinical application of biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles for neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the cervicothoracic region. Concentrates on the application of psychomotor skills related to regional palpation... |
| DPT8540 | Musculoskeletal Practice IV | Explores the clinical application of biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles for neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper extremities. Concentrates on the application of psychomotor skills related to regional palpation, exa... |
| DPT8610 | Neuromuscular Practice I | Focuses on the physical therapy management of common neurological health conditions that result in impairments in body structure/function, activity limitations and participation restrictions. Emphasis is placed on interventions utilizing a functional... |
| DPT8620 | Neuromuscular Practice II | Continues with the physical therapy management of neurological health conditions that result in impairments in body structure/function, activity limitations and participation restrictions and expands to include specialty areas of neurologic physical... |
| DPT8630 | Bracing, Orthotics, and Prosthetics | Introduces concepts of materials, design, fabrication, and technology of braces/orthotic/prosthetic devices and provide opportunities for clinical decision making relating to using these devices in physical therapy practice. Course activities emphasi... |
| DPT8640 | Management of the Aging Adult | Introduces the physiologic changes of aging and sociologic and economic consequences of an aging population. Reviews natural aging processes and how complicating factors such as vascular compromise, fall risk, and comorbidities negatively impact the... |
| DPT8650 | Management of the Pediatric Patient | Using a frame-work of normal development from birth to young adulthood, this course presents fundamental concepts for the physical therapy management of children and adolescents with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Top... |
| DPT8651 | Early Intervention Practice I | Introduces students to Early Intervention service delivery for children, birth through preschool age under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This course prepares students for EI practice as part of an interprofessional... |
| DPT8652 | Early Intervention Practice II | Applies effective principles and practices for providing IDEA Part C early intervention services in natural environments. In this course students will develop the skills to provide direct services to children with developmental delays or disabilities... |
| DPT8660 | Primary Care Physical Therapy | Explores the physical therapist's role as an interdependent practitioner working within an interprofessional and collaborative medical model. Presenting the clinical tools and decision-making processes necessary to more efficiently and effectively co... |
| DPT8710 | Pharmacology | Introduces pharmacologic principles, the study of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications used in the management of a variety of patient conditions encountered during physical therapy management, and their impact on patient management across... |
| DPT8721 | Cardiopulmonary Practice I | Introduces the physical therapy management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary causes of movement system dysfunction across a variety of clinical settings. Course activities include, but are not limited to, ECG analysis, exercise testing, h... |
| DPT8722 | Cardiopulmonary Practice II | Continues the physical therapy management of patients with cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary causes of movement system dysfunction across the lifespan. Case discussions are presented to integrate evidence-based practice and enhance clinical de... |
| DPT8730 | Management of Complex Patients | Introduces patient management strategies for the medically complex patient. Community-based strategies and outpatient management for patients with primary disease or comorbidities of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, oncologic, lymphatic, and... |
| DPT8810 | Diagnostics and Imaging | Integrates concepts of diagnostic testing and imaging of the major systems of the body regions related to physical therapy practice. Specific content reviews diagnostic ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, an... |
| DPT8910 | Physical Therapy Practice I | Develops student examination, evaluation, and intervention skills during an 8-week mentored clinical experience. The student begins to communicate with patients/clients, family, and other professionals in healthcare and begins to appreciate the role... |
| DPT8920 | Physical Therapy Practice II | Advances the student’s ability to perform examination, evaluation, and intervention skills during an 8-week mentored clinical internship. The student further develops the ability to communicate with patients/clients, family, and other healthcare prof... |
| DPT8950 | Physical Therapy Practice III | Progresses students to entry-level patient management skills during a final 16-week mentored clinical experience. This course emphasizes evidence-based patient management and clinical reasoning skills as an adult learner and a healthcare professional... |