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 cr.

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 cr.

Health Care Management I
This course introduces finance and accounting as it relates to the health care 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 health care environment. 3 cr.

Health Care Management II
This course includes organizational management theory and principles and includes quantitative analysis of health care 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 cr.

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 cr.

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 cr.

Comprehensive Case Management III
This course, taught in the problem based learning format, gives students the opportunity to work together using current literature to solve cases requiring clinical reasoning and analytical skills. Students will consider all areas of care, including examination and treatment issues, reimbursement topics, psychosocial issues, reliable and valid examination techniques and best practice treatment programs. The final oral presentation occurs during a 3 day on campus session. 2 cr.

Academic Practicum
The purpose of the practicum experience in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is to provide students with the opportunity to apply, refine and enhance their knowledge and skills in one of three areas: education, clinical research, or health care management. Students choose a self-directed project in one of these areas. 2 cr