Semester
Start* |
Course |
Credit hours |
NSU Grad |
MS |
BS |
Core Classes: Students with MS degree Take 8 core classes |
Fall |
Professional Roles of the DPT: PHT 7405 |
4 |
X |
X |
X |
Fall |
Medical Diagnostics, Interventions, and Clinical Pharmacology:PHT 7415 |
4 |
X |
X |
X |
Fall |
Introduction to Clinical Reasoning & Differential Diagnosis: PHT
7215 (prerequisite for PHT 7615) |
3 |
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X |
X |
Fall |
Evidence-Based Practice and Outcome Measurement:PHT 7605 |
4 |
X |
X |
X |
Winter |
Advanced Differential Diagnosis:PHT 7615 |
4 |
X |
X |
X |
Winter |
Contemporary Theories of Movement, Exercise, and Motor Learning: PHT 7805
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4 |
X |
X |
X |
Winter |
Research Methods & Design: PHT 7225 |
3 |
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X |
X |
Winter |
Patient/Client Management: Choose 1 below- |
X |
X |
X |
| Manual Therapy-lower quadrant PHT 7895 |
5 |
| Manual Therapy-upper quadrant PHT 7885 |
5 |
| Neuromuscular: PHT 7825 |
4 |
| Family Practice & Women’s Health: PHT 7835 |
4 |
| Pediatric Practice PHT 7845 |
4 |
| Geriatric Practice PHT 7855 |
4 |
Sports Practice PHT 7865 |
4 |
| Administration/Management PHT
7875 |
4 |
Students with a BS degree CHOOSE SIX (6) elective classes (18 credit hours) |
TBA |
The Therapist and Cultural Diversity PHT 7015 |
3 |
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TBA |
Payer Systems PHT
7005 |
3 |
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TBA |
Practicing in an Evolving Healthcare
System
PHT 7235 |
3 |
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TBA |
The Healthcare Educator PHT
7025 |
3 |
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TBA |
Computer Applications in Healthcare PHT 7035 |
3 |
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TBA |
Professional and Scientific Writing PHT 7045 |
3 |
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TBA |
Ethical and Legal Issues in Health
Care PHT 7055 |
3 |
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TBA |
Independent Study-Case Report PHT 7065 |
3 |
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TBA |
Clinical Internship PHT
7905 |
3 |
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TBA |
Joint and Skeletal Muscles: Structure&
Function PHT 7915 |
3 |
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TBA |
Survey of Alternative & Complementary
Therapies PHT 7925 |
3 |
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TBA |
Exercise, Wellness, and Conditioning PHT 7935 |
3 |
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TBA |
Group Processes and Conflict Strategies
PHT 7945 |
3 |
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TBA |
The DPT in Private Practice: PHT 7955 |
3 |
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TBA |
Quantitative Analysis of Human Movement
PHT 7965 |
3 |
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Total Required Semester Hours |
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24 |
30 |
48 |
Two terms/year: Fall (September-January) & Winter (February-June)
- Fall application deadline: August 1
- Winter application deadline: January 5
PHT 7215-Introduction to Clinical Reasoning, Differential Diagnosis, and Disablement Models (3 credits): Students explore the conceptual basis for effective clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis using the disablement model, clinical-decision making model, elements of patient/client management, and reflective practice theories. This course is a prerequisite for PHT 7615-Advanced Differential Diagnosis.
Top 5
PHT 7405-Professional Roles of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (4 credits): This course explores the emerging roles of the physical therapist as a doctor of physical therapy (DPT). Emphasis is on the role of the DPT in patient/community education, prevention and health promotion, and managing services through administration, consultation, and supervision. The class is organized into 2 modules: Module 1-Teaching/Learning and Health Promotion/Disease Prevention and Module 2-Managing Services through Administration, Consultation, & Supervision.
Top 5
PHT 7415-Radiology and Pharmacology (4 credits): This course provides an overview of current medical diagnostic tests and medical interventions so that physical therapists can (a) recognize indications and implications for medical diagnostic tests, including diagnostic imaging; (b) augment information obtained from the physical therapy examination with information provided by the physician or physician assistant; and (c) communicate effectively with other health care providers regarding medical diagnosis and treatment. Course content is organized throughout the semester based in three subsections: diagnostic imaging, pharmacology, and laboratory tests. Students will synthesize information from three key areas of medical management, including Laboratory Tests, Radiological/Imaging Exams, and Clinical Pharmacology.
