CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
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DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)Mission <strong>St</strong>atementThe mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong>’s DPT program is to graduate competent, versatile, reflective, empatheticand autonomous practitioners who by virtue <strong>of</strong> their critical thinking and active learning skills, clinicalexperience, diagnostic pr<strong>of</strong>iciency, ethical and behavioral standards and commitment to pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism,will be prepared to assist and direct the patient or client in achieving optimum function. Thesepractitioners will contribute to their practice and society through continued pr<strong>of</strong>essional growth andpersonal example <strong>of</strong> a healthy and productive lifestyle.Program Goals Prepare autonomous physical therapists who will utilize evidence-in<strong>for</strong>med critical inquiryand effective clinical skills in the examination diagnosis, and intervention to optimizeparticipation across the lifespan. Graduate physical therapists who demonstrate empathetic, pr<strong>of</strong>essional, and culturallycompetent behavior that supports cooperative relationships with patients/clients, other healthcare providers, and the community. Promote commitment to personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development and lifelong learningactivities related to a healthy and productive lifestyle. Prepare doctoral graduates who can contribute to the growth and development <strong>of</strong> physicaltherapy practice through ethico-legal administration <strong>of</strong> services, patient advocacy, dedicationto service to the pr<strong>of</strong>ession and the community. Foster faculty who are excellent in teaching, promoting pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, productiveresearchers, and provide service to the university, pr<strong>of</strong>ession, and the communityProgram PrerequisitesGeneral College Chemistry I and IIGeneral College Physics I and II (kinesiology or biomechanicscan be subsituted <strong>for</strong> physics II)General College Biology I and II (zoology can be substituted<strong>for</strong> biology II)Anatomy and Physiology I and IISocial <strong>Sciences</strong> (psychology, sociology, anthropology)Recommended Prerequisite: Medical Terminology6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours9 semester hours2 semester hours(NOTE: Substitutions can be considered with approval by the program director)CURRICULUMTRIMESTER ITrimester HoursHSC 5003 Critical Thinking 1HSC 5010 Scientific Inquiry 1HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4HSC 5213C Skills & Procedures 4HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4PHT 5802 Practicum I 2PHT 5006C Massage and S<strong>of</strong>t Tissue Palpation 1Trimester Total 1741