CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)Mission StatementThe mission of the University’s DPT program is to graduate competent, versatile, reflective, empatheticand autonomous practitioners who by virtue of their critical thinking and active learning skills, clinicalexperience, diagnostic proficiency, ethical and behavioral standards and commitment to professionalism,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 professional growth andpersonal example of a healthy and productive lifestyle.Program Goals Prepare autonomous physical therapists who will utilize evidence-informed critical inquiryand effective clinical skills in the examination diagnosis, and intervention to optimizeparticipation across the lifespan. Graduate physical therapists who demonstrate empathetic, professional, and culturallycompetent behavior that supports cooperative relationships with patients/clients, other healthcare providers, and the community. Promote commitment to personal and professional development and lifelong learningactivities related to a healthy and productive lifestyle. Prepare doctoral graduates who can contribute to the growth and development of physicaltherapy practice through ethico-legal administration of services, patient advocacy, dedicationto service to the profession and the community. Foster faculty who are excellent in teaching, promoting professionalism, productiveresearchers, and provide service to the university, profession, and the communityProgram PrerequisitesGeneral College Chemistry I and IIGeneral College Physics I and II (kinesiology or biomechanicscan be subsituted for physics II)General College Biology I and II (zoology can be substitutedfor biology II)Anatomy and Physiology I and IISocial Sciences (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 Soft Tissue Palpation 1Trimester Total 1741