Pacific University Doctor of Physical Therapy

Would you please give here detail about the Doctor of Physical Therapy course offered by Pacific University Oregon?

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Doctor of Physical Therapy program offered by Pacific University Oregon with the aim to develop well-rounded and highly competent clinician.

Strengths of Program

Clinically experienced faculty

Promotion of a positive learning environment

Focus on evidence based practice

Attention to practice without referral

Clinical internship placements

Duration :
27 months

Curriculum of program :
Year 1
Fall :
DPT-500: Human Anatomy I
DPT 510: Clinical Biomechanics I
DPT 520: Rehabilitation Neuroscience I
DPT 530: Physical Agents and Mechanical Modalities
DPT 540: Patient Assessment, Intervention & Therapeutic Modalities
DPT 561: Foundations of the Physical Therapy Profession I
DPT 750: Bioethics Seminar for Physical Therapists
CHP-510: Inter-professional Competence: Theory & Practice I

Spring
DPT-501: Human Anatomy II
DPT-511: Clinical Biomechanics II
DPT-522: Rehabilitation Neuroscience II and Motor Control
DPT-542: Principles of Therapeutic Exercise Progression and Motor Learning
DPT-562: Foundations of the Physical Therapy Profession II
DPT-590: Research Methods and Statistics
DPT-595: Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
DPT-650: Infectious, Immune and Metabolic Disorders
DPT-750: Bioethics Seminar for Physical Therapists
CHP-511: Inter-professional Competence: Theory & Practice II

Summer
DPT-570: Clinical Internship I

Year 2
Fall
DPT-612: Neuromuscular System: Examination & Intervention
DPT-632: Musculoskeletal Examination & Intervention for the Spine
DPT-652: Physiology & Pharmacology
DPT-685: Pediatric Neuromuscular System: Examination & Interventions
DPT-750: Bioethics Seminar for Physical Therapists

Spring
DPT-613: Adult Neuromuscular System: Examination & Intervention
DPT-633: Musculoskeletal Examination & Intervention for the Extremities
DPT-642: Clinical Internship II (6 weeks)
DPT-646: Amputation Rehabilitation
DPT-670: Psychological Aspects of Illness/ Disability
DPT-680: Geriatrics and Gerontology
DPT-694: Critically Appraised Topics
DPT-750: Bioethics Seminar for Physical Therapists

Year 3
Fall
DPT-701: Principles of Management & Supervision for Physical Therapists
DPT-710: Clinical Reasoning Seminar
DPT-723: Clinical Internship III (10 Weeks)
DPT-730: Professional Lecture Series
DPT-740: Introduction to Medical Imaging for Physical Therapists
DPT-750: Biomedical Ethics for Physical Therapists
DPT-790: Evidence Based Capstone Project
DPT-791: Thesis
DPT-792: Educational Strategies for Physical Therapists

Spring (18 weeks)
DPT-724: Clinical Internship IV
DPT-725: Clinical Internship V
DPT-790: Evidence Based Capstone Project

Address:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
United States