CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

ORTHOPAEDIC MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY FELLOWSHIPThe Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciencesprovides a focused curriculum with advanced clinical and didactic instruction that is intensive and extensive.The Fellowship identifies advanced competency in manual therapy learning and practice as the primaryachievement.Program MissionThe mission of the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program is to identify advancedcompetency in manual therapy learning and practice.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, the Fellow will: Apply advanced skills for examination of orthopaedic patient cases as per the Description ofAdvanced Specialty Practice (DASP) and AAOMPT Education Standards of Practice. Analyze the outcomes of the patient examination to formulate an evaluation statement. Apply and modify advanced skills for intervention of orthopaedic patient cases. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies which take into considerationpreventative aspects of patient documentation and employment needs of the patient. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies which relate directly to functionalimprovement. Demonstrate appropriate decision making for patient care. Apply evidence based practice with patient care. Formulate a research investigation. Communicate effectively with patient and patient related services and administrative personnel. 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 become a fellow of American Academy of Orthopeadic ManipulativeTherapy (AAOMPT).Admission RequirementsThe Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program is open to any physical therapist who has aminimum of two (2) years of clinical practice in orthopaedics or has completed an APTA credentialedOrthopaedic Residency and has completed the University of St. Augustine E1 and S1 seminars. Theparticipant must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state in which mentoring will be provided.All students who apply to the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program must undergo 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 Essay128