CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT................................................................................................................. VIIGENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 1Licensure.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1Accreditations and Approvals .............................................................................................................................................. 1Mission Statement of the University .................................................................................................................................... 2Degrees Offered ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2History of the University ........................................................................................................................................................ 3The Campuses .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5Clinical Sites .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6Learning Resource Center .................................................................................................................................................... 6St. Augustine ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6San Diego ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................................................................................................... 8BOARD OF TRUSTEES & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND STAFF ...................................... 14STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................................................................................................... 15Admission to the University Degree Programs ............................................................................................................... 15Application for Admission ........................................................................................................................................... 15International Students Applying for Admission .................................................................................................... 16RECORDS AND REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................... 16Registration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16Records ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16Graduation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18FINANCIAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 19Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 19Payment ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22Refund Policy .................................................................................................................................................................. 22Financial Assistance Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 23Scholarship Program .................................................................................................................................................... 23ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 24Grading System .............................................................................................................................................................. 24Compliance with University Regulations ................................................................................................................. 25iii

STUDENT SERVICES ....................................................................................................................................................... 25Off-Campus Housing .................................................................................................................................................... 25Veteran’s Benefits .......................................................................................................................................................... 25International Student Services .................................................................................................................................... 26DIVISION OF FIRST PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ........................................................................................ 27General ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27Admission ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27Academic Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 28TRANSFER FROM PROGRAM TO PROGRAM ................................................................................................... 30TRANSFER FROM CAMPUS TO CAMPUS ............................................................................................................. 31ACADEMIC PROGRESSION, SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) .................................... 31ACADEMIC EVALUATION AND RIGHT OF APPEAL ...................................................................................... 33DEGREE COMPLETION ................................................................................................................................................. 35CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICIES ................................................................................................................... 35TUITION AND FEES .......................................................................................................................................................... 35Tuition .............................................................................................................................................................................. 36Tuition Refund ............................................................................................................................................................... 36Audit Policy ..................................................................................................................................................................... 38MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOT) ................................................................................... 39Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 39Program Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................. 39Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 39DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) .................................................................................................... 41Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 41Program Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................. 41Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 41DUAL DEGREE OPTION (MOT AND DPT) .................................................................................................... 44Program Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................. 44Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 44FLEXIBLE PART-TIME DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) .......................................................... 47Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 48Program Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................. 48Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 48MASTER OF ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (MOPA) ................................................................. 51Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 51Program Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................................. 51Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 51iv

TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD) ............................................. 54Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 54Program Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 54Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 54Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 59TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD)Effective April 1, 2012 .......................................................................................................... 60Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 60Program Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 60Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 60Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 65TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) ............................................................. 66Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 66Program Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 66Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 66Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 69Specialty Tracks – Certifications ........................................................................................................................ 69Elective Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 70Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 71TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) Effective April 1, 2012 .............. 72Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 72Program Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 72Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 72Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 75Specialty Tracks – Certifications ........................................................................................................................ 75Elective Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 76Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 77DIVISION OF POST-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ......................................................................................... 78General .................................................................................................................................................................................... 78DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (DHSc) ........................................................................................................ 78Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 78Program Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 78Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 79Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 81Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 81v

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD) ......................................................................................................................... 83Mission Statement ......................................................................................................................................................... 83Program Objectives ...................................................................................................................................................... 83Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 83Program Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 84Curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 85Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................. 85COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................................... 86DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ........................................................................................... 120CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) ............................................................................. 120Certifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 120Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) ........................................................................................................... 121Primary Care Certification (PCC) .................................................................................................................. 121Sports Physical Therapy Certification (STC) ............................................................................................... 122Cranio-mandibular Head, Neck, and Facial Pain (CFC) .......................................................................... 122Registration Policies and Procedures for CPE and Certifications ................................................................... 123CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY ..................................................................................................... 126Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 126Program Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... 126Admission Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 126Program Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 127Program Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 127ORTHOPAEDIC MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY FELLOWSHIP ............................................... 128Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................................... 128Program Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... 128Admission Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 128Responsibilities and Learning Activities ................................................................................................................. 129Program Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 129FACULTY FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ...................................................... 130FACULTY FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS ....................................................... 133vi

Message from the PresidentWelcome to our University Catalog 2011-2012. This document outlinesour admission requirements, academic policies, and educationalprograms. As you review this document, you will see that we have threedivisions: First Professional Studies, Post-Professional Studies, andProfessional Education with multiple degree and non-degree programslisted. Each of these programs focuses on foundational sciences andconcepts, sound decision-making, and strong technical skilldevelopment.This university prides itself in providing contemporary, evidenceinformedprograms that present students with many enriching andexciting learning opportunities designed to meet their professionalgoals. The graduates from our programs are known for their dedication to professionalism and lifelonglearning that promote their respective professions.Our core faculty is varied and passionate about their chosen professions. Each faculty member has releasetime to practice clinically and is encouraged to pursue scholarship in their respective specialty areas to betterprovide evidence in the classroom and influence current practice standards.We offer flexible approaches to educational delivery that can meet the needs of the adult learner utilizingclassroom, laboratory, and web-based learning activities. We also support achieving dual degrees in thehealth sciences as a way to promote holistic patient care.We are a national and international university, with multiple campuses in the United States and affiliationagreements in several countries.The University achieves its values by keeping our attention on student success in meeting expected learningoutcomes, current trends in health care and education, and leadership in our professions. All while achievingan innovative, compassionate learning environment.Thank you for taking the time to learn about the University of St. Augustine and all that it has to offer.Wanda B. Nitsch, PT, PhDPresident/Chief Academic Officervii

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GENERAL INFORMATIONLicensureThe Bureau for Private, Post-secondary Education approves the University of St. Augustine for HealthSciences San Marcos, California campus. Information regarding the San Marcos programs or any questionsa student may have regarding this catalog that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may bedirected to the Bureau for Private, Post-secondary Education, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400,Sacramento, CA 95833, 916-431-6959 or www.bppe.ca.gov. For information on the Bureau for PrivatePostsecondary Education’s complaint process go to http://www.bppe.ca.gov /enforcement/complaint.shtml.The Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida, licensesthe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to offer its degree programs in Florida. Additionalinformation regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission for IndependentEducation, Florida Department of Education, 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399,toll free number 888-224-6684. For information on the Commission’s complaint process go tohttp://www.fldoe.org/complaint.asp.This licensure in both California and Florida includes the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), the FlexibleDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), the Master of OrthopaedicPhysician Assistant (MOPA), the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), the transitional Doctor ofOccupational Therapy (OTD), Doctor of Education (EdD) and Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degrees.Continuing Education courses are not under the purview of the Commission for Independent Education.Accreditations and ApprovalsThe University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education andTraining Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council islisted by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is arecognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). This national accreditationhelps ensure that the school has been carefully evaluated and has met nationally recognized standards ofeducation. For more information contact The Distance Education and Training Council at 1601 18 th Street,NW, Ste. 2, Washington, DC 20009, 202-234-5100. For information on DETC’s complaint process go tohttp://www.detc.org/complaints.html.The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited the first professionalPhysical Therapy program in October 1996 and re-accredited the program in April 2001. The FlexibleDoctor of Physical Therapy program was accredited by CAPTE in October 2004. The DPT expansionprogram in San Marcos, CA was approved in April 2007. Additional information regarding thisaccreditation is available by contacting the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education,American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 800-999-2782ext.3240.Complaints about the program can be submitted to CAPTE by requesting the Procedures for HandlingComplaints about an accredited or developing physical therapy program. This document can be obtained bywriting to CAPTE at 1111 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, by telephone -703-706-3245, or bygoing to www.apta.org.The entry-level Occupational Therapy program was accredited with no deficiencies by the AccreditationCouncil for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) in April 1999 and re-accredited in April 2009. TheSan Marcos MOT program received accreditation from ACOTE in the fall of 2010. Graduates take thecertification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy(NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam the individual will be an Occupational Therapist (OTR).In addition, most states require licensure to practice. State licenses are usually based on this NBCOT1

certification. A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT examination or attainstate licensure. For more information about the occupational therapy accreditation process, contact theAccreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), 4720 Montgomery Lane, P.O. Box31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, 301-652-2682. Complaints about the program can be submitted toACOTE at the above address.The University of St. Augustine has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the InternationalAssociation for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is a member institution of the FloridaAssociation of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC).Mission Statement of the UniversityThe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences mission is the professional development of health careproviders through innovative and individualized education.Core Values Students first Professional Advocacy Meeting health care staffing needs Excellence and innovation in education Visionary leadership Change Agents ProfessionalismDegrees OfferedThe University awards the following graduate degrees:TeamworkAdvancing relevant scholarshipCommitment to a healthy and productivelifestyleProfessional autonomyHigh integrity and ethical standardsIn St. Augustine and San Marcos, the University offers the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and theDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees. The entry-level MOT program is six trimesters in length andtakes two years to complete. The entry-level DPT program is offered in two formats: 1) a campus-based,seven trimester program which takes two years and four months to complete, and 2) online and on weekendswe offer a 12-trimester (4 year) Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy program achieved by combining onlinecourses with weekend labs. There is also a dual degree option whereby a student may complete first theMOT degree and then four trimesters later complete the DPT degree.The Master of Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (MOPA) program currently offered on the St. Augustinecampus is two years in duration that combines one year of classroom/online learning with one year oforthopaedic specific clinical rotations.At the San Marcos, CA campus, the University offers the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and theDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees. These are entry-level degree programs and consist of six to seventrimesters of coursework conducted over two to two and a third years. There is also a dual degree optionwhereby a student may complete first the MOT degree and then four trimesters later complete the DPTdegree. The San Marcos campus also offers the online and weekends Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapyprogram.There are four distance education degrees offered through a variety of opportunities including nationwideseminars, campus and online learning activities.The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is available for those individuals with either abachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy. The requirements for this degree vary depending upon2

previous coursework and interest area. The DPT degree uses a combination seminar/distance education andonline courses.The transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree is for those individuals with either abachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy. Once again there are a variety of ways that thisdegree may be earned by attending seminars or through online learning.The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree is for health care providers with either a master’s or a clinicaldoctorate degree. The EdD degree is offered in an online format and includes two weekend clinicalresidencies.The Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree is for physical and occupational therapists with either amaster’s or a clinical doctorate degree. The DHSc degree is offered in several formats. Students take part indesigning a curriculum that is online, seminar coursework plus online, and a combination of both types ofcoursework and online format and includes two weekend doctoral residency courses.History of the UniversityStanley V. Paris, PT, Ph.D., in 1966 began teaching continuing professional education courses to physicaltherapists. These courses carry continuing education units (CEUs) which are helpful in both maintaining anddeveloping professional competency and, in an increasing number of states, for maintaining professionallicensure.In 1979, the University formally known as the Institute of Graduate Health Sciences was founded. The Stateof Georgia granted authority to offer a clinically-based post-professional (advanced) Master of Science inPhysical Therapy (MScPT) degree. Thus, the Institute became the first independent proprietary school inphysical therapy able to confer a graduate degree.In 1981, the Institute began a certification process in manual therapy wherein candidates, after taking a seriesof courses, were examined in their written, oral and practical abilities. Successful candidates were awarded aCertification of Competency, which is now a necessary step to attaining our clinically oriented postprofessional(advanced) degrees. There are now four certifications; Manual Therapy, Sports PhysicalTherapy, Primary Care and Cranio-mandibular, Head, Neck and Facial Pain.In 1991, the Institute moved to St. Augustine, Florida, and became established at the Flagler Health Parkcampus. Soon thereafter, the Institute achieved accreditation for its MScPT degree by distance educationfrom the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The United States Department of Education liststhe independent Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council as a nationallyrecognized accrediting agency. The Accrediting Commission is also a recognized member of the Council forHigher Education Accreditation (CHEA).In 1992, the Institute started an advanced standing (post-professional) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)program. This was a nationwide program that enabled therapists to study in a selected clinical area. The firststudent graduated from this program in the spring of 1995. (It was replaced in the year 2000 by the Doctor ofHealth Sciences (DHSc) degree.)In 1994, the Institute commenced a first professional degree in physical therapy - the Master of PhysicalTherapy (MPT) - for those individuals who had achieved a baccalaureate degree with the necessaryprerequisite natural and social science courses. This MPT degree was the first to be offered by anindependent and proprietary school of physical therapy. This program was accredited by CAPTE in October1996 and reaccredited in 2001.3

In 1996, the Institute of Occupational Therapy was founded to offer a Master of Occupational Therapy(MOT) degree. The MOT degree program commenced September 1997. The program provides a series ofentry-level courses for the first professional degree of occupational therapy. The MOT program wasaccredited with no deficiencies by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)in April 1999 and was reaccredited in April 2009.On March 4, 1997, the organization formally became the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.This was a milestone in the University’s development. Also in 1996-97, the University entered into contractsto purchase a small private hospital and an adjoining twenty-six acres of land at the Flagler Health ParkCampus in St. Augustine, thus creating the University’s current St. Augustine, FL physical campus.In July 1999, the University was given authorization by the State Board of Independent Colleges andUniversities (SBICU) to award the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, to restructure thecurrent MScPT degree to a Master of Health Sciences (MHSc) degree, and to implement a Doctor of HealthSciences (DHSc) degree. These changes were effective January 1, 2000. Also in 1999, we began the dualdegree option whereby a student may earn a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) in six trimesters andthen add an additional four trimesters to achieve a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). This is the only suchoption in the nation.In August 2000, the University was successful in sponsoring a non-profit foundation, The Foundation forRehabilitation and Movement Sciences, to support faculty and student scholarship.In 2001, the University was given authorization by the Commission for Independent Education to award thefirst professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), and thepost-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD).In 2003, the university began to offer the manual physical therapy fellowship which was approved by theAmerican Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a credentialed fellowship in orthopaedic manual therapyin 2003 and re-credentialed in 2008.The University received accreditation and licensure in 2004 to begin a Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapyprogram in Boca Raton, Florida. The Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy program is accredited by theCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE) and the Distance Education and TrainingCouncil (DETC). It is an expansion of the campus based program in St. Augustine and takes twelvetrimesters consisting of online education and weekend labs. The Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapyprogram was moved from Boca Raton to the St. Augustine campus in 2010.In June 2006, the University broke ground on a 98,000 square foot academic and clinic building at the St.Augustine campus. The building was completed in August 2007. Amenities include seven classrooms,separate wet and dry anatomy labs, fitness center, occupational therapy clinic, physical therapy clinic, CPEclassroom, and 3rd floor heritage lounge.The University received approval from the Bureau for Private, Post-secondary and Vocational Education andCommission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education to begin an expansion DPT program in SanDiego, CA in 2007. This campus officially opened August 29, 2007. The San Diego campus began offeringthe Flexible Doctor of Physical Therapy program in September 2008.Dr. Stanley Paris, Founding President, retired on August 4, 2007, and Dr. Michael Hillyard, DPA wasinaugurated in as the 2 nd President of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. The universitycelebrated the opening of the academic and clinic building along with the retirement of Dr. Paris and theinauguration of Dr. Hillyard. In 2009, Dr. Hillyard resigned and Dr. Paris resumed the Presidency of theUniversity.4

The San Diego campus moved to a 76,000 square foot 3-building corporate center in San Marcos, CA inJanuary 2009. The university received developing program status from ACOTE for the San Marcos OTprogram which allowed the Inaugural Class to begin in fall 2009. The dual degree option also began in fall2009.The University received accreditation and licensure in 2009 to begin to offer the Doctor of Education (EdD)degree. The EdD degree is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and licensedby the Commission for Independent Education.In 2010, the university received approval from the Commission for Independent Education to restructure theDoctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree. The Distance Education and Training Council approvedaccreditation of the DHSc degree in 2010.The University began offering Master of Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (MOPA) degree in May 2011.The University received licensure from the Commission of Independent Education and accreditation from theDistance Education and Training Council (DETC) in 2010 to offer this degree. The CA Bureau of Privateand Post-secondary Education approved all degrees offered by the University to be available on theCalifornia campus in April 2011.On April 16, 2011, Dr. Wanda Nitsch was inaugurated in as the 4 th President of the University of St.Augustine for Health Sciences on the San Marcos campus.In the last several years, the University has been growing at a healthy and rapid pace, adding programs,faculty, and facilities to meet the needs of rehabilitation in this time of great change and challenge. TheUniversity will continue to be a leader in providing meaningful educational experiences in areas anddirections that both therapists and consumers require. Our program extends to such distance destinations asIceland, Japan and Chile.The CampusesThe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ California campus is located at 700 Windy Point Drive,San Marco, CA 92069. The California campus location is comprised of three buildings, housing over76,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, library, student health club, and student areas.The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL campus is located on a twenty-sixacre site. In August 2007, a new academic building that houses the classrooms, labs, library, clinics and astudent wellness center was opened. It features 75,000 square feet of educational space eight classrooms andfive laboratories.Clinical SitesThe University has affiliations with clinical sites nationwide and internationally, thus providing both a widegeographic distribution and varied practice settings for the clinical portion of the student’s experience.5

Learning Resource CenterThe University's Learning Resource Center, comprised of the University Library and the Computer Lab, inboth St. Augustine and San Marcos, offers students and faculty convenient access to current health sciencesinformation through the Library's collection of monographs, periodicals, DVDs/videos, OT assessments,models, treatment tables and electronic resources. The Learning Resource Center's holdings include 2,400monographic volumes, 60 journal subscriptions, and hundreds of DVDs/videos unique to the fields ofphysical therapy, occupational therapy, orthopaedic physician assistant, biomedical sciences, and relatedareas. The Learning Resource Center in St. Augustine and San Marcos is open and staffed 98 hours perweek during regular academic sessions. The Learning Resource Center offers many services including: printreserves, circulation, reference, interlibrary loan, and a copy center. Also, the Librarian is available toprovide formal and informal bibliographic instruction. Each Learning Center's Computer Lab has multipleworkstations, each with Internet access to facilitate students in their research and academic work and printeraccess. Students and faculty who have Internet access, whether on campus or off campus, have 24-houraccess to the University’s electronic resources. Bibliographic and full text databases are made availablethrough the Library tab of the University’s Web pages.St. AugustineSt. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, has more than four hundred years of history reflecting occupation bythe French, Spanish, and British. Careful attention to retaining history and archaeological sites reflects thepride local residents have in the city’s heritage. Over one million visitors each year experience the city’shistory, culture, and charm.St. Augustine is known for its historic sites, festivals, unspoiled beaches, moderate climate, attractions, andshopping. Some visitors come to experience Fort Castillo de San Marcos or marvel at the Spanisharchitecture, churches and Flagler College with its Tiffany glass. They also enjoy the parks, carriage rides,boat or walking tours, and one-of-a-kind restaurants. Area attractions include the Alligator Farm, St.Augustine Lighthouse and Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth. Over 35 antique shops, 20 art galleries, twooutlet malls, and several specialty stores provide a unique shopping experience.St. Augustine offers extensive outdoor recreational activities such as biking, scuba diving, snorkeling, jetskiing,canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and much more. St. Augustine is located on the Intracoastal Waterwaywith a nearby opening to the Atlantic Ocean and miles of beaches for swimming or surfing. Boaters canenjoy the protected and offshore waters, saltwater fishing for game fish, or bass fishing along the waterways.World-class tennis and golf are also offered in northeast Florida including the World Golf Village which islocated in the St. Augustine area.St. Augustine is a one-hour drive from Jacksonville or Daytona airports and two hours from Orlando. St.Augustine is conveniently located for taking advantage of Florida’s many attractions. With diversesurroundings, St. Augustine offers its visitors and residents a lifestyle that cannot be duplicated.6

San MarcosThe California campus is located in San Marcos, CA in San Diego County and approximately 40 miles northof downtown San Diego. Known as the higher education center of North County, San Marcos has apopulation of approximately 82,000. Tucked in Twin Oaks Valley along the 78 freeway, it is home toCalifornia State University San Marcos and Palomar College. There are over 55 miles of hiking and bikingtrails, many parks, and a wide variety of house options. It is located 20 minutes from the Carlsbad beaches.San Diego is California’s second largest city and the 9th largest city in the United States. San Diego isknown for its Mediterranean climate, a city where the sunlight warms the soul. There are over 320 squaremiles of hills to explore, canyons, as well as 70 miles of glistening beaches. Popular attractions include theworld-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego and Legoland California. SanDiego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around theworld. San Diego is considered one of the most desirable year-round vacation spots in the nation.The City Gate in St. Augustine, Florida.7

ENTRY-LEVEL PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ANDORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT2011 – 2012 ACADEMIC CALENDARFALL 2011 TRIMESTERAugust 30Appeals committee meets (if needed) Time TBAAugust 31New (Campus-Based) Student Orientation & Registration-Tuition DueRegistration for returning students - 12:00-1:00Graduation applications and payment due – Sem VI - MOT AND Sem VII – DPTPractical Exit Exams – Semester VII DPT StudentsTuition Due for Fall Term—OT Sem VISeptember 1Fall Trimester Classes BeginSeptember 2Fieldwork IIA Ends-MOT-Sem VSeptember 5Labor Day-Campus closedSeptember 8Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 80% tuition refundSeptember 12Fieldwork IIB Begins-MOT-Sem VISeptember 15Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 70% tuition refundSeptember 22Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 60% tuition refundSeptember 26Last day for Semester IV-PT students to Withdraw with grade of “W”September 29Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 50% tuition refundSeptember 30Campus Based Courses End-MOT-Sem VFinal Practical Exams-MOT-Sem VOctober 1Applications Due for Summer 2012 term-Entry-Level OT, PT, MOPA programs for priorityprocessingOctober 6Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 40% tuition refundOctober 10Fieldwork IIA Begins-MOT-Sem VOctober 13Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 30% tuition refundOctober 14Internship II Ends-Entry-Level PT-Sem VIOctober 20Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 20% tuition refundOctober 21Mid-Term Grades due to Progression CommitteeClasses end –Entry-Level PT – Sem IVOctober 24Internship III Begins-Entry-Level PT-Sem VIOctober 25-27 Final Exams – Entry-Level PT – Sem IVOctober 27Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 10% tuition refundOctober 28All grades to be entered by noon – Entry-level PT – Sem IVOctober 31Internship I Begins—Entry-Level PT—Sem IVNovember 2Mid-term Academic Appeals Committee meetingNovember 3Last Day to Withdraw with grade of “W”-no refundNovember 11Veterans Day Observed-No Classes; Administrative Offices ClosedNovember 23Thanksgiving Holiday begins for students-NoonAdministrative Office closes at 3:00 p.m.November 24-25 Thanksgiving BreakAdministrative Offices ClosedNovember 28Classes ResumeDecember 2Fieldwork IIB Ends - MOT - Sem VIAll grades to be entered for ALL graduating students (entry-level and post-professional)December 9Fall trimester classes endSt. Augustine Campus -Fall Term Commencement ExercisesDecember 10San Diego Campus -Fall Term Commencement ExercisesDecember 12-14 Final ExaminationsPractical Exam RetakesDecember 15Applications Due for Fall 2012 for Entry-Level OT, PT, DUAL, MOPA programs for priorityprocessingAll grades to be entered by 5:00 p.m. for all other studentsHoliday Break Begins for Students-No ClassesDecember 16Internship I Ends—Entry-Level PT-Sem IVInternship III Ends-Entry-Level PT Sem VIDecember 23 Administrative Offices closed through January 2, 20128

January 2January 3January 4January 5January 12January 16January 19January 26February 2February 3February 6February 9February 13February 16February 23February 24Feb 27 – Feb 29March 1March 1-2March 5March 7March 8April 6April 13April 14April 16-18April 19April 20April 27SPRING 2012 TRIMESTERInternship II Begins—Entry-Level PT Sem VIAdministrative Offices reopenFieldwork IIA ends-MOT-Sem VAppeals committee meets (if needed) Time TBANew (Campus-based) Student Orientation & Registration –Tuition DueRegistration for returning students -12:00-1:00Graduation applications and payment due – Sem VI - MOT AND Sem VII – DPTPractical Exit Exams – Semester VII DPT StudentsTuition Due for Spring Term—OT Sem VIFieldwork IIA Ends-MOT-Sem VSpring Semester Classes BeginLast Day to Withdraw from University with an 80% tuition refundMartin Luther King Holiday-No ClassesAdministrative Offices ClosedFieldwork IIB Begins-MOT-Sem VILast Day to Withdraw from University with a 70% tuition refundLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 60% tuition refundLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 50% tuition refundCampus Based Courses End-MOT-Sem VFinal Practical Examinations-MOT-Sem VGraduation Applications Due-MOT-Sem VLast day for Semester IV-PT students to Withdraw with grade of “W”Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 40% tuition refundFieldwork IIA Begins-MOT-Sem VLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 30% tuition refundLast Day to Withdraw from University with an 20% tuition refundMid-Term Grades due to Progression CommitteeInternship II Ends-Entry-Level PT-Sem VICampus Based Courses End—Entry-Level PT—Sem IVFinal Exams—- Entry-Level PT—Sem IVLast Day to Withdraw from University with an 10% tuition refundAll grades to be entered by noon – Entry-level PT – Sem IVMid Term Break –-No ClassesInternship III Begins-Entry-Level PT-Sem VIInternship I Begins—Entry-Level PT—Sem IVMid-term Academic Appeals Committee meetingLast Day to Withdraw with grade of “W”-no refund (excluding Semester IV-PT students)Fieldwork IIB Ends-MOT-Sem VIAll grades to be entered for ALL graduating students (entry-level and post-professional)Spring trimester Classes EndSt. Augustine Campus -Spring Term Commencement ExercisesSan Diego Campus -Spring Term Commencement ExercisesFinal ExaminationsPractical Exam RetakesAll grades to be entered by 5:00 p.m. for all other studentsInternship I Ends-Entry-Level PT-Sem IVInternship III Ends-Entry-Level PT-Sem VI9

SUMMER 2012 TRIMESTERApril 30Internship II Begins—Entry-Level PT—Sem VIMay 1Appeals committee meet (if needed) Time TBAMay 2 New Campus Based Students Orientation & Registration-Tuition Due 8:30-1:00Registration for returning students12:00-1:00Graduation applications and payment due – Sem VI - MOT AND Sem VII – DPTPractical Exit Exams – Semester VII DPT StudentsTuition Due for Spring Term—OT Sem VIMay 3Summer Trimester Classes BeginTuition Due for Summer term—MOT-Sem VIMay 4Fieldwork IIA Ends-MOT-Sem VMay 10Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 80% tuition refundMay 14Fieldwork IIB Begins-MOT-Sem VIMay 17Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 70% tuition refundMay 24Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 60% tuition refundMay 28Memorial Day Holiday—No Classes; Administrative Offices ClosedMay 29Last day for Semester IV-PT students to Withdraw with grade of “W”May 31Last Day to Withdraw from University with an 50% tuition refundJune 1Campus Based Courses End-MOT-Sem VFinal Practical Examinations-MOT-Sem VGraduation Applications Due-MOT-Sem VJune 7Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 40% tuition refundJune 11Fieldwork IIA Begins—MOT-Sem VJune 15Applications Due for Spring 2013 term - Entry-Level OT, PT, MOPA programs for priorityprocessingJune 14Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 30% tuition refundJune 21Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 20% tuition refundJune 22Mid-Term Grades due to Progression CommitteeInternship II Ends—Entry-Level PT-Sem VISem IV Campus Based Courses End—Entry-Level PTJune 25-27Final Exams—Entry-Level PT—Sem IVJune 28Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 10% tuition refundJune 29Final grades due – Entry-level PT-Sem IVJuly 2Mid-term Academic Appeals Committee meetingInternship III Begins-Entry-Level PT-Sem VIInternship I Begins—Entry-Level PT-Sem IVJuly 4Independence Day Holiday Observed-No Classes; Administrative Offices ClosedJuly 5No Classes – Administrative Office OpenLast Day to Withdraw with grade of “W”-no refund (excluding Semester IV-PT students)August 3Fieldwork IIB Ends-MOT-Sem VIGrades Due for ALL graduating students (entry-level and post-professional)August 10Summer trimester Classes EndSt. Augustine Campus -Summer Term Commencement ExercisesAugust 11San Diego Campus -Summer Term Commencement ExercisesAugust 13-15Final ExaminationsAugust 15Practical Exam RetakesAugust 16Grades due by 5:00 p.m. to Registrar for all returning studentsAugust 17Internship I Ends-- Entry-Level PT-Sem IVAugust 20Internship II Begins-- Entry-Level PT—Sem VI (for fall term)August 24Internship III Ends-Entry-Level PT-Sem VI10

August 28August 29August 30August 31September 3September 6September 10September 13September 20September 24September 27September 28October 1October 4October 8October 11October 12October 18October 19October 22October 22-24October 25October 29November 1November 12November 21November 22-23November 26November 30December 7December 8December 10-12December 14December 15FALL 2012 TRIMESTERAppeals committee meets (if needed) Time TBANew (Campus-Based) Student Orientation & Registration-Tuition DueRegistration for returning students - 12:00-1:00Graduation applications and payment due – Sem VI - MOT AND Sem VII – DPTPractical Exit Exams – Semester VII DPT StudentsTuition Due for Fall Term—OT Sem VIFall Trimester Classes BeginFieldwork IIA Ends-MOT-Sem VLabor Day-Campus closedLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 80% tuition refundFieldwork IIB Begins-MOT-Sem VILast Day to Withdraw from University with a 70% tuition refundLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 60% tuition refundLast day for Semester IV-PT students to Withdraw with grade of “W”Last Day to Withdraw from University with a 50% tuition refundCampus Based Courses End-MOT-Sem VFinal Practical Exams-MOT-Sem VApplications Due for Summer 2013 termEntry-Level OT, PT, MOPA programs for priorityprocessingLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 40% tuition refundFieldwork IIA Begins-MOT-Sem VLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 30% tuition refundInternship II Ends-Entry-Level PT-Sem VILast Day to Withdraw from University with a 20% tuition refundMid-Term Grades due to Progression CommitteeClasses end –Entry-Level PT – Sem IVInternship III Begins-Entry-Level PT-Sem VIFinal Exams – Entry-Level PT – Sem IVLast Day to Withdraw from University with a 10% tuition refundAll grades to be entered by noon – Entry-level PT – Sem IVInternship I Begins—Entry-Level PT—Sem IVLast Day to Withdraw with grade of “W”-no refundMid-term Academic Appeals Committee meetingVeterans Day Observed-No Classes; Administrative Offices ClosedThanksgiving Holiday begins for students-NoonAdministrative Office closes at 3:00 p.m.Thanksgiving BreakAdministrative Offices ClosedClasses ResumeFieldwork IIB Ends - MOT - Sem VIAll grades to be entered for ALL graduating students (entry level and post professional)Fall trimester classes endSt. Augustine Campus -Fall Term Commencement ExercisesSan Diego Campus -Fall Term Commencement ExercisesFinal ExaminationsPractical Exam RetakesAll grades to be entered by 5:00 p.m. for all other studentsHoliday Break Begins for Students-No ClassesInternship I Ends—Entry-Level PT-Sem IVInternship III Ends-Entry-Level PT Sem VIApplications Due for Fall 2013 for Entry-Level OT, PT, DUAL, MOPA programs for priorityprocessingDecember 24 Administrative Offices closed through January 1, 2013January 2, 2013 Administrative Offices reopen11

TRANSITONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY,DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCEAND DOCTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS2011- 2012 ACADEMIC CALENDARAugust 30September 1September 5September 6September 6September 26October 10November 2November 11November 23November 24-25November 28November 28December 9December 9December 9December 22FALL 2011 TRIMESTERAcademic Appeals Committee MeetsFall Trimester Classes BeginLabor Day-Campus closedCourses that start on September 6 th begin todayLast Day to register for courses that begin on September 26thCourses that start on September 26 th begin todayGraduation applications Due for December CommencementMid-Term Academic Appeals Committee MeetsVeterans Day ObservedThanksgiving Holiday- University Closes at 3PMThanksgiving BreakUniversity Re-opensAssignments due for trimester based courses (pen and paper, pure online follows course syllabus)Last Day to register for courses that begin on January 9thFall trimester classes endFall Term Commencement ExercisesHoliday Break – University Closes at 5PMUniversity Closed through January 2, 2012SPRING 2012 TRIMESTERJanuary 3University Re-opensJanuary 3Academic Appeals Committee MeetsJanuary 5Spring Trimester Classes BeginJanuary 9Courses that start on January 9 th begin todayJanuary 9Last Day to register for Courses that start on January 30 thJanuary 16Martin Luther King Holiday-University ClosedJanuary 30 Courses that start on January 30 th begin todayFebruary 13Graduation Applications Due for April CommencementMarch 7Mid-Term Academic Appeals Committee MeetsMarch 26Assignments due for trimester based courses (pen and paper, pure online follows course syllabus)April 13Spring Trimester Classes EndApril 13Spring Term Commencement ExercisesApril 16Last Day to register for courses that begin May 7 thMay 1May 3May 7May 7May 28May 29June 11July 2July 4July 23August 10August 10August 13SUMMER 2012 TRIMESTERAcademic Appeals Committee MeetsSummer Trimester Classes BeginCourses that start on May 7 th begin todayLast Day to Register for Courses that start on May 29 thMemorial Day Holiday— University ClosedCourses that start on May 29 th begin todayGraduation applications due for August CommencementMid-Term Academic Appeals Committee MeetsObservance of July 4 th Holiday –University ClosedAssignments due for trimester based courses (pen and paper, pure online follows course syllabus)Summer Trimester Classes EndSummer Term Commencement ExercisesLast Day to register for courses that begin on September 5th12

August 28August 30September 3September 5September 5September 24October 08November 1November 12November 21November 22-23November 26November 26December 9December 7December 7December 21FALL 2012 TRIMESTERAcademic Appeals Committee MeetsFall Trimester Classes BeginLabor Day-University closedCourses that start on September 5 th begin todayLast Day to register for courses that begin on September 24thCourses that start on September 24 th begin todayGraduation applications Due for December CommencementMid-Term Academic Appeals Committee MeetsVeterans Day ObservedThanksgiving Holiday- University Closes at 3PMThanksgiving BreakUniversity Re-opensAssignments due for trimester based courses (pen and paper, pure online follows course syllabus)Last Day to register for courses that begin on January 7thFall trimester classes endFall Term Commencement ExercisesHoliday Break – University Closes at 5PMUniversity Closed through January 1, 2013*Dates subject to change13

BOARD OF TRUSTEESMr. Joseph Taylor, ChairmanSt. Augustine, FloridaDr. Stanley ParisSt. Augustine, FloridaMr. Raymond JohnsonSt. Augustine, FloridaDr. Catherine PatlaSt. Augustine, FloridaMr. Brook EllisCarlsbad, CAADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND STAFFPresident/Chief Academic OfficerWanda Nitsch, PT, PhDChief Development OfficerAlan Paris, MBEDean of Professional Education andCo-Director of Residency and FellowshipProgramsCatherine E. Patla, PT, DHSc, MMSc, OCSProgram DirectorDoctor of Physical Therapy ProgramSt. Augustine, FLMargaret Nonnemacher, PT, PhDProgram DirectorOccupational Therapy ProgramSan Diego, CAJudith Olson, PhD, OTRProgram DirectorTransitional Doctor of Physical TherapySt. Augustine, FLJodi Liphart, PT, DHScProgram DirectorDoctor of Physical Therapy ProgramAustin, TXPatricia King, PT, PhDRegistrarDiane RondinelliDirector of Clinical EducationGreg HarkerVice President/Dean, Post-Professional StudiesCindy Mathena, PhD, OTR/LChief Financial OfficerRachelle Agatha, CPADirector, Institute of Occupational TherapyProgram DirectorOccupational Therapy ProgramSt. Augustine, FLKaren S. Howell, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTAProgram DirectorDoctor of Physical Therapy ProgramSan Diego, CAEllen Lowe, PT, PhD, MHSProgram CoordinatorFlex Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramSt. Augustine, FLDebra Gray, PT, DPT, MedCo-Director of Residency andFellowship ProgramsErin Conrad, PT, DPT, MSAssociate Vice President of Student ServicesDian HartleyDirector of Financial AidRhonda JamesDirector of Continuing Professional EducationLori Hankins14

