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2004-06 IUPUI Campus BulletinThe policies, regulations, and course descriptions that appear in this edition of the Bulletin are for the academic years specified. Curricular requirements are for students who entered the university or were admitted to a degree program during these specific academic years. As the "bulletin year" (the student's entry year) will be defined differently from school to school at IUPUI, consult your academic advisor to be sure you are using the appropriate edition of the Bulletin. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, IUPUI reserves the right to change without notice statements in this bulletin concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters. Consult your academic advisor to learn if changes have occurred that may affect you. An educational program in physical therapy is located on the Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis campus. Description of the Profession As members of the health care team, physical therapists help restore clients to normal functioning of the musculoskeletal and other systems through interventions utilizing therapeutic exercise, physical agents, and assistive devices. The client's physical therapy needs are determined through evaluation and examination of muscle strength and tone, joint status, posture, sensory status, functional mobility, exercise tolerance as it relates to cardiorespiratory status, skin condition, pain, and other medical conditions that impair physical function. Physical therapists are concerned with health promotion and disease prevention as well as restoration of function following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. In addition to patient care, the physical therapist participates in administrative, teaching, and research activities and provides consultative services. Physical therapists work in hospitals, outpatient facilities, industrial clinics, gov ernmental and voluntary health agencies, educational settings, extended care facilities, and private practice settings. Graduates of the Program The educational experiences of the Physical Therapy Program curriculum are designed to graduate a physical therapist with skills as a generalist. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for licensure in the state in which they will practice. Credential Required to Practice P.T (Physical Therapist) Licensure Requirements to Practice All states require that an individual graduate from an accredited physical therapy program and successfully complete the national physical therapy licensure examination in order to practice as a physical therapist. Doctor of Physical Therapy at Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisProgram Director Associate Professor William Quillen Professors Emeritae Frances Ekstam, Ruth Ladue Professor Joyce MacKinnon Associate Professors Heather Hartsell, Rebecca Porter Assistant Professors of Clinical Physical Therapy Cheryl Bainbridge, Mary Loghmani Visiting Assistant Professor Zehra Habib Educational ProgramLength of the Program The course of study is 35 months (98 graduate credit hours) of graduate professional course work. Structure of the Program The program is presented in a full-time, day format only. Design of the Professional Curriculum The physical therapy curriculum is organized so that the lecture and laboratory course work is integrated with patient care experiences. Full-time clinical education experiences of varying length occur throughout the course of study. The Physical Therapy Program course of study develops an understanding of normal and abnormal physical structure and function. The curriculum focuses on the management of patient problems rather than procedures. The graduate of the Physical Therapy Program demonstrates competencies in evidence-based physical therapy practice parameters and the basic skills of critical inquiry, administration, and patient education. Additionally, the graduate shows the ability and interest to continue professional development. Opportunity for Students to Work Because of the intense nature of the program, students are not encouraged to seek outside employment during their enrollment. Additional Cost In addition to Physical Therapy Program tuition and university fees, students should expect to pay program-related expenses. Contact the program office in Coleman Hall for a current cost sheet. Facilities Physical Therapy Program offices are located in Coleman Hall. Lecture and laboratory classes are located in Coleman Hall, Long Hospital Building, and other locations on the IUPUI campus. Accreditation Indiana University has received c ontinuing accreditation for the postbaccalaureate professional education program from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). AdmissionGeneral Information Students accepted into the program must complete the school's admission requirements and the following Physical Therapy Program–specific admission requirements before the first day of classes. Admission to the professional program is competitive and selective; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program. Criteria Used for Selection of Class Admission into the Indiana University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is based on the overall grade point average, the mathematics and science prerequisite courses grade point average, student's suitability for physical therapy profession as reported by volunteer experience supervisor evaluation of generic abilities, and a statement of personal values and purpose for attending Indiana University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Class Size 36 students each fall semester. Specific Requirements The following admission policies apply to the Indiana University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Application Deadline June 1 before anticipated August entry. Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours Applicants may have no more than two (2) Doctor of Physical Therapy program prerequisite courses unfinished at the time of program application (see below). No waivers for degree completion or course prerequisites will be granted by the physical therapy program. Limitations of Course Work The prerequisite credit hours in human anatomy, human physiology, chemistry, physics, and statistics must be completed no more than seven years before date of entry. Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. The minimum grade point average must be met at the time of application and maintained until admission. Minimum Specific Grade Point Average 3.2 on a 4.0 scale in all credit hours attempted in prerequisite courses. The minimum grade point average must be met at the time of application and maintained until admission. Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). Technical Standards See School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences' technical standards. Medical Requirements Basic immunizations as determined by the Student Health Services must be completed by the first day of classes. Students must demonstrate proof of health insurance before entry into the program and must maintain health insurance throughout their enrollment. Volunteer Experience In addition to prerequisite course work, students must complete observational, volunteer, or other work experiences in both hospital inpatient and outpatient physical therapy settings (minimum equivalent of one day, eight hours) in order to appreciate the differences in physical therapists' responsibilities in each setting. Each experience must be of a sufficient length of time to enable the supervising physical therapist to adequately complete the IU DPT Program's Generic Abilities Assessment Form included as part of the application portfolio. Additional Requirements Accepted applicants, conditionally accepted applicants, and applicants placed on the alternate list must complete all requirements for their baccalaureate degree before enrolling in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and maintain the following:
International Student Applicants There are special application procedures for those who are not citizens of the United States or who have had their previous schooling outside of the United States. International student applicants interested in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program should obtain an international application packet from the IUPUI campus Office of International Affairs. Information and an international application packet may be downloaded from the Web at www.international.iupui.edu. Because of the extra procedures required in evaluating foreign credentials, there is an application fee for international students in addition to the DPT Program application fee. International student applicants, except those whose native language is English, are expected to submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The TOEFL is given worldwide throughout the year. IUPUI's school code number for the TOEFL application is 1325. The Physical Therapy Progra m faculty has established a minimum TOEFL test score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) for program eligibility. All newly admitted international students are also required to take the IUPUI English (ESL) examination administered by the IUPUI ESL Program and Office of International Affairs before registration for classes. Students are required to take any ESL courses that are deemed to be necessary by this testing until they have fulfilled university and program requirements for English proficiency. CurriculumPrerequisites Before entering the DPT Program, students must have completed requirements for their baccalaureate degree and the following prerequisite courses. Students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate courses and semester sequence in order to complete prerequisites. Listed credit hours are minimums.
