Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

The Messiah College Doctor of Physical Therapy program graduates ethical, compassionate, autonomous doctors of physical therapy who are competent to practice in diverse settings. Graduates are life-long learners informed by evidence-based practice who exemplify the values of Messiah College and the physical therapy profession.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge requisite to PT practice, including professional practice and patient management.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be a consumer of research and apply the learning to evidence based practice.
  • Practice in a manner consistent with established professional standards and ethical guidelines that govern the conduct of professional activities.

  • Demonstrate Christian principles.

  • Practice in a manner consistent with established professional standards and ethical guidelines that govern the conduct of professional activities.
  • Exhibit cultural humility.
  • Adapt physical therapy services to the needs, preferences and values of patients with differences in health, culture and socioeconomic backgrounds.

110 credits

Complete the following:

PHTH 605Clinical Gross Anatomy and Biomechanics I

3
PHTH 605LLab: Clinical Gross Anatomy and Biomechanics I

0
PHTH 611PT Profession I: Self & Interprofessional Education (IPE)

2
PHTH 615Applied Physiology

2
PHTH 620Research I

1
PHTH 625Introduction to PT Diagnosis (Dx) and Management

3
PHTH 625LLab: Introduction to PT Diagnosis (Dx) & Management

0
PHTH 635Clinical Gross Anatomy and Biomechanics II

3
PHTH 635LLab: Clinical Gross Anatomy and Biomechanics II

0
PHTH 636PT Skills I: Basic Skills

3
PHTH 636LLab: PT Skills I:Basic Skills

0
PHTH 641PT Profession II: Teaching and Learning

1
PHTH 645Kinesiology

2
PHTH 645LLab: Kinesiology

0
PHTH 652Integrated Clinical Experience I (ICE)

1
PHTH 655Clinical Neuroanatomy

3
PHTH 655LLab: Clinical Neuroanatomy

0
PHTH 656PT Skills II: Therapeutic Exercise

3
PHTH 656LLab: PT Skills II:Therapeutic Exercise

0
PHTH 657Clinical Medicine I: Musculoskeletal

2
PHTH 665PT Diagnosis and Management I: Musculoskeletal I

4
PHTH 665LLab: PT Diagnosis and Management: Musculoskeletal I

0
PHTH 667Clinical Medicine II: Neurological

2
PHTH 674Comprehensive Written and Lab Practical Assessment I

1
PHTH 675PT Diagnosis & Management I: Musculoskeletal II

4
PHTH 675LLab: PT Diagnosis & Management I:Musculoskeletal II

0
PHTH 676PT Skills III: Therapeutic Modalities

2
PHTH 676LLab: PT Skills III: Therapeutic Modalities

0
PHTH 677Clinical Medicine III: Cardiopulmonary

2
PHTH 685PT Diagnosis & Management II: Neurological I

4
PHTH 685LLab: PT Diagnosis & Management:Neurological I

0
PHTH 695PT Diagnosis & Management II: Neurologic II

4
PHTH 695LLab: PT Diagnosis & Management:Neurological II

0
PHTH 696PT Continuum of Care I: Acute and Subacute

3
PHTH 696LLab: PT Continuum of Care:Acute and Subacute

0
PHTH 697Clinical Medicine IV: Integumentary & Other Systems

2
PHTH 705PT Diagnosis & Management III: Cardiopulmonary

3
PHTH 705LLab: PT Diagnosis and Management III:Cardiopulmonary

0
PHTH 720Research II

3
PHTH 725PT Diagnosis and Management IV: Integumentary and Other Systems

3
PHTH 725LLab: PT Diagnosis and Management IV:Integumentary and Other Systems

0
PHTH 735Concepts & Issues in PT I: Geriatrics

2
PHTH 735LLab: Concepts and Issues in PT I: Geriatrics

0
PHTH 741PT Profession III: Cultural and Global Diversity

1
PHTH 744Comprehensive Writtenand Lab Practical Assessments II

1
PHTH 746PT Continuum of Care II: Rehab and Home Health

3
PHTH 746LLab: PT Continuum of Care II:Rehab and Home Health

0
PHTH 751PT Profession IV: Service Learning in Action

2
PHTH 752Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) II

1
PHTH 755Concepts & Issues in PT II: Pediatrics

2
PHTH 755LLab: Concepts and Issues in PT II: Pediatrics

0
PHTH 756PT Continuum of Care III: Outpatient

2
PHTH 756LLab: PT Continuum of Care III:Outpatient

0
PHTH 760Research III

1
PHTH 761PT Profession V: Healthcare Issues and Trends

1
PHTH 772Clinical Experience I

3
PHTH 781PT Profession VI: Health Promotion, Wellness, Fitness

2
PHTH 786PT Skills IV: Manual Therapy

2
PHTH 786LLab: PT Skills IV:Manual Therapy

0
PHTH 788Selected Topics in PT

4
PHTH 791PT Profession VII: PT Administration & Management

2
PHTH 820Research IV

1
PHTH 832Clinical Experience II

4
PHTH 852Clinical Experience III

2
PHTH 872Clinical Experience IV

4
PHTH 880Research V

1
PHTH 881PT Profession VIII: Clinical Education Synopsis

1
PHTH 891PT Profession IX: Growth Beyond Graduation

2

Accreditation

Effective October 31, 2018, Messiah University has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia, 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 717-796-1800 ext. 2126 or email Dr. Valerie Olson, DPT Program Director at volson@messiah.edu. 
 
Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses.  Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.