STUDENT SERVICESAdmission to the University Degree ProgramsThe Student Services office coordinates the admissions activities for all degree-seeking students on allcampuses in conjunction with the appropriate program director and the entry-level Admissions Committee orGraduate Admissions Committee. Students who wish to enroll in only the non-credit Continuing ProfessionalEducation Seminars register through CPE Registrations.Application for AdmissionTo be considered for admission, a candidate must submit the following:• Application for Admission form (signed by the applicant)• $50.00 processing fee• Official transcripts must be submitted from each college or university previously attended. An officialtranscript is one sent directly to the Student Services office by the Registrar of the issuing institution orone forwarded in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.• If the applicant completed his or her education in a foreign country, the applicant must submit anoriginal copy of a degree credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation must indicate previouseducation at the minimum level of a baccalaureate degree earned at an accredited college or universityin the United States. The following are among agencies approved for this purpose and additionalevaluators can be found on the www.naces.org:World Education Services, Inc.Bowling Green StationPO Box 508764 Beaver Street, #146New York, NY 10274-5087www.wes.orgAACRAO International Education ServicesOne Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520Washington, DC 20036-1135oies@aacrao.orgInternational Education Research Foundation, Inc.PO Box 3665Culver City, CA 90231-3665www.ierf.orgJoseph Silny & Associates, Inc.International Education Consultants7101 SW 102 AvenueMiami, FL 33173 U.S.A.www.jsilny.com15

• Graduate Record Examination scores sent directly to the University by GRE. For those who haveearned a master’s degree previously, this requirement is waived. Transitional DPT and OTDapplicants are also exempt from this requirement.• TOEFL scores sent directly to the University, if an applicant completed his/her education in a countrywhere English is not the primary language or if the applicant is from a non-English speaking country.• References as required by the program• Autobiography and Statement of Purpose, if required by the program• Documentation of observation experience, if required by the program• Professional Resume or Curriculum Vita, if required by the program• Copy of professional license, if required by the programNOTE: The University follows a policy of not disclosing reasons for non-acceptance of a candidate.International Students Applying for AdmissionThe full-time entry-level physical therapy and occupational therapy programs are approved by theImmigration and Naturalization Service to admit international students who require an F-1 student visa.Non-US citizens may participate in all other degree programs if a student visa is not required forattendance. In addition to the items listed above, the following must be submitted prior to issuance of theI-20:• Financial Statement/Letter indicating commitment (from parents, government, etc.) to financiallysupport tuition and living expenses for the duration of the degree program.Records and Documents Submitted for Admission ProcessingAll documents submitted to the University in support of an application for admission become thepermanent possession of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and cannot be returned to theapplicant under any circumstances. Students are, therefore, urged to make copies of importantdocumentation and maintain their own files.RECORDS AND REGISTRATIONThe main registrar office for all degree programs is maintained at the St. Augustine campus. Anyinquiries or requests for information should be sent to Registrar, University of St. Augustine, 1 UniversityBoulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32086 or registrar@usa.edu.RegistrationCurrent students that are not paying tuition by loan are required to attend new student registration the daybefore classes begin. Dates and times for new student registration are posted on the Academic Calendar.Processes may vary for each campus. Registration for the transitional and post-professional creditcourses is conducted on an ongoing basis.RecordsThe Student Services office is responsible for maintaining the official academic records for all studentswho enroll in academic degree programs. Holds may be placed on students’ records, transcripts, grades,or registration because of financial or other obligations to the University. Satisfaction of the hold isrequired before a release can be given.16

Address ChangesA student’s legal home permanent (mailing address) address is taken from the application for admissionand subsequently the student information form completed during registration each term. It is the student’sresponsibility to notify the Student Services office of any changes to their address. Current studentsshould submit address changes through the grades/registration link at www.usa.edu. Alumni can submitaddress updates through the Alumni and Friends tab at www.usa.edu.Name ChangesRequests for a change in the name as it appears on the respective student’s academic record must be madein writing to the Student Services office and accompanied by a copy of one of the following: socialsecurity card, drivers’ license, marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers, or other suitable legaldocument.Change in Student StatusStudents who find it necessary to withdraw from the program or take a leave of absence must notify theirprogram director in writing and complete the required documentation for the Student Services office.Enrollment CertificationsTo confirm enrollment in the University, students should forward documentation related to thecertification and/or make a written request to the Student Services Office.TranscriptsTo ensure confidentiality of student records, the University issues official transcripts of academicinformation only on written authorization by the student or graduate. Each degree-seeking studentreceives three official transcripts at no cost. For each additional transcript, a $5.00 processing fee will beassessed prior to issuance. Transcripts as well as grade reports will not be issued for any student with anoutstanding obligation to the University and may not be issued for any student with a contractualobligation to the University or its subsidiaries.Grade ReportsGrades and unofficial transcripts can be obtained online through the university’s student portal.Transferability of Course CreditThe transferability of credits you earn at the University of St. Augustine is at the complete discretion ofan institution to which you may seek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree you earn at the University ofSt. Augustine is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If thedegree you earn at this institution is not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you maybe required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should makecertain that your attendance at this institution will meet your educational goals. This may includecontacting an institution to which you may seek transfer after attending the University of St. Augustine todetermine if your degree will transfer. The University actively pursues a policy of requesting othergraduate occupational and physical therapy schools to accept our credits for transfer.Confidentiality and Release of Student RecordsStudent educational records at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences are governed by theFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and its implementing regulations. FERPA affordsstudents certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:17

• The right to inspect and review the student’s educational records within 45 days of the day theUniversity receives a request for access.Students should submit to the Registrar or other appropriate official written requests that identify therecord(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify thestudent of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by theUniversity official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correctofficial to whom the request should be addressed.• The right to request the amendment of the student’s educational records that the student believes areinaccurate or misleading.Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. Theyshould write the University official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record theywant changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notifythe student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request foramendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the studentwhen notified of the right to a hearing.• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the studentseducational records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimateeducational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative,supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position; a person or company with whom theUniversity has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agency); a person serving on theBoard of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievancecommittee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record inorder to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.Upon request, the University discloses educational records without consent to officials of another schoolin which a student seeks or intends to enroll. (Note: FERPA requires that the University make areasonable attempt to notify the student of the records request).• The right to file a complaint with the United States Department of Education concerning allegedfailures by the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to comply with requirements ofFERPA.GraduationAll degree requirements must be complete before approval to graduate is given by the respective programdirector. Formal graduation ceremonies take place in St. Augustine and in San Marcos three times peryear at the conclusion of each trimester. Confirmation of a degree is posted to the official academicrecord following commencement exercises. The graduation fee varies by degree level and is paid at thetime the student submits the Application to Graduate as noted on the Academic Calendar.Honors designation is given to entry-level, transitional and post-professional students who have earned acumulative GPA of a 3.50 – 3.64. High Honors designation is given to entry-level students who have18

earned a cumulative GPA of 3.65 – 4.0. The cumulative GPA is calculated through final trimestercoursework.FINANCIAL INFORMATIONTuition and FeesThe University publishes an official Schedule of Tuition and Fees for each division of the University.Because the programs within each division vary, the student should carefully study the charges that applyto them as set forth below. All tuition is due at registration. All charges are subject to change withoutadvance notice.Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)St. Augustine Campus: The full-time MOT program is six trimesters in duration consisting of a minimumof 107 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $10,695 per trimester for the 2011-2012 academic year and $11,150 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costs andfees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program. Application fee $50.00 Campus Access fee $160.00 Graduation fee $150.00San Marcos Campus: The full-time MOT program is six trimesters in duration consisting of a minimumof 107 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $12,755 per trimester for the 2011-2012 academic year and $13,285 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year Additional costs andfees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program. Application fee $50.00 Campus Access fee $160.00 Graduation fee $150.00Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)St. Augustine Campus: The full-time DPT program is seven trimesters in duration consisting of aminimum of 126 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $10,695 per trimester for the2011-2012 academic year and $11,150 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costsand fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program. Application fee $50.00 Campus Access fee $160.00 Graduation fee $150.0019

San Marcos Campus: The full-time DPT program is seven trimesters in duration consisting of aminimum of 126 credit hours. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $12,755 per trimester for the2011-2012 academic year and $13,285 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costsand fees (including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program. Application fee $50.00 Campus Access fee $160.00 Graduation fee $150.00Dual Degree Option: Master of Occupational Therapy/Doctor of Physical Therapy(MOT/DPT)St. Augustine Campus: The full-time dual degree option is ten trimesters in duration consisting of aminimum of 173 credit hours and allows a student to complete the MOT and DPT programsconsecutively. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $10,695 per trimester for the 2011-2012academic year and $11,150 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costs and fees(including textbooks) are estimated at $7,000 for the total program. Application fee $50.00 Campus Access fee $160.00 Graduation fee $150.00 – first entry-level degree$150.00 – second entry-level degreeSan Marcos Campus: The full-time dual degree option is ten trimesters in duration consisting of aminimum of 173 credit hours and allows a student to complete the MOT and DPT programsconsecutively. Tuition for resident coursework is as follows: $12,755 per trimester for the 2011-2012academic year and $13,285 per trimester for the 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costs and fees(including textbooks) are estimated at $5,000 for the total program. Application fee $50.00 Campus Access fee $160.00 Graduation fee $150.00 – first entry-level degree$150.00 – second entry-level degreeFlexible Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)St. Augustine Campus: The program is twelve trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 126credit hours. Tuition is $6,245 per trimester for the 2011-2012 academic year and $6,511 per trimester forthe 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) estimated at $5,000 for thetotal program. Application fee $50.00 Campus access fee $85.00 Graduation fee $150.0020

San Marcos Campus: The program is twelve trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 126credit hours. Tuition is $7,510 per trimester for the 2011-2012 academic year and $7,822 per trimester forthe 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costs and fees (including textbooks) estimated at $5,000 for thetotal program. Application fee $50.00 Campus Access fee $85.00 Graduation fee $150.00Master of Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (MOPA)St. Augustine Campus: The program is six trimesters in duration consisting of a minimum of 96 credithours. Tuition is $6,300 per trimester for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 academic year. Additional costsand fees (including textbooks) estimated at $5,000 - $7,000 for the total program. Application fee $50.00 Campus access fee $85.00 Graduation fee $150.00Transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar will be $443/credit hour. Courses within acertification (and for which seminar fees are charged separately) will bear a per credit hour charge of$190. Application Fee $50 Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencementTotal: approximately $13,500 (for 30 credit hour program); approximately $15,700 (for 35 credit hourprogram); approximately $26,800 (for 60 credit hour program)Transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) - (Effective April 1, 2012)Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar will be $443/credit hour. Courses within a certification(and for which seminar fees are charged separately) will bear a per credit hour charge of $190. Application Fee $50 Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencementTotal: approximately $13,500 (for 30 credit hour program); approximately $15,700 (for 35 credit hourprogram); approximately $27,200 (for 60 credit hour program)Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar will be $443/credit hour. Courses within acertification (and for which seminar fees are charged separately) will bear a per credit hour charge of$190. For the bachelor’s degree student it is a 60 credit hour program and for the master’s degree studentit is a 24 credit hour program. Application Fee $50 Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement and $25 if not attending commencementTotal: approximately $11,711 (for the Manual Therapy Certification Track): approximately $10,222 (forthe Primary Care Certification Track): approximately $10,737 for the Craniomandibular CertificationTrack: approximately $9,746 for the Pure Online Option.Variable textbook and readings cost additional21

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) – (Effective April 1, 2012)Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar will be $443/credit hour. Courses within acertification (and for which seminar fees are charged separately) will bear a per credit hour charge of$190. For the bachelor’s degree student it is a 60 credit hour program and for the master’s degree studentit is a 24 credit hour program. Application Fee $50 Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement and $25 if not attending commencementTotal: approximately $12,711 (for the Manual Therapy Certification Track): approximately $10,222 (forthe Primary Care Certification Track): approximately $11,737 for the Craniomandibular CertificationTrack: approximately $10,746 for the Pure Online Option.Variable textbook and readings cost additionalDoctor of Health Science (DHSc)Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443/credit hour. Application Fee $50 Graduation Fee $150 (includes stock black regalia); $650 (includes custom regalia)Total: Approximately $26,600 (for 60 credit hour program)Variable textbook and readings cost additionalDoctor of Education (EdD)Tuition for all courses is $443/credit hour. Application Fee $50 Graduation Fee $150 (includes stock black regalia); $650 (includes custom regalia)Total: Approximately $26,600 (for 60 credit hour program)Variable textbook and readings cost additionalPaymentThe University accepts MasterCard and VISA payments, personal checks, bank drafts, and cash. Manyfull-time students secure student loans through a financial assistance loan program.Refund PolicyThe refund policy is designed in compliance with the State of California, and Florida and the severalaccrediting agencies to which the University is responsible. These policies may vary for each programand are contained in either the University Catalog or in the Student Handbook. A copy of the refundpolicy is provided to all entry-level students during the admission process.Student Tuition Recovery Fund – San MarcosCalifornia law requires that the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education assess each institution inrelation to the cost of tuition for students. These fees support the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF),a special fund established by the California legislature to reimburse students who are California residentswho might otherwise experience a financial loss as a result of untimely school closure. Each student willpay a Student Recovery Fund assessment each term. Student Tuition Recovery Fund fees shall becollected from all San Marcos campus students at the rate of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) perthousand dollars of tuition charged, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars. These fees are collected aspart of the campus access fee.22

Financial Assistance ProgramsUniversity students are admitted on the basis of their academic abilities and their professionalism. Stafffrom the University’s Financial Aid Office provides assistance to help candidates secure student loans.The University does not have a preferred lender list and will process any eligible lender’s loanapplication. Students should also explore financial assistance programs available from health careproviders who employ therapists.The University will cooperate completely with all agencies responsible for the collection of loans in orderto preserve the integrity of the loan process for the benefit of future students.Scholarship ProgramThe University of St. Augustine offers two types of scholarships to all new students enrolling in the entrylevelprograms (full-time DPT, MOT, Dual Degree and Flex DPT) on the St. Augustine and San Marcoscampuses: Outstanding Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholarship, and Financial Need.University of St. Augustine scholarships are to be used for tuition and fees only. Information on each of thescholarships follows:Scholarship Application Deadline Dates February 15 th – Summer term June 15 th – Fall term October 15 th – Spring termIn order to be considered for a University scholarship, a student must complete and sign the ScholarshipPrograms application form included in each application and acceptance packet, and submit the requiredsupporting documentation by the applicable due date. The University Scholarship Committee isresponsible for reviewing the applications and awarding scholarships each trimester.Outstanding Academic Achievement and Leadership Scholarship*The University awards these scholarships in recognition of outstanding academic achievement andleadership potential. The top applicant that meets the criteria from each of the three full-time, campusbased,entry-level programs - occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dual degree – will receive a$6,000 (per academic year) scholarship. The remaining recipients will receive a $2,000 (per academicyear) award. The top applicant that meets the criteria from the Flex DPT program will receive $4,500(per academic year) and an additional recipient will receive $1,500 (per academic year).Scholarships are awarded to the entering students who best meet the following criteria: Minimum of 3.5 GPA on program prerequisites A one-page essay on “My Leadership Experiences” or “My Life Experiences” A review of references from their application indicating leadership potential Minimum 1000 on the GRE (verbal and quantitative sections scores combined)Financial Need Scholarship*These scholarships are awarded based on financial need. The top applicant from each of the three fulltime,campus-based, entry-level programs – occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dual degree - willreceive a $4,000 (per academic year) scholarship. The other recipients, one from each program, willreceive a $2,000.00 (per academic year) award. The top applicant that meets the criteria from the FlexDPT program will receive $3,000 (per academic year) and an additional recipient will receive $1,500 (peracademic year).23

Scholarships are awarded to the entering students who best meet the following criteria: Minimum of 3.0 GPA on program prerequisites A one-page essay on “Why I Should Be Awarded A Scholarship” Review of references from their application Minimum 1000 GRE score (verbal and quantitative sections scores combined) Evidence of financial need determined by a review of a copy of most recent income tax return and acompleted Financial Need Estimator formTo retain a University scholarship, a recipient must: Remain a full-time student in the applicable degree program. Scholarships are not transferrable toanother University degree program. Remain enrolled each trimester in all courses in the established curricular pathway for the applicableprogram. Withdrawing from a course(s) would remove a student from the established curricularpathway causing him/her to be ineligible for the scholarship for the subsequent trimester. Be in good academic standing as defined in the student handbook at the end of each trimester.If a recipient does not meet any of these requirements, he/she will be ineligible for the scholarship awardfor the subsequent trimester. The scholarship would be reinstated the following term if the student againmeets the requirement.*University reserves the right to make changes to scholarship awards.ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONSGrading SystemAcademic degree programs use a 4.0 scale to calculate grade point averages (GPA).Letter Grade Quality PointsA 4.00B+ 3.50B 3.00C+ 2.50C 2.00D+ 1.50D 1.00F 0.00Credit and quality points are not included in GPA calculations for the following grades:AU AuditF FailI IncompleteNG No Grade ReportedP PassW WithdrawGrade ChangesOnly the course instructor can initiate grade changes. The grade change must first be submitted by theinstructor to the Program Director for initial approval. The Registrar will post any approved grade changeto the official academic record.24

Repetition of CourseOn occasion, a student may be required to repeat a course. Under such circumstances, the highest gradeachieved is counted towards the cumulative GPA.Compliance with University RegulationsThe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences seeks resolution of all issues through the process ofreason and expects all members of the University community to be governed by this principle. However,should a student, faculty member, staff member, visitor, invited guest or other licensee, acting individually orcollectively, while on University property engage in violence, destruction of property, or any act whichdisrupts or interferes with the functioning of the University, or disturbs the academic processes of theclassroom, and ignore or refuse to comply with official directives to desist, the University shall eject saidviolator from the campus or other University property. In addition, the University may seek to impose suchpenalties as provided by law. Where circumstances require, the University of St. Augustine for HealthSciences may employ injunctive procedures or call upon civil authority to maintain order. University students,faculty, or staff engaged in such acts are subject to immediate suspension and a subsequent hearing, whichmay lead to expulsion or dismissal.Proper ConductStudents are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, which upholds the integrity oftheir profession and the University.Suspension or DismissalThe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, through its faculty or appropriate committees,reserves the discretionary right to suspend or dismiss any student from the University for failure tomaintain:• A satisfactory academic record• Acceptable personal and professional behavior.ArbitrationIn the event of a decision to dismiss and/or suspend a student from the University, the student has theright to appeal to the appropriate University committee and to the President of the University. Legalrecourse after these appeals is through binding arbitration conducted by a member of the AmericanArbitration Association and the cost will be shared between the student and the University.STUDENT SERVICESOff-Campus HousingAll University students reside off campus. The Student Services office provides prospective and currentstudents with general information about housing in the St. Augustine, San Marcos and surrounding areas.Information about specific rental properties is maintained in the same office.Veterans’ BenefitsSt. Augustine Campus - The entry-level transitional physical therapy, occupational therapy, Doctor ofHealth Science and Doctor of Education degree programs are approved by the State Approving Office fortraining of veterans and other eligible persons. Questions regarding benefits, enrollment certification, etc.,should be directed to the Certifying Officer in the Student Services Office.25

San Marcos Campus – The entry-level physical therapy and occupational degree programs are approvedby the California Approving Office for training of veterans and other eligible persons. Questionsregarding benefits, enrollment certification, etc, should be directed to the Certifying Officer in the StudentServices Office on the San Diego campus.International Student ServicesStudents attending the University on a student visa are assisted with Immigration and NaturalizationServices issues by the Designated School Official located in the Student Services office.San Marcos DPT students in Skills and Procedure class learning crutch training at curbside26

DIVISION OF FIRST PROFESSIONAL STUDIESMaster of Occupational Therapy (MOT)Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Flex Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)Dual Degree Option (MOT and DPT)Master of Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (MOPA)GeneralThe Division of First Professional Studies offers entry-level graduate degrees in occupational andphysical therapy and orthopaedic physician assistant. The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) andthe Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curricula mirror the University’s philosophy that the futureprofessionals in these career fields should be educated in an interdisciplinary environment to the extentpossible. The intent of this philosophy is for graduates in these majors to gain an understanding andappreciation of each other’s scope of practice. Learning experiences include campus-based lectures andpractical labs as well as clinical internships selected from the sites located in the United States and on alimited basis, internationally.The following policies apply to the first-professional campus based programs. Please refer to the studenthandbook for the policies pertaining to the transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, the transitionalDoctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Health Science degree programs.AdmissionApplicants for the first professional graduate programs must have completed a baccalaureate degree froman accredited institution before entering the program. Applicants may apply while still enrolled in anundergraduate degree program and may be admitted contingent upon successful completion of thatdegree. Applicants who have already completed the baccalaureate degree, but lack the required programprerequisites, may apply and potentially be admitted contingent upon successful completion of theprerequisites prior to enrollment.Admission Requirements• A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university• A minimum GPA of 3.0 calculated on the program prerequisites is recommended• A minimum GRE score of 294 (new version or 1,000 (old version) (verbal and quantitativesections combined old test version) is recommendedNOTE: In addition to these requirements, the Admissions Committee will consider all submittedsupporting documentation as outlined below.Supplemental Supporting DocumentationIn addition to the application, official transcripts, and GRE scores outlined in the general admission tograduate study, the following supporting documentation is required:• List of required prerequisite coursework in basic sciences and social sciences, and the dates eachcourse was or is to be completed for each respective program. Basic science prerequisitescompleted more than five years prior to admission are subject to validation. Applicants maypetition the Director of Admissions to substitute a similar course or group of courses for aprerequisite. The petition should include a catalog course description and, if possible, the coursesyllabus. Approval for substitution depends on course level and content as compared to theprerequisite course. The Director of Admissions, in collaboration with the respective Program27

Director, will determine if the substitution is approved or denied and notify the applicant of thedecision.• Four reference checklists are required. The forms are included in all application packets sent toprospective students and are also available on the University website, www.usa.edu. Tworeferences should be provided from therapists, respective to the program for which admission issought or medical professionals (MOPA only), one from a previous or current facultymember/advisor, and one from an individual of the applicant’s choice.• Statement of Purpose• Autobiography• Documentation of required observation hours, if required by each program• Current resume• Other supporting information or documents (awards, publications, additional recommendationletters, newspaper clippings)International Students Applying for AdmissionApplicants who completed a degree program outside the United States must also provide the following aspart of the application process:• Transcripts and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Associationof Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that provide evidence of training at a level equivalentto that of a bachelor’s degree in the United States.• TOEFL score report. The University requires a minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210(computer-based testing), or 83 (IBT – Internet based testing).Application Due DatesApplications and required supporting documentation should be submitted by the due date outlined belowfor priority processing:• December 15th September (Fall Term)• June 15th January (Spring Term)• October 1st May (Summer Term)Applications received after these due dates will be considered on a space available basis.InterviewsThe Admissions Committee evaluates applicants and issues invitations to selected qualified candidates toparticipate in an information exchange and interview session on campus. Qualified applicants haveprovided evidence of academic, professional, and/or personal achievement and promise. The personalinterview provides additional information used by the Admissions Committee to determine the finaladmission status of these applicants.Academic Policies and ProceduresDefinition of Credit HourThis policy provides guidance on the definitions and requirements for establishing and documentingcredit hours. The goal of this policy is to provide for a uniform and common classification system whichis understood and recognized by the higher education community.The Department of Education and DETC define a credit hour in terms of the amount of time in which astudent is engaged in academic activity. A credit hour would be defined as an amount of work representedin intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally28

established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than (note that the DOE does notnecessarily think the word amount is quantifiable):1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction (academic engagement) and a minimum oftwo hours of out of class preparation each week for approximately 15 weeks for one semester ortrimester of credit, or.. at least an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time;2. Or at least an equivalent amount of work for other academic activities established by theinstitution including laboratory work, internships, practice, studio work, and other academic workleading to the award of credit hours.Example: one credit hour is 15 hours of academic engagement and 30 hours of preparation per a15 week term/trimester.Per the above, the University of St. Augustine further academic engagement to include direct orindirect faculty instruction. Academic engagement may include but is not limited to, submittingan academic assignment, listening to class lectures or webinars (synchronous or asynchronous),taking an exam, tutorials, computer-assisted instruction, formal study groups, internships orlaboratory work. Preparation is typically homework, reading, study time, completingassignments and projects and papers and can include laboratory practice as well.All student work must be documented in the curriculum/syllabi, including a reasonableapproximation of time required for the student to complete the course work as well as gradingcriteria for determination of final grade for that course.Transfer CreditsTransfer of graduate credits previously earned from another accredited degree granting institution islimited to 15% of the total number of academic credits for the degree. Transfer of credits within theUniversity is determined on a case by case basis. Transfer credit will in most cases be approved forgraduate coursework awarded by schools, colleges or universities whose accrediting bodies haverecognition from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the US Department ofEducation.Acceptance or rejection of transfer credit is subject to the following provisions: The course(s) should have been completed within five (5) years preceding admission to the program;the applicant may petition the Program Director for an exception to this time limit. The course should have been completed with a grade of B or better. Courses having a B- or belowwill not be transferred. The course must be listed on an official transcript sent directly to the Registrar by the issuinginstitution. The Program Director, in consultation with the appropriate course instructor(s), will review thetransfer course syllabus to verify that its contents match those of the program’s course. The ProgramDirector will then notify the Registrar of the decision. The course number and name of the course requested for transfer should reflect the content of thecourse it is replacing. Additionally, if the course requested for transfer will replace an elective, thecontent should be closely aligned with that of the curriculum and its potential electives. In cases where a course from a Master’s program is being requested for transfer into a doctoralprogram, consideration should be given to rigor and content and further documentation may berequested.The process for requesting transfer credits is as follows:29

The student obtains and submits the completed Request for Acceptance of Transfer Credit Form fromthe Registrar.Requests for approval of transfer credits may be submitted within the first four (4) months afteracceptance into the program or at least two (2) months before the start of classes each trimester.The Registrar will notify the student if the request for transfer credit is approved and will post anytransferred credit to the permanent academic record at that time.There will be a $75.00 charge for the transfer review process.Advanced Course Standing by ExaminationBased on previous academic coursework earned from another accredited degree granting institution,another program within the University, and/or work experiences, a student may be granted advancedstanding for a particular course after passing an examination on the contents of the course. Theexamination may be written or practical or both and there is a cost associated with each exam. Amaximum of 20% of the total number of credits for the degree program may be granted for advancedstanding. The granting of advance standing by examination is independent of the granting of transfercredit.Approval for advanced course standing is subject to the following provisions: Documentation must be provided which supports the reason for requesting advanced course standingby examination. Supporting documentation may include transcripts showing applicable courses forcredit, course descriptions, syllabi, continuing education courses/seminar descriptions and proof ofcompletion, and work experience. Passing a challenge examination to verify competency in the particular subject matter. A student hasonly one attempt per course to pass the challenge exam. If the student fails the exam, the studentmust take the course in its entirety. The passing grade will be the same as the passing grade stated inthe syllabus for the course in which advance standing is being requested.The process for requesting Advanced Course Standing by Examination is as follows: The student obtains a request form for Approval of Advanced Course Standing by Examination fromthe Registrar and submits it to the respective Program Director with appropriate documentation. Requests for approval of Advance Course Standing by Examination must be submitted at least two(2) months before the start of classes for the trimester. In consultation with course instructor(s), the Program Director will review the request. If approved,the Program Director will notify the Registrar and a test time and date will be set up for eachchallenge exam. If the Program Director with consultation of the course instructor(s) concludes thatthe student’s previous coursework and experience are inadequate for passing the challenge exam, theymay encourage the student not to seek advanced course standing or to take some type of remediationbefore taking the challenge exam. The Registrar will notify the student if the challenge exam has been passed and will post the courseand its credits to the permanent academic record at that time.TRANSFER FROM PROGRAM TO PROGRAMStudents currently enrolled in a University of St. Augustine entry-level degree program may requesttransfer to another USA entry-level degree program. The following policies apply:1. Students who want to transfer from one program to another must submit transfer requests to theircurrent program director by midterm of the first trimester. Students who do not submit theirrequests by the mid-term deadline will not be considered until the subsequent trimester.30

2. Students who have completed their first trimester must submit transfer requests by midterm of thecurrent trimester. Such requests will be considered on an individual basis.3. Once a student has completed three trimesters, transfer requests will not be approved. However,a student may apply to seek a second entry-level degree upon completion of the first degree.4. Students must complete the Transfer Request form and have it signed by each of theAdministrators listed on the form.5. The Director of Admissions will give transfer approval only if the student has successfullycompleted all of the prerequisites for the program to which they are requesting transfer.6. If a student does not have the required prerequisites, or an appropriate substitute for a prerequisitecourse, the student must successfully complete the prerequisite course(s) before the transferrequest is completed.7. Transfer requests are contingent on space availability.Dual Degree students who elect not to return to the University to pursue the DPT portion of the program,after earning the MOT degree, must submit a program withdrawal form to the Student Services office bymid-term of the last trimester of the MOT program. Dual Degree students who decide to delay beginningthe DPT portion of the program, after receiving the MOT degree, must reenroll in the DPT programwithin two calendar years or they may be required to complete additional MOT or DPT programcoursework in order to complete the second degree.Dual Degree students who want to complete the DPT portion of the program through the Flexible DPTprogram must submit a program transfer form to the Student Services office by mid-term of the lasttrimester of the MOT program.TRANSFER FROM CAMPUS TO CAMPUSStudents who want to transfer from one campus to another must submit transfer requests to their currentprogram director by midterm of the trimester prior to the requested change. Such requests will beconsidered on an individual basis and are contingent on space availability.ACADEMIC PROGRESSION, SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)Full-time Physical Therapy students have a maximum time frame of 11 trimesters to complete theirgraduation requirements, part-time students have a maximum of 14 trimesters and Flex DPT studentshave a maximum of 18 trimesters. Full-time Occupational Therapy students have a maximum time frameof 8 trimesters and part-time 12 trimesters.The role of the Academic Progression and Retention Committee (APRC), in conjunction with the StudentServices office, is to monitor each student’s academic progress throughout the curriculum. Grades fromeach faculty member are submitted to the APRC at midterm for their review. At the end of each trimester,grades are submitted to the Registrar. The Registrar will notify students who are placed on probation orare dismissed from the respective academic program of their status. The student’s advisor and therespective Program Director are also notified.31

Good Academic Standing StatusPrior to completion of 58 credits it is expected that a student will meet the following minimum criteria:Complete at least 75% of all credits attempted each trimester At the completion of the 1 st trimester (or 17 credit hours) have a GPA of 2.0 At the completion of the 2 nd trimester (or 36 credit hours) have a GPA of 2.3Failure to meet any of the above criteria will result in the following actions: Students will be issued an Academic Warning and will be required to meet with their facultyadvisor to develop a plan to improve their academic study. If a student fails to meet the Satisfactory Academic Progression criteria for two consecutivetrimesters, they will be placed on Academic Progress Probation and will be required to meet withAcademic Progression and Retention Committee (APRC).The University requires that all students enrolled in the professional education programs have a 2.5 gradepoint average (GPA) after the completion of 58 credits in the academic curriculum to continue in therespective program. If a student does not achieve this level they are dismissed from the program.Academic Progression WarningAn emailed letter of academic concern will be issued to any student whose grade in any class at midtermis below a "C" level. The intent of the concern letter is to notify the student of less than satisfactoryacademic progress and the potential for course failure. A student receiving an academic concern letter atmidterm must contact the instructor(s) by phone or email, or meet with the instructor(s) for the course(s)within one week of receipt of the concern letter. The student and course instructor(s) will discuss thestudent’s performance, and the student will develop a plan, approved by the instructor, to improve futureperformance. The student must then contact his/her advisor of the plan. If a student does not contacthis/her course instructor, a note will be placed in the student’s academic file noting the failure to complywith this policy.An Academic Warning will be given to any student who is not in good academic standing at theconclusion of any trimester. The intent of the academic warning is to notify the student of less thansatisfactory academic progress. A student receiving an academic warning at the end of the trimester mustcontact his/her advisor during the first week of the subsequent trimester and develop a plan, approved bythe student’s advisor, to improve future performance.Academic Progression ProbationA student who makes a grade of "D" in any course will be placed on academic probation and mustundergo remediation and repeat the course for credit. Such students will be made aware in writing thatthey are “at risk” for failure to complete the program.A student who is no longer in good academic standing must meet with the instructor and theirfaculty advisor to develop a plan for remediation and monitoring. The plan may allow them totake additional coursework with the approval of the Program Director.The student must receive a grade of "C" or better to progress academically.If the student receives a grade of "C" or better, the student will be taken off Academic Probation.If the student receives a grade below "C" when retaking a course, the student will be dismissed.Any student who is on probation may not participate in any work study program unless approved by theProgram Director. Students placed on probation are at risk of not graduating from the university and notpassing the national licensing exams.32

Any student who does not successfully complete the coursework necessary to exit probation may be atrisk of being denied federal financial aid due to not maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress.Dismissal and Academic Progression AppealsA student will be dismissed if: An “F” is received in any course. Two grades of “D” are received. After the completion of 58 credits, the student has a grade point average below 2.5.A student receiving a failing grade during fieldwork/internship is also subject to this policy.The Registrar notifies the APRC and the Program Director of any students who are being recommendedfor academic dismissal. The student will be notified of their dismissal by the Registrar.A student may appeal the dismissal to the Academic Appeals Committee. If an appeal is successful, a readmissionagreement between the student and the Program Director (or Dean) is made that details anyconditions for the student’s continuation at the University. Re-admissions agreement can only beappealed if there are mitigating circumstances and such appeals can only be made to the UniversityPresident. Please note: a student who is readmitted upon appeal must reapply to the ADA Committee forany reasonable accommodations that may have been previously granted.When a student is suspended for academic probation or for professional misconduct they will turn in theirstudent ID badge to the Registrar and remain off campus. The dismissed student may visit campus byappointment with the Academic Advisor or Registrar and when on campus, restrict activities to thatappointment.ACADEMIC EVALUATION AND RIGHT OF APPEALAll students must sign an Acknowledgement of Appeals form as part of the admissions/registrationprocess.The responsibility for academic evaluation will rest with the instructor. For minor appeal issues which aredecisions that would not result in probation or dismissal. The student appeals to the faculty memberinvolved in the particular issue. If the student is not satisfied with the faculty member’s resolution of theissue, the student has the right to appeal the issue in writing to the Program Director, within three (3)working days of the instructor’s decision. The Program Director then has five (5) working days toresearch the issue and render a decision.If the student is not satisfied with the Program Director’s response, the student can appeal the issue to thePresident in writing within five (5) working days after the Program Director’s response. After hearing theissue, the President has two (2) working days to either render a verdict on the issue, or redirect the issue atthat point to the Appeals Committee.Any student who has been dismissed may formally appeal this decision in writing to the Registrar with acopy to the respective Program Director within two (2) business days from receipt of the notification. Ifthe student does not meet the stated deadline, the appeal may not be considered. In extenuatingcircumstances, the student may request an extension from their respective Program Director or ProgramDirector Designee (i.e. Registrar); however, this request must be made within the above stated deadline.33

