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Apr 19, 2024
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2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physical Therapy DScPT
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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.
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Degree Requirements
The following degree requirements apply to students graduating from the DScPT program. For Students with BS or Masters Degree - 64 credits
Satisfactory completion or competency in the following courses: For Students with DPT Degree - 38 credits
Satisfactory completion or competency for the following courses: 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.
- Hold current licensure as a physical therapist in U.S. or Canada.
- Proof of employment in an orthopedic setting, at least 20 hours per week.
- Submit graduate application.
- 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.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
- For candidates holding a bachelor’s degree, with no advanced master’s, receipt of PTET scores.
- 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
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