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Please Note: Program has changed from 2 semester to three semester system.
For students holding master's or entry level master's degree
in physical therapy with transferable credits:
| Courses |
Semester Hours |
| Required HPD core courses |
12 |
| Required PT core courses |
19 |
| Research Seminar (Required for new students - elective for current students) |
4 (1 credit per semester are required during the first 4 semesters) |
| Specialty and elective courses |
9 |
| Dissertation |
16 |
Please note that 15 additional credit hours maybe required
from students who enter the program with an undergraduate
degree in physical therapy
Courses will be conducted in an Institute format and as
independent study under faculty supervision. The distance
education format enables students to continue their career
while earning the degree.
Graduates will be awarded the Ph.D. degree in Physical
Therapy, upon satisfactory completion of all degree requirements.
Courses marked with an * are required core courses.
Courses at the 6000 level (marked with **) are offered
to (and may be required from) students who entered the program
with an undergraduate degree.
Courses at the 7000 level (marked with ***) PHT 7500 and 7510: One of these courses is required.
Courses at the 7000 level marked with HPH instead of PHT are the Health Professions Division (HPD) core courses.
HPD core courses
HPH 7200 3 Credits
Ethics
Health care professionals are required to act morally and ethically. This course is designed to expand the student's basic understanding of ethics to promote ethical awareness and enable students to derive better health care decisions that reduce risk of potential ethical consequence. By exposing students to bioethics and controversial ethical issues typically encountered in current health care practice, students practice making difficult decisions. Students will synthesize and implement strategies for applying morals, values and ethics systematically in the various settings in which health care is delivered. Considering the perspectives of all stakeholders and the role of the health care provider, patient advocate, professional and consumer of medical care, students will gain workable knowledge of contemporary ethical issues and appreciate that ethics permeate the majority of decisions made in health care.
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HPH 7300 3 Credits
Biostatistics I
The application of quantitative techniques has expanded rapidly in medical decision-making. The emphasis on evidence based health care means that health care workers must be able to evaluate the results from published health care research studies. This course is the first of two courses designed to provide students with the knowledge of quantitative techniques. The course will cover descriptive statistics, parametric group comparison statistics, basic non-parametric statistics, and provide an introduction to linear modeling.
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HPH 7310 3 Credits
Biostatistics II
The aim of this course is to enable students to appreciate the richness of statistical science and to invite them to the concepts of probabilistic thinking. Statistics is the science of the future. Any technique that they are going to learn will help them to understand the unknown better, and in turn it will increase their success in other courses and in future professional careers. Principles of statistical inference build upon the course of Fundamentals of Biostatistics. As such, a prerequisite for enrolling in this course of Fundamentals of Biostatistics. The goals of this course are threefold: (1) introduce the basic concepts of probability as well as methods for calculating the probability of an event, (2) assist students in developing and understanding of probability theory and sampling distributions, and (3) familiarize students about inferences involving one or two populations, ANOVA, regression analysis, and chi-square tests.
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HPH 7400 3 Credits
Research Methods and Design
This course provides a review of the research process, including
design, measurement, and statistical analysis. Emphasis
is placed on the selection of appropriate methodologies
for a variety of problem- solving situations. Emphasis is
placed on qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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Elective HPH courses
HPH 7410 3 credits
Qualitative Research
The Doctor of Philosophy degree programs are designed to prepare students to conduct research in their discipline. In HPH 7410 we will focus primarily on the knowledge and skill competencies you will need to design and conduct qualitative research successfully. In this pursuit we will immerse ourselves in the epistemological, theoretical, ethical, methodological, and procedural understanding of qualitative research, apply this knowledge to the conceptualization and conduct of qualitative research, report the findings of the research in the form of a research article, and appraise the quality of such qualitative research products. Upon completion of the course you will have demonstrated that you have mastered the basic competencies needed to create, plan, and complete a qualitative research dissertation.
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HPH 7600 3 Credits
Grant Writing and Publication
This course is designed to provide writing experiences which prepare the learner for manuscript and grant proposal submissions. This introductory experience into the grant process from proposal to funding to management will include project management, funding sources, and funding challenges. Other course requirements include a research proposal (manuscript) that is ready for submission for publication and development of a dissertation proposal.
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6000 level courses are designed for students entering with a bachelor degree and have to add 15 additional credits.
PHT 6000** 3 Credits
Professional and Business Communication
This course consists of several aspects of communication.
It will address therapeutic communication, and business
communications, as well as oral presentation skills.
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PHT 6010** 2 Credits
Organizational Behavior
Overview of information, insights and skills necessary for
the effective delivery of health care services to individuals
in minority ethnic groups and cultures. Attention
to those communication and assessment skills needed in order
to positively effect the practitioner - patient interaction
and enhance compliance.