Appeal letters should address:• The rationale behind the appeal and why the student believes the appeal is warranted.• Future circumstances which will enable the student to rectify previous poor academicperformance.The Program Director will forward the student’s appeal to the Academic Appeals Committee within two(2) working days. After discussion between the Appeals Committee and the Program Director, a decisionis rendered. The Program Director will convey the Academic Appeals Committee’s decision to thestudent.The Academic Appeals Committee (AAC) will meet six (6) scheduled times per calendar year. Thesemeetings will convene two (2) days prior to the first day of classes of each trimester and at mid term ofeach trimester. Procedures for the meetings are as follows:Prior to Trimester Meetings: The AAC will convene within two (2) days prior to the first day of classesof the next trimester or at the earliest convenience for both the student and the committee members. Thestudent must appear personally before the AAC at its convenience. A written decision will be given to theProgram Director within two (2) business days of adjourning the meeting with the student. The entrylevelstudent will be allowed to attend scheduled classes throughout the entire appeal process.Mid-Term Meetings: The AAC will convene on or about mid-term of each trimester or at the earliestconvenient time for both the committee and the student. The student must appear personally before AACcommittee. The AAC will give a written decision to the Program Director within two (2) business daysof adjourning the meeting with the student.In the event of extenuating circumstances, if a student is unable to meet at the University’s designatedAAC meeting times, the student may request an alternate meeting time. This request must be submittedto the Chair of the AAC committee in writing with detailed rationale supporting their need for anadditional time.Students geographically distant from the University of St. Augustine campus may be allowed to appearbefore the AAC meeting via phone conference solely at the discretion of the AAC committee.Should the student not agree to the decision of the Appeals Committee, the student has the right of anappeal to the President or an appointed designee. The appeal must be submitted, in writing, within five(5) business days to the President. Upon request, the President or appointed designee will review pertinentrecords, at his/her discretion, including a review of the process to ensure that it was correctly followed,and may meet with the Appeals Committee and the student. The President or appointed designee willfollow the process as established in the Student Handbook and ensure that the process is followed. If thefinal decision by the President results in dismissal, the student will no longer be permitted to remain inany courses.Dismissal policies will be implemented as fairly and equitably as possible considering all extenuatingcircumstances.Following the decision of the President or appointed designee, the student has the right to request bindingarbitration. This is the only remaining recourse for the student. An arbitrator from the AmericanArbitrator Association or equivalent will be contracted with the costs to be shared between the studentand the University.34

Once a final appeals decision on academic dismissal has been rendered, the student does not have accessto the appeals process for this same issue again.Any student enrolled in the St. Augustine campus-based programs who feel a grievance is unresolvedmay refer their grievance to Executive Director, Commission for Independent Education, 2650 ApalacheeParkway, Suite A, Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850-245-3200 or toll-free 888-224-6684. Students attendingthe San Marcos campus-based programs may refer their grievance to Executive Director, Bureau forPrivate, Postsecondary Education, 1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite S-202, Sacramento, CA 95834.DEGREE COMPLETIONAcceptance into the University and payment of tuition (on a trimester basis) is not a contract assuring thatthe student will graduate with the degree for which they applied. Graduation will depend on satisfactoryacademic progression, professional conduct, issues of safety, and the satisfactory completion of clinicalinternship/fieldwork experiences and exit exams. Students in the entry level DPT program must alsocomplete the courses in their final trimester in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. TheStudent Handbook and the course syllabi detail what is considered “satisfactory”. Appeals processes arein place and the University President is the final point of appeal. Wherein the President finds that theprocess was executed in an appropriate manner, the President is inclined to support the process and itsfindings.The following requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for graduation: Each student must satisfactorily complete all academic and clinical courses and be in good academicstanding. All fiscal obligations to the University or its subsidiaries must be paid in full. The student must make application for graduation one trimester prior to the proposed date ofgraduation. Should a student be unable to successfully complete part of the final coursework but has successfullymet all other degree requirements including the exit examination, the student may be allowed towalk at commencement with the respective cohort class. The candidate will sign anacknowledgement regarding participation in the ceremony. The candidate will be “hooded” duringthe ceremony, but will not receive a signed diploma. The signed diploma will be dated to reflect thesubsequent graduate date of degree completion as will be denoted on the transcript. The graduatewill have the option of participating in the commencement ceremony subsequent to degreecompletion to receive the signed diploma.CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICIESStudents will not be excused from scheduled classes, internship, or fieldwork to attend ContinuingEducation courses.35

TUITION AND FEESThe University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has established specific policies, procedures andguidelines defining its relationship with its students. These are outlined in the enrollment agreement thatis included in each admission acceptance packet. Each student is required to submit a signed copy of theenrollment agreement to the Student Services office as part of the acceptance acknowledgement process.TuitionRefer to program-specific Tuition and Fees information in the previous Financial Information section.Student fees, , textbooks, professional fees, health insurance, travel to and from clinical training sites aswell as meals and lodging costs, supplies and lab wear are not included in tuition and fees, and will beextra. These extra additional costs are expected to be approximately $5,000-$7,000 for each program;these costs are subject to change.Candidates are required to submit a $500 deposit within thirty (30) days of acceptance into a program.This deposit is deducted from the first trimester tuition balance. The remaining balance is due onregistration day. Any excess loan proceeds (beyond the first trimester tuition and fees) will be refundedto the student at the beginning of the first trimester.After the first trimester, any tuition balance not paid at the time of trimester registration will receive a10% late penalty and both tuition and late penalty must be paid in full no later than the close of businesson the last day of the week in which classes begin. Students will be removed from class after this point ifnot paid in full. The only exception, are students whose financial aid has been delayed through no faultof their own.Tuition RefundThis refund policy follows the standards set out by the Accrediting Commission of the DistanceEducation and Training Council.If notification to withdraw from the University is submitted within the one week (seven-day grace period)of acceptance and submission of the tuition deposit, a full refund of the tuition deposit will be returned tothe student.A partial refund of the deposit will be given if a student provides notification to withdraw from theUniversity up to 60 days prior to the start of the trimester courses and after the initial seven-day graceperiod. For students attending the Florida campus, this partial refund will be $300 (the University retains$200 as an administrative fee). For students attending the California campus, this partial refund will be$400 (the University retains $100 as an administrative fee).The entire $500 deposit is non-refundable if notification to withdraw from the University is received laterthan 60 days prior to the first day of the term.If a student submits written notification to withdraw from a course (or the program) after the stated termstart date, the following formula will be used to determine the tuition refund.36

Published Length of CourseRefundable Tuition Due After-11-15 weeks 1 st week = 80%2 nd week = 70%3 rd week = 60%4 th week = 50%5 th week = 40%6 th week = 30%7 th week = 20%8 th week = 10%9 th week = 0%Trimester fees are 100% refundable is said notification is received up to eight (8) weeks after the first dayof a trimester. There is a $200 administrative fee for all course or trimester withdrawals.If notification to withdraw is received after the eighth week, there will be no refund of tuition.For students who receive federal financial aid and who withdraw from all classes on or before 60% of theterm has elapsed, USA will calculate, according to federal regulations, any amounts disbursed that mustbe returned to the Title IV programs.Students Right to Cancel - San MarcosStudents at the San Marcos campus may cancel their enrollment agreement for school obtain a refund ofcharges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whicheveris later.Emergency Leave:A student may be granted up to two (2) weeks of emergency leave by the Program Director. After thistime the student can return to classes but is responsible for the material covered in all classes during thisleave time. If the emergency leave extends beyond two (2) weeks, the student will be required to take aleave of absence (see below). Under such circumstances, the student’s tuition will be applied to thefollowing trimester.Leave of Absence:To request a leave of absence, a student must complete a Leave of Absence Request form andforward to the Program Director for approval. An approved Leave of Absence is restricted to acumulative total time of three trimesters. Leave may be taken for one trimester at a time or for anentire calendar year but not more than a total of one calendar year. Leave taken at any timeduring a trimester is considered as an entire trimester of leave and students must retake the entiretrimester of course work. A year long leave begins from the date of the beginning of the trimesterof the Leave of Absence. A student must notify the Registrar of his/her intention to return to theprogram at least thirty (30) days before the start of the term.Scholarship students who are granted an approved Leave of Absence for academic reasons forfeitany scholarship funds upon their return. For scholarship students who are granted an approvedLeave of Absence for medical reasons, the scholarship will be suspended and resumes upon theirreturn from the Leave of Absence.37

Currently enrolled students who are granted an approved Leave of Absence may hold any balancein his/her account to be applied toward future tuition only for a period of one year from date ofissue for non-governmental funds. Governmental funds will be returned per Title IV regulations.Any funds on account, which remain after one year from date of issue, are forfeited. Fees andsales tax are non-refundable in the event of an approved Leave of Absence.If a student is approved, for a Leave of Absence within two months of the beginning of a term, acredit in the amount of tuition paid for that trimester (no refund) will be applied to their accountand available for use up to one year from the date of LOA. This credit is forfeited after one year.Students should be aware that any leave from the institution may have a financial aid impact andshould consult with the Financial Aid Office. In compliance with federal regulations, for Federalfinancial aid purposes, a Leave of Absence is treated the same as a withdrawal. If you areconsidering taking a leave of absence, please be aware of the following:o In accordance with financial aid regulations, a leave of absence can not exceed 180 days.If your leave of absence exceeds 180 days your loan will go into repayment status.o You must make a written request to be granted a leave of absence.o You will be required to complete exit counseling prior to beginning an approved leave ofabsence.ooIt will be necessary to reapply for loans upon return to school.You must notify the Financial Aid Office upon your return to school, so that your lender,guaranty agency, and National Student Loan Data System, (NSLDS) can be notified.The University reserves the right to re-assess “The Essential Functions for Occupational Therapy,Physical Therapy, and Orthopaedic Physician Assistant” of any student returning from any leaveof absence and to decline or conditionally approve their resumption if they are unable to meet theessential functions with reasonable accommodations. If a leave is greater than one year, a studentmust re-apply as a prospective student in order to be considered for readmission to the program.Audit PolicyAuditing of a class is permitted, if space permits, with approval of the Program Director and courseinstructor. Auditing of a class requires payment of full tuition for that course. The student who is auditingmay not take the practical or written exams in that course.38

MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (MOT)Mission StatementThe mission of the University’s MOT program is to graduate a diverse population of practitioners whohave the skills necessary to analyze human occupation and to implement science-driven and evidencedbasedinterventions that promote quality of life for the clients whom they serve. The graduates willcontribute to their profession and to a global society through their competence, ethical standards andprofessionalism.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will: Use standardized and non-standardized procedures to evaluate and assess a variety of clientsacross the age span. Interpret assessment results and plan skilled, cost effective, evidence-based occupationaltherapy intervention with an identified frame of reference. Use the process of clinical reasoning to implement and adapt holistic client interventionprograms emphasizing the use of purposeful activity. Establish and maintain an ethical and appropriate therapeutic relationship. Demonstrate professional competence, communication and documentation skills. Demonstrate self directed learning skills in preparation to become a life long learner andcontributor to the profession of occupational therapy.Program PrerequisitesSocial Sciences (to include psychology,sociology, anthropology, human growthand development, abnormal psychology)General College Physics (must include motion/movement)General College BiologyAnatomy and Physiology I & II15 semester hours3 semester hours3 semester hours6 semester hours(NOTE: Substitutions can be considered with the approval of the program director)Recommended Prerequisites: General College ChemistryMedical Terminology3 semester hours2 semester hoursRecommended Electives: Speech, Statistics, additional Biology and Physics.CURRICULUMTRIMESTER ITrimester HoursHSC 5003 Critical Thinking 1HSC 5010 Scientific Inquiry 1HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4HSC 5213C Skills and Procedures 4HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4OCT 5801 Foundations of OT – Fieldwork Introduction 3Trimester Total 1739

TRIMESTER IITrimester HoursHSC 5122C Biomechanics 4HSC 5416 General Pathology 3HSC 5700 Wellness and Prevention 3OCT 5011 Evidence-Based Practice 2OCT 5100 Professional Forum 2OCT 5300 Evaluation and Assessment 4OCT 5802 Fieldwork IA 1Trimester Total 19TRIMESTER IIIHSC 5151C Clinical Neurosciences 5HSC 5142 Child Development 3HSC 5800 Gerontology 3OCT 5031 Evidence-Based Research I 1OCT 5125C Biomechanical Interventions 4OCT 5406C Psychosocial Interventions 4OCT 5803 Fieldwork IB 1Trimester Total 21TRIMESTER IVHSC 5351 Pharmacology 2HSC 5610 Administration and Management in OT and PT 2OCT 5041 Evidence-Based Research II 1OCT 5216C Physical Modalities for OT 2OCT 5610C Neurorehabilitation Interventions 4OCT 5620C Pediatric Interventions 4OCT 5630C Assistive Technology & Community Service 4Trimester Total 19TRIMESTERS V AND VIOCT 5005 Clinical Reasoning 1OCT 5701C Orthotics and Prosthetics 3OCT 5810 Exit Exam 1OCT 5811 Fieldwork IC – Mock Clinic 2OCT 5813 Fieldwork IIA 12OCT 5824 Fieldwork IIB 12Trimester Total 31OTHER/AVAILABLE ELECTIVESIDS 5802 Independent Study VariableNOTE: MOT students must complete all Level II fieldwork within twenty-four (24) months followingcompletion of academic preparation.For further information about accreditation contact: Accreditation Council for Occupational TherapyEducation (ACOTE), 4720 Montgomery Lane, PO Box 31220, Bethesda, MD 20824-1220, Telephone301-652-2682.40

DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)Mission StatementThe mission of the University’s DPT program is to graduate competent, versatile, reflective, empatheticand autonomous practitioners who by virtue of their critical thinking and active learning skills, clinicalexperience, diagnostic proficiency, ethical and behavioral standards and commitment to professionalism,will be prepared to assist and direct the patient or client in achieving optimum function. Thesepractitioners will contribute to their practice and society through continued professional growth andpersonal example of a healthy and productive lifestyle.Program Goals Prepare autonomous physical therapists who will utilize evidence-informed critical inquiryand effective clinical skills in the examination diagnosis, and intervention to optimizeparticipation across the lifespan. Graduate physical therapists who demonstrate empathetic, professional, and culturallycompetent behavior that supports cooperative relationships with patients/clients, other healthcare providers, and the community. Promote commitment to personal and professional development and lifelong learningactivities related to a healthy and productive lifestyle. Prepare doctoral graduates who can contribute to the growth and development of physicaltherapy practice through ethico-legal administration of services, patient advocacy, dedicationto service to the profession and the community. Foster faculty who are excellent in teaching, promoting professionalism, productiveresearchers, and provide service to the university, profession, and the communityProgram PrerequisitesGeneral College Chemistry I and IIGeneral College Physics I and II (kinesiology or biomechanicscan be subsituted for physics II)General College Biology I and II (zoology can be substitutedfor biology II)Anatomy and Physiology I and IISocial Sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology)Recommended Prerequisite: Medical Terminology6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours9 semester hours2 semester hours(NOTE: Substitutions can be considered with approval by the program director)CURRICULUMTRIMESTER ITrimester HoursHSC 5003 Critical Thinking 1HSC 5010 Scientific Inquiry 1HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4HSC 5213C Skills & Procedures 4HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4PHT 5802 Practicum I 2PHT 5006C Massage and Soft Tissue Palpation 1Trimester Total 1741

TRIMESTER IITrimester HoursHSC 5122C Biomechanics 4HSC 5416 General Pathology 3HSC 5700 Wellness and Prevention 3PHT 5132C Musculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics 4PHT 5225C Physical Modalities/Integumentary 4PHT 5234C General Therapeutic Exercise I 4Trimester Total 22TRIMESTER IIIHSC 5142 Child Development 3HSC 5151C Clinical Neuroscience 5HSC 5800 Gerontology 3PHT 5133C Musculoskeletal II: Mock Clinic 3PHT 5143C Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Evaluation 3PHT 5236C Therapeutic Exercise II 3PHT 5805 Practicum II 2Trimester Total 22TRIMESTER IVHSC 5351 Pharmacology 2PHT 5145C Neuromuscular II: Therapeutic Approaches 3PHT 5702C Prosthetics 1PHT 5713C Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2PHT 5813 Internship I 7Trimester Total 15TRIMESTER VHSC 5610 Administration and Management in OT and PT 2PHT 5103 Critical Thinking II 1PHT 5134C Musculoskeletal III: Advanced Extremity Examination,Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) 3PHT 5135C Musculoskeletal IV: Advanced Spinal Examination,Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) 3PHT 5140C Pediatric Physical Therapy 2PHT 5147C Neuromuscular III – Advanced Evaluation and InterventionsPHT 5405for the Adult 2Psychosocial & Ethical Aspects of PhysicalTherapy 3PHT 5906 Research II: Proposal Development 3Trimester Total 19TRIMESTER VIPHT 5824 Internship II 8PHT 5828 Internship III 8Trimester Total 1642

TRIMESTER VIITrimester HoursRequired Courses:HSC 6400E Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2PHT 5809 Exit Exam (DPTEN) 1PHT 5907 Research III: Patient Case Report 1PHT 6220E Myofascial Manipulation (MF1) 2PHT 6403E Imaging for Physical Therapy 2Students choose 7 credits from the following electives:BSC 6001E Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3BSC 6101E Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning TheoryTo Neurologic Intervention 2BSC 6102E Interventions for the Older Adult with Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6103E Neurologic Dysfunction in the Pediatric Client 3BSC 6301E Ergonomics 2HSA 6101E Health Services Administration 3HSC 6100E Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic Applications for 2OrthopaedicsHSC 6300E Advancing Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 6320E School Based Practice 2HSC 6360E Spinal Instability 2OCT 5620C Pediatric Interventions 4OCT 5701C Orthotics and Prosthetics 3PHT 5830 Elective Internship IV 1-8PHT 5900 Locomotor Training for the Neurologic Patient 2PHT 6202E Adv. Pelvic Lumbar & Thoracic Spine (S2) 2PHT 6203E Adv. Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2PHT 6204E Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4) 1PHT 6211E Extremity Integration (E2) 2PHT 6331E Evaluation and Treatment of the Craniomandibular System 2PHT 6461E Musculoskeletal Clinical Integration* 2PSY 6102E Psychology of Health and Exercise 2PSY 6103E Applied Psychology Performance 3Note: Courses are anticipated to be offered through various delivery mechanisms to includeon-line delivery. Depending on demand, some Trimester VII elective courses may not beavailable.OTHER/AVAILABLE ELECTIVESIDS 5802 Directed Study Variable*This course is not available for students attending the entry-level DPT program in San Marcos, CA.43

Dual Degree Option (MOT and DPT)The University offers a “Second Degree” option in its entry-level programs for those who choose tocombine the professional skills of occupational and physical therapy. The Dual Degree Option offers aunique opportunity to earn both a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree and a Doctor ofPhysical Therapy (DPT) degree in three years and four months (ten trimesters total). A student has anopportunity to gain clinical excellence and may increase the marketability of the entry-level practitioner.Program PrerequisitesGeneral College Chemistry I and IIGeneral College Physics I and II (kinesiology or biomechanicscan be substituted for one semester of physics)General College Biology I and II (zoology can be substitutedfor biology II)Anatomy and Physiology I and IISocial Sciences (human growth and development, psychology,sociology, abnormal psychology and anthropology)6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours15 semester hoursRecommended Prerequisite: Medical Terminology2 semester hours(NOTE: Substitutions can be considered with the approval of the program director)CURRICULUMTRIMESTER ITrimester HoursHSC 5003 Critical Thinking 1HSC 5010 Scientific Inquiry 1HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4HSC 5213C Skills and Procedures 4HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4OCT 5801 Foundations of OT-Fieldwork Introduction 3PHT 5006C Massage and Soft Tissue Palpation 1Trimester Total 18TRIMESTER IIHSC 5122C Biomechanics 4HSC 5416 General Pathology 3HSC 5700 Wellness and Prevention 3OCT 5011 Evidence-Based Practice 2OCT 5100 Professional Forum 2OCT 5300 Evaluation and Assessment 4OCT 5802 Fieldwork IA 1Trimester Total 19TRIMESTER IIIHSC 5142 Child Development 3HSC 5151C Clinical Neurosciences 5HSC 5800 Gerontology 3OCT 5031 Evidence-Based Research I 1OCT 5125C Biomechanical Interventions 4OCT 5406C Psychosocial Interventions 4OCT 5803 Fieldwork IB 1Trimester Total 2144

TRIMESTER IVTrimester HoursHSC 5351 Pharmacology 2HSC 5610 Administration and Management 2OCT 5041 Evidence-Based Research II 1OCT 5610C Neurorehabilitation Interventions 4OCT 5620C Pediatric Interventions 4OCT 5630C Assistive Technology & Community Service 4PHT 5225C Physical Modalities/Integumentary 4Trimester Total 21TRIMESTER VOCT 5005 Clinical Reasoning 1OCT 5701C Orthotics and Prosthetics 3OCT 5811 Fieldwork 1C – Mock Clinic 2OCT 5813 Fieldwork IIA (2/3 in V, 1/3 VI) 12PHT 5702C Prosthetics 1Trimester Total 19TRIMESTER VIOCT 5810 Exit Exam (half in V, half in VI) 1OCT 5824 Fieldwork IIB 12Trimester Total 13Graduate with MOT DegreeTRIMESTER VIIPHT 5132C Musculoskeletal I 4PHT 5234C Therapeutic Exercise 4PHT 5103 Critical Thinking II 1PHT 5243Neuromuscular Examination, EvaluationAnd Intervention 2PHT 5713C Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2PHT 5801 Practicum for Dual Option Students 114TRIMESTER VIIIPHT 5236C Therapeutic Exercise II 3PHT 5133 Musculoskeletal II (Mock Clinic) 3PHT 5134C Musculoskeletal III (E1) 3PHT 5135C Musculoskeletal IV (S1) 3PHT 5147CNeuromuscular III – Advanced Evaluation and Interventionsin the Adult 2PHT 5140C Pediatric Physical Therapy 2IDS 5802 Independent Study-Research II 1Trimester Total 1745

TRIMESTER IXTrimester HoursPHT 5824 PT Internship II 8PHT 5828 PT Internship III 8Trimester Total 16TRIMESTER XRequired Courses:HSC 6400E Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2PHT 5809 Exit Exam (DPTEN) 1PHT 5907 Research III: Patient Case Report 1PHT 6220E Myofascial Manipulation 2PHT 6403E Imaging for Physical Therapy 2Students choose 7 credits from the following electives:BSC 6001E Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3BSC 6101E Motor Control and Motor Learning 2BSC 6102E Older Adult with a Neuro Impairment 3BSC 6103E Neurologic Dysfunction in the Pediatric Client 3BSC 6301E Ergonomics 2HSA 6101E Health Services Administration 3HSC 6100E Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic 2Applications for OrthopaedicsHSC 6300E Advancing Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 6320E School Based Practice 2HSC 6360E Spinal Instability 2PHT 5830 Elective Internship IV 1-8PHT 5900 Locomotor Training for the Neurologic Patient 2PHT 6202E Adv. Pelvic Lumbar & Thoracic Spine (S2) 2PHT 6203E Adv. Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2PHT 6204E Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip 1Complex (S4)PHT 6211E Extremity Integration (E2) 2PHT 6331E Eval and Treatment of the Craniomandibular System 2PHT 6461E Musculoskeletal Clinical Integration* 2PSY 6102E Psychology of Health and Exercise 2PSY 6103E Applied Psychology Performance 3OTHERIDS 5802 Directed Study (entry-level) VariableBolded Classes are PT classes integrated into OT curriculum.*This course is not available for students attending the entry-level DPT program in San Marcos, CA.46

FLEXIBLE DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)The University of St. Augustine offers a part-time program for working adults seeking to earn the Doctorof Physical Therapy degree referred to as the Flex Program. This program is a combined distanceeducation and residency first professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program designed for thestudent who needs flexibly. By substituting asynchronous online education for most standard classroomparticipation and holding weekend labs on campus, an individual can earn a Doctor of Physical Therapydegree in 12 trimesters (4 years).The model represents an expansion of the full-time, entry-level DPT Program currently in place at theUniversity of St. Augustine (USA). The same mission and curriculum used in the full-time Program isutilized in the Flex Program with the only differences being a reduction in the number of credits taken perterm and the delivery format. The Flex Program pre-requisites, admission requirements, academiccalendar, total tuition, and policies are the same as the on-campus program. Students in the Flex programcomplete 3 full-time clinical internships that are seven to eight weeks in length in the second half of theprogram. This portion of the curriculum will require full-time attendance by the Flex DPT student.There are two cohort groups of students admitted per year, starting in September and January with amaximum of 30 students per group and a minimum of 8 students. If the number of Flex cohort studentsdrops below 8, the university reserves the right to hold the cohort group back a trimester to combine withthe following group.More than 50% of the coursework is delivered on-line to the student. The online courses consist of webbasedtext with extensive graphics, videos, and audio clips. There are opportunities provided for facultyto-studentand student-to-student synchronous and asynchronous interactive collaboration. Assessment ofonline learning outcomes includes a wide variety of evaluation tools depending on the course objectivessuch as: 1) regular quizzes completed online; 2) graded bulletin board assignments; 3) case reports; 4)group projects; 5) research paper; and 6) article critiques.In courses with a lab component, students come together on campus for 16 hours of laboratory classes perweekend for no more than 8 weekends a trimester. The lab sessions provide an avenue for teachingactivities not well suited for online delivery such as the hands-on learning that is vital to physical therapyeducation, in addition to oral presentations, proctored written examinations, lab practical testing, andsocialization activities. Currently these lab activities are located in St. Augustine, Florida and SanMarcos, California.47

Mission StatementThe mission of the University’s DPT program is to graduate competent, versatile, reflective, empathetic andautonomous practitioners who by virtue of their critical thinking and active learning skills, clinical experience,diagnostic proficiency, ethical and behavioral standards and commitment to professionalism, will be prepared toassist and direct the patient or client in achieving optimum function. These practitioners will contribute to theirpractice and society through continued professional growth and personal example of a healthy and productivelifestyle.Program Goals Prepare autonomous physical therapists who will utilize evidence-informed critical inquiryand effective clinical skills in the examination diagnosis, and intervention to optimizeparticipation across the lifespan. Graduate physical therapists who demonstrate empathetic, professional, and culturallycompetent behavior that supports cooperative relationships with patients/clients, other healthcare providers, and the community. Promote commitment to personal and professional development and lifelong learningactivities related to a healthy and productive lifestyle. Prepare doctoral graduates who can contribute to the growth and development of physicaltherapy practice through ethico-legal administration of services, patient advocacy, dedicationto service to the profession and the community. Foster faculty who are excellent in teaching, promoting professionalism, productiveresearchers, and provide service to the university, profession, and the communityProgram PrerequisitesGeneral College Chemistry I and IIGeneral College Physics I and II (kinesiology or biomechanicscan be substitubed for physics II)General College Biology I and II (zoology can be substituted for biology II)Anatomy and Physiology I and IISocial Sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology)Recommended Prerequisite: Medical Terminology6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours6 semester hours9 semester hours2 semester hours(NOTE: Substitutions will be considered with approval by the program director)CURRICULUMTRIMESTER ITrimester HoursHSC 5003 Critical Thinking 1HSC 5010 Scientific Inquiry 1HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4PHT 5006C Massage and Soft Tissue Palpation 1Trimester Total 7TRIMESTER IIHSC 5213C Skills & Procedures 4HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4PHT 5802 Practicum I 2Trimester Total 1048

TRIMESTER IIITrimester HoursHSC 5122C Biomechanics 4HSC 5416 General Pathology 3PHT 5405 Psychosocial & Ethical Aspects of Physical Therapy 3Trimester Total 10TRIMESTER IVHSC 5151C Clinical Neuroscience 5HSC 5710 Wellness and Prevention 3PHT 5225C Physical Modalities/Integumentary 4Trimester Total 12TRIMESTER VHSC 5142 Child Development 3PHT 5132C Musculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics 4PHT 5234C General Therapeutic Exercise I 4Trimester Total 11TRIMESTER VIHSC 5800 Gerontology 3PHT 5143C Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Evaluation 3PHT 5236C Therapeutic Exercise II 3PHT 5805 Practicum II 2Trimester Total 11TRIMESTER VIIHSC 5351 Pharmacology 2PHT 5133C Musculoskeletal II: Mock Clinic 3PHT 5702C Prosthetics 1PHT 5713C Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation 2Trimester Total 8TRIMESTER VIIIHSC 6400E Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2PHT 5145C Neuromuscular II: Therapeutic Approaches 3PHT 5813 Internship I 7Trimester Total 12TRIMESTER IXHSC 5610 Administration and Management in OT and PT 2PHT 5103 Critical Thinking II 1PHT 5134C Musculoskeletal III: Advanced Extremity Examination,PHT 5135CEvaluation and Manipulation (E1) 3Musculoskeletal IV: Advanced Spinal Examination,Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) 3PHT 6403E Imaging for Physical Therapy 2Trimester Total 1149

TRIMESTER XTrimester HoursPHT 5140C Pediatric Physical Therapy 2PHT 5147C Neuromuscular III: Advanced Evaluation and Interventionsin the Adult 2PHT 5906 Research II: Proposal Development 3PHT 6220E Myofascial Manipulation (MF1) 2Trimester Total 9TRIMESTER XIPHT 5824 Internship II 8PHT 5828 Internship III* 8Trimester Total 16TRIMESTER XIIRequired Courses:PHT 5809 Exit Exam 1PHT 5907 Research III: Patient Case Report 1Students choose 7 credits from the following electives:BSC 6001E Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3BSC 6101EApplication of Motor Control and Motor Learning TheoryTo Neurologic Intervention 2BSC 6102E Interventions for the Older Adult with Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6103E The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6301E Ergonomics 2HSA 6101E Health Services Administration 3HSC 6100E Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic Applications for 2OrthopaedicsHSC 6300E Advancing Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 6320E School-Based PracticeHSC 6360E Spinal Instability 2OCT 5620C Pediatric Interventions* 4OCT 5701C Orthotics and Prosthetics* 3PHT 5830 Elective Internship IV 1-8PHT 5900 Locomotor Training for the Neurologic Patient 2PHT 6202E Adv. Pelvic Lumbar & Thoracic Spine (S2) 2PHT 6203E Adv. Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2PHT 6204E Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4) 1PHT 6211E Extremity Integration (E2) 2PHT 6331E Evaluation and Treatment of the Craniomandibular System 2PHT 6461E Musculoskeletal Clinical Integration* 2PSY 6102E Psychology of Health and Exercise 2PSY 6103E Applied Performance Psychology 3OPTIONAL TRIMESTER XIIFor those students who cannot complete 2 fulltime internships in one trimesterInternship III 8*These elective courses are not available for students attending the Flex program.50

MASTER OF ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (MOPA)Mission StatementThe mission of this program is to educate highly competent and compassionate Orthopaedic PhysicianAssistants who excel in meeting the health care needs of Orthopaedic Physicians across the United States.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will: Execute the skills necessary to participate in the triage, evaluation and treatment of orthopaedicinjuries and diseases found in orthopaedic office practice and hospital settings. Perform standardized and non-standardized evaluation and assessment procedures for clients withorthopaedic conditions across the lifespan. Use the process of clinical reasoning to implement and adapt holistic client intervention programsemphasizing the use of purposeful activity. Utilize effective clinical reasoning, judgment, and differential diagnosis skills to determine thebest approach to comprehensive treatment. Plan evidence-based non-surgical and pharmacologic treatment approaches in consultation withan orthopaedic surgeon. Demonstrate technical skills for a wide variety of orthopaedic procedures and ability to assistwith orthopaedic surgeries. Appropriately order diagnostic imaging studies and communicate with the orthopaedic physician. Establish clear written and verbal communication skills for patient interactions, professionalcommunications and documentation purposes. Value ethical, legal, and regulatory responsibilities of this profession. Demonstrate independent and life-long learning skills for future contributions to the profession.Program PrerequisitesMedical TerminologyGeneral College Chemistry I & II(may also take organic or inorganic chemistry, biochemistry)Cell BiologyMicrobiologyGeneral Physics I & II (may substitute Biomechanicsor Kinesiology for 1 term (3 credits) of Physics)Anatomy & Physiology I & II (may substitute 1 term(3 credits) Anatomy and 1 term (3 credits) Exercise Physiology)Social Sciences (from among: psychology, sociology,anthropology, human growth and development)2 Semester hours6 Semester hours3 Semester hours3 Semester hours6 Semester hours6 Semester hours9 Semester hoursCURRICULUMTRIMESTER ITrimester HoursHSC 5003 Critical Thinking 1HSC 5010 Scientific Inquiry 1HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4OPA 5700 Wellness and Prevention 2OPA 5110 OPA Professional Issues I 2Trimester Total 1451

TRIMESTER IITrimester HoursHSC 5122C Biomechanics 4HSC 5416 General Pathology 3OPA 5132C OPA Orthopaedics I 5OPA 5125C OPA Lab Procedures 2OPA 5351 OPA Orthopaedic Pharmacology 3OPA 5906 Research II 1Trimester Total 18TRIMESTER IIIHSC 6400E Differential Diagnosis 2OPA 5120 OPA Professional Issues II 2OPA 5134C OPA Orthopaedics II 4OPA 5151C Clinical Neuroscience 2OPA 5200 OPA Surgery* 6OPA 5713C OPA Cardiopulmonary 2OCT 5803 OPA Imaging 3*Students will spend one week at the Meridian Institute ofSurgical Assisting in Tennessee 1Trimester Total 22TRIMESTER IVOPA 5810 Rotation 1: Lower Extremity Orthopaedics 8OPA 5812 Rotation 2: Upper Extremity Orthopaedics 8Trimester Total 16TRIMESTER VOPA 5814 Rotation 3: Spine Orthopaedics/Neurology 8OPA 5818 Rotation 4: Trauma/Surgery 8Trimester Total 16TRIMESTER VIOPA 5809 Exit Exam 1OPA 5907 Research III 1Students can choose either two four (4) week rotations or one eight (8) week electiverotation(s) from the following:OPA 5816 Rotation 5: Sports Medicine 4OPA 5820 Rotation 6: Pediatric Orthopaedics 4OPA 5822 Rotation 7: Oncology 4OPA 5824 Rotation 8: Hand 4OPA 5828 Rotation 9: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 4OPA 5830 Rotation 10: Foot/Ankle 4OPA 5831 Rotation 11: Minimally Invasive/Arthrosocopy 4Trimester Total 1052

