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Entry-Level DPT Curriculum

Course Number Course Title Credits
BIO 502 / 502L Human Gross Anatomy and Lab
6
BIO 504 Human Physiology
3
PTH 704 Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology
2
BIO 506 / 506L Principles of Neuroscience and Lab
4
PTH 700 Introduction to Clinical Skills
2
PTH 701 Foundations of Movement Science I
7
PTH 702 Foundations of Movement Science II
2
PTH 703 Management of Musculoskeletal Systems Dysfunction
11
PTH 707 Management of Cardiopulmonary Systems Dysfunction
7
PTH 708 Management of Pediatric Neuromuscular System Dysfunction
4
PTH 709 Management of Neuromuscular System Dysfunction
8
PTH 713 Management of Multi-System Dysfunction
3
PTH 722 Research I
3
PTH 724 Research II
3
PTH 730 Clinical Experience I
6
PTH 733 Clinical Experience II
6
PTH 735 Clinical Experience III
12
 
or
 
PTH 746 and
PTH 747
Clinical Experience IV and
Clinical Experience V
6

6
PTH 737 Correlative Neuroscience
1
PTH 740 Principles of Practice I: Introduction to Physical Therapy Practice
2
PTH 741 Principles of Practice II: The Patient-Provider Relationship
3
PTH 742 Principles of Practice III: Systems Dynamics, Ethics, and Education
3
PTH 743 Principles of Practice IV: Integration of Psychosocial Issues and Social Responsibility
1
PTH 744 Principles of Practice V: Community Service and Experiential Learning
1
PTH 745 Principles of Practice VI: Health Care Delivery, Management, and Policy
3
PTH 748 Principles of Practice VII: The Art and Science of Physical Therapy Practice
2
  TOTAL CREDITS
105

Chatham University Physical Therapy Program
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