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PHT 6020** 3 Credits
Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care - I
This course deals with ethical, moral, and legal issues
affecting the delivery and reimbursement of health care
and physical therapy services. Students will gain an understanding
of the impact of applicable organizational controls, laws,
codes, and standards, on the ethical decision-making process.
Topics include confidentiality, abandonment, consent, managed
care, resource allocation, reimbursement, and risk management
issues. Students are required to participate in group discussions
and complete written assignments on selected topics or questions.
Top 5
PHT 6030 ** 3 Credits
Health Care Policy Development and History
Students will explore the history of health care delivery
and policy development in the United States and globally.
Students will analyze, from a historical perspective, the
impact of history on policy development, both present and
future. References will include works on history and policy,
as well as analysis of the works of health care analysts.
Top 5
PHT 6140 ** 3 Credits
Ethno-Cultural Issues in Health Care
This course is a survey of ethnic and cultural issues, focusing
on the insight and skills necessary to effectively deliver
health care services to individuals in minority ethnic groups
and cultures. Attention will be directed at individual communication
and assessment skills necessary to positively effect the
practitioner-patient interaction and enhance patient compliance.
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PHT 7010 * 3 Credits
Professional Issues in Physical Therapy and Health Care
This course deals with current issues facing the physical
therapy profession. Students participate in group discussions
and complete a written project on a selected topic.
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PHT 7020 * 3 Credits
Legal Issues in Health Care
The practice of physical therapy has been and is becoming increasingly regulated by laws, rules, and regulations. With the ever increasing need for physical therapists to function in today’s health care arena and plan for tomorrow’s, it is essential that therapists gain a basic understanding of the legal constraints that direct and often challenge quality patient care management. This course is designed to increase the awareness and working knowledge of physical therapists to identify, understand, and apply relevant laws, rules and regulations, for the delivery of physical therapy services in various health care settings. With the growing interest toward the establishment of a centralized, nationalized health care program in the U.S., governmental regulations will likely expand restrictions and further impact all health care providers, including physical therapists. This course will explore legal rights and issues related to education, practice, ethics and standards of practice, role, business, and profession of physical therapy. Students deal with a diversity of legal issues by applying relevant laws, regulations, and theories to problem-solve and promote risk management. Students should emerge with greater confidence and understanding of the influence of laws and the legal process, as well as the intertwined relationship of law and ethics, on the practice of physical therapy to enable better service for patients, clients and society.
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PHT 7030 * 4 Credits
Health Care Policy and Health Care Reform
Students explore the global issues of health care reform
examining the theories, methodologies of reform, the impact
of each upon Physical Therapy, and how practitioners can
effect change.
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PHT 7112* 3 Credits
Measurement Issues in Physical Therapy Research
This course is designed for the health professionals to
gain an overview of measurement theory and methods. It will
focus on problems and challenges of validity and reliability
of measurement, and emphasize development, testing, and
refinement of norms and criteria referenced data collection
instruments. It will help the student in the development
of an analytical view of measurement issues.
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PHT 7113 3 credits
Advanced Methods and Design
This course presents statistical methods commonly used in the collection and analysis of health research data. Topics include descriptive statistics, basic concepts of probability, statistical inference, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation, regression, and non-parametric statistical techniques. Statistical software will be used. Emphasis is on understanding and applying statistical concepts and techniques to research data.
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PHT 7120 3 Credits
Critical Inquiry
Students are required to evaluate research literature in
a scientific and systematic way. Knowledge gained
in this course will help in developing research proposal
using different designs. Note: Required for students entering with a BS degree (HPH 7300 Biostat 1 and HPH 7400 Research Design are prerequisites)
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PHT 7130* 3 Credits
Dissertation Seminar
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for writing the dissertation as the final requirement for completion of the PhD. Students will be guided in the development of a research question, related research design, data collection and the appropriate statistical methods as steps toward developing an idea paper and a dissertation proposal. Attention will also be paid to how results of research might be presented and the discussion portion of a dissertation should be approached. Various referencing methods will be discussed and the advantages and disadvantages presented. A variety of writing styles that are appropriate for scientific writing will be examined and various ways to improve dissertation writing will be examined. Students will be required to investigate the application of research designs to research problems in physical therapy by analyzing classmates research questions, proposed research designs, data collection methods and proposed statistic.
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PHT 7140 3 Credits
The Therapist and Cultural Diversity
In this course the impact of ethnocultural issues, policies
and procedures on the therapist will be assessed and analyzed.
