Curriculum
Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
Prerequisites
Prior to entering the DPT Degree Program, students must have completed requirements for their baccalaureate degree and the following prerequisite courses. Students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate courses and semester sequence in order to complete prerequisites. Listed credit hours are minimums.
Humanities/Social Sciences*
Introductory Statistics**
Human Anatomy (one course with lab)**
Human Physiology (one course with lab)**
Chemistry (two courses with lab)**
Physics (two courses with lab)**
Introductory Psychology
Human Lifespan Development
*Two courses such as Sociology, Anthropology, Art, History, or Philosophy.
** Prerequisite courses in human anatomy, human physiology, chemistry, physics and statistics must be completed within seven years of entry. Level of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and physics courses must be appropriate for science majors.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology prior to entering the professional program. Proficiency can be demonstrated through formal course work, on-line instruction with certificate of completion, or self-study with departmental examination. Students will also need to be competent writers.
DPT Degree Program
| Credit Hours |
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Semester 1 Year 1 Fall Semester |
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| P511 Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| P512 Clinical Physiology | 4 |
| P513 Functional Anatomy & Clinical Biomechanics | 4 |
| D850 Gross Anatomy | 8 |
| 17 | |
Semester 2 Year 1 Spring Semester |
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| P646 Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions | 4 |
| P515 Introduction to PT Examination & Interventions | 6 |
| P534 Introduction to Motor Sciences | 2 |
| P530 Medical Conditions & Pathophysiology | 4 |
| P570 Pharmacology for Physical Therapists | 3 |
| 19 | |
Semester 3 Year 1 Summer Session 1 (6 weeks) |
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| P599 Clinical Education I | 3 |
| 3 | |
Semester 4 Year 1 Summer Session 2 (5 weeks) |
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| P514 Evidence Based Critical Inquiry I | 2 |
| 2 | |
Semester 5 Year 2 Fall Semester |
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| D852 Neuroscience & Clinical Neurology | 5 |
| P643 Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Therapy Practice | 2 |
| P533 Lifespan Motor Development | 2 |
| P526 Physical Therapy Examination/Interventions II | 4 |
| P645 Evidence Based Critical Inquiry II | 2 |
| 15 | |
Semester 6 Year 2 Spring Semester |
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| P524 Cardiopulmonary Practice Patterns | 3 |
| P641 Neurorehabilitation I | 4 |
| P541 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns I | 4 |
| P650 Integumentary Practice Patterns | 2 |
| P680 Health Promotion & Community Outreach | 2 |
| 15 | |
Semester 7 Year 2 Summer Session 2 (6 weeks) |
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| P532 Legal & Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy | 2 |
| P695 Clinical Education II | 3 |
| 5 | |
Semester 8 Year 3 Fall Semester |
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| P622 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns II | 4 |
| P642 Neurorehabilitation II | 4 |
| P660 Special Topics in Physical Therapy | 3 |
| P661 Prosthetic & Orthotic Interventions | 2 |
| P664 Administration & Management of PT Services | 3 |
| 16 | |
Semester 9 Year 3 Spring Semester |
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| P696 Clinical Education III (12 Weeks) | 6 |
| P697 Clinical Education IV (6 weeks) | 3 |
| P675 Capstone Seminar | 1 |
| 10 | |
Total Credits |
102 |
Optional Courses |
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| P685 Independent Study | 1-3 |
Students must successfully complete Health Care Professional Level CPR and American Red Cross First Aidcertification prior to entrance into the program. Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of the program.
Graduation Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 102 graduate credit hours, including clinical education. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program's and school's academic and professional policies.
For further information, contact:
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Renee Akins
Student Enrollment Services Coordinator
Indiana University
School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Coleman Hall 120
1140 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119
Phone: 317.274.7238
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