Department: Physical Therapy

Code Name Description
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...
DPT8150 Clinical Neuroscience II This course 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.
DPT8210 Physical Therapy Fundamentals This course is designed to prepare the student for patient care activities including patient-centered communication, assessing vital signs, body mechanics awareness, patient positioning and draping, transfers, assistive device training, and basic exe...
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...
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...
DPT8260 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions Expands on the students’ management of patients with movement system dysfunctions including techniques related to spinal stabilization, movement impairments, and soft tissue dysfunction. Interventions include a progression of contemporary therapeutic...
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 This course expands elements of applied research design and statistics that foster students become intelligent consumers of scientific literature. Items related to measurement, research design, statistical analysis, critical inquiry, and strength of...
DPT8330 Capstone I This is the first of two courses that integrate and apply cumulative knowledge gained from all previous didactic courses and clinical internship experiences. Throughout this course, students will be engaged in reflective practice in three main areas...
DPT8340 Capstone II This is the second of two courses that integrate and apply cumulative knowledge gained from all previous didactic courses and clinical internship experiences. Throughout this course, students will be engaged in reflective practice in three main areas...
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...
DPT8430 Mindful Patient Management This course explores the professional roles physical therapists need for culturally competent interactions with patients, healthcare team members, and society. Students apply the principles of "mindful practice" and patient centered care to improve t...
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 This is the second course in the examination, evaluation, and treatment sequence of the neuro-musculoskeletal system. This course explores the clinical application of biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles for musculoskeletal d...
DPT8530 Musculoskeletal Practice III This is the third course in the examination, evaluation, and treatment sequence of the neuro-musculoskeletal system. This course explores the clinical application of biomechanics, functional movement, and examination principles for neuromusculoskelet...
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 This is the introductory course in the examination and management of movement disorders and neurological conditions stemming from the central nervous system pathology, with emphasis on stroke, spinal cord, and traumatic brain injury. Lab experiences...
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 This course provides a foundation for decision making relating to the use of bracing/orthotics/prosthetics in physical therapy practice. The course will introduce concepts of materials, design, fabrication and technology of braces/orthotic/prosthetic...
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...
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 This course introduces pharmacologic principles, the study of prescription and/or over-the-counter medications use in the management of a variety of patient conditions encountered during physical therapy management, and their impact on patient manage...
DPT8720 Cardiopulmonary Practice This course explores the management of patients with cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary causes of movement system dysfunction across a variety of clinical settings. Lab activities include, but are not limited to, ECG analysis, exercise testing,...
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 Advanced Diagnostics Integrates concepts of advanced 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 med...
DPT8910 Physical Therapy Practice I This course 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 apprecia...
DPT8920 Physical Therapy Practice II This course 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 hea...
DPT8930 Physical Therapy Practice III This is the first of two courses that progress students to entry-level patient management skills during an 8-week mentored clinical experience. The student refines the ability to communicate with patients/clients, family, and healthcare professionals...
DPT8940 Physical Therapy Practice IV This is the second of two courses that progress students to entry-level patient management skills during a final 8-week mentored clinical experience. The student refines the ability to communicate with patients/clients, family, and healthcare profess...