The complex issues of policy implementation and planning
in dealing with ethno-cultural issues will be explored.
Continuation of PHT 6140. No prerequisite.
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PHT 7200 3 Credits
Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy
This course will examine the complexity of learning and
behavioral change. Students will have the opportunity to
explore their own learning styles as well as a variety of
learning theories, including computer based learning.
Top 5
PHT 7210 3 Credits
Patient Education
Applies teaching-learning theories to patient education
issues. Students will complete a project related to teaching
and learning for patient groups or for individual patient
care. Offered as independent study as needed. Prerequisite:
PHT 7200.
Top 5
PHT 7300 3 Credits
Consulting Skills
Students will discuss concepts of the roles and skills of
consultants. Students complete a paper on selected topics
in consultation.
Top 5
PHT 7310 3 Credits
Consulting as a Physical Therapist
Independent study course. Students apply consulting concepts
to prepare a report on a hypothetical or actual consulting
situation in physical therapy.
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PHT 7400 1-10 Credits
Independent Study
Individualized study under the supervision of assigned instructor.
Requires permission of graduate coordinator.
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PHT 7401 1- 4 credits
Independent Study
Individualized study under the supervision of assigned
instructor. Requires permission of graduate coordinator.
Top 5
PHT 7420 3 Credits
Health Care Delivery Systems
This course will address issues in various health-care systems
where physical therapists work. Students discuss and complete
a report on management of physical therapy services in selected
delivery systems.
Top 5
PHT 7430 3 Credits
Physical Therapy Management
This course will address management of fiscal and human
resources. Students will participate in discussions and
complete a case-study project.
Top 5
PHT 7500*** 3 Credits
Computing Technology in Education
This course explores the concepts and principles that underlie
the design and development of courseware for physical therapy
education. Students will have the opportunity to create
such courseware using an authoring system. The goal is for
the student to become proficient in the analysis, design,
development, implementation, and evaluation of effective
computer courseware in a state-of- the-art hypermedia/multimedia
environment.
Top 5
PHT 7510*** 3 Credits
Designing for the Web
This course explores current concepts and principles of
designing for the web. Through "discovery learning,"
students will develop principles of multimedia design for
the web, and then "surf" the web to identify best
and worst sites based on those principles. Next, students
will apply those principles to the development of individual
home pages. Ultimately, students will apply what has been
learned in the course to the creation of a web-based course
using WebCT.
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PHT 7610 3 credits
Neuroscience
Individualized Study
Top 5
PHT 7620 3 credits
Joint and Skeletal Muscles: Structure and Function
This guided course allows students to individualize their
learning to their interests in orthopedics or sports physical
therapy. Students can choose (with instructor's approval)
between a literature review, a research proposal, and/or
a case report as their course assignment.
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PHT 7700 4 credits
Advanced Clinical Competency I
Students will enroll in an advanced clinical course
of their choice. The course may be offered by the Physical
Therapy program or in a form of a clinical certificate that
is approved by the doctoral committee.
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PHT 7710 4 credits
Advanced Clinical Competency II
Pre-requisite for this course is PHT 7700. A project in
the area of chosen clinical competency will be completed
under the direction or agreement of the assigned mentor.
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PHT 7740* 0 credits
Comprehensive Examination
Students in the PhD program in Physical Therapy must take
the Comprehensive Examination (Pass/Fail) to be eligible
to start the dissertation phase. To be eligible to
take the examination, all
the core courses must be completed. The examination
includes questions related to Research, Ethics and Legal
Issues, Health Care Policies and Professional Issues. The
student has 6 hours to complete the examination without using
any resources.
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PHT 7800 * 16 credits
Dissertation
Supervised, original research on a physical therapy related
topic would be completed under the supervision of a dissertation
committee.
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Curriculum/Course of Study Advanced Doctoral Program (Ph.D., PT)
PHT 7801 1 credits
Research Seminar
This sequence of four 1 credit courses is intended to prepare the student for the processes of analysis and understanding of the research literature which is crucial to the dissertation process. These courses designed as 1 credit per semester are required during the first 4 semesters that students are taking courses in the Physical Therapy PhD program. Other students in the program are encouraged to participate. These courses are designed to reinforce the material being presented in the research courses and to promote intellectual discussion on physical therapy science and scholarly works. Students will be required to read and discuss the research literature related to physical therapy illustrating the relationship of research design to statistical analysis and how researchers approach research questions and problems.
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Inquiries should be directed to the Program Director:
Dr. Madeleine Hellman, Ed.D., MHM, PT (954)-262-1282 or
or 1-800-356-0026 ext 21282, email: hellman@nsu.nova.edu |
