Important Dates
Application Deadline: December 12, 2008
First Semester Begins: February 16, 2009.
First Semester On-campus Module: March 22-28, 2009
Second Semester On-campus Module: August 16-22, 2009
Details:
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Elective Track for Manual Therapists
Curriculum
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is pleased to present its
transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The transitional DPT
program is designed to provide meaningful, obtainable, and affordable post
professional
education while meeting APTA competencies that facilitate the
development of the 21st century physical therapist practitioner. The post
professional
transitional clinical doctorate program in physical therapy, as defined
by the American Physical Therapy Association, should “provide postbaccalaureate
physical therapists with opportunities to augment knowledge,
skills, and behaviors attained in initial professional education.” The elective track
for Manual Therapist builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Hands-On
Seminar’s preparatory courses (the PT 1-5 courses must be completed prior to
enrollment in Semester 2). The goal of Rocky Mountain University of Health
Professions (RMUoHP) is to address the public’s need for high quality physical
therapy service by providing practicing clinicians with opportunities to develop
knowledge, skills, and behaviors commensurate with contemporary evidence based
practice and education standards.
The transitional DPT program is designed for physical therapists with
Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees to pursue the clinical doctorate without having to
relocate. Students will complete two semesters, each consisting of three
modules of coursework. Modules 1 and 3 may consist of required readings and
assignments, as well as participation in threaded discussions, online “chat”
discussions, and/or phone conferences. Module 2 in each semester requires
attendance on-site for lecture, demonstration, etc. As part of Module 3 in each
semester, doctoral students will complete a Directed Independent Study project.
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Module 1 (Distance) |
Module 2 (On-site) |
Module 3 (Distance) |
Semester 1
2009 |
February 16-March 21 |
March 22-28 |
March 29-July 18 |
Semester 2
2009-2010 |
July 19-August 15 |
August 16-22 |
August 23-January 15 |
Semester 1: February 16-July 18, 2009
(11 credits)
| Module 1 (Distance) |
Module 2 (On-site) |
Module 3 (Distance) |
| February 16-March 21 |
March 22-28 |
March 29-July 18 |
TDPT 544.2 Evidence-based Differential Diagnosis &
Screening in (2 credits)
Physical Therapist Practice
This course ventures into advanced concepts of evidence-based diagnosis as
related to physical therapist practice. Participants will learn diagnosis and
screening strategies suitable for a wide spectrum of practice situations. A
combination of lecture and interactive case-based examples help to establish
a diagnostic framework that facilitates diagnostic accuracy and successful
clinical outcomes.
CC 564.2 Occupational & Physical Therapy Interventions: (2 credits)
Evidence-based Practice Analysis
Contemporary clinical practice patterns are heavily influenced by emerging
evidence on the effectiveness of frequently used treatment interventions. This
course empowers students to develop focused clinical questions pertinent to
their individual clinical practice and utilize the most effective online search
strategies of relevant medical databases. Students will learn to quickly and
efficiently identify articles most likely to answer their clinical questions
while
implementing a practical and systematic process for critically evaluating
professional journal articles. Ultimately, students obtain the essential tools
to
improve their confidence in selecting the most effective evidence-based
interventions for individual patients.
CC 507.2 Critical Inquiry 1: Quantitative Issues in Published (1 credit)
Research
This course will involve the study of data analysis, statistics, and results
reported in scientific literature for the physical and occupational therapist.
Basic and advanced topics in statistics will be reviewed with an emphasis on
interpreting data analysis methods and results commonly reported by authors
in occupational and physical therapy literature. Students will learn to use the
course text as a reference to understand and interpret statistics reported in
journal articles, and to make judgments about the appropriateness of reported
methods, interpretations, and conclusions based on research design, data
reported in the articles, and consideration of assumptions underlying applied
statistical methods. Examples from current occupational and physical therapy
literature will be cited throughout the course to illustrate concepts and
improve students' ability to interpret and critique the work of others.
Foundational knowledge from this course is needed for the Evidence-Based
Practice concepts presented in CC 527.
CC 527 Critical Inquiry 2: Evidence-based Practice (1 credit)
This course is designed to prepare healthcare professionals with the
knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to make independent judgments
about the validity of clinical research and to implement evidence-based
clinical practice in their careers. This course will focus on the concepts of
evidence-based practice with emphasis on forming answerable clinical
questions and effective literature search strategies. The evaluative approach
to appraising the research literature will prepare the students to judge the
evidence on: 1) the accuracy and validity of diagnostic tests and the
application of important diagnostic tests in the care of a specific patient; 2)
the
effectiveness of clinical interventions; 3) the natural history of
health-related
conditions; 4) risk of harm from select preventative and therapeutic
interventions. Based on presentation of case scenarios, students will be
required to formulate the key question(s), rapidly search medical and
healthrelated
databases, appraise the evidence with a critical analysis and describe
application of the evidence in a clinical context.
