Example Plan of Study
Fall Term
- Advanced Neuroscience
- Motor Learning and Control of Movement/Health Promotion
- Advanced Clinical Practice: The Lower Quarter
- Principles of Evidence-Based PT Practice
Spring Term
- Falls and Balance Dysfunction: Physical Therapy Management and Intervention
- Analysis of Neuromuscular Signs and Symptoms in Clinical Decision-making
- Advanced Clinical Practice: The Upper Quarter
- Physical Therapy Special Topics Seminar (Optional) PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIAL TOPICS SEMINAR (optional elective)
- Seminar in Neurological Physical Therapy
Summer Term
Examination and Testing Requirements
Throughout the plan of study, a series of written and/or oral-practical examinations are integrated within the formal course work. These examinations are used to determine mastery of the core elements of the curriculum.
The written examination will be at the levels of “application and analysis” and “synthesis and analysis” so as to gauge the student’s ability to utilize information in their clinical decision making.
The practical examinations will focus on the clinical application of therapeutic assessment and treatment techniques. Students will be expected to demonstrate appropriate patient handling, awareness of safety issues, application of technique and decision-making rationale at the level of an advanced clinician.
