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For course descriptions, please see the catalog.

D.P.T. Curriculum
(For students entering July 2005, 2006, 2007)


YEAR 1

SUMMER (July 1 to August 15)
CREDITS
PT 622 Advanced Human Anatomy
6
PT 600-01 Professional Seminar
0
total credits  
6
 
FALL
CREDITS
PT 625 Fundamentals of Movement Science I
3
PT 630 Fundamental Concepts and Skills in Physical Therapy
3
PT 631 Frameworks for Physical Therapy Practice: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems
6
PT 610 Research Methods
3
PT 600-02 Professional Seminar
0
total credits  
15
 
SPRING
CREDITS
PT 632 Frameworks for Physical Therapy Practice: Musculoskeletal I
10
PT 626 Fundamentals of Movement Science 2
4
PT 612 Applying Research to Practice
2
PT 650- or - Directed research/Independent Study(for students participating in faculty directed research)
PT 603 Integrated Clinical Experience
1
PT600-03 Professional Seminar
0
total credits  
15/16

YEAR 2

SUMMER (7 weeks)
CREDITS
PT 633 Frameworks for Physical Therapy Practice: Musculoskeletal 2
9
PT 600-04 Professional Seminar
0
total credits  
9
 
FALL
CREDITS
PT 674 Clinical Learning Experience 1 (Setp.-Dec.:15 weeks)
5
total credits  
5
 
WINTER INTER-SESSION (2 weeks)
CREDITS
SHS 526 Service Learning Elective: Field Experience in Cross-Cultural Healthcare in Nicaragua (or PT 750 service learning credit)
1
total credits  
1
SPRING
CREDITS
PT 734 Frameworks for Physical Therapy Practice: Neuromuscular 1
10
PT 750 Health Promotion, Wellness and Advocacy with Service Learning
2 (1)
SHS 450 The Health Care System: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
3
PT 651 Directed Research/Independent Study (if completing faculty-directed research)
1
PT 600-06 Professional Seminar
0
total credits  
15/16/17

YEAR 3

SUMMER COURSES (7 weeks)
CREDITS
PT 735 Frameworks for Physical Therapy Practice: Neuromuscular 2
6
PT 740 Principles of Practice Management I
2
PT 600-06 Professional Seminar
0
total credits  
8
 
FALL COURSES
CREDITS
PT 736 Frameworks for Physical Therapy Practice: Musculoskeletal 3
4
PT 738 Frameworks for Physical Therapy Practice: Complex Conditions
3
PT 741 Principles of Practice Management II
3
PT 760 Research Seminar: Systematic Review
3
or PT 762 Research Seminar:Project(if completing faculty-directed research)
3
PT 607 Integrated Clinical Experience
1
PT 600-07 Professional Seminar
0
total credits  
14
 
SPRING COURSES
CREDITS
PT 775 Clinical Education Experience 2 (Jan 2 to Mid-April)
5
total credits  
5
SUMMER COURSES
CREDITS
PT 776 Clinical Learning Experience 3 (Mid-April to Mid-August)
5
total credits  
5

AUGUST GRADUATION

total credits for program
99

Information about the courses, programs and requirements represent the College's current policies. Admission to specific courses and programs will be dependent upon qualifications of students and availablity of instruction. Simmons College reserves the right to change courses, prerequisites, requirements, and fees subsequent to publication of information within the document.

 

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