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TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD)Mission StatementThe mission of the transitional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is to graduate studentswith advanced knowledge in practice excellence who have the leadership, and clinical skills necessary topromote the profession of occupational therapy. High priority is placed on active inquiry, criticalthinking and reflective practice.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will: Think logically, critically, creatively, and independently in a manner that will promote advancedpractice of occupational therapy. Develop leadership in an area of clinical practice that will promote the profession of OT and thepatients who receive care. Display depth of knowledge and advanced competence in at least one major area of clinicaltheory and practice. Develop effective communication skills in the presentation of occupational therapy theories andconcepts in order to advance professional goals. Advance competence in the interpretation and application of professional literature promotingevidence based practice. Develop a systematic approach to solving problems in patient care, either through clinicalresearch, product or program development as part of the culminating Capstone Project.Admission RequirementsApplication to the transitional OTD program is open to all occupational therapists who entered theprofession with a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accreditedinstitution. It is expected that all applicants are licensed or eligible for licensure in the United States.Applicants must be currently employed as an occupational therapist or have a minimum of one year’sexperience as an occupational therapist. For more details on admission, see the Admissions to theUniversity section of this Catalog.Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning must be submitted directly to theUniversity in accordance with the Application for Admission instructions.International Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa to participate in University courses and/ordegrees can be considered for admission. To enter the transitional OTD program, the following criteriawill apply: Be a graduate of a program in a country that is a member of the World Federation ofOccupational Therapists. Submit transcripts and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that provide evidence of training at alevel equivalent to that of a bachelor’s degree in the United States.Candidate must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report iftheir education was completed in a language other than English or they reside in a non-Englishspeaking country. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210 (computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT –Internet based testing) is required on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).54

Notification of StatusThe applicant will be notified by email from the University of his/her admission status after all requiredapplication materials have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee.Academic RequirementTo remain in the OTD program, the student must: Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Complete a minimum of one (1) course within three months (12 weeks) and a minimum of 5credits within a calendar year.Program OverviewFor candidates entering the program with a master’s degree from the University of St. Augustine (MOT),they are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits. For candidates who hold a master’s degree* inoccupational therapy, a minimum of 35 credits will be required to earn the transitional OTD degree. Thestudent should be able to complete this program in two to three years on a part-time basis.For those who hold a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, a minimum of 60 credits will berequired. The student should be able to complete this program in three to four years on a part-time basis.The transitional OTD program includes several required courses depending on your highest previousdegree.For the student holding a master’s degree these include: Science of Occupation (4 credits) Capstone 1 and 2 (5 credits) Leadership and Policy in Health Care (3 credits) Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional (3 credits) Health Administration (3 credits) Residency (1 credit) Practice courses (6 credits)For the student with a Bachelor’s degree there are four additional courses: Reflective Practice (4 credits) Professional Communication (2 credits) Clinical Integration I (8 credits) Clinical Integration II (8 credits)In addition to the required courses listed above, the remainder of OTD coursework is comprised of electivecourses and seminars. The University will also consider accepting graduate credits from other accreditedinstitutions. Please refer to the transfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.*The master’s degree may be either the first professional degree or a post-professional degree.55

Delivery of transitional OTD CourseworkCourses in the transitional OTD program is offered in a variety of formats. In some cases, as noted in thecourse descriptions, a prerequisite for a course may be completion of a continuing education seminar.This learning experience is then enhanced through completion of assignments in a distance educationformat. These assignments are submitted to the University for grading in a specified time framesubsequent to completion of the seminar.Other courses are offered strictly through a distance education format. No seminar attendance is requiredand all learning activities are completed at a distance. This format is presented through a variety ofdelivery methods including assigned readings, videos, CD-ROM, or via the Internet. This format alsoincludes assignments that must be completed and returned to the University for grading to receive creditfor the course.In addition, students may choose courses that are part of the regularly scheduled, 14-week, on-campuscurriculum.Incomplete CourseworkIf a student cannot complete the required work within the predetermined timeframe, he/she will receive agrade of Incomplete (“I”). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date toreceive a letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete therequirements within the approved time, the “I” grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail(“I/F”) on his/her transcript.56

TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CURRICULARequirements for a transitional OTD candidate who holds a Master’s DegreeRequired CoursesCredit HoursBSC 6200 Evidence-Based Research for the Health Professional 3HSA 6101 Health Administration 3HSA 6201 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3OCT 6150 Capstone 1 1OCT 6400 Residency 1OCT 6495 The Science of Occupation 4OCT 6497 Capstone 2 4Electives (USA MOT graduate students select a total 11 credits of which six of the credits are required from the AdvancedPractice Courses; MOT graduate student select a total of 16 credits of which six of the credits are required from the AdvancedPractice Courses):Advanced Practice CoursesBSC 6001 Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3BSC 6101 Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning to Neurologic Intervention 2BSC 6102 Interventions for the Older Adult with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6103 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6301 Ergonomics 2HSC 6100 Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic Applications for Orthopaedics 2HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation 2HSC 6300 Advancing Your Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 6320 School Based Practice 2HSC 6360 Spinal Instability 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2HSC 6413 Orthopedic Imaging for the Upper Extremity 2HSC 6450 Fundamentals of the Health Care Startup Business 3HSC 6460 Accounting and Finance for the Practice 3HSC 6470 Legal and Regulatory Issues 3OCT 6498 Clinical Integration 1-8PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy2PSY 6102 Psychology of Health and Exercise 2PSY 6103 Applied Performance Psychology 3Leadership/Academic CoursesEDF 6101 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3Independent Study CoursesIDS 6455 Directed Study 1-4IDS 6460 Directed Readings 1-4Total Credits Required (dependent on whether USA Alumni) 30-35Requirements for a transitional OTD candidate who holds a Bachelor’s DegreeBSC 6200 Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional 3COM 6100 Selected Topics in Professional Communication 2HSA 6101 Health Administration 3HSA 6201 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3OCT 6150 Capstone 1 1OCT 6200 Reflective Practice 4OCT 6400 Residency 1OCT 6495 The Science of Occupation 4OCT 6497 Capstone 2 4Electives (bachelor’s degree graduate students select a total of 35 credits of which six of the credits are required from theAdvanced Practice Courses):Advanced Practice CoursesBSC 6001 Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 357

BSC 6101 Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning to Neurologic Intervention 2BSC 6102 Interventions for the Older Adult with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6103 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6301 Ergonomics 2HSC 6100 Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic Applications for Orthopaedics 2HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation 2HSC 6300 Advancing Your Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 6320 School Based Practice 2HSC 6360 Spinal Instability 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2HSC 6413 Orthopedic Imaging for the Upper Extremity 2HSC 6450 Fundamentals of the Health Care Startup Business 3HSC 6460 Accounting and Financing for the Practice 3HSC 6470 Legal and Regulatory Issues 3OCT 6498 Clinical Integration 1-8PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy2PSY 6102 Psychology of Health and Exercise 2PSY 6103 Applied Performance Psychology 3Leadership/Academic CoursesEDF 6101 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3Experiential Credit CoursesOCT 6480 Clinical Practice I 1-5OCT 6481 Clinical Practice II 1-5OCT 6482 Clinical Practice III 1-5Independent Study CoursesIDS 6455 Directed Study 1-4IDS 6460 Directed Readings 1-4Total Credits Required 60Student studying in the library at the St. Augustine campus58

TUITION AND FEES – TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYPROGRAMTuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443.00/credit hour. Courses with a seminarprerequisite for which seminar fees are charged separately the OTD coursework bears a per credit hourcharge of $190.00.USA Master’s Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover coursetuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $13,300 (30 hours)• Application Fee: $50• Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement• Estimated total for OTD – USA Master’s Degree Applicant:$13,500Master’s Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover coursetuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $15,500 (35 hours)• Application Fee: $50• Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement• Estimated total for OTD – Master’s Degree Applicant: $15,700BSOT Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover coursetuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $26,600 (60 hours)• Application Fee: $50• Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement• Estimated Total for OTD – BSOT Degree Applicant: $26,80059

TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD) (EffectiveApril 1, 2012)Mission StatementThe mission of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is to graduate students with advancedknowledge in practice excellence who have the leadership, and clinical skills necessary to promote theprofession of occupational therapy. High priority is placed on active inquiry, critical thinking and reflectivepractice.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will: Prepare students to think logically, critically, creatively, and independently in a manner that willpromote advanced practice of occupational therapy. Develop leadership in an area of clinical practice that will promote the profession of occupationaltherapy and the patients who receive care. Display professional skills such as life-long learning, ethical behaviors and interdisciplinarycollaboration within professional practice. Develop effective communication skills in the presentation of occupational therapy theories andconcepts in order to advance professional goals. Develop a systematic approach to solving problems in clinical practice through the culminatingCapstone Project. Advance competence in the interpretation and application of professional literature promotingevidence based practice.Admission RequirementsApplication to the OTD program is open to all occupational therapists who entered the profession with abachelor’s degree or master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution. It is expectedthat all applicants are licensed or eligible for licensure in the United States. Applicants must be currentlyemployed as an occupational therapist or have a minimum of one year’s experience as an occupationaltherapist. For more details on admission, see the Admissions to the University section of this Catalog.Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning must be submitted directly to theUniversity in accordance with the Application for Admission instructions.International Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa to participate in University courses and/ordegrees can be considered for admission. To enter the OTD program, the following criteria will apply: Be a graduate of a program in a country that is a member of the World Federation of OccupationalTherapists. Submit transcripts and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that provide evidence of training at a levelequivalent to that of a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Candidate must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report iftheir education was completed in a language other than English or they reside in a non-Englishspeaking country. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210 (computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT – Internetbased testing) is required on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).60

Notification of StatusThe applicant will be notified by email from the University of his/her admission status after all requiredapplication materials have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee.Academic RequirementTo remain in the OTD program, the student must: Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Complete a minimum of one (1) course within three months (12 weeks) and a minimum of 5 creditswithin a calendar year.Program OverviewFor candidates entering the program with a master’s degree from the University of St. Augustine (MOT),they are required to complete a minimum of 30 credits. For candidates who hold a master’s degree* inoccupational therapy, a minimum of 35 credits will be required to earn the OTD degree. The student shouldbe able to complete this program in two to three years on a part-time basis.Effective April 1, 2012 for those who hold a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, a minimum of 60credits will be required. The student should be able to complete this program in three to four years on a parttimebasis.The OTD program includes several required courses depending on your highest previous degree.For the student holding a master’s degree these include: Science of Occupation (4 credits) Capstone 1 and 2 (5 credits) Leadership and Policy in Health Care (3 credits) Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional (3 credits) Health Administration (3 credits) Residency (1 credit) Practice courses (6 credits)For the student with a Bachelor’s degree there are four additional courses: Reflective Practice (4 credits) Professional Communication (2 credits) Clinical Integration I (8 credits) Clinical Integration II (8 credits)In addition to the required courses listed above, the remainder of OTD coursework is comprised of electivecourses and seminars. The University will also consider accepting graduate credits from other accreditedinstitutions. Please refer to the transfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.*The master’s degree may be either the first professional degree or a post-professional degree.61

Delivery of OTD CourseworkCourses in the OTD program is offered in a variety of formats. In some cases, as noted in the coursedescriptions, a prerequisite for a course may be completion of a continuing education seminar. This learningexperience is then enhanced through completion of assignments in a distance education format. Theseassignments are submitted to the University for grading in a specified time frame subsequent to completionof the seminar.Other courses are offered strictly through a distance education format. No seminar attendance is requiredand all learning activities are completed at a distance. This format is presented through a variety of deliverymethods including assigned readings, videos, CD-ROM, or via the Internet. This format also includesassignments that must be completed and returned to the University for grading to receive credit for thecourse.In addition, students may choose courses that are part of the regularly scheduled, 14-week, on-campuscurriculum.Incomplete CourseworkIf a student cannot complete the required work within the predetermined timeframe, he/she will receive agrade of Incomplete (“I”). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date to receivea letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete the requirementswithin the approved time, the “I” grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail (“I/F”) on his/hertranscript.62

DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CURRICULARequirements for an OTD candidate who holds a Master’s DegreeRequired CoursesCredit HoursBSC 6200 Evidence-Based Research for the Health Professional 3HSA 6101 Health Administration 3HSA 6201 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3OCT 6150 Capstone 1 1OCT 6400 Residency 1OCT 6495 The Science of Occupation 4OCT 6497 Capstone 2 4Electives (USA MOT graduate students select a total 11 credits of which six of the credits are required from the Advanced PracticeCourses; MOT graduate student select a total of 16 credits of which six of the credits are required from the Advanced PracticeCourses):Advanced Practice CoursesBSC 6001 Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3BSC 6101 Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning to Neurologic Intervention 2BSC 6102 Interventions for the Older Adult with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6103 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6301 Ergonomics 2HSC 6100 Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic Applications for Orthopaedics 2HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation 2HSC 6300 Advancing Your Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 6320 School Based Practice 2HSC 6360 Spinal Instability 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2HSC 6413 Orthopedic Imaging for the Upper Extremity 2HSC 6450 Fundamentals of the Health Care Startup Business 3HSC 6460 Accounting and Finance for the Practice 3HSC 6470 Legal and Regulatory Issues 3OCT 6498 Clinical Integration 1-8PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy 2PSY 6102 Psychology of Health and Exercise 2PSY 6103 Applied Performance Psychology 3Leadership/Academic CoursesEDF 6101 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3Independent Study CoursesIDS 6455 Directed Study 1-4IDS 6460 Directed Readings 1-4Total Credits Required (dependent on whether USA Alumni) 30-35Requirements for an OTD candidate who holds a Bachelor’s DegreeBSC 6200 Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional 3COM 6100 Selected Topics in Professional Communication 2HSA 6101 Health Administration 3HSA 6201 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3OCT 6150 Capstone 1 1OCT 6200 Reflective Practice 4OCT 6400 Residency 1OCT 6495 The Science of Occupation 4OCT 6497 Capstone 2 4OCT 6498 Clinical Integration I 8OCT 6498 Clinical Integration II 8Electives (bachelor’s degree graduate students select a total of 19 credits of which six of the credits are required from the AdvancedPractice Courses):63

Advanced Practice CoursesBSC 6001 Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3BSC 6101 Application of Motor Control and Motor Learning to Neurologic Intervention 2BSC 6102 Interventions for the Older Adult with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6103 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6301 Ergonomics 2HSC 6100 Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic Applications for Orthopaedics 2HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation 2HSC 6300 Advancing Your Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 6320 School Based Practice 2HSC 6360 Spinal Instability 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2HSC 6413 Orthopedic Imaging for the Upper Extremity 2HSC 6450 Fundamentals of the Health Care Startup Business 3HSC 6460 Accounting and Financing for the Practice 3HSC 6470 Legal and Regulatory Issues 3OCT 6498 Clinical Integration 1-8PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy 2PSY 6102 Psychology of Health and Exercise 2PSY 6103 Applied Performance Psychology 3Leadership/Academic CoursesEDF 6101 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3Independent Study CoursesIDS 6455 Directed Study 1-4IDS 6460 Directed Readings 1-4Total Credits Required 6064

TUITION AND FEES – DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMTuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443.00/credit hour. Courses with a seminarprerequisite for which seminar fees are charged separately the OTD coursework bears a per credit hourcharge of $190.00.USA Master’s Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition andexamination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $13,300 (30 hours)• Application Fee: $50• Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement• Estimated total for OTD – USA Master’s Degree Applicant: $13,500Master’s Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition andexamination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $15,500 (35 hours)• Application Fee: $50• Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement• Estimated total for OTD – Master’s Degree Applicant: $15,700BSOT Degree Applicant Estimated Tuition Costs of the OTD ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuition andexamination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework (includes seminar fees): $27,000 (60 hours)• Application Fee: $50• Graduation Fee $150 if attending commencement; and $25 if not attending commencement• Estimated Total for OTD – BSOT Degree Applicant: $27,20065

TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)Mission StatementThe mission of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is to develop leaders in physical therapypatient examination, evaluation, intervention, and case management. Special focus is placed on thefoundational sciences of anatomy and biomechanics, while enhancing the clinical reasoning and treatmentskills of the student. Because this program is designed for physical therapists that work in clinical practice, itis expected that students will bring about positive improvements to the workplace as they progress throughthe program. This program will help to promote the profession by developing experiences that address thecritical issues found in the delivery of health care today.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will:• Enhance one’s personal and professional growth.• Be prepared, by academic knowledge to practice in an emerging arena of autonomous practice bythinking logically, critically, creatively, and independently.• Apply depth of knowledge and competence in selected areas of theory and clinical techniques as itrelates to patient care and supported by evidence-based practice.• Develop effective communication skills in the presentation of clinical patient cases or selected topics inhealth care.This program is designed for practitioners who will also assume leadership roles in the profession of physicaltherapy. The program reinforces clinical excellence. A variety of course assignments such as multiple choicetests, short essay and problem-solving exercises are used to test mastery of the learning objectives. Asummary or "capstone" project consisting of a case report or literature review integrates content knowledgeacross program coursework. A mentored clinical residency may also be completed.Admission RequirementsAdmission to the program is open to all physical therapists who entered the profession with a bachelor’sdegree or master’s in physical therapy from an accredited institution. It is expected that all applicants arelicensed or eligible for licensure in the United States of America. Bachelor’s degree applicants also need tohave five years of clinical experience. If the student plans to complete a Clinical Residency, he/she must bea licensed physical therapist in the state where the residency is located. For more details on admission, seethe Admissions to the University section of this Catalog.Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning must be submitted directly to theUniversity in accordance with the Application for Admission instructions.International Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa to participate in university courses and/ordegree programs can be considered for admission. To be considered for admission to the transitional DPTprogram, the following criteria will apply:The candidate must be a graduate of a program in a country that is a member of the WorldConfederation of Physical Therapy.Submit transcripts and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that provide evidence of training at a levelequivalent to that of a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy in the United States. Physical therapistswho graduated from a physiotherapy program that is accredited by Physiotherapy Education66

Accreditation Canada (PEAC) do not need to submit a credentialing evaluation as part of theapplication process.The candidate must have five (5) years of documented clinical experience (if holding equivalent of aUS Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy)The candidate must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score reportif their education was completed in a language other than English. A minimum score of 550 (paperbasedtesting), 210 (computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT – Internet based testing) is requiredNotification of StatusThe applicant will be notified via email from the University of his/her admission status after review of allrequired application materials by the Graduate Council Admissions Committee.Academic RequirementsTo remain in the transitional DPT program, the student must:• Maintain a minimum of a 2.25 GPA and 2.50 for students accepted into the program after January 1,2012.• Register for a minimum of one course within twelve (12) weeks of acceptance and a minimum offive (5) credits each ensuing full calendar year.Program OverviewThe physical therapist holding a master’s degree* will need to complete the Capstone Project for 5 requiredacademic credits, and 17 elective academic credits. The transitional DPT program is 24 credits for the masterlevel students. Two credits for experiential learning will be awarded upon completion of the 22 minimumnecessary academic credits for the degree. These experiential learning credits reflect one year of clinicalexperience.*The Master’s may be either the first professional degree or a post-professional degree.The physical therapist holding a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy will need to complete Pharmacology,Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Capstone Project for 11 required academic credits, and will need tocomplete 11 elective academic credits. The transitional DPT program is 60 credits for the bachelor levelstudents. Thirty-eight credits for experiential learning will be awarded upon completion of the 22 minimumnecessary academic credits for the degree. These experiential learning credits reflect 5 years of requiredclinical experience for bachelor level students.At the end of the educational experience, the graduate will be awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.The student has the choice of completing the Capstone Project or a Mentored Clinical Residency with theprimary goal of providing an educational experience that assists the student in focusing his/her ideas andthoughts. The Capstone Project may take the form of one case report or an article (Literature Review,Perspective Paper or Descriptive Technical Report) prepared in publishable format. The Mentored ClinicalResidency is a supervised clinical experience in the specialty area selected by the student. To earn fivecredits for a Clinical Residency, the student is required to complete a minimum of 9-12 months of patientcare plus a minimum of 200 educational activity hours.Process for Obtaining the Transitional DPT Degree• Students begin by completing coursework in either a clinical specialty track, leading to aCertification, or a non-specialty clinical track of elective coursework. You may begin registering forthe necessary seminars and coursework as soon as you are accepted into the program. Many creditassignments consist of an online course with required short essay assignments, and unit quizzes.67

• For the speciality clinical track, following completion of all Certification seminars and creditassignments, the student may attend the Preparation and Certification Examination Week.Completion of the certification examination is not required for degree completion.• For the student with a master’s degree, once you have obtained 17 credits toward your degreeprogram you will proceed to Capstone Project I and II. An assigned faculty advisor approves anoutline of your project and then you complete either one publishable case report or article. Theadvisor will review and assist with revisions as needed.• If a Clinical Residency is chosen in lieu of the Capstone Project, the proposed residency site andmentor must meet the approval of the Program Director. It is recommended that students complete atleast two specialty-track seminars prior to starting the residency and start the approval process earlyin the program. Contact the department for explanation of the approval process.• For the students with a BSPT, you will proceed by completing the required courses. Uponcompletion of 17 credits, you may begin work on Capstone Project I and II. An assigned facultyadvisor approves an outline of your project and then you complete either one publishable case reportor article. The advisor will review and assist with revisions as needed.Delivery of CourseworkCourses in the transitional DPT program are offered in a variety of formats. In some cases as noted in thecourse description, a prerequisite for a course may be completion of a continuing education seminar. Thislearning experience is then enhanced through completion of assignments in a distance education format.These assignments are submitted to the University for grading in a specified time frame according to thecourse syllabus or Academic Calendar.Other courses are offered strictly through a distance education format. No seminar attendance is required andall learning activities are completed at a distance. These courses are presented through a variety of deliverymethods including online web-based courses. Each course has a variety of learning activities that must becompleted and returned to the University for grading to receive credit for the course.Certain courses due to equipment and/or other resource constraints are offered as block scheduled courses.Course Time LimitsThere will be a due date for all of your course assignments. In most courses, this will be eight to twelveweeks. Other courses encompass a full 15-week trimester with a due date at the end of the trimester. Theacademic calendar for the University is divided into three trimesters: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Trimesterperiods are denoted on the Academic Calendar.Transfer CreditsThe University will consider accepting graduate credits from other accredited institutions. Please refer to thetransfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.Incomplete CourseworkIf, for reasons acceptable to the instructor, a student cannot complete the required work within the predeterminedtimeframe, he/she will receive the grade of Incomplete ("I"). The student must then complete thework within 15 weeks of the due date to receive a letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If thestudent does not complete the requirements within the approved time, the "I" grade will automaticallybecome a Fail ("F") on his/her transcript.Time LimitIt is required that students complete all requirements within four (4) years. An extension of up to two (2)years may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension fee of $333 pertrimester.68

TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY CURRICULAMaster’s Degree Applicant CourseworkCredit HoursCertification or elective courses 17Capstone Project I and II 5(or Clinical Residency)22 academic creditsClinical Practice (Experiential Learning) 2*Total Hours 24*Master’s applicants can earn up to 2 credits of Experiential LearningBachelor’s Degree Applicant CourseworkDifferential Diagnosis for the Therapist* 2Imaging for Physical Therapy* 2Pharmacology* 2Certification or elective courses 11Capstone Project I and II 5(or Clinical Residency)22 academic creditsClinical Practice (Experiential Learning) 38**Total Hours 60* required for Bachelor students**Bachelor applicants can earn up to 38 credits of Experiential LearningCERTIFICATIONSManual Therapy TrackCourse # Course Title Credit HoursBSC 6001 *Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3PHT 6201 Intro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) 3HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) 2PHT 6211 Extremity Integration (E2) 2PHT 6220 Myofascial Manipulation (MF1) 2PHT 6202 Advanced Pelvic Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (S2) 2PHT 6203 Advanced Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2PHT 6204 Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4) 2PHT 6250 Certification in Manual Therapy 3Total Manual Therapy Certification Track Hours 21Primary Care TrackCourse # Course Title Credit HoursBSC 6001 *Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3PHT 6201 Intro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1)3HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) 2HSC 6400 Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2PHT 6115 Introduction to Primary Care 2PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy 2PHT 6450 Preparation/Certification in Primary Care 3Total Primary Care Certification Track Hours 1969

Craniofacial TrackCourse # Course Title Credit HoursBSC 6001 *Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3PHT 6201 Introduction to Spinal Evaluation Manipulation (S1) 3PHT 6203 Advanced Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2PHT 6331 Eval and Treat of the Craniomandibular System 2PHT 6332 Intermediate Craniofacial 3PHT 6333 Advanced Craniofacial 3IDS 6455 Directed Study: State of the Art Treatment of theCraniomandibular System 1IDS 6455 Directed Study: Preparation/Certification inCraniofacial 3Total Craniofacial Certification Track Hours 20*FCO, while not required for certification is highly recommendedElective CoursesCourse # Course TitleBSC 6001 Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3BSC 6101 Application of Motor Control and Motor 2Learning Theory to Neurologic InterventionsBSC 6102 Interventions for the Older Adult with a Neurological 3ImpairmentBSC 6103 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6200 Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional 3BSC 6301 Ergonomics 2COM 6100 Professional Communications 2EDF 6101 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3EDF 6201 Educational Theory for Clinicians 3EDF 7160 Curriculum Development in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7170 Motivational Theory in Health Care Education 3EDF 7180 Technology in Higher Education 3EDF 7190 Current Issues in Health Sciences Education 3HSA 6101 Health Services Administration 3HSA 6201 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3HSC 6100HSC 6300ElectrotherapyAdvancing Hand Therapy22HSC 6320 School Based Practice 2HSC 6360 Spinal Instability 2HSC 6400 Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2HSC 6450 Fundamentals in Health Care Business 3HSC 6460 Accounting and Financing for the Practice 3HSC 6470 Legal and Regulatory Issues 3IDS 6455 Directed Study 1 - 4IDS 6460 Directed Readings 1 - 4PHT 6115 Introduction to Primary Care 2PHT 6331 Evaluation and Treatment of theCraniomandibular System (TMJ) 2PHT 6402 Clinical Triage 1PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy 2PSY 6102 Psychology of Health & Exercise 2PSY 6103 Applied Performance Psychology 3Courses designated as a DPT level course in the post-professional course listing in this Catalog may be takenas an elective.70

TUITION AND FEES – TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPYPROGRAMTuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443.00/credit hour. Courses with a seminarprerequisite for which seminar fees are charged separately the DPT coursework bears a per credit hourcharge of $190.00.Estimated Transitional DPT/Certification Track Program CostThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover coursetuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.Manual Therapy Certification Track$11,711 25 creditsPrimary Care Certification Track$10,222 23 creditsCraniomandibular Certification Track $10,737 24 creditsPure Online Option (Excludes a certification) $9,746 22 creditsTransitional DPT program fees in addition to tuition and textbooksApplication Fee $50Graduation Fee $15071

TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT) – Effective April1, 2012Mission StatementThe mission of the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is to develop leaders in physical therapypatient examination, evaluation, intervention, and case management. Special focus is placed on thefoundational sciences of anatomy and biomechanics, while enhancing the clinical reasoning and treatmentskills of the student. Because this program is designed for physical therapists that work in clinical practice, itis expected that students will bring about positive improvements to the workplace as they progress throughthe program. This program will help to promote the profession by developing experiences that address thecritical issues found in the delivery of health care today.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will:• Be prepared, by academic knowledge to practice in an emerging arena of autonomous practice bythinking logically, critically, creatively, and independently.• Develop leadership skills in an area of clinical practice that will promote the profession of PT and thepatients who receive care.• Display professional skills such as life-long learning, ethical behaviors and interdisciplinarycollaboration within professional practice.• Develop effective communication skills in physical therapy practice in order to advance professional goals.• Apply depth of knowledge and critical thinking skills in selected areas of theory and clinical techniquesas it relates to patient care and supported by evidence based practice.This program is designed for practitioners who will also assume leadership roles in the profession ofphysical therapy. The program reinforces clinical excellence. A variety of course assignments such asmultiple choice tests, short essay and problem-solving exercises are used to test mastery of the learningobjectives. A summary or "capstone" project consisting of a case report or literature review integratescontent knowledge across program coursework. A mentored clinical residency may also be completed.Admission RequirementsAdmission to the program is open to all physical therapists who entered the profession with a bachelor’sdegree or master’s in physical therapy from an accredited institution. It is expected that all applicants arelicensed or eligible for licensure in the United States of America. If the student plans to complete a ClinicalResidency, he/she must be a licensed physical therapist in the state where the residency is located. For moredetails on admission, see the Admissions to the University section of this Catalog.Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning must be submitted directly to theUniversity in accordance with the Application for Admission instructions.International Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa to participate in university courses and/ordegree programs can be considered for admission. To be considered for admission to the transitional DPTprogram, the following criteria will apply:• The candidate must be a graduate of a program in a country that is a member of the WorldConfederation of Physical Therapy.• Submit transcripts and a credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the NationalAssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) that provide evidence of training at a levelequivalent to that of a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy in the United States. Physical therapistswho graduated from a physiotherapy program that is accredited by Physiotherapy Education72

Accreditation Canada (PEAC) do not need to submit a credentialing evaluation as part of theapplication process.The candidate must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score reportif their education was completed in a language other than English. A minimum score of 550 (paperbasedtesting), 210 (computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT – Internet based testing) is requiredNotification of StatusThe applicant will be notified via email from the University of his/her admission status after review of allrequired application materials by the Graduate Council Admissions Committee.Academic RequirementsTo remain in the transitional DPT program, the student must:• Maintain a minimum of a 2.25 GPA and 2.50 for students accepted into the program after January 1,2012.• Register for a minimum of one course within twelve (12) weeks of acceptance and a minimum offive (5) credits each ensuing full calendar year.Program OverviewThe physical therapist holding a master’s degree* will need to complete the Capstone Project for 5 requiredacademic credits, and 19 elective academic credits. The transitional DPT program is 24 credits for the masterlevel students.*The Master’s may be either the first professional degree or a post-professional degree.The physical therapist holding a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy will need to complete Pharmacology,Imaging, Differential Diagnosis, and Capstone Project for 11 required academic credits, and will need tocomplete 11 elective academic credits and 38 clinical integration credits. The transitional DPT program is 60credits for the bachelor level students.At the end of the educational experience, the graduate will be awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.The student has the choice of completing the Capstone Project or a Mentored Clinical Residency with theprimary goal of providing an educational experience that assists the student in focusing his/her ideas andthoughts. The Capstone Project may take the form of one case report or an article (Literature Review,Perspective Paper or Descriptive Technical Report) prepared in publishable format. The Mentored ClinicalResidency is a supervised clinical experience in the specialty area selected by the student. To earn fivecredits for a Clinical Residency, the student is required to complete a minimum of 9-12 months of patientcare plus a minimum of 200 educational activity hours.Process for Obtaining the Transitional DPT Degree• Students begin by completing coursework in either a clinical specialty track, leading to aCertification, or a non-specialty clinical track of elective coursework. You may begin registering forthe necessary seminars and coursework as soon as you are accepted into the program. Many creditassignments consist of an online course with required short essay assignments, and unit quizzes.• For the speciality clinical track, following completion of all Certification seminars and creditassignments, the student may attend the Preparation and Certification Examination Week.Completion of the certification examination is not required for degree completion.• For the student with a master’s degree, once you have obtained 19 credits toward your degreeprogram you will proceed to Capstone Project I and II. An assigned faculty advisor approves anoutline of your project and then you complete either one publishable case report or article. Theadvisor will review and assist with revisions as needed.73

• If a Clinical Residency is chosen in lieu of the Capstone Project, the proposed residency site andmentor must meet the approval of the Program Director. It is recommended that students complete atleast two specialty-track seminars prior to starting the residency and start the approval process earlyin the program. Contact the department for explanation of the approval process.• For the students with a BSPT, you will proceed by completing the 44 required courses includingPharmacology, Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist, Imaging and Clinical Integration courses I-V. Upon completion of 49 credits, you may begin work on Capstone Project I and II. An assignedfaculty advisor approves an outline of your project and then you complete either one publishablecase report or article. The advisor will review and assist with revisions as needed.Delivery of CourseworkCourses in the transitional DPT program are offered in a variety of formats. In some cases as noted in thecourse description, a prerequisite for a course may be completion of a continuing education seminar. Thislearning experience is then enhanced through completion of assignments in a distance education format.These assignments are submitted to the University for grading in a specified time frame according to thecourse syllabus or Academic Calendar.Other courses are offered strictly through a distance education format. No seminar attendance is required andall learning activities are completed at a distance. These courses are presented through a variety of deliverymethods including online web-based courses. Each course has a variety of learning activities that must becompleted and returned to the University for grading to receive credit for the course.Certain courses due to equipment and/or other resource constraints are offered as block scheduled courses.Course Time LimitsThere will be a due date for all of your course assignments. In most courses, this will be eight to twelveweeks. Other courses encompass a full 15-week trimester with a due date at the end of the trimester. Theacademic calendar for the University is divided into three trimesters: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Trimesterperiods are denoted on the Academic Calendar.Transfer CreditsThe University will consider accepting graduate credits from other accredited institutions. Please refer to thetransfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.Incomplete CourseworkIf, for reasons acceptable to the instructor, a student cannot complete the required work within the predeterminedtimeframe, he/she will receive the grade of Incomplete ("I"). The student must then complete thework within 15 weeks of the due date to receive a letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If thestudent does not complete the requirements within the approved time, the "I" grade will automaticallybecome a Fail ("F") on his/her transcript.Time LimitIt is required that students complete all requirements within four (4) years. An extension of up to two (2)years may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension fee of $333 pertrimester.74

TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY CURRICULAMaster’s Degree Applicant CourseworkCredit HoursSpecialization or non-specialization elective courses 19Capstone Project I and II 5(or Clinical Residency)Total Hours 24Bachelor’s Degree Applicant CourseworkDifferential Diagnosis for the Therapist* 2Imaging for Physical Therapy* 2Pharmacology* 2Specialization or non-specialization elective courses 11Capstone Project I and II 5(or Clinical Residency)Clinical Integration I 8Clinical Integration II 8Clinical Integration III 8Clinical Integration IV 8Clinical Integration V 6Total Hours 60* required for Bachelor studentsCERTIFICATIONSManual Therapy TrackCourse # Course Title Credit HoursBSC 6001 *Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3PHT 6201 Intro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) 3HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) 2PHT 6211 Extremity Integration (E2) 2PHT 6220 Myofascial Manipulation (MF1) 2PHT 6202 Advanced Pelvic Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (S2) 2PHT 6203 Advanced Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2PHT 6204 Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4) 2PHT 6250 Certification in Manual Therapy 3Total Manual Therapy Certification Track Hours 21Primary Care TrackCourse # Course Title Credit HoursBSC 6001 *Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3PHT 6201 Intro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1)3HSC 6210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) 2HSC 6400 Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2PHT 6115 Introduction to Primary Care 2PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy 2PHT 6450 Preparation/Certification in Primary Care 3Total Primary Care Certification Track Hours 1975

