Program Curriculum
The UAMS DPT curriculum will consist of:
- 120 credit hours of didactic and clinical education
- 34 months of continuous enrollment
- 36 weeks of full-time clinical experiences
DPT Curriculum
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHTH 5101 | Human Anatomy I (Upper Extremity) | 2 |
| PHTH 5102 | Human Anatomy II (Lower Extremity) | 2 |
| PHTH 5123 | Movement Science I (Biomechanics and MS Gait) | 2 |
| PHTH 5131 | Introductory PT Skills | 3 |
| PHTH 5141 | Musculoskeletal Disorders I (Upper Extremity) | 4 |
| PHTH 5142 | Musculoskeletal Disorders II (Lower Extremity) | 3 |
| PHTH 5171 | Professional Issues I | 1 |
| PHTH 5181 | Clinical Reasoning I | 1 |
| 18 | ||
| Spring | ||
| PHTH 5103 | Human Anatomy III (Spine) | 2 |
| PHTH 5111 | Pathophysiology I (Musculoskeletal Disorders) | 2 |
| PHTH 5114 | Pharmacology I (Musculoskeletal and Cardio-pulmonary Disorders) | 2 |
| PHTH 5121 | Exercise Physiology I (Musculoskeletal) | 2 |
| PHTH 5143 | Musculoskeletal Disorders III (Lumbar Spine and Pelvis) | 4 |
| PHTH 5144 | Musculoskeletal Disorders IV (Cervico-Thoracic Spine) | 3 |
| PHTH 5172 | Professional Issues II | 2 |
| PHTH 5182 | Clinical Reasoning II | 1 |
| 18 | ||
| Summer | ||
| PHTH 5105 | Neuroscience | 2 |
| PHTH 5124 | Movement Science II (Growth and Development) | 2 |
| PHTH 5125 | Movement Science III (Motor Control) | 2 |
| PHTH 5132 | Therapeutic Intervention I (EPA) | 3 |
| PHTH 5191 | Clinical Experience I (OPD - 8 weeks) | 5 |
| 14 | ||
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHTH 5212 | Pathophysiology II (Neuromuscular Disorders) | 2 |
| PHTH 5215 | Pharmacology II (Neuromuscular Disorders) | 1 |
| PHTH 5233 | Therapeutic Intervention II | 2 |
| PHTH 5234 | Mobility & Assistive Equipment (with Neuro Gait) | 2 |
| PHTH 5251 | Neuromuscular Disorders I (Pediatrics) | 3 |
| PHTH 5252 | Neuromuscular Disorders II (Adult) | 4 |
| PHTH 5283 | Clinical Reasoning III | 1 |
| 15 | ||
| Spring | ||
| PHTH 5204 | Human Anatomy IV (Organ Systems) | 1 |
| PHTH 5213 | Pathophysiology III (Cardio-pulmonary Disorders) | 2 |
| PHTH 5222 | Exercise Physiology II (Cardio-pulmonary Disorders) | 2 |
| PHTH 5253 | Neuromuscular Disorders III (Geriatrics) | 2 |
| PHTH 5261 | Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders | 2 |
| PHTH 5284 | Clinical Reasoning IV | 1 |
| PHTH 5292 | Clinical Experience II | 7 |
| 17 | ||
| Summer | ||
| PHTH 5235 | Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation | 2 |
| PHTH 5245 | Musculoskeletal Disorders V (Special Topics) | 3 |
| PHTH 5262 | Integumentary Disorders | 3 |
| PHTH 5273 | Professional Issues III | 1 |
| PHTH 5274 | Research Principles & Evidence-based Practice | 2 |
| PHTH 5285 | Clinical Reasoning V | 1 |
| 12 | ||
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHTH 5393 | Clinical Experience III (Neuro+/or Acute - 10 weeks) | 7 |
| PHTH 5386 | Clinical Reasoning VI | 1 |
| Electives: *Subject to availability | 3 | |
| PHTH 5346 | - Manual Therapy | |
| PHTH 5347 | - Strength and Conditioning | |
| PHTH 5348 | - Womens Health | |
| PHTH 5354 | - Advanced Pediatrics | |
| PHTH 5355 | - Advanced Adult Neuro/Geriatics | |
| PHTH 5356 | - Vestibular Rehab | |
| PHTH 5357 | - Electroneuromyography | |
| PHTH 5377 | - Research Proposal * | |
| PHTH 5387 | - Directed Study | |
| PHTH 5388 | - Teaching & Learning | |
| PHTH 5396 | - Service Learning / Mission Trip | |
| PHTH 5397 | - Spanish for PTs | |
| * Research Proposal and Research Project must be taken together | ||
| 11 | ||
| Spring | ||
| PHTH 5336 | Health Promotion and Wellness | 2 |
| PHTH 5375 | Administration and Healthcare Management | 3 |
| PHTH 5376 | Capstone (Comprehensive Exam /Board Prep) | 2 |
| PHTH 5394 | Clinical Experience IV (Elective - 6 weeks) | 5 |
| Electives: *Subject to availability | 3 | |
| PHTH 5346 | - Manual Therapy | |
| PHTH 5347 | - Strength and Conditioning | |
| PHTH 5348 | - Womens Health | |
| PHTH 5354 | - Advanced Pediatrics | |
| PHTH 5355 | - Advanced Adult Neuro/Geriatrics | |
| PHTH 5356 | - Vestibular Rehab | |
| PHTH 5357 | - Electroneuromyography | |
| PHTH 5378 | - Research Project * | |
| PHTH 5387 | - Directed Study | |
| PHTH 5388 | - Teaching & Learning | |
| PHTH 5396 | - Service Learning / Mission Trip | |
| PHTH 5397 | - Spanish for PTs | |
| * Research Proposal and Research Project must be taken together | ||
| 15 | ||
| Curriculum TOTAL | 120 | |
| Full-time Clinical Education Experiences (36 weeks) | 24 | |
| Coursework | 96 |
A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all courses and no less than 80% must be achieved on practical exams. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained during enrollment in the program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to earn the degree.
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