CC 637 Case Report Methodology (1 credit)
This course will progress the clinical practitioner’s knowledge of advanced
case report/series methodology, both as a consumer and producer of
evidence. A combination of lecture and practical exercises will include
effective use of summary techniques and ranking of reports in the evidence
hierarchy. The goal is to prepare the student to efficiently report his/her own
clinical work in conjunction with TDPT 508 (Directed Independent Study 1),
TDPT 528 (Directed Independent Study 2), and beyond!
TDPT 508 Directed Independent Study (4 credits – Module 3 Only)
This progressive directed independent study project provides each student
with an individually tailored opportunity for an evidence-based reflective
analysis of patient care. Using the evidence-based skills and competencies
gained from all courses in the first semester, this project allows the
experienced physical therapist to carefully analyze care administered for a
selected patient in relation to current best evidence.
Semester 2: July 19, 2009-January 15, 2010
(11 credits)
| Module 1 (Distance) |
Module 2 (On-site) |
Module 3 (Distance) |
| July 19-August 15 |
August 16-22 |
August 23-January 15 |
CC 533.2 Educational Interventions in Practice (1 credit)
This course will introduce the student to the latest evidence for planning,
implementing, and assessing effective educational interventions in
occupational therapist and physical therapist practice. Course content is
focused on clinical application using a process model of educational
intervention and includes: educational theory related to learning by children
and adults, effective teaching strategies, and health promotion/disease
prevention concepts. The student will also be introduced to application of
Microsoft® PowerPoint in the development and delivery of multimedia
presentations for private and public consumption. This course consists of
inclass
discussion, laboratory and lecture.
TDPT 513 Clinical Exercise Physiology (1 credit)
This course will increase the experienced clinician’s understanding of the
latest concepts in clinical exercise physiology, as well as the relationship
between fitness and wellness. Evidence-based physiological principles
underlying the human response to exercise are discussed as they relate to
the healthy adult. Some examples are provided regarding how these
principles may be affected in the adult with diabetes and cardiovascular
disease. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of various tests are
presented primarily in an interactive lecture format.
CC 510.2 Pharmacology (1 credit)
This course will increase the experienced occupational and physical
therapist’s understanding of the impact prescribed and OTC drugs will have
on the outcome of therapy interventions. The basic text will be augmented by
research studies and systematic reviews that support the use of specific
medications for patients/clients who have medical conditions commonly seen
by therapists. Therapists who have a general understanding about the
pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of commonly prescribed
medications, provide a valuable resource to the medical team. Special
emphasis will be placed on applying this knowledge to a spectrum of health
professional practices.
CC 562.3 Principles of Practice Development and Marketing (1 credit)
This course will teach the student how to harness the labor of others to
deliver patient care consistent with his/her ethical standards and expectations
within a successful business. Through extensive self-study, dynamic group
discussion and focused, functional, practical projects with limited standard
lecture format, the experienced clinicians/students will be given the
framework to complete a best evidence business and marketing plan that can
be successfully utilized to open a private practice.
TDPT 505.2 Evidence-based Concepts of Musculoskeletal Imaging (1 credit)
This course is designed to cover the fundamental principles of radiographic
imaging procedures. Integrates the diagnostic utility of imaging procedures
into clinical decision-making. Develops skills necessary to recognize common
normal and abnormal radiographic findings in the spine and extremities.
MT 532 Advanced Manual Therapy (2 credits)
Through the utilization of instruction, demonstration, practical exercises,
research article critical review and case study discussions and presentations
this course will provide the best evidence in advanced manual therapy. A
detailed overall review of all Manual Therapy techniques taught in the
previous courses, along with advanced manual therapy techniques will take
place. Techniques covered are: advanced myofascial trigger point therapy,
proprioceptive training, muscle energy combination techniques, strain counter
strain, neuromobilization combination techniques and mobilization –
manipulation techniques with emphasis on thrust manipulation. Thorough
evaluation, assessment and technique selection training will take place
utilizing evidence based models such as APTAs “Open Door” and “Hooked in
Evidence” programs. All skills will be introduced through on-site
demonstration and hands-on practice. Students will also get significant
exposure in critical review of research articles pertaining to application of
manual therapy techniques. Case review, discussion and case presentations
is an important component of this course. Prerequisites: Hands-on Seminars
PT 1-5.
TDPT 528 Directed Independent Study (4 credits – Module 3 Only)
This challenging directed independent study project allows each student to
apply advanced skills in evidence-based medicine to his or her own clinical
practice. A diagnostic category of patient is selected by the student for a case
series. Physical therapy care is then administered for 3 consecutive patients
with that diagnosis according to best evidence. The care administered in the
case series is documented in the format of a suitable journal. Students not in
clinical practice will be provided the opportunity to complete other
evidencebased
projects similar in complexity as negotiated with the Graduate Program
Director.
tDPT Program Faculty
Stephen Allison, PT, PhD, ECS
Steven Chesbro, PT, DPT, EdD, GCS
Matthew B. Garber, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Stan Hartgraves, PT, PhD
Dimitrios Kostopoulos, PT, PhD, DSc
Ferol Menks Ludwig, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, GCG
Ed Ramsey, DPT
Daniel G. Rendeiro, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
Michael Ross, PT, DHSc, OCS
Kathleen A. Westphal, PhD, MPT
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