Nov 22, 2024  
2013-2014 
    
2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Therapy DScPT


This degree is designed to prepare the clinical specialist in orthopedic manual therapy and incorporates courses from the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

 

Degree Requirements


The following degree requirements apply to students graduating from the DScPT program.

For Students with DPT Degree Specialized - 38 credits


For students with a DPT degree who already have FAAOMPT or manual therapy certification from another approved institution,

 ,  ,  ,  and   are required, with the remaining curriculum being individually arranged by the director with the student’s input. 

For Students who completed Orthopedic Clinical Residency Program at AU - 39 Credits


For students with a DPT degree who have already completed the Orthopedic Clinical Residency Program

 

 

Admission Requirements


The following admissions requirements apply.

  1. Hold current licensure as a physical therapist in U.S. or Canada.
  2. Proof of employment in an orthopedic setting, at least 20 hours per week.
  3. Submit graduate application.
  4. Submit a minimum of three satisfactory recommendations: one from a currently practicing physical therapist, one from a medical doctor, and one from another person familiar with the candidate.
  5. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
  6. For candidates holding a bachelor’s degree, with no advanced master’s, receipt of PTET scores.
  7. For candidates holding a master’s degree or DPT degree, receipt of professional portfolio.

 

General Requirements


  • A minimum of 32 credits must be taken at regluar tuition for degree conferral. 
  • Level III Manual Therapy Certification through NAIOMT or equivalent certification from anoterh approved program.  Completed by registering for  
  • A minimum of 2 years of part-time clinilca practice (20 hours per week), or equivalent, in orthopedics, to be compelted prior to the conferring of the degree.
  • No grade lower than “C” (2.00) in any course.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
  • Successful completion of the capstone project.  Completed by registering for 6 credits of  
  • Satisfactory completion of the program exit interview