Top 5
PHT 7605-Evidence-Based Practice and Outcome Measurement (4 credits): This course is divided into three parts: First, participants learn to use Sackett’s model of evidence-based practice in order to locate/access sources of evidence, evaluate levels of evidence, and apply evidence to clinical practice. Second, students are exposed to the PEDro scale, the work of the Philadelphia Panel, and APTA’s Hooked on Evidence. Third, participants will learn to incorporate outcome measurement into practice by choosing valid, reliable, and responsive outcome measures related to impairments, functional limitations, health status, and/or quality of life.
Top 5
PHT 7615-Advanced Differential Diagnosis (4 credits): This course is designed to offer students the skills to make clinical decisions to screen medical diseases independently from a physician, dentist, or psychologist. It is not the intent of this course to instruct the students to become medical diagnosticians, but rather to give the students the tools to rule out medical problems in which physical therapy is contraindicated or that may require additional medical or psychological evaluation or treatment. Course content includes subjective and physical exam of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urogenital, integumentary, and endocrine systems, among others. (Prerequisite for this class is PHT 7215).
Top 5
PHT 7805-Contemporary Theories of Movement, Exercise, and Motor Learning (4 credits): This course addresses current theories of motor function (motor control and motor learning), exercise training (therapeutic exercise and aerobic conditioning), and movement science to enhance the practitioner’s ability to choose and apply appropriate examinations and interventions for patients with movement-related dysfunction. Students will apply contemporary theories to develop treatment strategies related to their current practice environment or patient population.
Top 5
PHT 7805-L-Contemporary Theories of Movement, Exercise, and Motor Learning Lab (1 credit): This class is an elective supplement to course PHT 7805 . This additional module reviews the essentials of strengthening and conditioning and includes a laboratory component. Upon completion of the course, students are prepared to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialization (CSCS) written examination.
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PHT 7225-Research Methods and Design (3 credits): This course provides a review of quantitative and qualitative research methods, designs, and data analysis. Also included are principles of measurement (reliability and validity), biostatistics, and critical literature analysis.
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PHT 7815-75-Patient/Client Management (4 credits): Students expand their current scope of practice in one of seven practice areas. This allows the practitioner to direct his/her learning to a defined practice area using the elements of patient/client management, including examination (tests & measures), evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care, interventions, and outcome assessment. Each Patient/Client Management course provides both didactic and laboratory experiences to integrate theory with practice. Two or three days of intensive, hands-on training occur mid-way through the semester. Any student can also take additional practice areas as electives.
Top 5
PHT 7825: Patient/Client Management-Neuromuscular
PHT 7835: Patient/Client Management-Family Practice & Women’s Health
PHT 7845: Patient/Client Management-Pediatric Practice
PHT 7855: Patient/Client Management-Geriatric Practice
PHT 7865: Patient/Client Management-Sports Medicine
PHT 7875: Patient/Client Management-Administration and Management
Top 5
Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy Track:
PHT 7895: Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy-Lower quadrant* (5 credits)
HT 7885: Musculoskeletal Manual Therapy-Upper Quarter* (5 credits)
*PHT 7895 (Upper Quarter) & PHT 7885 (Lower Quarter): These courses introduce the student to biomechanical evaluation and treatment of the lower quarter quadrant (the lumbar spine and lower limb) and upper quarter quadrant (the cervical spine and upper limb). The basic elements of clinical biomechanics, their assessment and the treatment of dysfunctional biomechanics will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced. These courses are a collaboration between the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) and Nova Southeastern University (NSU). The Web Page of the NAIOMT may be visited at http://www.naiomt.com It is a hybrid course, combining on-line instruction for didactic material and a 3-day intensive laboratory course with emphasis on psychomotor skills. This course is adapted from the NAIOMT 610 Level 2-Lower and Upper Quadrant Courses. Upon completion of PHT 7895 and PHT 7885, students may sit for the Level II certification examination with NAIOMT.
Top 5
ELECTIVES:
All TDPT electives are completely on-line, with no on-campus time
PHT 7005-Payer Systems (3 credits): This course covers issues related to cost containment, managed care, and reimbursement as applied to the provision of physical therapy in multiple health care environments. Students are introduced to theories of health care reform, societal factors effecting reimbursement, and the concept of becoming a change agent.
Top 5
PHT 7235-Practicing in an Evolving Healthcare System (3 credits): This is course enhances the clinician’s understanding of the rapidly changing health care system by addressing concepts of cost containment and managed care, legal and ethical issues of patient management, patient/client advocacy, and conflict resolution.