Craniofacial TrackCourse # Course Title Credit HoursBSC 6001 *Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3PHT 6201 Introduction to Spinal Evaluation Manipulation (S1) 3PHT 6203 Advanced Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2PHT 6331 Eval and Treat of the Craniomandibular System 2PHT 6332 Intermediate Craniofacial 3PHT 6333 Advanced Craniofacial 3IDS 6455 Directed Study: State of the Art Treatment of theCraniomandibular System 1IDS 6455 Directed Study: Preparation/Certification inCraniofacial 3Total Craniofacial Certification Track Hours 20*FCO, while not required for certification is highly recommendedElective CoursesCourse # Course TitleBSC 6001 Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) 3BSC 6101 Application of Motor Control and Motor 2Learning Theory to Neurologic InterventionsBSC 6102 Interventions for the Older Adult with a Neurological 3ImpairmentBSC 6103 The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment 3BSC 6200 Evidence Based Research for the Health Professional 3BSC 6301 Ergonomics 2COM 6100 Professional Communications 2EDF 6101 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3EDF 6201 Educational Theory for Clinicians 3EDF 7160 Curriculum Development in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7170 Motivational Theory in Health Care Education 3EDF 7180 Technology in Higher Education 3EDF 7190 Current Issues in Health Sciences Education 3HSA 6101 Health Services Administration 3HSA 6201 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3HSC 6100HSC 6300ElectrotherapyAdvancing Hand Therapy22HSC 6320 School Based Practice 2HSC 6360 Spinal Instability 2HSC 6400 Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2HSC 6402 Pharmacology 2HSC 6450 Fundamentals in Health Care Business 3HSC 6460 Accounting and Financing for the Practice 3HSC 6470 Legal and Regulatory Issues 3IDS 6455 Directed Study 1 - 4IDS 6460 Directed Readings 1 - 4PHT 6115 Introduction to Primary Care 2PHT 6331 Evaluation and Treatment of theCraniomandibular System (TMJ) 2PHT 6402 Clinical Triage 1PHT 6403 Imaging for Physical Therapy 2PSY 6102 Psychology of Health & Exercise 2PSY 6103 Applied Performance Psychology 3Courses designated as a DPT level course in the post-professional course listing in this Catalog may be takenas an elective.76

TUITION AND FEES – TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPYPROGRAMTuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443.00/credit hour. Courses with a seminarprerequisite for which seminar fees are charged separately the DPT coursework bears a per credit hourcharge of $190.00.Estimated Transitional DPT/Certification Track Program CostThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover coursetuition and examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging for seminars are additional.Manual Therapy Certification Track $12,711 25 creditsPrimary Care Certification Track $11,222 23 creditsCraniomandibular Certification Track $11,737 24 creditsPure Online Option (Excludes a certification) $10,746 22 creditsTransitional DPT program fees in addition to tuition and textbooksApplication Fee $50Graduation Fee $15077

DIVISION OF POST-PROFESSIONAL STUDIESPost-Professional Doctor of Health Science (DHSc)Post-Professional Doctor of Education (EdD)DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (DHSc)Mission StatementThe Doctor of Health Science Degree is focused on teaching students to comprehend and adapt scientificknowledge and apply it in a manner that exemplifies clinical excellence. The Doctor of Health Sciencedegree shall prepare occupational and physical therapists to become leaders in the areas of clinicalpractice and academia through the development of advanced and concentrated practice skills. The degreewill assist students in making meaningful contributions in their respective professions.AccreditationThe Doctor of Health Science is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). TheAccrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Departmentof Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). It is your responsibility to ensure that the institution atwhich you work/teach will accept any credit or degree earned through a nationally accredited program.Program ObjectivesUpon completion of the DHSc program, student will: Demonstrate scholarly writing skills. Demonstrate pedagogically sound presentation skills. Demonstrate advanced research skills directed toward the understanding of the currentbody of research and knowledge in a given field of health and clinical sciences. Demostrate the ability to think logically, critically, creatively and independently. Develop proficiency in assembling, synthesizing and presenting knowledge through the useof technological and other information services. Comprehend the critical elements in the role and scope of health sciences and clinicaleduation. Develop knowledge of fundamental concepts from which one can develop a rational andsystematic approach to solving problems in health sciences and clinical education. Demostrate the ability to conceptualize individual activities with a sense of independencein discovering information, fostering new ideas and solving health sciences and clinicaleducation problems. Synthesize and apply knowledge in the form of a Scholarly Project.78

Admission RequirementsAdmission is open to physical and occupational therapists that have a master's degree or a clinicaldoctoral degree (DPT, OTD, etc) and are currently licensed and/or practicing in their profession.Applicants must also have a minimum of three years of clinical experience.All students entering the Doctor of Health Science program must undergo an application/admissionsprocess. Documents that must be submitted include: Application for Admission $50 processing fee Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning Two recommendations from professional colleagues Writing assessment Current resume or CV Copy of professional license, if applicableInternational Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa can be considered for admission. To applyfor admission, foreign-trained candidates must submit the following, in addition to the items listed above: A credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services (NACES) that provides evidence of training at a level equivalent to that of aMasters Degree earned at an accredited institution in the United States. An official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report, if education wascompleted in a language other than English. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210(computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT–Internet based testing) is required.Notification of StatusEach applicant will be notified by email from the Student Services office of his/her admission status afterall required application materials have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Qualified candidatesmay be invited to participate in an interview.Each student who is admitted to the program must successfully complete the *Introduction to DoctoralStudies in order to fully matriculate in the DHSc program.Program OverviewStudents must complete a total of 60 credits. There are 49 required credits of core courses included in thecurriculum. Of these 49 credits, fifteen credits are based on clinical coursework and credit can be obtainedfor certifications, residency or fellowship programs. The additional 11 credits are completed throughelectives, independent studies, teaching internships or a combination of all three.Courses in the DHSc program are offered in several formats. Students will take part in designing acurriculum that can be online, in weekend seminar format or a combination of both. There are tworequired doctoral residencies.Transfer CreditsThe University will consider accepting graduate credits from other accredited institutions. Please refer to thetransfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.Academic RequirementTo remain in the DHSc program, the student must: Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.79

Complete a minimum of one (1) course within three months (12 weeks) of acceptance and aminimum of 6 credits within a calendar year.Time LimitStudents must complete all DHSc program requirements within five years. An extension of up to two anda half years may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension fee of$333 per semester.Delivery of Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) courseworkCourses in the Doctor of Health Science program are offered in a distance format (excluding seminarattendance). The online courses consist of web-based text with extensive graphics, videos, and audioclips. There are opportunities provided for faculty-to-student and student-to-student synchronous andasynchronous interactive collaboration via Bulletin Board assignments, chat rooms, and email.Incomplete CourseworkIf a student cannot complete the required work within the predetermined timeframe, he/she will receive agrade of Incomplete (“I”). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date toreceive a letter grade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete therequirements within the approved time, the “I” grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail(“I/F”) on his/her transcript.80

DOCTOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (DHSc) CurriculaRequired CoursesCredit HoursEDF 7000 Introduction to Doctoral Studies 3EDF 7100 Research Methods and Statistics 6EDF 7125 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3EDF 7150 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3EDF 7200 Residency I 2EDF 7225 Residency II 2EDF 7300 Oral and Written Comprehensive Exam 3EDF 7195 Scholarship Project 12Total Required Credits 34Clinical Courses (each student will choose 15 credits, course examples are included below, othercourses available include the manual therapy series, cranio-mandibular series, gerontology,pediatrics and other advanced clinical options)Credit HoursHSC 7300 Imaging 2HSC 7400 Differential Diagnosis 2HSC 7401 Pharmacology 2HSC 7360 Spinal Instability 2BSC 7001 Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3BSC 7301 Ergonomics 2HSC 7320 Advancing Your Hand Therapy Skills 2HSC 7413 Upper Extremity Imaging 2HSC 7210 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation 2PHT 7220 Myofascial Manipulation 2TBA Application of Motor Control 2TBA Electrotherapy 2Elective Courses (each student will choose 11 credits from the following)EDF 7160 Curriculum Development in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7170 Motivational Theory in Health Care Education 3EDF 7180 Technology in Higher Education 3EDF 7190 Current Issues in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7140 Philosophy of Knowledge 3EDF 7250 Teaching Internship VariableIDS 7455 Independent Study 1-4Total Credits 6081

TUITION AND FEES – Doctor of Health Science (DHSc)Tuition for online courses is $443.00 per credit hour. Seminar attendance and associated courseworkvaries by location and length of course. See www.usa.edu for more information on seminar availability,location and topic.Estimated Cost of the ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuitionand examination fees. Textbooks, travel and lodging are additional. Tuition for coursework $443.00 /credit (60 hours) Application Fee $50.00 Graduation Fee (includes stock black regalia) $150.00* Estimated total for DHSc $26,600.00*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00This figure may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. Students must purchase theirreading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is $2,000.00.82

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)Mission StatementThe University of St. Augustine Doctor of Education (EdD) program provides a multidisciplinaryenvironment to build skills in leadership, academic preparation and enhancement of health scienceseducation provision, through innovative and individualized education.AccreditationThe Doctor of Education (EdD) is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S.Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member ofthe Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). It is your responsibility to ensure that theinstitution at which you work/teach will accept any credit or degree earned through a nationallyaccredited program.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, students will: Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of theories in education and their applications tospecific areas of the health sciences. Demonstrate scholarly writing skills. Demonstrate pedagogically sound teaching and learning skills. Demonstrate the ability to function in professorial track teaching or at high levels oforganizational administration. Utilize advanced research skills directed toward the analysis of knowledge in a given field ofhealth sciences. Develop skills in professional leadership and health policy. Produce new knowledge in the areas of teaching and learning specific to the health sciences.Admission RequirementsTo be considered for admission to the Doctor of Education program, a candidate must have completed amaster’s degree (MS, MA, MOT, MPT) or a clinical doctorate (OTD, DPT, etc.), and must be currentlylicensed or practicing, or teaching in an academic setting. A candidate must also have a minimum ofthree years of clinical experience.All students entering the Doctor of Education program must undergo an application/admissions process.Documents that must be submitted include: Application for Admission $50 processing fee Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning Two recommendations from professional colleagues Writing assessment Current resume or CV Copy of professional license, if applicableInternational Students Applying for AdmissionForeign-trained candidates who do not require a student visa can be considered for admission. To applyfor admission, foreign-trained candidates must submit the following, in addition to the items listed above:83

A credentialing evaluation from an agency recognized by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services (NACES) that provides evidence of training at a level equivalent to that of amaster’s degree earned at an accredited institution in the United States.An official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report, if education wascompleted in a language other than English. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based testing), 210(computer-based testing) or 83 (IBT–Internet based testing) is required.Notification of StatusEach applicant will be notified by email from the Student Services office of his/her admission status afterall required application materials have been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Qualifiedcandidates may be invited to participate in an interview.Each student who is admitted to the program must successfully complete the Introduction to DoctoralStudies course in order to fully matriculate in the EdD program.Program OverviewThe EdD program consists of 60 credit hours and it is estimated that students will complete the program in 3to 5 years. Thirty seven credits of the total 60 are considered “core” coursework and are required. Fromthere, each student is provided the opportunity to complete elective courses with emphasis on education andteaching.Transfer CreditsThe University will consider accepting graduate credits from other accredited institutions. Please refer to thetransfer credit policy in the catalog for further information on transfer credits.Academic RequirementTo remain in the EdD program, the student must: Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Complete a minimum of one (1) course within three months (12 weeks) of acceptance and aminimum of 6 credits within a calendar year.Time LimitStudents must complete all EdD program requirements within five years. An extension of up to two and ahalf years may be requested. If the Program Director approves the extension, there is an extension fee of $333per semester.Delivery of Doctor of Education (EdD) courseworkCourses in the Doctor of Education program are offered in an online format. The online courses consistof web-based text with extensive graphics, videos, and audio clips. There are opportunities provided forfaculty-to-student and student-to-student synchronous and asynchronous interactive collaboration viaBulletin Board assignments, chat rooms, and email.Incomplete CourseworkIf a student cannot complete the required work within the predetermined timeframe, he/she will receive a grade ofIncomplete (“I”). The student must then complete the work by the new assigned due date to receive a lettergrade. No further extension will be permitted. If the student does not complete the requirements within theapproved time, the “I” grade will automatically become an Incomplete/Fail (“I/F”) on his/her transcript.84

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD) CURRICULARequired Core CoursesCredit HoursEDF 7000 Introduction to Doctoral Studies 3EDF 7140 Philosophy of Knowledge 3EDF 7100 Research Methods and Statistics 6EDF 7150 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3EDF 7125 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3EDF 7200 Residency I 2EDF 7225 Residency II 2EDF 7300 Oral and Written Comprehensive Exam 3EDF 7850 Dissertation/Oral Defense 12Total Required Credits 37Non-Core Courses (students choose 23 credits from the following courses)Credit HoursEDF 7160 Curriculum Development in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7170 Motivational Theory in Health Care Education 3EDF 7180 Technology in Higher Education 3EDF 7190 Current Issues in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7250 Teaching Internship 3-8IDS 7455 Independent Study I 1-4IDS 7460 Independent Study II 1-4Total Credits 60TUITION AND FEES – DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443.00 per credit hour.Estimated Cost of the Doctor of Education ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuitionand examination fees. Textbooks and travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework $443.00 /credit (60 hours)• Application Fee $50.00• Graduation Fee (includes stock black regalia) $150.00*• Estimated total for EdD $26,600.00*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00This figure may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. The students must buy theirreading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is $2,000.00.85

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSPrefix key:BSC – Basic sciencesCOM – CommunicationsEDF – EducationHAS – Health services administrationHSC – Health sciencesIDS – Independent StudyOCT – Occupational TherapyOPA – Orthopaedic Physician AssistantPHT – Physical TherapyPSY - PsychologyBSC 6001E – Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics Hours: 2This is an online self-study course discussing the foundations of orthopaedics and manipulative therapy.The history and development of orthopaedics and specifically manual therapy are explored. Arthrologyand biomechanics are discussed, with special attention to tissue biomechanics and arthrokinematics.Emphasis is placed on spinal anatomy and movement. The University's philosophy of examination,treatment, and pain management is introduced but attention is also given to other diagnostic classificationsystems. Classifications and indications for manipulation are reviewed. The course provides anintroduction to the evidence-informed clinical practice paradigm teaching the student to combine varioussources of knowledge in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of orthopaedic dysfunctions.BSC 6001 - Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics Hours: 2This is an online self-study course discussing the foundations of orthopaedics and manipulative therapy.The history and development of orthopaedics and specifically manual therapy are explored. Arthrologyand biomechanics are discussed, with special attention to tissue biomechanics and arthrokinematics.Emphasis is placed on spinal anatomy and movement. The University's philosophy of examination,treatment, and pain management is introduced but attention is also given to other diagnostic classificationsystems. Classifications and indications for manipulation are reviewed. The course provides anintroduction to the evidence-informed clinical practice paradigm teaching the student to combine varioussources of knowledge in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of orthopaedic dysfunctions.BSC 6101E – Application of Motor Control and Motor LearningTheory to Neurological Intervention Hours: 2In this course the student will examine current research and theories in motor control and motor learningand their relationship to examination and intervention in patients with neurologic dysfunction. Studentswill examine neuroanatomical structures, functions, and neuroplasticity of the nervous system as theyrelate to motor control tasks. Specific motor control issues in balance, gait, and upper extremity areexamined and discussed. Students will identify and explain the influence of impairments on motordysfunction and a patient’s motor control. The course is open to both physical and occupational therapystudents or clinicians.BSC 6101 - Application of Motor Control and Motor LearningTheory to Neurologic Intervention Hours: 2In this online course the student will examine current research and theories in motor control and motorlearning and their relationship to examination and intervention in patients with neurologic dysfunction.Students will examine neuroanatomical structures, functions, and neuroplasticity of the nervous systemas they relate to motor control tasks. Specific motor control issues in balance, gait, and upper extremityare examined and discussed. Students will identify and explain the influence of impairments on motordysfunction and a patient’s motor control.86

BSC 6102E – Interventions for the Older Adult with aNeurological Impairment Hours: 3The student will discuss issues and interventions concerning the older adult client/patient with aneurologic impairment. Topics include the impact of aging on the nervous system, innovations inmedical management for neurologic conditions, OT/PT interventions for motor learning, balance, falls,assistive technology and client/patient centered education programs. Current literature will be used todevelop evidence-based treatment programs that impact function.BSC 6102 - Interventions for the Older Adult with a Hours: 3Neurological ImpairmentThe student will discuss issues and interventions concerning the older adult client/patient with aneurologic impairment. Topics include the impact of aging on the nervous system, innovations inmedical management for neurologic conditions, OT/PT interventions for motor learning, balance, falls,assistive technology and client/patient centered education programs. Current literature will be used todevelop evidence-based treatment programs that impact function.BSC 6103E – The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment Hours: 3The goal of the seminar is to provide participants with advanced knowledge and application of skilledobservation and intervention for the special needs of the pediatric client with a neurological impairment.The lecture component will include updates on treatment approaches used in pediatric intervention(motor learning and control theory, neurodevelopmental principles (NDT), myofascial release treatmentprinciples, oral motor treatment, positioning, strengthening, and other treatment techniques) with anemphasis on evidenced based practice. During the lab component, participants will apply NDT,myofascial release, strengthening, and other techniques to facilitate functional skills in infants andchildren with congenital and acquired movement disorders.BSC 6103 -The Pediatric Client with a Neurological Impairment Hours: 3The goal of the seminar is to provide participants with advanced knowledge and application of skilledobservation and intervention for the special needs of the pediatric client with a neurological impairment.The lecture component will include updates on treatment approaches used in pediatric intervention(motor learning and control theory, neurodevelopmental principles (NDT), myofascial release treatmentprinciples, oral motor treatment, positioning, strengthening, and other treatment techniques) with anemphasis on evidenced based practice. During the lab component, participants will apply NDT,myofascial release, strengthening, and other techniques to facilitate functional skills in infants andchildren with congenital and acquired movement disorders.BSC 6200 – Evidence-Based Research for the Health Professional Hours: 3The amount of research available to the physical and occupational therapist upon which to base clinicaldecision-making with regard to diagnosis, prognosis, and management has multiplied tremendously overthe last 20 years. Within the currently predominant paradigm of evidence-based practice, every therapistneeds to be able to critically evaluate the evidence available prior to application into clinical practice.The Evidence-Based Research course is an introduction to research methods, psychometric properties oftests and measures as used in the clinical situation for diagnosis, prognosis, and assessment of outcomeand risk of harm, clinical prediction rules and clinical practice guidelines, sampling, experimental design,statistics, literature review, evidence-based practice, research models, and conducting article critiques.The purpose of this course is to enhance inquiry skills from both multicultural and multi-professionalviewpoints. The main emphasis of this course is to allow the students to become critical consumers of the87

scientific literature needed to guide evidence-based OT and PT clinical practice and perhaps to set someon the way to producing such scientific literature themselves.BSC 6301E – Ergonomics Hours: 2This online self-study course examines a variety of aspects of work related ergonomics. Participants willreview the history of ergonomics, ergonomic statistics, client centered framework of practice, the(Americans with disabilities act), universal design, posture, standing, sitting and computer work stationevaluation, occupational risks, cumulative trauma disorders/repetitive strain injuries/tendonitis, and lowback pain. Worker assessment and work hardening are reviewed before carrying out a worksiteassessment. Injury prevention, ergonomic equipment, ergonomic resources, and documentation are alsodiscussed. The course requires students to complete three projects: a posture evaluation, a computerworkstation evaluation and a work site evaluation. Bulletin board (BB) interaction is used to addresssubjects and respond to other students comments. Questions are addressed, papers written and projectswritten including a work site evaluation report letter.BSC 6301 – Ergonomics Hours: 2This online course examines a variety of aspects of work related ergonomics. Participants will review thehistory of ergonomics, ergonomic statistics, client centered framework of practice, the Americans withdisabilities act, universal design, posture, standing, sitting and computer work station evaluation,occupational risks, cumulative trauma disorders/repetitive strain injuries/tendonitis, and low back pain.Worker assessment and work hardening are reviewed before carrying out a worksite assessment. Injuryprevention, ergonomic equipment, ergonomic resources, and documentation are also discussed.The course requires students to complete two projects: a computer workstation evaluation and a work siteevaluation. Bulletin board (BB) interaction is used to address subjects and respond to other studentscomments. Questions are addressed, papers written and projects written including a work site evaluationreport letter.BSC 7001 - Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics Hours: 2This is an online self-study course discussing the foundations of orthopaedics and manipulative therapy.The history and development of orthopaedics and specifically manual therapy are explored. Arthrologyand biomechanics are discussed, with special attention to tissue biomechanics and arthrokinematics.Emphasis is placed on spinal anatomy and movement. The University's philosophy of examination,treatment, and pain management is introduced but attention is also given to other diagnostic classificationsystems. Classifications and indications for manipulation are reviewed. The course provides anintroduction to the evidence-informed clinical practice paradigm teaching the student to combine varioussources of knowledge in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of orthopaedic dysfunctions.Analysis, synthesis and evaluation will be demonstrated through a final portfolio of evidence basedresearch and a student’s critique of the current literature and design of a hypothetical study.BSC 7301 - Ergonomics Hours: 2This online course examines a variety of aspects of work related ergonomics. Participants will review thehistory of ergonomics, ergonomic statistics, client centered framework of practice, the Americans withdisabilities act, universal design, posture, standing, sitting and computer work station evaluation,occupational risks, cumulative trauma disorders/repetitive strain injuries/tendonitis, and low back pain.Worker assessment and work hardening are reviewed before carrying out a worksite assessment. Injuryprevention, ergonomic equipment, ergonomic resources, and documentation are also discussed.88

The course requires students to complete two projects: a computer workstation evaluation and a work siteevaluation. Bulletin board (BB) interaction is used to address subjects and respond to other studentscomments.Questions are addressed, papers written and projects written including a work site evaluation reportletter. DHSc students will have an additional project demonstrating analysis, synthesis and evaluationthrough a final portfolio of evidence based research and a student’s critique of the current literature anddesign of a hypothetical study.COM 6100E – Professional Communications Hours: 2This course examines professional communications as it relates to the profession of physical therapy(PT). Students develop skill in: professional writing and referencing; professional development;therapeutic communication; documentation according to the APTA Guidelines of Documentation;analyzing and presenting research related to PT; and advocating for therapy services.COM 6100 - Professional Communications Hours: 2This on-line course examines professional communications as it relates to the professions of physicaltherapy and occupational therapy. Students develop skill in: therapeutic communication; documentationaccording to professional standards; professional writing; case presentations; facilitating meetings;analyzing and presenting research; producing audiovisual presentations; resolving conflicts; advocatingfor therapy services; and critiquing marketing.EDF 6101 – Foundations of Teaching and Learning Hours: 3Patient care, clinical administrative management, and academic appointments are areas wherepractitioners have teaching obligations. Students in this course will acquire a working knowledge of themechanisms by which adults learn, understand and remember. Students will apply these mechanisms tothe study of teaching strategies and instructional decision-making. Topics will include cognitioninformation processing and assessment, theories of motivation, critical thinking and the application ofthis knowledge for teaching. Learning outcomes will differ depending on the academic track that thestudent is pursuing.EDF 6201 – Educational Theory for Clinicians Hours: 3Physical therapists utilize the skills of teaching on an every day basis with their patients/clients and staff.Increasingly, physical therapists are extending their clinical skills to classroom teaching. To enhance thephysical therapist’s educational framework, this course will cover several components of educationallearning. This course identifies selected educational methods and adult learning theories. To apply thesetheories and methods, the learner will analyze and write behavioral objectives. Teaching methodologiesand self-assessments skills will prepare the learner to analyze his/her own performance.EDF 7000 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies-Cornerstone Course Hours: 3This course provides an introduction to knowledge and skills needed to be a successful doctoral studentincluding learning theory, learning styles, evidence-based decision making, and ethics in rehabilitationsciences. Students will also acquire basic skills needed for online learning. Self assessment and personalgoal setting are integrated into the course content.EDF 7100 - Research Methods and Statistics Hours: 6Although there are many ways of knowing, it is only through the rigor and systematic methods of sciencethat we can be confident in the quality of our empirical claims and conclusions that we make about theworld. This course is a graduate level introduction to research methods, sampling, experimental designand statistics. The focus of the course is the conduct of educational research.89

EDF 7125 - Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care Hours: 3Effective organizational leadership in healthcare is critical for developing, implementing, sustaining, andmodifying appropriate policies to address major health concerns including controlling costs, increasingaccess to services, improving the quality of health services, and enhancing the effectiveness of programoutcomes. A skilled workforce, ethical and trained leaders, and effective policies are integral to theimplementation of programs and services that successfully promote the public’s health. The goal of thiscourse is to examine the conceptual, methodological, and ethical foundations of healthcare leadershipand administration leading to the development and analysis of health related policy at all levels. Thecourse will focus on analyzing the process of policymaking in the formulation, implementation, adoption,and modification phases of current health policy through effective leadership and administration.EDF 7140 – Philosophy of Knowledge Hours: 3Philosophy of knowledge is concerned most fundamentally with epistemology, or in other words, thenature and scope of knowledge – what we know, how we know it and how we organize what we knowinto systems such as academic and professional knowledge communities. This course examines howsuch systems of knowledge have developed in the contemporary world and investigates our beliefs aboutwhat can be known. Moreover, the course analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness and consequences toknowledge of dividing the pursuit and practices of knowing into academic and professional disciplines.EDF 7150 - Foundations of Teaching and Learning Hours: 3Patient care, clinical administrative management, and academic appointments are areas wherepractitioners have teaching obligations. Students in this course will acquire a working knowledge of themechanisms by which adults learn, understand and remember. Students will apply these mechanisms tothe study of teaching strategies and instructional decision-making. Topics will include cognition,information processing and assessment, critical thinking and the application of this knowledge forteaching.EDF 7160 - Curriculum Development in Health Sciences Education Hours 3Through application of sound educational principles, theories, and research evidence, the student willdemonstrate knowledge of learner-centered curriculum development and program assessment foracademic, clinical, and staff development settings. Curriculum development will include identifyingprogram philosophy and outcomes, developing competency statements, writing course objectives, andselecting appropriate learning activities and evaluation methods. Problem-based learning will be exploredfor its application to health sciences education. Both initial curriculum development and strategic plansfor change will occur in collaboration with external constituencies and within the context of current andfuture trends in health care, community and societal needs, and the health care environment.Prerequisite: Successful completion of core courseworkEDF 7170 – Motivational Theory in Health Care Education Hours: 3This course is designed as an exploration of motivational research in psychology and education. Thecourse focuses specifically on different theories of motivation, and how classroom, school, work, andsocial environments shape and influence individuals' motivation. The connection between teacherefficacy and student and teacher achievement will be examined.EDF 7180 – Technology in Higher Education Hours: 3It is important for educators to understand both the potentials and pitfalls of technology in education.This course will provide the student with an understanding of learning models and the impact technologycan have towards enhancing and enriching the learning process. The primary focus will be the90

application of teaching and learning strategies that integrate technology as a method or tool to enrich theeducational process. Using technology tools for solving a variety of problems, teaching presentation,evaluating student performance, and implementing distance learning systems will also be explored.EDF 7190 – Current Issues in Health Sciences Education Hours: 3This course will allow students to research and choose those current issues most prevalent and mostuseful to the student in their current learning program. The course will focus on self-guided learning andwill drive the student through a process whereby they will explore relevant issues, debate with classmatesand present a final portfolio useful to the student in future teaching endeavors. Possible topics the studentmay research include: ADA, Higher Education Law, Ethics, Health Care Law, Student Retention andAdvisement.EDF 7200 - Residency I Hours: 2This course will serve as an introduction to a variety of topics and will occur over the course of oneweekend on the St. Augustine Campus. There will be didactic classroom sessions with invited guestspeakers, as well as debates, presentations and Q and A sessions. Students will also have the opportunityto meet with faculty and to interact with other students in a f2f manner. There will be written andinteractive online assignments to align with the topics presented on campus. It is expected these activitieswould be completed in 2-3 days. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Introduction to Doctoral Studies.EDF 7225 - Residency II Hours: 2This course will serve as an advanced presentation of topics that will build upon Residency I. There willbe didactic classroom sessions with invited guest speakers. Students will spend time focused ondeveloping a dissertation topic, working with advisors, and completing their final preparations forbeginning their dissertation work. There will be interactive and online assignments to align with theirtopics. Students will be asked to make a teaching presentation and will be evaluated by peers and facultyduring this time. The focus of this residency will be moving the student from coursework to the moreindependent work required in the latter portion of the curriculum. Prerequisite: Residency I.EDF 7250 - Teaching InternshipHours: VariableStudents will be required to participate in a teaching internship that may be arranged in a variety ofdiffering formats. Students may teach a continuing education course, an online course or a course foracademic credit along with a mentor who will work closely in the development of course materials,content and presentation. Teaching may be done in a traditional f2f environment or as part of an onlinedelivery method.EDF 7300 - Oral and Written Comprehensive Exam Hours: 3This on-campus time will be spent meeting with key advisors, completing a written defense of studiesand making an oral presentation of the student’s studies. It is expected that students would completethese culminating activities over a period of 4-5 days.EDF 7850 – Dissertation Hours: 12The dissertation will be a project or research that exemplifies a body of knowledge that significantlycontributes new ideas to the health care professionals and one’s own professional endeavors. The projectshould be of publishable quality and should be submitted for presentation at a national conference. Theoutcome of this project should demonstrate “scholarship of discovery, integration, application andteaching.” This includes an oral defense of the dissertation (by video conference or f2f).91

HSA 6101E – Health Services Administration Hours: 3This course examines the functions of a rehabilitation manager. Content includes ethical-legalconsiderations, applicable state and federal statues, marketing, fiscal resource management, and staffproductivity. Emphasis is placed on decision making, change implementation, and quality controlprocesses in health care organizations. Students have the opportunity to analyze problems and developstrategies for change in a variety of hypothetical settings.HSA 6101 - Health Services Administration Hours: 3This online course examines the functions of a rehabilitation manager. Content includes staff resourcemanagement, strategic planning, marketing, and fiscal resources management. Emphasis is placed ondecision-making, change implementation, and quality control processes in health care organizations.Students have the opportunity to analyze problems and develop strategies for change in a variety ofhypothetical rehabilitation settings.HSA 6201 – Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care Hours: 3Effective leadership in healthcare is critical for developing, implementing, sustaining, and modifyingappropriate policies to address major health concerns including controlling costs, increasing access toservices, improving the quality of health services, and enhancing the effectiveness of program outcomes.A skilled workforce, ethical and trained leaders, and effective policies are integral to the implementationof programs and services that successfully promote the public’s health. The goal of this course is toexamine the conceptual, methodological, and ethical foundations of healthcare leadership andadministration leading to the development and analysis of health related policy at all levels. The coursewill focus on analyzing the process of policymaking in the formulation, implementation, adoption, andmodification phases of current health policy through effective leadership and administration.HSC 5001 – Research I: Scientific Inquiry/Critical Thinking Hours: 2Although there are many ways of knowing, it is only when we critically evaluate our thoughts,assumptions and beliefs that can we be confident in the quality of the conclusions that we make about theworld and ourselves. This course is divided into two parts. Part One (Scientific Inquiry) is anintroduction to research methods, psychometric properties of tests and measures as used in the clinicalsituation for diagnosis, prognosis, and outcome assessment, sampling, experimental design, and statistics.Part Two (Critical Thinking) introduces clinical critical thinking through the principles of activereasoning, active teaching and learning, active questioning and self-assessment. The areas of logic,problem solving, hypothesis generation, domains of learning, and professional abilities are highlighted.Socratic questioning is the chief method of student dialogue.The Scientific Inquiry segment enhances inquiry skills from both multicultural and multi-professionalviewpoints. The main emphasis of the scientific inquiry portion is to allow the students to become criticalconsumers of the scientific literature needed to guide evidence-based clinical practice and perhaps setsome on the way to producing such scientific literature for themselves. The Critical Thinking segmentcombines instruction in clinical critical thinking through the principles of active reasoning, activeteaching-learning, active questioning and self assessment. The areas of logic, problem solving,hypothesis generation, domains of learning, professional abilities are highlighted. Socratic questioning isthe chief method of student dialogue. The purpose of this section of this course is to enhance criticalthinking skills from both multicultural and multi professional viewpoints.HSC 5100C - Applied Human Anatomy Hours: 4Applied Human Anatomy consists of three (3) one-hour lectures and three (3) hours of lab per week.Laboratory sessions primarily involve the study of bones and models. Lectures are designed toconcentrate on the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, integrating functional92

and clinical correlations. In addition, pertinent information on microscopic and developmental anatomywill be presented. Students will work in assigned lab groups to improve interpersonal, oral and nonverbalskills.HSC 5122C - Biomechanics Hours: 4Biomechanics consists of three (3) one-hour lectures and two (2) two-hour labs per week. The course issubdivided into three topic areas. The first area is general biomechanics during which students willreceive basic information on force, loading, stress, strain, energy, work, elasticity, and basic mechanicsas it applies to biological systems. The second area deals with joint mechanics of the upper extremity,lower extremity and vertebral column and gait. The third topic area concentrates on tissue mechanics.In this section, students receive information on the mechanics of bone, cartilage, tendons/ligaments,nerves and muscle and how these tissues respond to loading and aging. The lab consists of cadaverdissection of the extremity, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head and neck as well as the viewing ofradiographs and MRIs.HSC 5142 – Child Development Hours: 3The course will include the following: normal development across domains, developmental theories,reflexes and the role of reflexes in movement development, an overview of abnormal development and itsclinical outcomes, and public laws that affect pediatric practice (schools and early intervention).Assessment and intervention strategies for pediatrics are introduced. The course will cover medicalconditions specific to the pediatric population and therapy intervention.HSC 5151C - Clinical Neuroscience Hours: 5Clinical neuroscience is a five-credit lecture and lab course in which students receive theneuroanatomical and neurophysiological foundations for understanding normal function, dysfunction andclinical interventions. There is an emphasis on the neuroscience related to posture, movement, cognitionand sensory functions. Cadavers and models are used to enhance the students’ three dimensionalunderstanding of the material. The neuropathology component of the course uses a case study format tostrengthen the students’ knowledge of the etiology and clinical features of the neurological conditionsthat they are most likely to treat in clinical practice.HSC 5213C – Skills and Procedures Hours: 4This course will introduce the student to basic clinic skills and problem-solving abilities to be built uponin future course work. It is an introductory course in basic assessment techniques and general patientcare skills such as: principles of body mechanics, infection control methods, bed mobility, positioning,draping, transfer training, gait training, wheelchair use, posture assessment, joint range of motion, andgoniometric measurements. Students will also develop professional behaviors and communication skillsfor use with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.HSC 5351 - Pharmacology Hours: 2This course provides Occupational and Physical Therapy students with the general concepts ofpharmacology as applicable to clinical practice. It describes classes of drugs commonly used by patientstreated by therapists. These descriptions include: a) clinical uses, b) therapeutics effects and mechanisms,c) side effects, and contraindications. The effects of exercise, aging and other factors onpharmacodynamics are also included when relevant to clinical practice.HSC 5416 - General Pathology Hours: 3This course is designed to provide the student with basic understanding of the cause of failure of normalphysiological process in the body – the disease process. Emphasis will be on morphologic changes incells and tissues that may have resulted in specific diseases identify causes of such changes (etiology),the mechanism of development of such changes (pathogenesis) and the clinical manifestation of diseases.93

