Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program gives students the knowledge they need to be able to work with patients who have been injured due to accident or disease. They may be called on to assess joint difficulties or determine their patients’ muscle strength. As part of their duties, physical therapists may also need to determine who well a patient is able to perform daily living functions.
People who are drawn to physical therapy as a career choice have an aptitude for science as it relates to how the human body functions. Good listening and communication skills are also essential, since part of this type of work involves taking a patient’s history and explaining treatment options to them and their families.
• Arthrological & Pathological Movement Science
• Cardiac & Pulmonary Practice Management
• Clinical Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis & Prognosis
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Embryology, Histology, Pathology & Tissue Biomechanics
• Human & Clinical Anatomy
• Integumentary Practice Management
• Medical Practice Management
• Movement Sciences
• Musculoskeletal Practice Management
• Neurosciences
• Normal Human Development
• Psychosocial Aspects of Care
• Physical Therapist Interventions
• Surface Anatomy – Palpation
Career Options
A graduate from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program who has completed the necessary licensing requirements for their state can find work in the following locations:
• Acute care or subacute care hospitals
• Community health care centers
• Industrial health centers
• Nursing homes
• Private physical therapy offices
• Rehabilitation centers
• Sports facilities