Top 5
PHT 7025-The Healthcare Educator (3 credits): Patient education is an integral part of health care in every setting, from patient treatment, to health and wellness promotion, to injury and illness prevention. The focus of this course is to explore the many issues that impact patient education, from both a health care professional and management perspective. Adult education theory, patient/therapist interaction, communication barriers, strategies for success, web-based patient education, documentation, federal laws and initiatives and standards for patient education are some of the topics students will examine.
Top 5
PHT 7035-Computer Applications in Healthcare (3 credits): Concepts and techniques in computer technology related to both education and patient/client management are explored. Students become proficient in developing a web site, creating patient educational and tracking systems, and using multimedia computer courseware to enhance practice.
Top 5
PHT 7045: Professional Writing (3 credits): Upon completion of this course, students will be able to write grammatically sound papers for both the academic and work environment. The course reviews basic grammar, punctuation, and syntax rules. Students then engage in writing 6 different types of papers: autobiography, expository, descriptive, persuasive, humorous, and writing on writing.
Top 5
PHT 7055: Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care I (3 credits): This course covers ethical, moral, and legal issues affecting health care delivery: confidentiality, consent,
reimbursement, patient rights, abuse, risk management. In addition students will review organizational control laws, codes, and standards affecting physical therapy practice.
Students will complete a written project on a self-selected topic or question pertinent to his/her practice area.
Top 5
PHT 7015- The Therapist and Cultural Diversity (3 credits): This course explores how multicultural issues impact the physical therapy profession. Students will develop awareness of cultural issues and beliefs, form an understanding regarding cultural diversity, develop a tolerance towards other belief systems, and appreciate the differences that each ethnic and cultural belief system embraces.
Top 5
PHT 7065: Independent Study-Case Report (3 credits): Students engage in an individualized program of study to develop and write a case report based on a case in his/her own practice using the guidelines from the American Physical Therapy Association. The process of writing a case report includes identification of an appropriate case, a review of the literature, identification of valid and reliable outcome measures, and documentation of the elements of patient/client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care, and interventions.
Top 5
PHT 7905-Clinical Internship (4 credits): Supervised, on-site clinical experiences are offered as an elective course for practitioners who identified clinical mentoring as a personal learning need. In addition, clinical residencies are recommended for individuals returning to practice after an extended absence, or for individuals wishing to shift into a different practice environment. Students will be involved in the development of potential clinical sites suited to their educational, geographic, and learning needs. A minimum of 4 weeks of full-time hours (or equivalent hours in part-time) is required.
Top 5
PHT 7915- Joint and Skeletal Muscles: Structure and Function (3 credits): This is a two part course: Part I addresses the embryological development of joints, histology of joint structures, reaction of joint tissue to injury, changes in joints through the lifecycle, pathological changes in joint structure. Part II addresses the structure of skeletal muscles and its relation to function. It also includes development from the cellular to the gross level, from embryology through the life cycle; and the physiological processes that occur during muscle work and repair.
Top 5
PHT 7925-Survey of Alternative and Complementary Therapies (3 credits): Synthesize information from various alternative and/or complimentary therapies in order to help clients make informed choices. The course includes a survey of alternative healthcare practices in different cultures and a comparison between eastern and western practices.
Top 5
PHT 7935- Exercise, Wellness, and Conditioning (3 credits): This is an interactive course that examines the physiological basis of exercise and fitness programs. Students will compare and contrast forms of therapeutic exercise and fitness programs and their effect on the musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems. Upon completion of the program, students will present an exercise or fitness program developed for a client that includes a plan to assess client outcomes.
Top 5
PHT 7945-Group Processes and Conflict Strategies (3 credits): This course is designed to facilitate interactive group processes by introducing students to communication and conflict management skills that can be used on a daily basis. Interactive experiences allow students to self-assess their own behavior and conflict styles, and apply newly acquired skills to the health care environment.
Top 5
PHT 7955-The DPT in Private Practice (3 credits): This course provides students with the theoretical framework and practical skills needed to develop and/or grow a private physical therapy practice. Upon completion of the course, students will have investigated all aspects of developing a private practice, including practice identify (mission/vision), marketing, reimbursement issues, financing, and development of a tangible business plan.
Top 5
PHT 7965-Quantitative Analysis of Human Movement (3 credits): This course is designed for the health professionals to gain an overview of theory and methods on quantitative measurement and analysis of human movement. It will focus on kinematic, kinetic and electromyographical analysis in the clinical setting and on carrying the information into clinical practice. Knowledge gained in this course will help in developing quantitative measurements that can be implemented in the clinic for documentation and for clinical research.
Top 5
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