In addition, the course will address the issue of how the failure of one organ system may affect thefunction of others.HSC 5610 – Administration and Management in OT and PT Hours: 2The emphasis of this course is the application of administrative principles to the professions ofoccupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT). The primary topics of the course are:organizational and legal structures, supervision and management, quality assurance, fiscal management,human resources, and marketing. Guidelines for specific practice settings (e.g., skilled nursing facilities,home health, and outpatient) are also explored. Case scenarios are emphasized and higher level learningis required.HSC 5700 – Wellness and Prevention Hours: 3This course will present the concept of Wellness as a foundation to rehabilitation services andinterventions. It will allow the students to investigate their own personal wellness and to internalize theinformation, to become role models of Wellness in the health care profession. Additionally, the conceptsof Wellness will be applied to the practice of rehabilitation, making relevant the content to the student’sroles as future professionals. The course will include a health risk appraisal, fitness testing, nutritionanalysis, emotional/mental assessments, self-reflections, identification of barriers to change, goal settingand problem-solving for applications to real-life clinic/home situations the rehabilitation specialist mayencounter. Further, this course will incorporate area professionals for the presentation and integration ofComplementary/Alternative forms of medicine.HSC 5741C - Applied Medical Physiology Hours: 4This course is designed to provide an organ system based overview of human physiology. The coursewill emphasize the mechanism of function of the organ systems and their feedback controls that help toachieve and maintain internal bodily homeostasis. While basic concepts will be emphasized,opportunities will be provided to extrapolate from this foundation to areas of interest and application tothe occupational and physical therapy students. The laboratory component is designed to reinforcephysiology lecture topics through practical application.HSC 5800 – Gerontology Hours: 3This course allows the student to synthesize the knowledge, skills, and values that are essential to thecare of the elderly person. The interactions of physical, physiological, cognitive, and psychosocialvariables are examined. Use of occupational and/or physical therapy to promote, maintain, and restorehealth in this population is emphasized. This course is 3 contact hours per week plus community service.HSC 6100E – Electrotherapy: Principles and Clinical Applications Hours: 2For OrthopaedicsThis course will provide the clinician with a conceptual understanding of the physiological basis andrationale for modern techniques in utilization of electrotherapy for improved function and painmodulation. Selection of appropriate electrotherapy equipment, wave form characteristics, and the latesttreatment techniques used for muscle and nerve stimulation are presented. This course is delivered onlineand utilizes the interactive video demonstrations, interactive discussions and recent literature to supportuse of electrotherapeutic modalities in your practice.HSC 6100 - Electrotherapy Hours: 2This online course provides the clinician with a conceptual understanding of the physiological basis andrationale for modern techniques in utilizing electrotherapy for improved function and pain modulation.Selection of appropriate electrotherapy equipment, wave form characteristics, and the latest treatmenttechniques used for muscle and nerve stimulation are presented. This course is delivered online and94

utilizes the interactive video demonstrations, interactive discussions and recent literature to support useof electrotherapeutic modalities in your practice.HSC 6210 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) Hours: 2Based on the E1 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation Seminar, this online course for the DPTProgram extends the content of the seminar to the application and analysis level of learning of peripheraljoint examination and treatment. Clinical decision making strategies or peripheral joint examination andtreatment are strengthened through the use of selected readings required for this course. A prerequisite iscompletion of the CPE Seminar “Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1)” offered by theUniversity.HSC 6300E – Advancing Hand Therapy Hours: 2This course focuses on conditions that you would most typically treat in an outpatient orthopaedic handclinic setting. I will be presenting these conditions with a variety of media that will complement thecontextual and facilitate your learning. The purpose of this course is to present the information in a waythat will augment your application of clinical reasoning skills when treating the upper extremityorthopaedic patient. My goals with this course are first, to add to your existing knowledge base in thearea of upper extremity orthopaedic rehabilitation following trauma, disease process and postsurgicalintervention. Secondly, to enable you to apply this additional evidence based material to challenge youinto creating new clinical reasoning skills that will optimize your effectiveness with patient treatment. Ifyou have no experience with treating upper extremity orthopaedic patients, or you do not currently workwith this type of patient, or you have limited experience; then this course will be challenging for you.You will be doing more reading and research than you thought you would. This is a time intensive courseand you should be prepared to devote a minimum of 2 hours a day to asynchronous online discussionsand preparation of assignments. It is my intention, by end of the course; you will feel that you haveacquired skills that will make you a better clinician in more than one area. You will get as much out ofthis course as you put into it. Are you up for the challenge?HSC 6300 – Advancing Hand Therapy Hours: 2This course focuses on diagnoses found most typically in a hand clinic setting. Through the use ofpictures, video and presentations, students will be exposed to the most current treatment evidence foradvanced practitioners. The purpose of this course is the application of clinical reasoning skills in thehand therapy setting and upper extremity orthopaedic rehabilitation following trauma, disease processand post-surgical intervention. Students should be prepared to devote a minimum of 2 hours a day toonline discussions and preparation of assignments while collaborating, learning and exploring the virtualhand clinic.HSC 6320E – School-Based Practice Hours: 2This course examines legal and professional aspects of school-based practice for the physical andoccupational therapist. Participants will review the history of school-based practice including theevolution of related legal requirements and implications to practice. Respective occupational andphysical therapy professional guidelines for the school-based therapist including data collection,documentation and evidence-based practice will be explored. Use of assessment tools, examination of theindividual. Educational Program (IEP) process, discussion of service intervention models andexploration of the differences between the school verses medical model of practice are discussed, with anemphasis of the importance in collaboration throughout the process. Bulletin Board (BB) interaction isused to post assignments, address unit topics, facilitate interactions between students and instructor,promote learning between participants and respond to other student’s comments. Assignments followeach course unit that requires participants to generalize and utilize information presented and use95

individual reasoning and acquired knowledge to answer assignments, including case scenarios, inindividual units.HSC 6320 – School-Based Practice Hours: 2This course examines legal and professional aspects of school-based practice for the physical andoccupational therapist. Participants will review the history of school-based practice including theevolution of related legal requirements and implications to practice. Respective OT and PT professionalguidelines for the school-based therapist including data collection, documentation and evidence-basedpractice will be explored. Use of assessment tools, examination of the IEP process, discussion of serviceintervention models and exploration of the differences between the school verses medical model ofpractice are discussed, with an emphasis of the importance in collaboration throughout the process.HSC 6360E – Spinal Instability Hours: 2This is a two (2) credit hour online course presenting concepts of whole spine stabilization Topicscovered include: clinical findings indicating the presence of instability; stabilization instructions forpatient education; utilization of stabilization through the process of rehabilitation. Special attention isgiven to clinical decision-making regarding the selection of manipulation and exercises on patients withinstability.HSC 6360 - Spinal Instability Hours: 2This is a two (2) credit hour online course presenting concepts of whole spine stabilization. Topicscovered include: clinical findings indicating the presence of instability, stabilization instructions forpatient education and utilization of stabilization through the process of rehabilitation. Special attention isgiven to clinical decision-making regarding the selection of manipulation and exercises for patients withinstability.HSC 6400E – Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist Hours: 2This course is designed to provide physical therapists with the background necessary to screen patientsfor the presence of disease. This information, combined with the therapist's knowledge and skills formanagement of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, will provide students with a comprehensiveexamination scheme. The information provided in the course should facilitate professionalcommunication between the physical therapist and other health care professionals, as well ascommunication between the physical therapist and patient.HSC 6400 – Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist Hours: 2This course is designed to provide physical therapists with the background necessary to screen patientsfor the presence of disease. This information, combined with the therapist’s knowledge and skills formanagement of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, will provide students with a comprehensiveexamination scheme. The information provided in the course should facilitate professionalcommunication between the physical therapist and other health care professionals, as well ascommunication between the physical therapist and patient.HSC 6402 - Pharmacology Hours: 2This on-line course covers the basis of drug action as it relates to physical and occupational therapy.Drugs used in the treatment of muscle spasms and spasticity, cardiac drugs, centrally acting drugs,psychotropics, and drugs used in the treatment of pain and inflammation are covered. Interactionsbetween therapy and medications are emphasized.96

HSC 6413 – Orthopedic Imaging for the Upper Extremity Hours: 2This online course provides a broad background reading plain film radiographs and in the radiographicpresentation of commonly occurring dysfunctions of the upper spine and upper extremity, as well ascovering the basics of MRI, CT scanning, and diagnostic ultrasound. The clinical application ofdiagnostic imaging findings to upper extremity rehabilitation is highlighted with special emphasis on theimaging of fractures and the biomechanical consequences of fractures. For each anatomical region, thereare numerous online exercises in radiographic anatomy and advanced imaging anatomy as well asinteractive exercises in description of fractures. Students will have an opportunity to apply the principlesof imaging evaluation to selected cases.HSC 6450 – Fundamentals in Health Care Business Hours: 3This course will provide a pragmatic overview and exploration of basic business skills and principlesnecessary for preparing for and starting a healthcare business. A developmental continuum from ideageneration to launch is discussed. Business strategies are examined to provide the learner with criticalthinking skills necessary to become successful in the startup within the health care industry. Theadvantage of entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving is reviewed. The course investigatessubstantive strategic marketing concepts and the process utilized to analyze, develop, implement andevaluate the business/practice environment. Emphasis will be placed on objective planning andevaluating metrics for success. The intricacies of legal considerations, finance and accounting strategiesand human resource management are not the focus of this course. Learners will have the opportunity todevelop key components of a business plan for a startup.HSC 6460 – Accounting and Financing for the Practice Hours: 3This course provides accounting methods and traditional financial management concepts for health caremanagers using the basic tools of health care financial decision-making. Topics include financialreporting statements, cost concepts and decision-making, budgeting techniques, cost variance analysis,time valuing of money procedures, capital acquisition, debt and equity financing, and working capitalcash management.HSC 6470 – Legal and Regulatory Issues Hours: 3This course investigates the legal and regulatory environment of the health services industry. Case law,statutory and regulatory analysis, and trends in health services delivery law will be analyzed in context ofimplications among major stakeholder groups (providers, patients, administrators, third-party payers, andhealth care organizations). Topics include civil and criminal law, ethics, contract law, antitrust,malpractice, human resources/personnel laws, managed care laws, professional and corporate liability,information management/medical records, patient safety and mandatory reporting issues, patients rightsand responsibilities, among others.HSC 7210 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation Hours: 2Based on the E1 Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation Seminar, this online course extends the contentof the seminar to the application and analysis level of learning of peripheral joint examination andtreatment. Clinical decision making strategies or peripheral joint examination and treatment arestrengthened through the use of selected readings required for this course. A prerequisite is completion ofthe CPE seminar “Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1)” offered by the University. The DHScstudent will be responsible for additional assignments that may include a review of the evidence, casereport, portfolio or project at the discrimination of the instructor and student.97

HSC 7300 – Imaging for Physical and Occupational Therapists Hours: 2This course provides a background reading plain film radiographs and in the radiographic presentation ofcommonly occurring dysfunctions of the spine, pelvis and extremities. The basic tenets of MRI, CTscanning, and diagnostic ultrasound will be covered with imaging examples. Special emphasis is placedon the clinical application of diagnostic imaging findings to musculoskeletal injury and dysfunction.Students will have the opportunity to apply the principles of imaging evaluation to selected cases andspecial emphasis is placed on clinical application to musculoskeletal disorders. Analysis, synthesis andevaluation will be demonstrated through a final portfolio displaying best practice imaging application ina student’s desired area of study.HSC 7320 - Advancing Your Hand Therapy Skills Hours: 2This course focuses on diagnoses that you would most typically treat in an outpatient orthopaedic handclinic setting. These diagnoses will be presented with a variety of media that will complement thecontextual and facilitate your learning. The purpose of this course is the application of quality clinicalreasoning skills. Learning goals of this course include expanding the student’s existing knowledge basein the area of upper extremity orthopaedic rehabilitation following trauma, disease process and postsurgicalintervention. Secondly, students will apply this additional evidence-based material to newclinical reasoning skills that will optimize the student’s effectiveness with patient treatment. DHScstudents will have an additional project demonstrating analysis, synthesis and evaluation through a finalportfolio of evidence based research and a student’s critique of the current literature and design of ahypothetical study.HSC 7360 - Spinal Instability Hours: 2This is a 2 credit hour online course presenting concepts of whole spine stabilization. Topics coveredinclude: clinical findings indicating the presence of instability, stabilization instructions for patienteducation, and utilization of stabilization through the process of rehabilitation. Special attention is givento clinical decision-making regarding the selection of manipulation and exercises for patients withinstability. Analysis, synthesis and evaluation will be demonstrated through a final portfolio of evidencebased research and a student’s critique of the current literature and design of a hypothetical study.HSC 7400 - Differential Diagnosis Hours: 2This course is designed to provide physical therapists with the background necessary to screen patientsfor the presence of disease. This information, combined with the therapist's knowledge and skills formanagement of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction, will provide you with a comprehensive examinationscheme. The information provided in the course should facilitate professional communication betweenthe physical therapist and other health care professionals, as well as communication between the physicaltherapy and patient. Analysis, synthesis and evaluation will be demonstrated through a final portfoliodisplaying best practice imaging application in a student’s desired area of study.HSC 7401 - Pharmacology Hours: 2This on-line course covers the basics of drug action as it relates to physical and occupational therapy.Drugs used in the treatment of muscle spasms and spasticity, cardiac drugs, centrally acting drugs,psychological medications, and drugs used in the treatment of pain and inflammation are covered.Interactions between therapy and medications are emphasized. Analysis, synthesis and evaluation will bedemonstrated through a final portfolio of evidence based research and a student’s critique of the currentliterature and design of a hypothetical study.98

HSC 7413 - Imaging for the Upper Extremity Hours: 2This online course provides a broad background reading plain film radiographs and in the radiographicpresentation of commonly occurring dysfunctions of the upper spine and upper extremity, as well ascovering the basics of MRI, CT scanning, and diagnostic ultrasound. The clinical application ofdiagnostic imaging findings to upper extremity rehabilitation is highlighted with special emphasis on theimaging of fractures and the biomechanical consequences of fractures. For each anatomical region, thereare numerous online exercises in radiographic anatomy and advanced imaging anatomy as well asinteractive exercises in description of fractures. Students will have an opportunity to apply the principlesof imaging evaluation to selected cases. Analysis, synthesis and evaluation will be demonstrated througha final portfolio displaying best practice imaging application in a student’s desired area of study.HSC 7860 - Final Scholarship Project Hours: 12The Scholarship Project (SP) involves either a research project that will result in a publishable article fora peer reviewed professional journal or involves the development of an item of equipment or educationalproduct tested for professional use. The SP complements the DHSc program by demonstratingintegration of course work and must be approved in advance by the University Graduate Council. TheScholarship Project is the culmination of the student's doctoral studies. Formal presentation of the SP toUniversity faculty is scheduled as the final element of the program. The course is offered through adistance education format.IDS 5802- Independent StudyHours: VariableThis course allows for in-depth study in the student’s area of interest or in an identified weakness. It isavailable only by permission of the Program Director. The student and a faculty member assigned by theProgram Director will identify specific objectives. The student must complete all objectives by the end ofthe trimester.IDS 6455 - Directed Study Hours: 1-4Directed study is provided to enable the student to pursue special interests beyond those available incourse offerings. The directed study is planned, implemented, and evaluated by the student with anapproved advisor. Students are encouraged to study in related disciplines and to develop affiliations withother organizations, especially those whose work could benefit our profession. This course is offeredthrough a distance education format. Registration for this course must be approved by the ProgramDirector.IDS 6460 - Directed Readings Hours 1-4This course is an independent study tailored for a student’s specific interest in a specialty area. Areas ofconcentration and topics are negotiated with the student, and a faculty advisor is assigned. The studentstudies and analyzes the literature on agreed upon advanced topics in a content area, reviews the researchmethods used, and statistical analysis relevant to the topic of interest. This course is offered through adistance education format. Registration for this course must be approved by the Program Director.IDS 7455 - Independent Study Hours: 1-4To receive academic credit for a University course, you attend the seminar (if there is one) and then doan assignment that is developed and proposed for approval by your committee and any course advisor toobtain the number of credits listed in the catalog. The format for an independent study proposal may beused for University course assignment proposals. The assignments for learners are thus largely selfdirected.You have one semester (15 weeks) to complete each approved assignment.99

OCT 5005 – Clinical Reasoning Hour: 1The student is challenged to apply principles of clinical reasoning to occupational therapy practice.Clinical vignettes and situations from previous fieldwork settings will be used to provide insight into theevolution of clinical reasoning skills.OCT 5011 – Evidence-Based Practice Hours: 2Students will critique both qualitative and quantitative occupational therapy research designs and developa proposal using the research skills that they learned in their first research class. Students will develop anevidence-based project summarizing the literature on an assigned topic and design a study to test ahypothesis or answer a research question based on available evidence.OCT 5031 – Evidence-Based Research I Hour: 1Faculty/student research team(s) using evidence collected from previous courses, will refine a researchproposal, obtain IRB approval, and implement data collection for their research study. Discussions willfocus on sampling and data collection methods that promote internal and external validity.OCT 5041 – Evidence-Based Research II Hour: 1Students will analyze the results of the research study and disseminate these results in a professionalmanner. Class discussions include using and interpreting statistics, the development of effectivepresentation skills, posters, and the process of submitting for publication, grants, and professionalconferences.OCT 5100 – Professional Forum Hours: 2This course provides the students with the opportunity to investigate ethical, political and social forcesthat shape our national health care delivery system and the practice of occupational therapy. Theinfluence of personal beliefs and values and cultural orientation concerning ethical issues is examined.Strategies for examining and responding to ethical dilemmas are explored. Professional responsibilities,including continuing competence, licensure/scope of practice, supervision of therapy assistants andsupporting professional associations are discussed. This course uses class discussions and a debateformat as the primary teaching methods to examine controversial issues.OCT 5125C – Biomechanical Interventions Hours: 4This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based occupational therapy and evidencebasedinterventions for clients with orthopedic deficits. Students will apply biomechanical frames ofreference, evaluation and treatment to the specific problems limiting a client’s independence in basic orinstrumental activities of daily living. These performance limitations may include ROM, strength, pain,sensory loss, endurance, work conditioning, posture, ergonomics and other physical disabilities.OCT 5216C - Physical Modalities for Occupational Therapy Hours: 2This course is designed to prepare the student in the theory and clinical application of physicalmodalities. The physical principles and biophysical effects of cryotherapy, heat, ultrasound, electricalcurrents, water and debridement are presented as they relate to treatment for indicated pathologicalconditions. Emphases upon the principles of differential diagnosis are to be used in theselection/recommendation and application of appropriate physical agents.OCT 5300 – Evaluation and Assessment Hours: 4With the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework as a foundation, the students will learn how toadminister and interpret commonly used evaluations and assessments for identified disabilities andconditions. Based upon evaluation and assessment results, the students will plan appropriate treatmentinterventions using a case study problem solving approach. Emphasis is given to the development of100

therapeutic skills necessary to identify, analyze, design, grade and adapt occupational forms that aremeaningful to clients with varying disabilities that facilitate participation in age appropriate occupations.OCT 5406C – Psychosocial Interventions Hours: 4This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based OT interventions for psychosocialdysfunctions across the lifespan (although greater focus is placed upon teenage through senescencepopulations.) Students will apply the mental health frames of reference to specific dysfunctional,occupational issues including but not limited to decreased process skills, poor social integration, failureto manage emotional and behavioral problems, failure to adapt to environmental situations, poor role andhabit formation, etc. Client-centered interventions, group process, cultural sensitivity, and evidencebasedpractice lay the foundations for learning. This course also discusses the role of the OTA in MentalHealth.OCT 5610C – Neurorehabilitation Interventions Hours: 4This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based occupational therapy and evidencebasedinterventions for clients with neurological deficits. Students will apply neurorehabilitation framesof reference, evaluation and treatment to the specific problems limiting a clients independence in basic orinstrumental activities of daily living. These limitations may include, tone, balance, strength, motorplanning, sensory loss, dysphagia, cognitive/perceptual deficits, or psych-social/behavioral problems.OCT 5620C –Pediatric Interventions Hours: 4This course presents the theory and rationale of competency-based OT and evidence-based interventionfor physical, developmental, sensory integrative, perceptual/cognitive, and psychosocial dysfunctions asit applies to pediatrics. Students will apply pediatric frames of reference to specific problems, includinggross, fine and oral-motor skills; behavioral and social issues, handwriting, sensory integrative, visual,cognitive, and psycho-social problems within the framework of the multicultural family. This course alsodiscusses the role of the OTA in pediatrics.OCT 5630C - Assistive Technology and Community Service Hours: 4This course introduces the student to a variety of assistive technology (AT) devices and resources thatpromote independence after disability. Mobility, communication, environment, and activities of dailyliving devices are covered. Students participate in numerous community outings that mirror the servicelearning model. Students are required to complete an environmental assessment on a patient in thecommunity and construct an assistive technology device. Funding issues are discussed.OCT 5701C - Orthotics and Prosthetics Hours: 3This course covers the principles of orthotic and upper extremity prosthetics. The skills necessary for thefabrication and use of splints, slings, and other orthotic devices are emphasized.OCT 5801 – Foundations of Occupational Therapy – FieldworkIntroduction Hours: 3Students examine the historical foundation and philosophical base of occupational therapy. The roles ofvarious health care professionals and different service delivery models are discussed in relation tomanagement of selected case studies. Students are introduced to the occupation paradigm and the majorconceptual models currently used in occupational therapy practice. The use of occupations, purposefulactivity and activity analysis are introduced in relation to the Occupational Therapy Practice Frameworkand the importance of respecting cultural diversity is emphasized. This course is the first to introduce thestudent to the various types of occupational therapy practice settings via site visits. Fieldworkexperiences provide an orientation to occupational therapy and other health care professions throughshadowing experiences emphasizing professional behavior and communication skills.101

OCT 5802 – Fieldwork IA Hour: 1This course is the first of two fieldwork courses which emphasizes clinical observation skills,documentation and community service. Students attend lectures on the importance of accurate andtimely documentation and different documentation methods with an emphasis on SOAP note format.Students are placed in different OT settings depending on the student’s background and interests.Students will develop mentoring relationships with OT professionals, observe the entire OT process ateach facility and document a selected individual’s therapy session.OCT 5803 – Fieldwork IB Hour: 1This is the second of two fieldwork courses which emphasizes clinical observation skills, documentationand community service. In order to build upon the knowledge gained in Fieldwork IA, students attendadditional lectures on documentation and discuss previous term observation experiences. Students willbe placed in various OT settings depending on the student’s background, interests; Fieldwork IAassigned settings, and Fieldwork II placements. During community service, students will work with avariety of professionals to introduce others to the potential roles/benefits of occupational therapy.Students will document OT services for a selected individual at each facility.OCT 5811 – Fieldwork IC – Mock Clinic Hours: 2This course prepares the student for their Fieldwork II experiences. It integrates occupational therapytheory and practice with clients in both traditional and non-traditional settings using information gainedfrom all coursework. Using a “Mock Clinic,” the student will practice history taking and objectiveassessments with the client. From the information gathered in the subjective and objective evaluation,the student will develop problem lists, long term and short term goals, and implement a treatment planwith appropriate documentation for the setting.OCT 5810 - Exit Exam Hour: 1This consists of written and practical evaluations to demonstrate competence in all clinical skills.OCT 5813 - Fieldwork IIA Hours: 12Fieldwork IIA is a full-time, off-campus fieldwork experience with emphasis on the evaluation andtreatment of patients/clients in an occupational therapy setting. Students will be supervised by registeredoccupational therapists in a clinical setting based on having a contract with the occupational therapyprogram, students’ preparation and request. Students will be provided the opportunity to apply the theoryand skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. The fieldwork will last twelve(12) weeks, as it is the first stage in the cumulative process of obtaining competency in clinical skills.OCT 5824 - Fieldwork IIB Hours: 12This is the second full-time clinical experience in which the student will be provided the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. Thisfieldwork will last twelve (12) weeks, and is considered a last stage in the cumulative process ofobtaining competency in clinical skills. Placement will be in a different type of setting from FieldworkIIA. The objectives are the same for both Fieldwork II experiences.OCT 6150 – Capstone 1 Hours: 1This course represents a preparatory experience for Capstone 2 which is the integration of the knowledgeand skills appropriate to a student’s specialty area. By developing a short proposal, students have anopportunity to reflect on learning achieved in the OTD program and the clinical/educational experiencesrelated to his/her content learning in the program. The student is expected to summarize the topic andcontent of the Capstone Project. The students will review and apply professional writing skills in theproposal. Based on the suggested Capstone topic, the student will be assigned a faculty advisor. This102

course is offered through an online distance education format. Capstone Project I is a pre-requisite forCapstone II.OCT 6200 – Reflective Practice Hours: 4This is a required course for those students with an entry-level Bachelor’s degree. The purpose of thiscourse is to allow a student to broaden and deepen your knowledge an understanding of the value ofoccupational therapy in today's changing world. The student will choose four modules and create alearning plan for each. The modules may include but are not limited to: Theory, Historical Perspective ofOT, Creating Evidence Based Practice, Experiential Learning, Alternative Therapy Exploration,Emerging Practice, International Health Care, Health Care Policy, Current Trends in Health Care ormodule proposed by the student based on experience and current clinical practice area. Each module willentail a literature review and paper/project that will be reflective of the students current learning goalsand will be guided by a OTD faculty member.OCT 6400 – Residency Hours: 1Each student is required to make a presentation of their capstone project as well as a summary of theircompleted OTD learning goals. During the time spent on campus (15 hours) they will work with theircapstone advisor to complete the formal presentation of the Capstone to a group of faculty and/orstudents.OCT 6480 – Clinical Practice I Hours: Variable 1-5Equivalent of one to five years employment as an occupational therapist demonstrating practicalapplication of occupational therapy skills and knowledge in a clinical setting. This is only offered tostudents with a bachelor’s degree.OCT 6481 – Clinical Practice II Hours: Variable 1-5Equivalent of six to ten years employment as an occupational therapist demonstrating practicalapplication of occupational therapy skills and knowledge in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: ClinicalPractice I.OCT 6482 – Clinical Practice III Hours: Variable 1-5Equivalent of eleven to fifteen years employment as an occupational therapist demonstrating practicalapplication of occupational therapy skills and knowledge in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: ClinicalPractice II.OCT 6495 – The Science of Occupation Hours: 4This course is designed to orient the new student to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program (OTD)and provide an overview of the doctoral studies required at USA all of which are foundationally basedupon the concept of “occupation”. The student will learn to analyze the theoretical tenets andterminology used in the science of occupational therapy which will prepare the student for futurecoursework and success in the OTD program. The content in this course will assist the OTD student inanalyzing frames of reference that focus on the science of occupation. As the student becomes familiarwith the various ways the profession frames its models and theories the course will further analyze theconcept of occupation both from within and from outside the profession of occupational therapy. Thecourse provides a basis for analysis of occupation from a scientific perspective and assists the student ingrounding occupation with practice. Finally the course facilitates higher level thinking about theimportance of occupationally-based research and its relationship to the students final Capstone Project.103

OCT 6497 - Capstone Project 2 Hours: 4This course is an integration of the knowledge and skills appropriate to a student’s specialty area. Byapplying theory and practice, students have the opportunity to explore an approach to the delivery ofoccupational therapy services. Under advisement of a faculty member, the student will complete acommunity service project or a clinical research project. The project will involve designing themethodology, implementing the project, and collecting the data to measure the project’s effectiveness.The results will be shared through a publishable article or oral presentation.OCT 6498 – Clinical Integration Internship Hours:Variable credit up to 8ExperienceThis internship is designed to integrate the coursework taken during the OTD program with clinicalexperience. By applying theory and practice, students have the opportunity to observe, performevaluations and interventions with a client/patient population. Students will demonstrate clinicalreasoning through journaling and documenting their experiences. Under advisement of a faculty advisor,the student will write and present a case report.OPA 5110 – OPA Professional Issues I Hours: 2This course begins with history of American Society of Orthopedic Physician Assistants and their role inthe health care delivery system. Other topics include HIV/Aids, Medical Errors, Infection Control, andHIPAA regulations. Professional behaviors, communication skills, interpersonal skills and Patient CareModels will be presented with emphasis on clinical application. Students will practice taking subjectivepatient and family histories, conducting medical record reviews, writing treatment, progress anddischarge notes and a Functional Outcome approach to documentation. In the later half of the course,students will complete several one-day observations of orthopaedic practice.OPA 5120 – OPA Professional Issues II Hours: 2This course discusses ethical and medico-legal related issues associated with clinical practice. Topicsinclude ethics and ethical principles, cultural diversity, abuse, and some psychological concepts related tohandling difficult patients and chronic conditions. In addition, risk management, safety, and qualityassurance, functional assessment tools, reimbursement and Medicare are covered. Students will practicethe use of electronic documentation.OPA 5125C – OPA Lab Procedures Hours: 2This lab/lecture course covers the indications, contraindications, preparations, applications and removalof extremity and trunk casting, bracing, splinting, wrapping, and taping. Lower and upper extremityamputations and prosthetics are also covered, including types of prosthetics, fitting, patient care,utilization, and analysis. In addition, extremity and spinal traction are covered as well as the care ofwounds and post-operative surgical sites through the use of sterile technique, suturing, dressings,debridement, and patient/family education. Safety is emphasized throughout this course.OPA 5132C – OPA Orthopaedics I Hours: 5This lecture and lab course is a presentation of the foundations of medical orthopaedics. It includes tissuereactivity, surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal disorders common through out the life span of thejoints of the upper and lower extremity and spine. These disorders include those resulting from trauma,joint and soft tissue conditions, infection, neoplasms and neuromuscular, metabolic, vascular andsystemic diseases. Aspects of basic imaging related to these areas are also included. Students learn to doa through orthopaedic examination and clinical management approaches for different dysfunctions willbe discussed and practiced through a mock clinic format. Patient/family education and safety areemphasized104

OPA 5134C – OPA Orthopaedics II Hours: 4This course covers invasive and non-invasive treatment skills associated with musculoskeletaldysfunctions arising from neurological, orthopaedic or disease conditions. Some areas covered includetreatment for soft tissue and peripheral nerve injuries, spinal disorders, reflex sympathetic dystrophy,dislocation, fractures, joint – ligament – tendon reconstruction, arthritis, and hyper/hypo mobility.Students learn to perform foley catherization, phlebotomy/IV insertion, aspirations and injections.Specific general interventions and exercise methods utilized by occupational and physical therapists arediscussed, as is patient /family education. Safety and appropriate documentation is emphasizedthroughout this course.OPA 5151C – Clinical Neuroscience Hours: 2Clinical neuroscience is a lecture and lab course in which students receive an overview of theneuroanatomical and neurophysiological foundations for understanding normal function, dysfunction andclinical interventions. The etiology, signs and symptoms, and medical intervention of the more commonneurologic pathologies will also be included.OPA 5200 – OPA Surgery Hours: 4This course covers indications, contraindications, safety, instrumentation and equipment, and steriletechniques associated with surgery. In addition, the knowledge and physical skills needed to assist withorthopaedic surgical procedures as well as pre-operative preparation and pre- and post- operative careand patient management are covered. The surgical procedures covered involve the upper and lowerextremities and spine and include reduction procedures on bone and joints; reconstruction surgery onjoints and ligaments; repairs of muscles, tendons, and ligaments; transfers of tendons and nerves;amputations and the removal of foreign bodies; and arthroscopic procedures. Students also learn properpositioning of the patient for surgery, how to monitor anesthesia and how to close and care for traumaticwounds and surgical incisions. Student are instructed about potential medical errors that can occur withsurgery and how best to avoid these. Observation of video and live surgeries, along with lab simulationswill augment this course.OPA 5351 – OPA Orthopaedic Pharmacology Hours: 3This course provides a clinical perspective of the general concepts of pharmocokinetics andpharmacodynamics related to the practice of orthopaedic medicine. It describes classes and specific drugsfor pain and inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, skeletal muscle, infections, as well ascentral nervous system drugs, cholinergic and adrenergic drugs, cardiovascular drugs and endocrinedrugs. Some gastrointestinal and respiratory are also described. These descriptions include: a) clinicaluses, b) therapeutics effects and mechanisms, c) side effects, and contraindications. The effects ofexercise, aging and other factors on pharmacodynamics are included when relevant to clinical practice.OPA 5700 - Wellness and Prevention Hours: 2This course will present the concept of Wellness as a foundation to the improvement of health caredelivery services and interventions. It will allow the students to investigate their own personal wellnessand to internalize the information, to become role models of Wellness in the health care profession.Additionally, the concepts of Wellness will be applied to the practice of rehabilitation, making relevantthe content to the student’s roles as future professionals. The course will include specific objectivespromoting wellness and patient education to maintain health and prevent disease by empowering clientswith holistic lifestyle choices by identifying barriers to change, goal setting and problem-solving. Inaddition, a special emphasis will be on health promotion and disease prevention on a macro level, whichanalyzes policies and procedures that engender concern for individuals as they operate in society.105

