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Entry-Level DPT Curriculum
The Chatham DPT Curriculum prepares its graduates to practice as generalists. Thus the program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for the students to work in all fields, including:
| • Geriatrics |
• Oncology |
| • Neurology |
• Orthopedics |
| • Cardiovascular |
• Pediatrics |
| • Pulmonary |
• Sports therapy |
| • Women's Health |
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Entry Level DPT Curriculum
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Term |
Credits |
| BIO 502 |
Human Gross Anatomy |
Term 1 |
6 |
| PTH 700 |
Introduction to Clinical Skills |
|
2 |
| PTH 504 |
Human Physiology |
|
3 |
| PTH 504L |
Human Physiology Lab |
|
1 |
| PTH 740 |
Principles of Practice I |
|
2 |
| BIO 506 |
Principles of Neuroscience |
Term 2 |
4 |
| PTH 737 |
Correlative Neuroscience |
|
1 |
| PTH 701 |
Foundations of Movement Science I |
|
7 |
| PTH 741 |
Principles of Practice II |
|
3 |
| PTH 703 |
Management of Musculoskeletal Systems Dysfunction |
Term 3 |
12 |
| PTH 742 |
Principles of Practice III |
|
3 |
| PTH 730 |
Clinical Experience I (10 weeks) |
Term 4 |
6 |
| PTH 743 |
Principles of Practice IV |
|
1 |
| PTH 707 |
Management of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary System Dysfunction |
|
7 |
| PTH 702 |
Foundations of Movement Science II |
|
2 |
| PTH 722 |
Research I |
|
3 |
| PTH 708 |
Management of Pediatric Neuromuscular System Dysfunction |
Term 5 |
3 |
| PTH 709 |
Management of Neuromuscular System Dysfunction |
|
8 |
| PTH 744 |
Principles of Practice V |
|
1 |
| PTH 733 |
Clinical Experience II (12 weeks) |
Term 6 |
8 |
| PTH 745 |
Principles of Practice VI |
|
3 |
| PTH 724 |
Research II |
|
3 |
| PTH 713 |
Management of Multi-System Dysfunction |
|
3 |
| PTH 735 |
Clinical Experience III (14 weeks) |
Term 7 |
10 |
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or |
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|
PTH 746 and
PTH 747 |
Clinical Experience IV (7 weeks) and
Clinical Experience V (7 weeks) |
|
5
5 |
| PTH 748 |
Principles of Practice VII |
|
2 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
|
104 |
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