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Curriculum Overview
 

The Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum includes nine semesters of coursework and clinical experiences distributed over 36 months.

Most classes meet during the day, Monday through Thursday. Campus-wide activities are centralized in our modern, state-of-the-art Science Center where primary instruction takes place within 6,000 square feet of modern labs and classrooms.

The cornerstone of our program is the Rockhurst University mission of Learning, Leadership and Service, a philosophy that underscores, inspires and enriches all that we do.

 

Our curriculum
incorporates:
 
Our curriculum enhances
skills in:
•  Philosophy
•  Rhetoric
•  The humanities
•  Social sciences
•  Physical sciences
•  Biological sciences
 

•  Decision making
•  Communicating
•  Critical thinking
•  Planning
•  Evaluating
•  Overall excellence

 

For detailed curriculum information, download and print* the Physical Therapy section of the University Catalog.

Rockhurst Physical Therapy Curriculum

1st Year DPT

Summer

PT 6004 - Clinical Pathophysiology (2)
PT 6006 - Health Promotion (2)
PT 6008 - Medical Diagnostics (2)
PT 6501 - Research I (2)
PT 6815 - Professional Development I (2)

Total Hours: 10
 
Fall  

PT 6100 - Anatomy (4)
PT 6102 - Anatomy lab (1)
PT 6104 - Pharmacology (1)
PT 6112 - Exercise Physiology (3)
PT 6114 - Exercise Physiology lab (1)
PT 6116 - Biomechanics/Kinesiology (3)
PT 6411 - Clinical Decision Making I (1)
PT 6502 - Research II (3)

Total Hours: 17
 
Spring  

PT 6118 - Func. Anat./Biomechanics lab (2)
PT 6122 - Motor Control/Motor Learning (2)
PT 6300 - Clinical Procedures I (2)
PT 6302 - Clinical Procedures I lab (1)
PT 6304 - PT Management of Cardio Conditions (3)
PT 6306 - PT Management of Cardio Conditions lab (2)
PT 6421 - Clinical Decision Making II (0.5)
PT 6503 - Research III (1)
PT 6825 - Professional Development II (2)
PT 6971 - Clinical Education I (1)

Total Hours: 16.5
 
2nd Year DPT
Summer

PT 7120 - Neuroscience (4)
PT 7312 - PT Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions I (3)
PT 7314 - PT Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions I lab (1)

Total Hours: 8
 
Fall

PT 7316 - PT Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions II (2)
PT 7318 - PT Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions II lab (2)
PT 7326 - PT Management of Neurologic Conditions I (3)
PT 7328 - PT Management of Neurologic Conditions I lab (1)
PT 7332 - PT Management of Medical Conditions (3)
PT 7334 - PT Management of Medical Conditions lab (1)
PT 7504 - Research IV (2)
PT 7810 - Reflective Practice I (0.5)
PT 7835 - Professional Development III (2)
PT 7972 - Clinical Education II (3 wks) (1)

Total Hours: 17.5
 
Spring

PT 7300 - Clinical Procedures II (2)
PT 7302 - Clinical Procedures II lab (1)
PT 7322 - PT Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions III (1)
PT 7324 - PT Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions III lab (1.5)
PT 7336 - PT Management of Neurologic Conditions II (3)
PT 7338 - PT Management of Neurologic Conditions II lab (1)
PT 7342 - PT Management of Pediatric Conditions (2)
PT 7344 - PT Management of Pediatric Conditions lab (1)
PT 7431 - Clinical Decision Making III (0.5)
PT 7505 - Research V (1)
PT 7510 - Health Care Management (2)

Total Hours: 16
 
3rd Year DPT
Summer

PT 8820 - Reflective Practice II (1.5)
PT 8973 - Clinical Education III (9 wks) (3)

Total Hours: 4.5
 
Fall

PT 8830 - Reflective Practice III (3)
PT 8974 - Clinical Education IV (9 wks) (3)
PT 8975 - Clinical Education V (9 wks) (3)

Total Hours: 9
 
Spring

Block A:
PT 8840 - Reflective Practice IV (1)
PT 8976 - Clinical Education VI (6 wks) (2)


Block B:
PT 8441 - Clinical Decision Making IV (2)
PT 8520 - Administration (2)
PT 8845 - Professional Development IV (2)
Elective (1-2)

Total Hours: 10-11

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