Assignments and course work will emphasis real-life clinic/home situations that the orthopedic physicianassistants may encounter.OPA 5713C – OPA Cardiopulmonary Hours: 2This course begins with an overview of the cardiopulmonary system, reviewing cardiopulmonaryanatomy and physiology. It addresses the scientific basis of cardiopulmonary dysfunction, pathologiesand basic pharmacology as related to the orthopaedic patient. Furthermore, acute settings such as ICU,ER, CCU will be discussed with emphasis on screening, evaluating, pre-operative planning, and treatingpatients.OPA 5809 – OPA Exit Exam Hours: 1At the end of the final clinical rotations, each student takes a comprehensive written, oral and practicalexamination in order to determine mastery of the program curriculum and prepare for the OPAcertification examination. The oral/practical exam is based on a single clinical case that can reflect one ormore of the areas experienced during clinical rotations. The written examination is a multiple choicecomprehensive exam covering content of the entire curriculum. The student must pass all parts of theexamination to graduate.OPA 5810 - OPA Clinical Rotation 1: Lower Extremity Orthopaedics Hours: 8During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 8-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with lower extremity orthopaedic conditions.Student clinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. In addition,students will need to pass a proctored written exam at the end of the rotation that will test theirknowledge relative to that rotation. As each rotation is independent of the others, the sequencing ofrotations will vary among individual students and will be based mainly on availability.OPA 5812 - OPA Clinical Rotation 2: Upper Extremity Orthopaedics Hours: 8During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 8-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with upper extremity orthopaedic conditions.Student clinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. In addition,students will need to pass a proctored written exam at the end of the rotation that will test theirknowledge relative to that rotation. As each rotation is independent of the others, the sequencing ofrotations will vary among individual students and will be based mainly on availability.OPA 5814 – OPA Clinical Rotation 3: Spine Orthopaedics/Neurology Hours: 8During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 8-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with spine orthopaedic and neurologicconditions. Student clinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. Inaddition, students will need to pass a proctored written exam at the end of the rotation that will test theirknowledge relative to that rotation. As each rotation is independent of the others, the sequencing ofrotations will vary among individual students and will be based mainly on availability.OPA 5816 – OPA Clinical Rotation: 5: Sports Medicine Elective Hours: 4During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 4-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with sports medicine conditions. Student106

clinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. As each rotation isindependent of the others, the sequencing of rotations will vary among individual students and will bebased mainly on availability.OPA 5818 – OPA Clinical Rotation 4: Trauma/Surgery Hours: 8During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 8-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with traumatic injuries. Student clinicalperformance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. In addition, students will need topass a proctored written exam at the end of the rotation that will test their knowledge relative to thatrotation. As each rotation is independent of the others, the sequencing of rotations will vary amongindividual students and will be based mainly on availability.OPA 5820 – OPA Clinical Rotation 6: Pediatric Orthopaedics Elective Hours: 4During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 4-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with pediatric orthopaedic conditions. Studentclinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. As each rotation isindependent of the others, the sequencing of rotations will vary among individual students and will bebased mainly on availability.OPA 5822 – OPA Clinical Rotation 7: Oncology Elective Hours: 4During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 4-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with orthopaedic oncology conditions. Studentclinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. As each rotation isindependent of the others, the sequencing of rotations will vary among individual students and will bebased mainly on availability.OPA 5824 – OPA Clinical Rotation 8: Hand Elective Hours: 4During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 4-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients with hand injuries and conditions. Studentclinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. As each rotation isindependent of the others, the sequencing of rotations will vary among individual students and will bebased mainly on availability.OPA 5828 – OPA Clinical Rotation 9: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Elective Hours: 4During the second year of study, full-time clinical rotations provide the student with the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. This 4-weekrotation will focus on the examination and care of patients in an orthopaedic rehabilitation setting.Student clinical performance will be determined using the OPA clinical evaluation tool. As each rotationis independent of the others, the sequencing of rotations will vary among individual students and will bebased mainly on availability.OPA 5830 – OPA Clinical Rotation 10: Foot/Ankle Elective Hours: 4Students will have an opportunity to select the focus of a full-time clinical rotation. This topic may be inan area not covered in the required rotations or may be an additional four-week in one of the previouslyattended rotations. This rotation will focus on the examination and care of patients in the designated107

elective area of orthopaedic examination and treatment. Student clinical performance will be determinedusing the OPA clinical evaluation tool. As each rotation is independent of the others, the sequencing ofrotations will vary among individual students and will be based mainly on availability.OPA 5831 – OPA Clinical Rotation 11: Minimally Invasive/Arthroscopy Elective Hours: 4Students will have an opportunity to select the focus of a full-time clinical rotation. This topic may be inan area not covered in the required rotations or may be an additional four-week in one of the previouslyattended rotations. This rotation will focus on the examination and care of patients in the designatedelective area of orthopaedic examination and treatment. Student clinical performance will be determinedusing the OPA clinical evaluation tool. As each rotation is independent of the others, the sequencing ofrotations will vary among individual students and will be based mainly on availability.OPA 5906 – Research II Hours: 2This course is a continuation of the process of scientific inquiry begun in Trimester 1. Concentration isgiven to developing a relevant research inquiry and clinical outcome studies. Students have anopportunity to review relevant articles to examine the use of evidence in clinical decision-making. Theparts and process for presenting a patient case report is presented.OPA 5907 – Research III Hours: 1This course applies information covered on case reports in Research II. Students are expected to gathernecessary information during the Clinical Rotations to present a clear and professional case reportfollowing the guidelines given in Research II. Students are expected to integrate related scholarlyliterature with patient management, knowledge/skills gained in the classroom as it applies to one selectedpatient examined and treated on a clinical rotation.OPA 6403E – OPA Imaging Hours: 3This course provides skills in the ordering and clinical application of diagnostic imaging tests forcommonly occurring skeletal and soft tissue dysfunctions of the spine, pelvis and extremities. The basicsof MRI, CT, ultrasonography, nuclear Imaging, and special diagnostic imaging procedures such asfluoroscopy, venography, and 3-D reconstruction are covered. Special emphasis is placed on thecommunication of diagnostic findings to the supervising orthopaedist and the orthopaedic patientpopulation.PHT 5006C – Massage and Soft Tissue Palpation Hour: 1Course material emphasizes the development of skills necessary to perform massage to the spine andextremities. Physiological and psychological effects of massage are discussed. Indications,contraindications and medicolegal aspects of massage are also discussed. Students are instructed in thetheoretical basis for use of massage. Relevent research is discussed as well.PHT 5103 - Critical Thinking II Hour: 1This course combines instruction in clinical problem solving and critical thinking through the skills of:problem synthesis, metacognition clinical reasoning, and decision making. Patient cases are utilized todevelop these skills. These skills are especially needed for the autonomous practitioner who practices instates with direct access to Physical Therapy. The material in this course builds on the critical thinkingcourse from first trimesterPHT 5132C - Musculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics Hours: 4This course will be a presentation of the foundations of medical and physical therapy orthopaedics,including surgical and non-surgical conditions. This course will emphasize the dysfunction philosophy108

as related primarily to extremity conditions and some spinal conditions. Examination and interventionmethods will be introduced in lab session. Intervention approaches for different dysfunctions will bediscussed. This course will be designed to follow the topics discussed in the Biomechanics class andcomplement the Therapeutic Exercise course. The material will be integrated and applied in Mock Clinicthe third trimester. Examination, evaluation and intervention of the extremities and spine will be furthercovered in the fifth trimester.PHT 5133C – Musculoskeletal II: Mock Clinic Hours: 3This course will integrate the theory and practice of examination of physical therapy patients with amusculoskeletal diagnosis. Through the use of a "Mock Clinic", the student will learn and practicehistory taking during patient interview, as well as practice tests and measurements through the 18 steps ofa musculoskeletal examination. This course will build upon examination techniques learned in Skills &Procedures, Therapeutic Exercise I and Musculoskeletal I, as well as applying the information instructedin Anatomy, Biomechanics, Pathology, Massage, and Physical Modalities. From the information gatheredin the interview and physical examination, the student will exercise diagnostic skills, practice prognosticand intervention prescribing skills, and document impairment lists, long-term and short-term goals, andintervention plans.PHT 5134C - Musculoskeletal III: Advanced Extremity Examination, Hours: 3Evaluation and Treatment (E1)Course emphasizes the interpretation of basic science knowledge and integration with basic clinical skillsneeded to complete a differential evaluation of extremity dysfunction and proceed to treatment.Knowledge and principles of functional anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology are presented as anintegrated concept related to clinical cases. The clinical content of the course includes differentialexamination, with special emphasis on palpatory techniques such as end-feel, and joint mobility testingand treatment. Critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized with specific clinical cases.PHT 5135C - Musculoskeletal IV: Advanced Spinal Examination, Hours: 3Evaluation and Treatment (S1)Course material emphasizes the development of clinical knowledge and skill necessary to complete adifferential spine examination and to plan and carry out effective interventions for spinal impairments.General principles of spinal functional anatomy, tissue and spinal joint biomechanics and pathology arepresented as well. Spine examination procedures covered in this course include structural assessment,active range of motion, palpation for position, condition and mobility (PIVM), neurovascular screening,and history taking and interpretation. This course will focus on the principles and techniques necessaryto perform a competent physical therapy examination and intervention program for all spinal regions(except upper cervical spine) including thrust and non-thrust manipulations. When students return fromtheir 6 th trimester full-time clinical internships, the 7 th trimester curriculum will continue to review andinclude more advanced physical therapy manipulation (thrust and non-thrust) technique optionsPHT 5140C – Pediatric Physical Therapy Hour: 2The normal development of gross motor skills will be reviewed and contrasted with abnormaldevelopment that occurs in the presence of various conditions and pathologies. The etiology and clinicalfeatures of common pediatric disorders not previously covered will be discussed. Basic methods ofevaluation, assessment, clinical decision making, goal setting, and treatment in a variety of settings willbe discussed. This course will include videotape patient analysis and laboratory experiences.PHT 5143C - Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Evaluation Hours: 3This course will examine the theoretical basis for evaluation and treatment of neurologic disorders.Historical perspectives will be explored with emphasis on current theories of motor control, motor109

learning, and skill acquisition. Neurologic evaluation techniques will be taught and practiced as well asspecific assessment techniques for balance, mobility, and gait.PHT 5145C - Neuromuscular II: Therapeutic Approaches Hours: 3This course expands on previous knowledge learned in the Neuromuscular I course taught in trimester 3.Emphasis of this course is on learning treatment techniques for the resulting impairments and disabilitiesof the patient with neurologic injury. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary models of motor control,task analysis, and skill acquisition. Within this framework, specific treatment approaches includingProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), MotorRelearning Program, and the Task Oriented approaches will be taught. Management of the patient withspinal cord injury will also be a focus of this course.PHT 5147C - Neuromuscular III: Advanced Evaluation and Hours: 2Interventions for the AdultThis course is an advanced assessment and treatment course for the adult neurologic client. This courseis designed to integrate neurologic principles learned in previous courses as well as instruction inadvanced assessment and treatment techniques for the neurologically impaired client. Emphasis will beon lab experiences consisting of patient or video demonstration and task analysis, prioritizing patientproblems, developing treatment/plans of care (including goal setting, discharge planning and referrals),and practice of techniques for varied neurologic clients of any age. Specific principles and applicationsof strength training, constraint induced movement therapy, body weight supported treadmill training,mental imagery, orthotics, wheelchair prescription and serial casting will be addressed. In addition,students will discuss evidence based practice for the patient with a neurologic disorder and criticallyanalyze selected journal articles.PHT 5225C - Physical Modalities/Integumentary Hours: 4This course is designed to prepare the student in the theory and clinical application of physicalmodalities. The physical principles and biophysical effects of cryotherapy, heat, ultrasound, electricalcurrents, water and debridement are presented as they relate to treatment for indicated pathologicalconditions. Emphasis upon the principles of differential diagnosis are to be used in theselection/recommendation and application of appropriate physical agents. In addition, the care andtreatment of wounds and burns is included.PHT 5234C - General Therapeutic Exercise I Hours: 4This course is an introduction to therapeutic exercises and evaluation skills. The primary focus will bemusculoskeletal dysfunctions arising from neuro, orthopaedic or disease conditions. This course will bean application of principles covered in Biomechanics and will “dove-tail” into concepts covered inMusculoskeletal I: Orthopaedics.PHT 5236C - Therapeutic Exercise II Hours: 3This course is an continuation of Therapeutic Exercise I. Course content will dove-tail with and buildupon topics previously presented in Therapeutic Exercise I. Pre-requisites include TE I, MS I,Biomechanics, or dual degree status and completion of all previous coursework. Potential topics to becovered include Aquatic Physical Therapy, Eccentrics and Plyometrics, Functional Strengthening,Functional Capacity Evaluations, Spine Stabilization, Patellar/Scapular Taping and Neuromobilization.PHT 5243 – Neuromuscular Examination, Evaluation and Intervention Hours: 2This course is designed for the Dual Degree student entering the physical therapy component of thesecond degree program. This course builds on neurologic examination and treatment skills alreadylearned in the OT curriculum. The student will explore topics more specific to the physical therapy110

profession and ready them for the Neuromuscular III course: Advanced Evaluation and Intervention.Topics taught include treatment theories including Motor Relearning Program and the Task OrientedApproach, and examination and treatment of the postural control system and gait. Students will alsoperform a mock physical therapy evaluation and practice lab activities specific to concept from PHT5143C and PHT 5145C not covered in the OT curriculum (i.e., NDT techniques for balance and gait andPNF patterns and techniques for gait, the trunk and the lower extremities. This course will assist intransitioning the Dual student from the OT curriculum to the PT curriculum and the role of the physicaltherapist in neurologic rehabilitation.PHT 5405 - Psychosocial and Ethical Aspects of Physical Therapy Hours: 3Students in this course explore how psychosocial and ethical issues are related to and impact the practiceof physical therapy (PT). This course facilitates the students' use of tools to analyze and respond toethical dilemmas, and teaches students how to integrate psychological treatments into the practice of PTto enhance patients' outcomes. Specific issues, including chemical dependency, domestic violence,chronic conditions and grief, and pain are also addressed and applied to the practice of PT. Prerequisites:Research I or permission of the professor.PHT 5702C - Prosthetics Hour: 1Course focuses on the rehabilitation management of lower extremity amputations and prosthetics. Basiccomponents include types of prosthetics, fitting, patient care, utilization, exercise programs, gait analysisand training, as well as psychosocial components, preventive care issues and medical managementconsiderations.PHT 5713C – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Hours: 2This course begins with an overview of the cardiopulmonary system, reviewing cardiopulmonaryanatomy and physiology. It addresses the scientific basis of cardiopulmonary dysfunction & pathologies,following with the relevant clinical implications for treatment. Diagnostic testing, lines, tubes, surgicalprocedures and assessment techniques are discussed as they influence Physical Therapy interventions.Physical Therapy interventions such as exercise testing/prescription, postural drainage, percussion,inspiratory training and rehabilitation team participation are presented. Furthermore, these inventions arediscussed across the continuum of care including acute (ICU, ER, CCU), rehabilitation, out-patient,skilled nursing and home health settings with emphasis on screening, evaluating, and treating patients.PHT 5801 – Practicum for Dual Option Students Hours: 1This course includes a study of the profession of physical therapy (PT) in the health care delivery system.Students will examine historical foundations and their professional association. Students will receive anintroduction to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and its purpose and use in the practice of PT.Students will review the Functional Outcome approach to documentation with an integration of SOAPnote format. This course is a component of the clinical education program and abides by all policies andprocedures for clinical internship experiences as outlined in the Clinical Education section of theUniversity Student Handbook.PHT 5802 - Practicum I Hours: 2This course includes a study of the profession of physical therapy (PT) in the health care deliverysystem. Students will examine historical foundations and their professional association. Students will beoriented to the practice of PT across various practice settings. Professional behaviors, communicationskills and interpersonal skills will be presented with emphasis on clinical application. Students willreceive an introduction to the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and its purpose and use in the practiceof PT. Students will learn the Functional Outcome approach to documentation with an integration ofSOAP note format.111

PHT 5805 - Practicum II Hours: 2This course is class lecture experience. Class lecture expands instruction from PHT 5802 Practicum I inthe area of PT documentation and jurisprudence. The functional outcome approach to documentation willbe emphasized with integration of the SOAP note format, functional outcomes documentation, and theGuide to Physical Therapist Practice in completing various types of interim notes across practice settings.Reimbursement issues, communication with other healthcare professions, student supervision, patientscreening, and risk management across practice settings will be presented. Lab activities and case studiesprovide the opportunity for students to apply the concepts of documentation, reimbursement,communication, discharge planning, standardized outcome measures, and the roles of other healthcareproviders to patient scenarios.PHT 5809 - Exit Exam Hour: 1This course consists of written, oral and practical examinations to demonstrate competence in didacticknowledge and clinical skills.PHT 5813 - Internship I Hours: 7This course is divided into two parts and is the first of a three part series of clinical internships. The firsthalf of Internship I will consist of a seminar dealing with the course objectives 1-8. During the secondhalf of Internship I, students will be away from campus and assigned to a clinical facility for sevenweeks. The clinical setting will be either an acute care hospital or an acute care/outpatient mix facility.The Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) developed by the APTA is the current grading tool forphysical therapy students during their clinical internships.PHT 5824 - Internship II Hours: 8This is the second full-time clinical experience in which the student will be provided the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. Thisinternship will last eight weeks and is considered a second stage in the cumulative process of obtainingcompetency in clinical skills. The Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) developed by the APTA is thecurrent grading tool for physical therapy students during their clinical internships.PHT 5828 - Internship III Hours: 8This is the third and final full-time clinical experience in which the student will be provided theopportunity to apply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting.This internship will last eight weeks and is considered a next stage in the cumulative process of obtainingcompetency in clinical skills. The Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI) developed by the APTA is thecurrent grading tool for physical therapy students during their clinical internships.PHT 5830 – Elective Internship IV Hours: 1-8This is an elective full-time clinical experience in which the student will be provided the opportunity toapply the theory and skills acquired in the didactic course work within the clinical setting. Clinicalopportunities may include but are not limited to specialized settings such as women’s health, military ordance. Traditional settings such as orthopedics, neurorehab, or acute care may also be available. Thisinternship consists of at least 40 hours per week and is considered the final stage in the cumulativeprocess of obtaining competency in clinical skills. Students interested in this elective clinical internshipmust apply prior to their 6 th trimester.112

PHT 5900 – Locomotor Training for the Neurologic Patient Hours: 2This course will provide the clinical application of previously learned knowledge with regards to theneural control of walking and the recovery of walking. Students will develop manual facilitationtechniques to deliver locomotor training with partial body weight support on a treadmill to adults withvarious neurologic health conditions. Students will also engage patients in over ground gait training andbecome proficient in performing outcome measures to show change in response to the locomotortraining.PHT 5906 – Research II: Proposal Development Hours: 3This course is designed to prepare the students as critical and effective consumers of research. Thecourse will expose students to a) the analysis of elements of the scientific process namely: processesinvolved in the development of the introduction, literature review, methods, results, discussion and theabstract and b) the application of the scientific process in various categories of scientific reports (the casereports, single case study experimental design as well as traditional experimental methods). Specificguidelines will be used to analyze and comment on identified scientific papers. The use of the scientificprocess in writing case reports will be emphasized.PHT 5907 – Research III: Patient Case Report Hours: 1This course applies information covered on case reports in Research II. Students are expected to gathernecessary information during either Internship II or III to write a clear and professional case reportfollowing the guidelines given in Research II. Students are expected to integrate and critique relatedscholarly literature with taught and actual patient management, knowledge/skills gained in the classroomand on internships.PHT 6050 - Preparation/Certification in Sports Physical Therapy Hours: 3Students review course material covering each area in the prerequisite courses. The instructors alsopresent any updated information where appropriate. Students will receive preparation and testing on theSt. Augustine campus for basic science and spinal and extremity joint manipulation. Review and testingof seminar content taught by North American Sports Medicine Institute will occur at a date and timeestablished by this organization. Written, oral, and practical examinations are given to test retention,comprehension, and applications of the teaching in each of the required courses.PHT 6115 – Introduction to Primary Care Hours: 2This course explores topics related to the provision of physical therapy services in a variety of directaccess environments. Pharmacology, Imaging, and Differential Diagnosis for the physical therapist areintroduced. Practice management will be examined, including reimbursement issues, marketing,communication, and ethical and legal considerations.PHT 6201 - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) Hours: 3This course discusses basic science principles and develops clinical skills needed to complete adifferential evaluation and proceed to effective treatment of spinal dysfunction. General principles offunctional anatomy, tissue and joint biomechanics, and pathology are presented. Online discussions willencompass relevant research and clinical application. A prerequisite is completion of the CPE Seminar“Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1)” offered by the University.PHT 6202E – Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Pelvis, Hours: 2Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (S2)Anatomy and biomechanics of the areas are discussed. Review and modification of techniques from S1,along with the instruction of additional techniques are provided. An in-depth presentation on thesyndromes of the lumbar spine and their treatment is instructed. The utilization of biomechanical and113

anatomical principles for the enhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise isemphasized, as is the patient’s role in his/her own welfare. Prerequisite for this course is successfulcompletion of PHT 5135C, Musculoskeletal IV and the CPE Seminar “Advanced Evaluation andManipulation of the Pelvis, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (S2)” offered by the University.PHT 6202 - Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Hours: 2Pelvis, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (S2)Anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvis, lumbar and thoracic spine are discussed in the onlinecoursework associated with the live version of this seminar. Review and modification of techniques fromS1, along with the instruction of additional techniques are provided. An in-depth presentation on thesyndromes of the lumbar spine and their treatment is instructed. The utilization of biomechanical andanatomical principles for the enhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise isemphasized, as is the patient’s role in his/her own welfare. Prerequisites are completion of PHT 6201and the CPE seminar “Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Pelvis, Lumbar and Thoracic Spine(S2)” offered by the University.PHT 6203E – Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Hours: 2Cranio-Facial, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3)Anatomy and biomechanics of the cranio-facial cervical and upper thoracic spine areas are discussed.Several techniques from S1 are reviewed along with modifications and instructions of additionaltechniques are provided. An in-depth presentation on the syndromes of the cervical spine, sub-cranialand thoracic outlet is included. The student has the opportunity to explore the classification of headachesand current treatment approaches. The utilization of biomechanical and anatomical principles for theenhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise is emphasized, as is the patient’s role inhis/her own welfare. Prerequisites are completion of PHT 5135C, Musculoskeletal IV and the CPESeminar “Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Cranio-Facial, Cervical and Upper ThoracicSpine (S3)” offered by the University.PHT 6203 - Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Hours: 2Cranio-Facial, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3)This course discusses basic science principles and develops clinical skills needed to complete adifferential examination and proceed to effective intervention of cranial, cervical and upper thoracicspinal impairments. General principles of functional anatomy, tissue and joint biomechanics, andpathology/syndromes are presented. Online discussions will encompass relevant research and clinicalapplication. Prerequisites are completion of PHT 6201 and the CPE seminar “Advanced Evaluation andManipulation of the Craniofacial, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3),” offered by the University.PHT 6204E – Functional Analysis and Management of the Hour: 1Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4)This course emphasizes the application of basic sciences to clinical examination and treatment skills,management policies, and supportive services for dysfunction of the pelvic region. Instruction inadvanced technical and decision-making skills for the evaluation and treatment of pelvic dysfunction isprovided. Prerequisites are completion of PHT 5135C, Musculoskeletal IV and the CPE Seminar“Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4)” offered by theUniversity.114

PHT 6204 - Functional Analysis and Management of Hour: 2the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4)This is an online course that explores the physical therapist’s role in the evaluation and treatment of thelumbo-pelvic-hip system. The latest research in the biomechanics of the pelvic girdle is presented aswell as a biomechanical and neurophysiological approach to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. Thediscussion of patient examination has an evidenced based focus. Topic areas include: functionalanatomy, biomechanics of the sacroiliac and pubic joints, selected pathologies and dysfunctions. Clinicalevaluation and treatment methods are demonstrated through the use of video clips. Prerequisites arecompletion of PHT 6201 and the CPE seminar, “Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4),” offered by the University.PHT 6211E – Extremity Evaluation (E2) Hours: 2Based on the E2 Extremity Integration Seminar, this online course for the DPT Program extends thecontent of the seminar to the application and analysis level of learning of peripheral and spinal joint andsoft tissue integration for examination, evaluation and intervention. Clinical decision-making strategiesand tactics, based on principles of clinical management, are strengthened through the use of selectedreadings for this course. Prerequisites are completion of PHT 5134 and the CPE Seminar “ExtremityIntegration (E2)” offered by the University.PHT 6211 - Extremity Integration (E2) Hours: 2Based on the E2 Extremity Integration Seminar, this online course for the DPT program extends thecontent of the seminar to the application and analysis level of learning of peripheral and spinal joint andsoft tissue integration for examination, evaluation and intervention. Clinical decision making strategiesand tactics, based on principles of clinical management, are strengthened through the use of selectedreadings required for this course and application to patient cases. Prerequisites are completion of HSC6210 and the CPE seminar, “Extremity Integration (E2),” offered by the University.PHT 6220E – Myofascial Manipulation (MF1) Hours: 2This course deals with the evaluation and treatment techniques of myofascial manipulation. Theemphasis is placed on the relationship of the soft tissue structures to the mechanics of the spine.Principles of functional anatomy, posture, soft tissue anatomy, both normal and pathological,biomechanics of soft tissue, and treatment principles are presented. A prerequisite is completion of theCPE seminar “Myofascial Manipulation (MF1)” offered by the University.PHT 6220 - Myofascial Manipulation (MF1) Hours: 2This course deals with the evaluation and treatment techniques of myofascial manipulation. Theemphasis is placed on the relationship of the soft tissue structures to the mechanics of the extremities andspine. Principles of functional anatomy, posture, soft tissue anatomy, both normal and pathological,biomechanics of soft tissue, and treatment principles are presented. A prerequisite is completion of theCPE seminar, “Myofascial Manipulation (MF1)” offered by the University.PHT 6250 - Preparation/Certification in Manual Therapy Hours: 3A six-day lecture and lab review course is conducted at the University of St. Augustine campus coveringeach of the prerequisite courses of basic sciences, spinal and extremity joint evaluation and treatment,and soft tissue manipulation. The instructors also present an update on information as needed. On thefifth day, a three-hour multiple-choice examination is conducted. On the sixth day each student receivesfour to five twenty-minute oral/practical examinations to test retention, comprehension, and appliedskills. A seventh day may be added for those late registrants the University could not examine on the115

sixth day. Prerequisites are BSC 6001, PHT 6201, HSC 6210, PHT 6202, PHT 6203, PHT 6204 and PHT6220, PHT 6211.PHT 6331E – Evaluation and Treatment of the Hours: 2Craniomandibular System (TMJ)This is an online course that explores the physical therapist’s role in the evaluation and treatment of thecraniomandibular system. Normal cranial and cervical postural functions contribute significantly to thefunction of the temporomandibular articulations and to dental occlusal contacts. The emphasis of thecourse is on the relationships of these various components of the craniomandibular system and theirrelated impairments. Prerequisites are PHT 5135C and PHT 5134C.PHT 6331 - Evaluation and Treatment of the Hours: 2Craniomandibular System (TMJ)This is an online course that explores the physical therapist’s role in the evaluation and treatment of thecraniomandibular system. Normal cranial and cervical postural functions contribute significantly to thefunction of the temporomandibular articulations and to dental occlusal contacts. The emphasis of thecourse is on the relationships of these various components of the craniomandibular system and theirimpairments.PHT 6332 – Intermediate Craniofacial Hours: 3This is an online course that focuses on the etiology of craniofacial pain and pathology affecting the TMJand related structures. Because this is the first of three advanced courses on craniofacial pain, we willreview and expand on the anatomy of the craniomandibular system, as well as explore conventionalradiography and advanced imaging for this area. The emphasis of the course is on understanding theetiological complexities of craniofacial pain and the role of the physical therapist in treating this patientpopulation. The prerequisites for this course are PHT 6331, Evaluation and Treatment of theCraniomandibular System (CF1), and attendance of the continuing education seminar “IntermediateCraniofacial” conducted by the University of St. Augustine.PHT 6333 – Advanced Craniofacial Hours: 3This is an online course that focuses on the examination and treatment of craniofacial pain. Theexamination process, interview, observation, and physical examination, is discussed in detail, withemphasis on reliability and validity of its various parts. Treatment is discussed, with a focus on thecraniocervical junction and on patient management. Additional topics in this course include an in-depthcoverage of headaches and diagnostic classifications. The prerequisites for this course are PHT 6332 andattendance at the Advanced Craniofacial (CF3) seminar.PHT 6402 - Clinical Triage Hour: 1Clinical Triage offers a 40-hour experience to develop screening and management skills for the neuromusculoskeletalpatient in a primary care setting. This is an opportunity for physical therapists to shadowthe health care practitioner while observing the integration of history and physical, lab results,radiographs, and medications in the typical primary care practice. This experience would allow thephysical therapist to practice screening and history taking under the supervision of a physician. Itprovides the opportunity to improve communication between physicians, physical therapists, and staff(i.e. physicians assistants, RN’s, LPN’s, and nurse practitioners). Prerequisites are PHT 6201, HSC 6210,HSC 6400, HSC 6402, PHT 6403, and University approval of clinical setting.116

PHT 6403E – Imaging for Physical Therapy Hours: 2This course provides a broad background reading plain film radiographs and in the radiographicpresentation of commonly occurring dysfunctions of the spine, temporomandibular joint, pelvis andextremities. The basics of MRI, CT and ultrasound scanning will be covered. Special emphasis is placedon the clinical application of diagnostic imaging findings to orthopaedic physical therapy.PHT 6403 – Imaging for Physical Therapy Hours: 2This course provides a broad background reading plain film radiographs and in the radiographicpresentation of commonly occurring dysfunctions of the spine, pelvis and extremities. The basics of MRIand CT scanning will be covered. Special emphasis is placed on the clinical application of diagnosticimaging findings to orthopaedic physical therapy. Students will have the opportunity to apply theprinciples of imaging evaluation to selected cases and special emphasis is placed on clinical applicationto musculoskeletal disorders.PHT 6404 – Application of Managed Care – Success and Survival Hour: 1This course examines the impact of three types of third-party payment methodologies on rehabilitationprofitability. Students have the opportunity to distinguish between reimbursement schemes such as 1)flat fee-for service, 2) per member per month, and 3) discounted fee for service with incentives. Thiscourse also introduces students to the importance of determining “best practice” and how this influencesinsurance reimbursement decisions. A prerequisite is completion of the CPE seminar “Managed Care –Success and Survival” offered by the University.PHT 6450 – Preparation/Certification in Primary Care Hours: 3This is a six-day lab and lecture review course conducted on the St. Augustine Campus. Studentscomplete pre-course self-directed review of prerequisite material along with attendance of five days ofinstructor led review of didactic and laboratory material. On the fifth and sixth days there is a three-hourwritten examination and individual oral/practical examinations conducted by faculty members from eachprerequisite course. These exams are a test of retention, comprehension, and application to clinicalpractice. When all areas of the examination are passed, the student receives a certificate of competency inthe clinical areas tested. Prerequisites are BSC 6001, PHT 6201, HSC 6210, HSC 6400, HSC 6402, PHT6403 and PHT 6115.PHT 6461E – Musculoskeletal Clinical Integration Hours: 2This course is an integration of the knowledge and skills appropriate to orthopaedic/manual physicaltherapy practice. By applying theory and practice, students have the opportunity to perform and observeexamination, evaluation and intervention of various orthopaedic conditions in a clinical setting. Studentswill participate in discussions with faculty supervisors and fellow students regarding findings,impressions and management of orthopaedic cases seen in the student clinic, document their experiencesin chart and journal format and demonstrate appropriate clinical behavior/performance as outlined in theGeneric Abilities Criteria. Students will also demonstrate appropriate mastery of psychomotorlearning/skills based on completion of the Basic Competency Checklist. Under advisement of a facultymember, the student will identify unique and significant problems in clinical treatment and develop onewritten patient case report and present a case orally to peers. Students may be able to observe variousprocedures, surgeries and consultations performed by physicians in the community.PHT 6470 – Clinical Integration I: Reflective Practice Hours: 8The purpose of this course is to broaden and deepen the knowledge and understanding of the value ofphysical therapy and utilize reflective self-assessments of their current professional development.Student will perform self reflection activities and develop a learning plan and outcomes to guide themthroughout the remainder of their educational program. The student will be engaged in full time PT117

practice where they will have the opportunity to apply the theory and skills acquired in their didacticcourse work within the clinical setting and reflect and discuss their growth. Pre-requisite: this course isavailable only to students whose highest earned degree is at the baccalaureate level.PHT 6480 – Clinical Practice I Hours: 6The equivalent of one year of employment as a physical therapist demonstrating practical application ofphysical therapist knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: this course is available only tostudents whose highest earned degree is at the baccalaureate level.PHT 6481 – Clinical Practice II Hours: 8The equivalent of one year of employment as a physical therapist demonstrating practical application ofphysical therapist knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: PHT 6480PHT 6482 – Clinical Practice III Hours: 8The equivalent of one year of employment as a physical therapist demonstrating practical application ofphysical therapist knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: PHT 6481PHT 6483 – Clinical Practice IV Hours: 8The equivalent of one year of employment as a physical therapist demonstrating practical application ofphysical therapist knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: PHT 6482PHT 6484 – Clinical Practice V Hours: 8The equivalent of one year of employment as a physical therapist demonstrating practical application ofphysical therapist knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: PHT 6483PHT 6485 – Clinical Practice VI Hours: 2The equivalent of one year of employment as a physical therapist demonstrating practical application ofphysical therapist knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. Pre-requisite: this course is available only tostudents whose highest earned degree is at the master’s level.PHT 6496 – Capstone Project I Hour: 1This is an integration of the knowledge and skills appropriate to a student’s specialty area. Bydeveloping a short proposal, students have an opportunity to reflect on learning achieved in the DPTprogram and the clinical education experiences related to his/her content learning in the program. Thestudent is expected to summarize the topic and content of the Capstone Project. The students will reviewand apply professional writing skills in the proposal. Based on the suggested Capstone topic, the studentwill be assigned a faculty advisor. This course is offered through a distance education format. CapstoneProject I is a pre-requisite for Capstone II. Prerequisites are completion of all required and elective DPTcoursework (but not including completion of Preparation/Certification).PHT 6497 – Capstone Project II Hour: 4This is an integration of the knowledge and skills appropriate to a student’s specialty area. By applyingtheory and practice, students have the opportunity to explore various approaches in the delivery ofrehabilitation services. Under advisement of a faculty member, the student has two options in completingthis project. One option is to identify unique and significant problems in clinical treatment and developone publishable patient case report. The second option is to develop one publishable article related tocritical issues in the delivery of health care today. This course is offered through a distance educationformat. A Prerequisite is completion of PHT 6496.118

PHT 6498 - Clinical Residency Hours: 5The Clinical Residency is a 1500-hour, 9-month patient care experience under the immediate supervisionof an approved Mentor at a University approved clinical residency site. Clinical Residency provides anopportunity for intimate sharing of knowledge and refinement of the application of clinical skill anddecision-making. It serves as an invaluable step in the process of professional development in thestudent’s area of specialty. The student develops residency objectives prior to the experience, attends theresidency, and completes 200 hours of defined educational activities. As a prerequisite, the student isrecommended to attend at least two required seminars toward the selected certification track. Exactrequirements are further described the DPT section of the Student Handbook.PSY 6102E – Psychology of Health and Exercise Hours: 2This on-line course examines the psychological knowledge and skills necessary to develop and facilitateoptimal health and fitness. The course requires the student to demonstrate comprehension of the basicpsychological principles that impact health and exercise, apply the knowledge to case scenarios, and, to alesser extent, analyze specific topics and peer-reviewed articles.PSY 6102 – Psychology of Health and Exercise Hours: 2This on-line course examines the psychological knowledge and skills necessary to develop and facilitateoptimal health and fitness. The course requires the student to demonstrate comprehension of the basicpsychological principles that impact health and exercise, apply the knowledge to case scenarios, and, to alesser extent, analyze specific topics and peer-reviewed articles.PSY 6103E – Applied Performance Psychology Hours: 3This on-line course examines the psychological knowledge and skills necessary to develop and facilitatepeak performance in athletics, sport, and even business. The course requires the student to demonstratecomprehension of basic sport psychology principles, apply the knowledge to case scenarios, and, to alesser extent, analyze specific topics and peer-reviewed articles.PSY 6103 – Applied Performance Psychology Hours: 3This on-line course examines the psychological knowledge and skills necessary to develop and facilitatepeak performance in athletics, sport, and even business. The course requires the student to demonstratecomprehension of basic sport psychology principles, apply the knowledge to case scenarios, and, to alesser extent, analyze specific topics and peer-reviewed articles.119

DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONContinuing Professional EducationClinical Orthopaedic ResidencyOrthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy FellowshipCONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE)CertificationsManual Therapy Certification (MTC)Primary Care Certification (PCC)Sports Physical Therapy Certification (STC)Cranio-mandibular Head, Neck, and Facial Pain (CFC)GeneralThe University was founded on what was to become the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciencesby conducting continuing professional education seminars in 1966. Admission to continuing professionaleducation seminars is open to all appropriately licensed health care professionals.While the University supports clinical specialization, it also supports cross-disciplinary and multi-skilledpractices. The University offers its seminars to multiple professionals - provided their education andlicensure enable them to use the instruction provided.While every effort is made to allow therapists to attend any seminar of their choosing, certain advancedseminars require prerequisite seminars. Additionally, seminars are structured to be integrated withspecialty certifications, transitional and post-professional advanced degree programs. The Universityreserves the right to restrict attendance to only those professionals whom it determines have appropriatequalifications. Health practitioners other than physical and occupational therapists (e.g., MDs, PTAs,COTAs) may attend selected seminars, provided their license enables them to practice the content of theseminar. Professional licensure required for specific seminars is published elsewhere in this catalog and inseminar brochures.Continuing education seminars may be taken in a series toward a clinical certification. The Universityhas long held that continuing education should be structured toward a meaningful goal. Thus, in 1981,when a group of therapists who had taken manual therapy courses from the school asked to be examined,the faculty agreed and Certification began.Certification programs offer a series of seminars, which culminate in a comprehensive examination(written, oral and practical testing to define competency in the selected clinical area). Certifications are anintegral part of the University’s transitional and post-professional degrees.Certification Preparation and Exam is a six-day process which provides a review and update of thecontent of each prerequisite seminar. The objective is the safe application and interpretation of advancedclinical skills. Results are confidential. Only the names of those who pass are published. Some attend theweek purely for the value of review. Some attend more than twice before taking the exams. Those whofail to satisfactorily complete all of the components of the Certification process may be re-tested.Seminars leading to Certification may be taken for either CEUs or toward graduate credit. Graduate creditis earned by completing distance education coursework after attending the seminars. CEUs are awardedfor seminar course attendance unless students enroll for graduate credit. CEUs are invalid once studentsenroll in the distance education portion of the seminar course for academic credit. This policy is disclosed120

on continuing education certificates. If all of the seminars leading to Certification are taken for graduatecredit, 17 - 19 hours are awarded toward an advanced degree (varies by specialty track).Certification WeekA candidate may apply to take the Certification Preparation and Examination Week provided he/she haseither taken or will have taken all the prerequisite seminars for the chosen Certification prior to theCertification Week.NOTE: Early registration is encouraged, as waiting lists often develop. The special refund policy forCertifications is designed to discourage late withdrawal.PublicationAfter successful completion of Certification, the therapist gives permission for his/her name to be addedto our Certification Graduate List. This list is made freely available to professional colleagues and forreferrals and is a highly regarded resource. The list is on our website www.usa.edu.CERTIFICATION CURRICULAAll seminars in bold face type are offered by the University of St. Augustine. Call (800) 241-1027 toregister for these seminars or visit the University’s website at www.usa.edu.The S1 and E1 seminars are requirements for most Certifications and do not have to be repeated whenobtaining more than one Certification. Each Certification is summarized below, along with who mayattend, applicable CEUs and seminar tuition amounts (additional tuition charges are applied if seminar istaken for graduate credit).There are additional Certification track credit requirements for transitional degree students. TheFoundations of Clinical Orthopaedics (FCO) (2 credits) is highly recommended for all degree seekingstudents.Manual Therapy Certification (MTC)Seminars Who Attends CEU TuitionIntro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) PT 3.5 $895Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) PT/OT 3.0 $745Extremity Integration (E2) PT 2.1 $595Myofascial Manipulation (MF1) PT 2.0 $595Advanced Pelvis Lumbar and Thoracic Spine (S2) PT 2.1 $595Advanced Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) PT 2.7 $795Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4) PT 1.5 $545Certification in Manual Therapy (MTC) PT 3.2 $995Totals 20.1Primary Care Certification (PCC)SeminarsIntro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) PT 3.5 $895Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) PT/OT 3.0 $745Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist PT/OT 2.0 $595Pharmacology - Online PT/OT 2.0 $195Applied Musculoskeletal Imaging for Physical Therapists PT 2.1 $545Intro to Primary Care PT/OT .8 $245Certification in Primary Care (PCC) PT 3.2 $995Totals 16.6121

Sports Physical Therapy Certification (STC)Through an arrangement with the *North American Sports Medicine Institute (NASMI), the Universityoffers a collaborative Certification in Sports Physical Therapy. Call NASMI for course information andscheduling at 1-503-642-4432 or visit their website at www.rehabeducation.com.Seminars Who Attends CEU TuitionIntro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) PT 3.5 $895Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) PT/OT 3.0 $745*Foundations/Competencies in Sports PT PT/PTA 3.6 $545ATC/OT/COTA*Orthopaedic Management of UpperQuarter Injuries PT/PTA 2.0 $485ATC/OT/COTA*Orthopaedic Management of LowerQuarter Injuries PT/PTA 2.0 $485ATC/OT/COTA*Functional Exercise Training and Rehabilitation PT/PTA 1.8 $485ATC/OT/COTASTC Certification in Sports PT 3.2 $995Totals 19.1Cranio-mandibular Head, Neck, and Facial Pain (CFC)Seminars Who Attends CEU TuitionIntro. to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) PT 3.5 $895Advanced Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) PT 2.7 $795Basic Cranio-Facial (CF1) PT 2.0 $595Intermediate Cranio-Facial (CF2) PT 2.0 $595Advanced Cranio-Facial (CF3) PT 2.0 $595State of the Art Cranio-Facial (CF4) PT 2.0 $595Certification in Cranio-mandibular, Head, Neck& Facial Pain (CFC) PT 3.2 $995Totals 17.4Additional seminars are available for continuing professional education and elective credits in the degreeprogram and are described in the "Transitional and Post-Professional Courses" section of this Catalog.122

REGISTRATION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CPE AND CERTIFICATIONSTo register for continuing professional education and Certification seminars, write, call, fax or e-mail theUniversity. On-line registration is available at the University’s Website: www.usa.eduWrite:University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences1 University Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32086Call: In U.S. and Canada 1-800-241-1027 or (904) 826-0084Fax: (904) 826-0085Website: http://www.usa.eduE-mail: info@usa.eduA $100 non-refundable deposit is required when registering for continuing education seminars. Seminartuition is due 30 days prior to the first day of the class. If you call to register, your place in the seminarwill be held pending receipt of deposit within ten working days. Payment can be made with check, moneyorder, Visa or MasterCard. In the event of a company-paid registration, purchase order numbers will beaccepted when provided by that company’s authorized personnel.For CPE seminars, with two weeks notice of cancellation by the student, tuition will be either transferred toanother seminar, put into a "funds on hold" account, or the balance will be refunded. Cancellation up to threeworking days prior to the start of the seminar, 50% of the balance will be refunded. With three working daysnotice, 100% of the balance can be transferred to another seminar or put into a "funds on hold" account. Norefunds will be issued. Transfer of funds is limited to two seminars. Funds are held in the “funds on hold”account for two years. After the seminar begins, no refunds are issued or transfers allowed.In the event of company-paid registration, the company has the right to cancel under the above policy.The therapist will be contacted, and may be given the option to remain registered for the seminar and bethe responsible party for the tuition.A 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit must accompany Certification seminar registrations.Balance is due 60 days prior to the start date of the seminar. Refunds requested 90 days or more beforethe seminar begins permit a transfer of only 50% of the deposit to another seminar, with any balance paidbeing fully refundable. Cancellation and request for transfers for the Certification seminars received lessthan 90 days before commencement of the seminar will result in a loss of the deposit. These provisionswere added to assist the University in planning for staff and facilities, and to discourage last minutechanges in plans by seminar registrants since the University is unable to fill vacancies with othercandidates on short notice.Tuition and FeesThe seminar calendar and the University’s website, www.usa.edu, include current tuition charges.Calendars are advertised widely in physical therapy and occupational therapy publications. The calendarcan also be obtained by calling the University at 1-800-241-1027.123

Advance Payment ProgramThe Advance Payment Program enables employers or individuals who provide advance deposits of$3,000 (minimum) to receive a 10% discount for the next twelve months. This discount cannot becombined with any other discount. This also protects the advance payor from increases in tuition.Deposit must be received a minimum of three months prior to use of funds.Retention of Student RecordsThe University retains CPE student records indefinitely.Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Enrolling and attending our continuing education seminars qualifies the therapist for a certificate ofattendance which confers continuing education units. These CEUs are accepted by most state licensingbodies toward maintaining the professional license.Seminar Approvals/AccreditationThe University of St. Augustine has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the InternationalAssociation for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500,McLean, VA 22102. In obtaining this approval, the University of St. Augustine has demonstrated that itcomplies with the ANSI/IACET Standards which are widely recognized as standards of good practiceinternationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, the University of St.Augustine is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACETStandards. All University seminars are recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association and meetlicensure requirements for Florida physical therapists and by the Florida Occupational TherapyAssociation and meet licensure requirements for Florida occupational therapists. Continuing educationcourses are not under the purview of the Commission for Independent EducationSeminar AvailabilitySeminars are held nationwide, according to interest. Schedules are completed a year in advance and areadvertised widely in physical therapy and occupational therapy publications. The schedule can be viewedon the University’s web site at www.usa.edu. Seminar calendars are also available by calling 1-800-241-1027. The University seeks to offer each of its listed seminars at least once annually, and usuallyeliminates seminars that are not held at least every other year from its regular listing.Waiting ListsIf the seminar for which you apply is full, you have the option of being placed on a waiting list,transferring to another seminar or receiving a refund. Graduate students enrolled in any of theUniversity’s transitional or post-professional programs have priority on the waiting list. Early registrationis recommended.Cancellation by the UniversityThe University does not wish to cancel advertised seminars. However, it is sometimes necessary.Registrants are notified a minimum of two weeks prior to the seminar start date. The University is notresponsible for reimbursement of expenses, including non-refundable airline tickets.Hours of AttendanceUnless otherwise noted, all seminars begin at 9 a.m. on the first day, and run from seven to eight hoursdaily, not including the lunch hour. All sessions must be attended. Should more than two hours of any oneseminar be missed, the policy of the University is to exclude the student from further participation in thatseminar, at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor will determine whether missing that particularpart of the seminar compromises the student’s understanding of subsequent sessions, or may place a124

fellow student or future patient in jeopardy. The Certificate of Attendance may be withheld as the statedhours may no longer be valid. (Remedial activity may be required).Sequencing of SeminarsSome seminars of the University require that a prerequisite seminar be taken first. Contact the CPERegistration Office for more information.Seminars from Other OrganizationsThe University is unable to recognize prerequisite seminars given by instructors outside of the Universityfor continuing education courses.AccommodationsMost continuing education seminars outside of St. Augustine are held at hotels or at sponsoring clinicalsites. Securing room accommodations may be accomplished by contacting the hotel directly or through atravel agent. Please note that the University is not responsible for the standard of your accommodations.On occasions where securing conference space at a hotel is linked to patronage of guest rooms, those thatelect to stay at the designated hotel will have priority of registration.DressDress should be appropriate for attending a professional conference. Good judgment is required whenattending seminars held in a hotel that is frequented by other professionals. For the practical sessions, usuallybeginning the first day, the registrant must be prepared to expose the area under examination. For extremityseminars, all peripheral joints with the exception of the hip will need to be exposed. Shorts or loose slacks arepreferred for lab sessions. For spinal seminars, the entire spine from occiput to sacrum must be exposed exceptfor a narrow bra or bikini top. One-piece bathing suits that do not easily expose the iliac crest and sacrum areunacceptable as they may interfere with the learning process of other registrants.Physical HealthInstructors maintain the right to discontinue instruction to any student who is in unsatisfactory health due toillness.Students who are pregnant must inform the instructor. At the student’s discretion, and with permission ofthe instructor, she may be a full participant with the exception of manipulation techniques that involvestretching the soft tissues around the pelvis and subcranial regions.Co-Sponsorship of SeminarsThe University welcomes inquiries to co-sponsor seminars. Generally, the University requires the cosponsorto provide space and amenities at a convenient and suitable location, as well as to help promotelocal and regional attendance. In return, the University will provide for several free seminar registrationsto persons identified by the co-sponsoring hospital, school, clinic or chapter. Further information isavailable from the Director of Continuing Professional Education.Release of LiabilityIt is required that students registering for a seminar with a laboratory component sign a release of liabilityform. The form is distributed at the seminar and completed before commencement of the program.125

CLINICAL ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCYThe university is offering practicing physical therapists the opportunity to enhance their clinical skillsthrough our Clinical Orthopaedic Residency Program.Program MissionThe mission of the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program is to develop advanced practitioners oforthopaedic physical therapy who demonstrate superior post professional clinical skills, advancedknowledge in an area of clinical practice, and the ability to function as consultants, advocates, andeducators for their peers and patients.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program, the resident will: Apply skills for examination of orthopaedic patient cases as per the Description of SpecialtyPractice (DSP). Analyze the outcomes of the patient examination to formulate an evaluation statement. Apply and modify skills for intervention of orthopaedic patient cases. Utilize evidence-based information to identify patient management. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies, which take into considerationaspects of patient psychosocial, medical and functional needs. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies, which relate directly tofunctional improvement. Demonstrate appropriate decision making for patient care. Communicate effectively with patient and patient related services and administrativepersonnel. Identify strengths and weakness in their learning environment through reflective thinking andappropriate communications. Apply an ethical standard of clinical practice. Be prepared to apply to take the ABPTS OCS examinationAdmission RequirementsThe Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program is intended for recent graduates, as well as, clinicians whowant to accelerate their current clinical orthopaedic knowledge and skill.All students who apply to the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program must complete anapplication/admissions process. Documents that must be submitted include: Application for Admission $50 processing fee Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning Two references from professional colleagues Copy of professional state license Current resume which lists continuing education involvement and professional publications Current photograph Essay126

Program RequirementsClinical 160 one-on-one mentoring in the clinic over the duration of the residency. Additional direct patient care hours (minimum of 1030 hours) including treatment in thefollowing body regions: Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Pelvis - SI,Craniomandibular, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand.Didactic Post-professional training in examination, evaluation, clinical reasoning, orthopaedic skills, andpatient management based upon the practice dimensions described in the Description of SpecialtyPractice for Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Post professional training in human anatomy and physiology, movement science,pathophysiology, orthopaedic medical/surgical interventions, evidence-based orthopaedicphysical theory and practice, critical inquiry for evidence-based practice, examination andprocedural interventions. Body regions covered include cranial/mandibular, cervical spine,thoracic spine/ribs, lumbar spine, pelvic girdle/sacroiliac/coccyx/abdomen, shoulder/shouldergirdle, arm/elbow, wrist/hand, hip, thigh/knee, leg/ankle/foot. Participants can also earn academic credit towards the transitional DPT, or EdD programs at theUniversity of St. Augustine.Scholarly Activities Participation in journal clubs, poster presentations, case rounds and case report presentations. Opportunity to teach and mentor entry level DPT students.Program Tuition and CostsResidencies are available around the United States, based on mentor availability. Residencies are aminimum of twelve months and a maximum of 36 months. Residents will be mentored in an outpatientorthopaedic clinic by a qualified mentor while completing didactic components. Mentor fees forresidencies are negotiable between resident and mentor. Seminar and online course fees average between$2,000.00 to $6,000.00. There is a non-refundable $50.00 application processing fee, and anadministrative cost of $1,000.00 per semester ($3,000.00 total). Residents will also attend the APTA's CIcredentialing course, currently offered for $150.00.CredentialingThe university received approval from APTA to become a credentialed Clinical Orthopaedic Residencyprogram in 2010.127

ORTHOPAEDIC MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY FELLOWSHIPThe Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciencesprovides a focused curriculum with advanced clinical and didactic instruction that is intensive and extensive.The Fellowship identifies advanced competency in manual therapy learning and practice as the primaryachievement.Program MissionThe mission of the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program is to identify advancedcompetency in manual therapy learning and practice.Program ObjectivesThrough completion of this program, the Fellow will: Apply advanced skills for examination of orthopaedic patient cases as per the Description ofAdvanced Specialty Practice (DASP) and AAOMPT Education Standards of Practice. Analyze the outcomes of the patient examination to formulate an evaluation statement. Apply and modify advanced skills for intervention of orthopaedic patient cases. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies which take into considerationpreventative aspects of patient documentation and employment needs of the patient. Plan and implement Physical Therapy management strategies which relate directly to functionalimprovement. Demonstrate appropriate decision making for patient care. Apply evidence based practice with patient care. Formulate a research investigation. Communicate effectively with patient and patient related services and administrative personnel. Identify strengths and weakness in their learning environment through reflective thinking andappropriate communications. Apply an ethical standard of clinical practice. Be prepared to apply to become a fellow of American Academy of Orthopeadic ManipulativeTherapy (AAOMPT).Admission RequirementsThe Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program is open to any physical therapist who has aminimum of two (2) years of clinical practice in orthopaedics or has completed an APTA credentialedOrthopaedic Residency and has completed the University of St. Augustine E1 and S1 seminars. Theparticipant must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state in which mentoring will be provided.All students who apply to the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program must undergo anapplication/admissions process. Documents that must be submitted include: Application for Admission $50 processing fee Official transcripts from all previous institutions of higher learning Two references from professional colleagues Copy of professional state license Current resume which lists continuing education involvement and professional publications Current photograph Essay128

Period of FellowshipThe University of St. Augustine offers full-time and part-time fellowships at our St. Augustine and SanDiego campuses, as well as, off campus sites. The fellowship period is a minimum of 12 months andmaximum of 36 months. Fellowships are available around the United States, based on mentor availability.Mentors are required to be a Fellow of AAOMPT.Responsibility and Learning ActivitiesParticipants are responsible for their progress in the fellowship program. The fellowship is a demandingclinical learning experience designed to bring out the best in each candidate. Expected learning experienceswill be developed at the beginning of the fellowship during discussions between the participant and theclinical faculty. However, both the faculty and participant must remain flexible to possible changes that mayoccur in the schedule.Clinical The fellow in training will achieve in the program 440 patient care hours, of which 160 are mentoredhours. A total of 100 spinal hours and 60 extremity hours of didactic work will be in manual therapy.Didactic Advanced training in examination, evaluation, clinical reasoning, in orthopaedic manual therapy skills, andpatient management based upon the practice dimensions described in the Advanced Description of SpecialtyPractice for Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the AAOMPT Education Standards of Practice. Body regionscovered include cranial/mandibular, cervical spine, thoracic spine/ribs, lumbar spine, pelvicgirdle/sacroiliac/coccyx/abdomen, shoulder/shoulder girdle, arm/elbow, wrist/hand, hip, thigh/knee,leg/ankle/foot. Courses include: Evidence Based Research, Medical Diagnostics, Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics,Professional Communications, Educational Theory, Basic Craniofascial, Pharmacology, Imaging, ClinicalInstructor Credentialing, E1: Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation, E2: Extremity Integration, S1: Intro tospinal evaluation and Manipulation, S2: Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Lumbar Thoracic Spine,S3: Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of CranioFacial, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine, S4:Functional Analysis and Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex, MF1: Myofacial Manipulation, ManualTherapy Certification or Review, Thrust, and Imaging Seminar. Participants can also earn academic credit towards the transitional DPT, or EdD programs at the University ofSt. Augustine.Scholarly Activities Produce a scholarly product which is disseminated to the professional community, e.g poster and/orplatform presentation, publication in peer reviewed journal Participation in journal clubs and case rounds Opportunity to teach and mentor entry level DPT students Attendance at AAOMPT annual conferenceProgram Tuition and CostsMentor fees for fellowships are negotiable between fellow and mentor. The cost of the fellowship is variabledepending on the background of didactic work of the applicant. Seminar and online course fees couldaverage between $2,000.00 to $6,000.00. There is a non refundable $50.00 application processing fee, andan administrative cost of $1,000.00 per semester ($3,000.00 total). Fellows will also attend the APTA's CIcredentialing course, currently offered for $150.00, (included in the range of total).CredentialingThe university received approval from APTA to become a credentialed orthopaedic manual physical therapyprogram in 2003 and was re-credentialed in 2008.129

FACULTY FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONHilmir Agustsson, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesTobi Baldwin, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of Western OntarioMPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesWilliam G. Boissonnault, PT, Associate ProfessorBSUniversity of WisconsinMScPT Institute of Graduate Health Sciences (University of St. Augustine)DHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesCathy E. Busby, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSAppalachian State UniversityMAT University of North CarolinaMSDuke UniversityRobert I. Cantu, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of TexasMBA Kennesaw State CollegeMMSc Emory UniversityErin Conrad, PT, Clinical Fellowship & Residency Program Director/Assistant ProfessorBSMillsaps CollegeDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMSCalifornia University of PennsylvaniaBonnie Decker, OTR/L, Associate ProfessorBSWestern Michigan UniversityMHSUniversity of FloridaEdDUniversity of Central FloridaEric Furto, PT, InstructorBSPT Northern Illinois UniversityDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesAlan J. Grodin, PT, InstructorBASUNY at BinghamtonBSSUNY Downstate Medical CenterKaren S. Howell, OTR, Director, Institute of Occupational Therapy and MOT Program Director, St.Augustine Campus /ProfessorBSVirginia Commonwealth UniversityMHSMedical University of South CarolinaPhDUniversity of South Carolina130

Michael Irwin, PT, InstructorBASlippery Rock CollegeBSGeorgia State UniversityDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMichael Koopmeiners, MD, Assistant ProfessorBASt. Cloud State UniversityMDUniversity of MinnesotaTammy LeSage, OTR, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Assistant ProfessorBSMOTJudson CollegeTexas Woman’s UniversityJodi Liphart, PT, Transitional DPT Program Director/Associate ProfessorBSOhio State UniversityMSUniversity of Central FloridaDHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesElaine Lonnemann, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSMScPTUniversity of LouisvilleUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesAndy Naas, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSMercyhurst CollegeMPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesRichard E. Nyberg, PT, Assistant ProfessorBAGettysburg CollegeBSSUNY Downstate Medical CenterDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMMSc Emory UniversityStanley V. Paris, PT, Professor, Founding PresidentFNZSP Diploma Physiotherapy New Zealand School of Physiotherapy, University of OtagoBIMDiploma, British Institute of ManagementPhDThe Union InstituteMariano Rocabado, PT, ProfessorPTUniversity of ChileFull Professor School of Dentistry, University of ChileDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesJeffrey A. Rot, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSIllinois State UniversityMPTShenandoah UniversityDHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesA. Russell Smith Jr., PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of Maryland at BaltimoreMMSc Emory UniversityEdDUniversity of North Florida131

Robert Stanborough, PT, Assistant ProfessorBFABall State UniversityBPTHoge School Van AmsterdamDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMichael Turner, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of FloridaMScPT University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesJames A. Viti, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of Maryland at BaltimoreDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMScPT University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesLawrence Yack, PT, InstructorBSC. W. Post College, Long Island UniversityBSUniversity of ColoradoDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health Sciences132

FACULTY FOR DEGREE PROGRAMSThe faculty of the University are carefully chosen educators and practitioners with proven ability to providestudents with a meaningful and exciting educational experience relevant to clinical practice. All members ofthe faculty possess a mastery of their field and a practical hands-on approach to their specialty. TheUniversity is proud of its faculty, their strengths and diversity, as well as their commitment to the mission ofthe University.Hilmir Agustsson, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBSUniversity of AlbertaMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesShawn Allen, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBScPT University of AlbertaMScUniversity of CalgaryTobi Baldwin, PT, Assistant Professor - DEBSUniversity of Western OntarioMPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesChristian Bourgeois, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBSLouisiana State UniversityMEdLouisiana State UniversityDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesPeter Bowman, OT, Assistant Professor - DEDip COT Salford College of TechnologyMHSMedical University of South CarolinaOTDUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesAnnie Burke-Doe, PT, Associate Professor - CABAUniversity of the PacificMPTUniversity of California, San FranciscoPhDUniversity of the PacificEric Chaconas, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBSTowson UniversityDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesLisa A. Chase, PT, Associate Professor - FLBAFurman UniversityMPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMAUniversity of North CarolinaPhDArizona State UniversityErin Conrad, PT, Clinical Fellowship & Residency Program Director/Assistant Professor - FLBSMillsaps CollegeDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMSCalifornia University of PennsylvaniaWilliam Conrad, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBSPurdue UniversityDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMSCalifornia University of PennsylvaniaSue Curfman, PT, Associate Professor - DEBSPT University of PittsburghMSBoston UniversityDHSc University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences133

Matthew Daugherty, PT, OTR/L, Instructor - FLBEdUniversity of AkronMOT University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesBonnie Decker, OTR, Associate Professor - FLBSWestern Michigan UniversityMHSUniversity of FloridaEdDUniversity of Central FloridaAnna M. Edwards, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSUniversity of California, San FranciscoMASan Diego State UniversityMBA San Diego State UniversityThomas Eggleton, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSUniversity of Southern CaliforniaMSUniversity of Southern CaliforniaDPTRocky Mountain UniversityTamara Eichberger, PT, Associate Professor - CABACoe CollegeMPTUniversity of IowaPhDUniversity of IowaJoan Gallichio, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBSUniversity of ScrantonMPTUniversity of ScrantonDScRocky Mountain University of Health ProfessionsGary Gorniak, PT, Professor - FLBSState University of New YorkPhDState University of New YorkAmanda Grant-Roys, PT, Adjunct Faculty - FLBSUniversity of New EnglandDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDebra Gray, PT, Flex DPT Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor - FLBSPT Wayne State UniversityMEdUniversity of WisconsinDPTSimmons CollegeMaria-Teresa G. Guadagni, OTR/L, Assistant Professor - DEBSFlorida International UniversityMSPhoenix UniversityKathy Hagy, RN, Assistant Professor - FLBSNUniversity of PhoenixMSNUniversity of PhoenixRachel Handren, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBSPT Northeastern UniversityMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesKevin Helgeson, PT, Associate Professor - DEBSUniversity of MontanaMSUniversity of MontanaDHSc University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences134

Jason Highsmith, PT, Assistant Professor - DEBSUniversity of South FloridaMSPT University of South FloridaDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesSherri Holt, PT, Assistant Professor - DEBSPT University of WisconsinMHSs University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesKaren S. Howell, OTR, Director, Institute of Occupational Therapy and MOT Program Director, St.Augustine Campus /Professor - FLBSVirginia Commonwealth UniversityMHSMedical University of South CarolinaPhDUniversity of South CarolinaKurt Hubbard, OTR/L, Assistant Professor - FLBAState University of New YorkMAFarleigh DickinsonMSColumbia UniversityOTDUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesAnne Hull, OT/L, Assistant Professor - FLBSWestern Michigan UniversityMSUniversity of MichiganMSFlorida International UniversityStacie Iken, Associate Professor - DEBSUniversity of North DakotaMSColorado State UniversityPhDUniversity of North DakotaGeorge Jacob, MD – Adjunct Faculty – FLMDUniversity of Madras, IndiaDeborah Jackson, PT, Associate Professor - FLBSLock Haven State UniversityBSRockhurst CollegeMEdUniversity of VirginiaPhDUniversity of KansasKristen Johnson, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSPT Quinnipiac CollegeMSTexas Woman’s University, HoustonLaura Johnson, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSTrinity Christian CollegeDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesEdward Kane, PT, Associate Professor - CABSUniversity of Massachusetts, AmherstMSPT Duke UniversityMSUniversity of Southern CaliforniaPhDUniversity of Virginia135

Marcia Kessack, RN, Adjunct Faculty - DEBSN Wright State UniversityMSN Walden UniversityErica Kiernan, OTR/L, PT, Assistant Professor - FLBSOld Dominion UniversityMOTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesPatricia King, PT, DPT Program Director, - TXBSEast Tennessee State UniversityBSPT The University of TennesseeMAUniversity of MemphisPhDUniversity of FloridaLara Langdon, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraBSPT California State University, Long BeachDPTMassachusetts General HospitalJoanne Laslovich, PT, ACCE/Associate Professor - CABACalifornia State University, SacramentoBSPT California State University, FresnoMACalifornia State University, FresnoDPTA.T. Stills UniversitySteven Laslovich, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSCalifornia State University, FresnoDPTBoston UniversityKarey Ledbetter, PT, ACCE/Assistant Professor - FLBSPT Bradley UniversityDPTBoston UniversityAlan Chong W. Lee, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSUniversity of Nevada, Las VegasMSPT Duke UniversityMAState University of California, San DiegoDPTCreighton UniversityTammy LeSage, OTR, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Assistant Professor - FLBSJudson CollegeMOT Texas Woman’s UniversitySteven G. Lesh, PT, Associate Professor - DEBHSUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaMPAArkansas State University, JonesboroPhDCapella UniversityCornelia Lieb-Lundell, PT, Assistant Professor - CABSUniversity of Southern CaliforniaMAUniversity of Southern California136

Jodi Liphart, PT, Transitional DPT Program Director/Associate Professor - FLBSOhio State UniversityMSUniversity of Central FloridaDHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesCheryl Littleton, OT, Assistant Professor - DEBSColorado State UniversityOTDUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDan Lofald, PhD, Associate ProfessorBAUniversity of MinnesotaMSRollins CollegePhDUniversity of FloridaMelanie Lomaglio, PT, Assistant ProfessorBScPT McGill UniversityMScUniversity of British ColumbiaElaine Lonnemann, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of LouisvilleMScPT University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesEllen Lowe, PT, DPT Program Director, San Marcos Campus/Associate ProfessorBSBoston UniversityMHSUniversity of IndianapolisPhDTouro University InternationalHeather Mackrell, Associate ProfessorBAUniversity of ColoradoMSTexas Woman’s UniversityPhDTexas Woman’s UniversityKerry Mallini, PT, InstructorBSFurman UniversityMPTUniversity of FloridaNelson Marquez, PT, Associate ProfessorBSUniversity of the PhilippinesMSNova Southeastern UniversityEdDNova Southeastern UniversityCynthia Mathena, OTR, Vice President/Dean, Post-Professional Studies/ProfessorBSMedical University of South CarolinaMSOld Dominion UniversityPhDWalden UniversityJason Mazza, Adjunct FacultyBAEmory UniversityMSPH University of AlabamaElisabeth McGee, OT/PT, InstructorBSUniversity of FloridaMOTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health Sciences137

Marilyn Miller, PT, Associate ProfessorBSUniversity of Wisconsin, Stevens PointMAUniversity of Arkansas, Little RockPhDUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUlrike Mitchell, PT, Associate ProfessorBAUniversity of HeidelbergBSPT Orthopadische KlinikMScPT University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesPhDBrigham Young UniversityLisa Nichols, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSWinthrop CollegeBSPT Medical University of South CarolinaMHSMedical University of South CarolinaWanda B. Nitsch, PT, President/Chief Academic Officer/ProfessorBSState University of New YorkMScPT University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesPhDCapella UniversityMargaret Nonnemacher, PT, DPT Program Director, St. Augustine Campus/Associate ProfessorBSUniversity of Alabama, BirminghamMSTroy State UniversityPhDUniversity of FloridaJude Nwoga, ProfessorBScUniversity of NigeriaPhDUniversity of WisconsinEric Oestmann, PT, Associate ProfessorBSBlack Hills State UniversityMSUniversity of South DakotaPhDSouthwest UniversityPhDCapella UniversityJudith Olson, OT, MOT Program Director, San Diego Campus/ProfessorBAMundelein CollegeMOTColumbia UniversityPhDWayne State UniversityStanley V. Paris, PT, Founding President/Professor EmeritusFNZSP Diploma Physiotherapy New Zealand School of Physiotherapy, University of OtagoBIMDiploma, British Institute of ManagementPhDThe Union InstituteCatherine E. Patla, PT, Dean of Professional Education/Associate ProfessorBSFairleigh Dickinson UniversityPTAFairleigh Dickinson UniversityCertificate in PT University of PennsylvaniaMMSc Orthopaedics, Emory UniversityDHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesCheryl Peters, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSLoma Linda UniversityMPTLoma Linda UniversityMAWebster University138

Ellie Pong, OT/PT, Assistant ProfessorBALouisiana CollegeMOTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesChad Redwing, Associate ProfessorBAArizona State UniversityMAUniversity of ChicagoPhDUniversity of ChicagoRoseMarie Rine, PT, Associate ProfessorBSUniversity of ConnecticutMSUniversity of ConnecticutPhDNortheastern UniversityMary Ann Riopel, PT, ACCE/Assistant ProfessorMPTHahnemann UniversityDPTRegis UniversityTerri Roberts, OT, Assistant InstructorASMesa CollegeMSOT Belmont UniversityJeffrey A. Rot, PT, Associate ProfessorBSIllinois State UniversityMPTShenandoah UniversityDHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesJudi Schack-Dugre, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSPT Florida International UniversityMBA Rollins CollegeDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesAnne Schefke, OTR/L, Assistant ProfessorBSWayne State UniversityMAMichigan State UniversityOTDUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMegann Schooley, PT, Assistant ProfessorBALynn UniversityMPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesErin Schwier, OT, Assistant ProfessorBSSan Diego State UniversityMAUniversity of Southern CaliforniaOTDUniversity of Southern CaliforniaRob Sillevis, PT, Associate ProfessorPTHeerlen Academy, The NetherlandsDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesPhDNova Southeastern UniversityJeff Snodgrass, OT, Associate ProfessorBSOT Eastern KentuckyMPHEast Tennessee State UniversityPhDTouro University International139

Robert Stanborough, PT, Assistant ProfessorBFABall State UniversityBPTHogeschool van AmsterdamDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDee Stanfield, OT, Assistant ProfessorBSMedical College of GeorgiaMHE Medical College of GeorgiaOTDUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMark Strickland, PT, InstructorBSPT University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonJacob Thorp, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSTrevecca Nazarene UniversityMSDes Moines UniversityDHSUniversity of IndianapolisNicolaas van den Heever, OT, InstructorBSUniversity of Stellenbosch, South AfricaOTDUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesTony Varela, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of North FloridaDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMHSc University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesJim Viti, PT, Assistant ProfessorBSUniversity of Maryland at BaltimoreMScPT University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesJulie Watson, OTR/L, InstructorBSUniversity of MarylandMOTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesMHSUniversity of FloridaDiane Wertheimer-Gale, OTR/L, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Assistant ProfessorBSWayne State UniversityMBA University of California, IrvineMargaret Wicinski, PT, Assistant ProfessorBAUniversity of LouisvilleDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health SciencesLawrence Yack, PT, InstructorBSC. W. Post College, Long Island UniversityBSUniversity of ColoradoDPTUniversity of St. Augustine for Health Sciences140

St. Augustine’s 165 foot lighthouse was built between 1871-1874and still functions as a working lighthouse today.141

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