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Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is pleased to announce that it is now offering physical therapists the opportunity to enroll in individual courses as non-degree students in the distance education Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
A great way to try distance education before committing to a full tDPT program.
This is an excellent way for you to determine if a distance education program works for you and fits within your current schedule. Non-degree students may enroll in up to two courses, which will count toward your eventual degree, should you decide to apply to the distance education Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program with Boston University. To gain full acceptance into the degree program, you will need to meet all of the admissions criteria. In addition, these courses also count as continuing education units.
Apply as a non-degree student today!
If you are a licensed physical therapist in the United States and you wish to take courses as a non-degree student, simply contact your Admissions Advisor for an application form and fax it to 1.866.398.0338 along with a copy of your PT license.
Available Courses
Contact your Admissions Advisor at 1.866.232.0232 ext. 3278 for more information and start dates.
Select a course below for more detailed information:
HP561: Evidence Based Practice:
Students develop the fundamental skills necessary to critically appraise the research literature relevant to physical therapists and relate this literature to clinical practice. Students practice the application of concepts of internal, external and statistical validity to the literature on intervention, prognosis, and diagnosis in physical therapy. (3 credits)
HP720: Educational Theory and Practice:
This course focuses on positively influencing the outcomes of the instructional process through effective teaching techniques and strategies. Students are introduced to the principles of teaching and learning and the dynamics of teacher effectiveness as it relates to the physical therapist's role of caregiver, educator, consultant, and collaborator. (3 credits)
HP650: Healthcare Management I:
This course introduces finance and accounting as it relates to the healthcare environment. The basic principles of accounting, finance, and reimbursement will be presented in a lecture and discussion format. One focus will be on the budgeting, reimbursement, and billing in the healthcare environment. (3 credits)
HP770: Healthcare Management II:
This course includes organizational management theory and principles and includes quantitative analysis of healthcare problems. The issues of supervision, quality assurance, and marketing are explored in a case-based format. This course also introduces the concepts of human resources and quality assurance including productivity, contracts, and ethical/legal issues as they relate to rehabilitation management. (3 credits)
PT610: Health Promotion and Wellness:
This course is designed to help rehabilitation health professionals develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the health of individuals and populations in varied settings:school systems, organizations, communities, or in the context of clinical care. (3 credits)
PT634: Diagnostic Procedures for Rehabilitation Professionals:
Diagnostic procedures are taught including the examination of imaging techniques such as radiography, CT, MRI, diagnostic use of electromyography, electrocardiograms, and other laboratory tests. A unit is included on pharmacology as it relates to clinical practice. (3 credits)
Curriculum, courses and program requirements are subject to change.
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