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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Accreditation Canada (PEAC) do not need to submit a credentialing evaluation as part <strong>of</strong> theapplication process.The candidate must submit an <strong>of</strong>ficial TOEFL (Test <strong>of</strong> English as a Foreign Language) score reportif their education was completed in a language other than English. A minimum score <strong>of</strong> 550 (paperbasedtesting), 210 (computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT – Internet based testing) is requiredNotification <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>atusThe applicant will be notified via email from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> his/her admission status after review <strong>of</strong> allrequired application materials by the Graduate Council Admissions Committee.Academic RequirementsTo remain in the transitional DPT program, the student must:• Maintain a minimum <strong>of</strong> a 2.25 GPA and 2.50 <strong>for</strong> students accepted into the program after January 1,2012.• Register <strong>for</strong> a minimum <strong>of</strong> one course within twelve (12) weeks <strong>of</strong> acceptance and a minimum <strong>of</strong>five (5) credits each ensuing full calendar year.Program OverviewThe physical therapist holding a master’s degree* will need to complete the Capstone Project <strong>for</strong> 5 requiredacademic credits, and 19 elective academic credits. The transitional DPT program is 24 credits <strong>for</strong> the masterlevel students.*The Master’s may be either the first pr<strong>of</strong>essional degree or a post-pr<strong>of</strong>essional degree.The physical therapist holding a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy will need to complete Pharmacology,Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Capstone Project <strong>for</strong> 11 required academic credits, and will need tocomplete 11 elective academic credits and 38 clinical integration credits. The transitional DPT program is 60credits <strong>for</strong> the bachelor level students.At the end <strong>of</strong> the educational experience, the graduate will be awarded a Doctor <strong>of</strong> Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.The student has the choice <strong>of</strong> completing the Capstone Project or a Mentored Clinical Residency with theprimary goal <strong>of</strong> providing an educational experience that assists the student in focusing his/her ideas andthoughts. The Capstone Project may take the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> one case report or an article (Literature Review,Perspective Paper or Descriptive Technical Report) prepared in publishable <strong>for</strong>mat. The Mentored ClinicalResidency is a supervised clinical experience in the specialty area selected by the student. To earn fivecredits <strong>for</strong> a Clinical Residency, the student is required to complete a minimum <strong>of</strong> 9-12 months <strong>of</strong> patientcare plus a minimum <strong>of</strong> 200 educational activity hours.Process <strong>for</strong> Obtaining the Transitional DPT Degree• <strong>St</strong>udents begin by completing coursework in either a clinical specialty track, leading to aCertification, or a non-specialty clinical track <strong>of</strong> elective coursework. You may begin registering <strong>for</strong>the necessary seminars and coursework as soon as you are accepted into the program. Many creditassignments consist <strong>of</strong> an online course with required short essay assignments, and unit quizzes.• For the speciality clinical track, following completion <strong>of</strong> all Certification seminars and creditassignments, the student may attend the Preparation and Certification Examination Week.Completion <strong>of</strong> the certification examination is not required <strong>for</strong> degree completion.• For the student with a master’s degree, once you have obtained 19 credits toward your degreeprogram you will proceed to Capstone Project I and II. An assigned faculty advisor approves anoutline <strong>of</strong> your project and then you complete either one publishable case report or article. Theadvisor will review and assist with revisions as needed.73