CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCYThe university is offering practicing physical therapists the opportunity to enhance their clinical skillsthrough our Clinical Orthopaedic Residency Program.Program MissionThe mission of the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program is to develop advanced practitioners oforthopaedic physical therapy who demonstrate superior post professional clinical skills, advancedknowledge in an area of clinical practice, and the ability to function as consultants, advocates, andeducators for their peers and patients.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program, the resident will: Apply skills for examination of orthopaedic patient cases as per the Description of SpecialtyPractice (DSP). Analyze the outcomes of the patient examination to formulate an evaluation statement. Apply and modify skills for intervention of orthopaedic patient cases. Utilize evidence-based information to identify patient management. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies, which take into considerationaspects of patient psychosocial, medical and functional needs. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies, which relate directly tofunctional improvement. Demonstrate appropriate decision making for patient care. Communicate effectively with patient and patient related services and administrativepersonnel. Identify strengths and weakness in their learning environment through reflective thinking andappropriate communications. Apply an ethical standard of clinical practice. Be prepared to apply to take the ABPTS OCS examinationAdmission RequirementsThe Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program is intended for recent graduates, as well as, clinicians whowant to accelerate their current clinical orthopaedic knowledge and skill.All students who apply to the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program must complete anapplication/admissions process. Documents that must be submitted include: Application for Admission $50 processing fee Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning Two references from professional colleagues Copy of professional state license Current resume which lists continuing education involvement and professional publications Current photograph Essay126