DPT 854 Integumentary Physical Therapy Application of the patient management model in patients with integumentary disorders. Examination, evaluation and management of the patient with integumentary disorders common to physical therapy practice emphasized. Fifth semester. Three semester hours. DPT 880 Clinical Education II Second of three experiences to provide students the opportunity for hands-on clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Students practice tests and measures and interventions with patients with multiple morbidities. Impact of co-morbidities on primary physical therapy problems considered. Continued practice in evidence-based decision-making. Sixth semester. Four semester hours. DPT 901 Management of Multi-system Impairments Considerations in the physical therapy management of patients with co-morbidities impacting the primary physical therapy diagnosis. Practice in the development and modification of the plan of care in patients with a tentative prognosis. Eighth semester. Four semester hours. DPT 902 Alternative and Complementary Therapies Study of interventions considered alternative or complementary to traditional medical and physical therapy practice. Role of the physical therapist in using an evidencebased process in the inclusion of alternative and complementary therapies in patient management. Eighth semester. Two semester hours. DPT 903 Health Promotion and Wellness Fundamental concepts of health promotion and wellness for individuals and populations within physical therapy practice. Eighth semester. Two semester hours.
DPT 931 Professional Socialization and Community Engagement VI Sixth in a series of six courses integrated throughout the curriculum to prepare students as ethical, moral, responsible and accountable physical therapists. Emphasis in the sixth course on preparation for entering the physical therapy employment setting and on licensure examination preparation. Ninth semester. One semester hour. DPT 941 Critical Inquiry Fourth in a series of four courses to prepare students to understand, utilize, and contribute to the professional literature and to integrate evidence into clinical practice. Emphasis in the fourth course on dissemination of completed research. Seventh semester. Two semester hours. DPT 951 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I Application of the patient management model in the adult patient with neuromuscular disorders. Examination, evaluation and management of the patient with neuromuscular disorders common to physical therapy practice emphasized. Seventh semester. Three semester hours. 177
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DPT 911 Diagnostics and Pharmacology IV Diagnostic tests including common imaging techniques and pharmacological interventions used in patients with neuromuscular disorders. Seventh semester. Two semester hours.