Physical Therapy (DPT)

 

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the entry-level performance needed to practice physical therapy as a competent clinician.
  • Demonstrate patient/client management based on the principles of evidence-based practice.
  • Practice in a manner consistent with established legal, ethical and professional standards.
  • Demonstrate attitudes and behaviors consistent with professional values and Christian principles.
  • Promote justice, equity, diversity, inclusivity, belonging, and anti-racism.

110 credits

Complete the following:

PHTH 610Clinical Gross Anatomy

5
PHTH 610LLab: Clinical Gross Anatomy

0
PHTH 611Foundations in Professionalism

2
PHTH 615Applied Physiology

2
PHTH 620Research I

2
PHTH 625Introduction to PT Diagnosis (Dx) and Management

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

0
PHTH 630Human Movement

4
PHTH 630LLab: Human Movement

0
PHTH 636Foundational Skills in Physical Therapy

3
PHTH 636LLab: Foundational Skills in Physical Therapy

0
PHTH 640Pharmacology and Rehabilitation

1
PHTH 652Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE)

2
PHTH 655Clinical Neuroanatomy

3
PHTH 655LLab: Clinical Neuroanatomy

0
PHTH 656Therapeutic Exercise

4
PHTH 656LLab: Therapeutic Exercise

0
PHTH 657Clinical Medicine: Musculoskeletal

2
PHTH 665Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I

4
PHTH 665LLab: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I

0
PHTH 667Clinical Medicine: Neuromuscular

2
PHTH 675Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II

4
PHTH 675LLab: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II

0
PHTH 676Therapeutic Modalities

2
PHTH 676LLab: Therapeutic Modalities

0
PHTH 677Clinical Medicine: Cardiopulmonary

2
PHTH 685Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I

4
PHTH 685LLab: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I

0
PHTH 695Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II

4
PHTH 695LLab: Neuromuscular Physical Therapy 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: Integumentary and Other Systems

2
PHTH 705Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

3
PHTH 705LLab: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

0
PHTH 720Research II

2
PHTH 725Integumentary and Other Systems Physical Therapy

3
PHTH 725LLab: Integumentary and Other Systems Physical Therapy

0
PHTH 735Geriatric Physical Therapy

2
PHTH 735LLab: Geriatric Physical Therapy

0
PHTH 741Equity and Belonging in Healthcare

1
PHTH 744Comprehensive Assessments

0
PHTH 746PT Continuum of Care II: Rehab and Home Health

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

0
PHTH 751Service Learning in Action

1
PHTH 755Pediatric Physical Therapy

2
PHTH 755LLab: Pediatric Physical Therapy

0
PHTH 756PT Continuum of Care III: Outpatient

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

0
PHTH 760Research III

1
PHTH 761Healthcare Issues and Trends

1
PHTH 772Clinical Experience I

3
PHTH 781Health Promotion, Wellness, and Fitness

2
PHTH 786Advanced Therapeutic Techniques

3
PHTH 786LLab: Advanced Therapeutic Techniques

0
PHTH 788Selected Topics in PT

3
PHTH 791Physical Therapy Administration and Management

2
PHTH 801Professional Leadership and Advocacy

1
PHTH 820Research IV

2
PHTH 832Clinical Experience II

6
PHTH 872Clinical Experience III

4
PHTH 881Clinical Education Synopsis

1
PHTH 891Professional Growth Beyond Graduation

2

Accreditation

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Messiah University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.  If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 717-796-1800 ext. 2126 or email dpt@messiah.edu.

Admissions Requiremets

  • Bachelor’s degree from an institution that is regionally accredited by one of the following: Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Western and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • 3.0 GPA or higher (cumulative & prerequisite)
  • 1 essay
  • 3 letters of recommendation (1 from faculty, 1 from a PT, 1 from personal relationship--excluding family)
  • 20 hours of observation or volunteer work in a physical therapy practice setting

 

For students in the early assurance program, admissions requirements can be found here.