( Note: Level of the anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics courses must be appropriate for science majors.) Students must demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology before entering the professional program. Students must also be competent writers and demonstrate computer literacy, including knowledge of e-mail, the Internet, database searches, and spreadsheet and word processing capabilities. Semester 1, Year 1, Fall Semester
Semester 2, Year 1, Spring Semester
Semester 3, Year 1, Summer Session 1 (8 weeks)
Semester 4, Year 2, Fall Semester
Semester 5, Year 2, Spring Semester
Semester 6, Year 2, Summer Session 2
Semester 7, Year 3, Fall Semester
Semester 8, Year 3, Spring Semester
Semester 9, Year 3, Summer Session 1
Students must successfully complete and maintain current Health Care Professional Level CPR certification before beginning clinical education experiences. Fellowships The Constance Brown Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of a deceased classmate, is awarded to an outstanding first-year physical therapy student. The Katherine Belzer Scholarships are awarded to outstanding second-year students. The Frances C. Ekstam Scholarship, in honor of the Physical Therapy Program's first director, is awarded to an outstanding third-year physical therapy student. Awards The program recommends to the university superior academic students for degrees awarded with distinction. The William D. Porter Award is presented to a DPT degree program graduate selected by faculty as having demonstrated excellence in both the study and clinical application of neurological rehabilitation techniques. The award is in recognition of Mr. William D. Porter, who contributed to the education of innumerable Indiana University physical therapy students through his textbook photographs and classroom audiovisual materials. Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 98 graduate credit hours including clinical education. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program and school's academic and professional policies. For further information, contact Professor William S. Quillen, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, IU, Coleman Hall 120, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5119; phone: (317) 278-1875. Courses in Physical TherapyCourses in this department use the departmental code of AHPT. P511 Framework for Clinical Decision Making (1 cr.) An overview of the profession of physical therapy and a framework for the process of clinical decision making. Includes the role of physical therapy in contemporary health care delivery, the disablement model, and an introduction to the APTA Guide to Practice as components of the clinical reasoning process. P513 Functional Anatomy and Clinical Biomechanics (3 cr.) Integration of foundational knowledge of gross anatomy with structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system and human motion. Includes the study of the concepts of biomechanics, and joint structure and function as they apply to physical therapy interventions. P514 Evidence-Based Critical Inquiry I (2 cr.) Introduction to clinical research methodology and critical interpretation of the professional literature. P515 Physical Therapy Examination/ Interventions I (6 cr.) First of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and intervention aspects of physical therapy practice. Emphasis is on history taking, systems review, functional examination and intervention, and documentation. P524 Cardiopulmonary Practice Patterns (3 cr.) Provides the essential knowledge base for development of exercise prescriptions for well populations and for physical therapy interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary pathologies or dysfunctions. P526 Physical Therapy Examination and Interventions II (4 cr.) The second of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and interventional aspects of physical therapy practice. Regional application is emphasized along with corresponding documentation. P530 Medical Conditions and Pathophysiology (3 cr.) Overview of pathophysiology and medical management for common disorders of the endocrine, immune, neurological, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal systems. Included are fundamental principles of pharmacology and diagnostic imaging as utilized in medical management. P532 Legal and Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy (2 cr.) Includes essential information related to ethical, legal, and professional practice regulations and standards of care. Interpersonal communication skills for the healthcare environment are also presented. P533 Lifespan Motor Development (2 cr.) Overview of human neuromusculoskeletal development across the lifespan. P534 Introduction to Motor Sciences (2 cr.) Principles and concepts of motor learning and motor control for the development of physical therapy interventions. P541 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns I (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired posture, joint mobility, motor function, and muscle performance. Integrates previous course work involving evaluation and interventions. P570 Pharmacology for Physical Therapists (3 cr.) Survey of contemporary pharmacology including pharmacokinetic principles with special emphasis on the relation of drug therapy to therapeutic interventions provided by physical therapists. P599 Clinical Education I (3 cr.) Initial full-time clinical experience lasting six weeks. This course will serve as the introduction to clinical integration of physical therapy knowledge and skills. Students will be assigned to specific sites. P622 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns II (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired joint mobility, motor function, muscle performance associated with spinal dysfunction, connective tissue disorders, trauma and surgical procedures. P641 Neuromuscular Practice Patterns I (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of individuals with motor and sensory integration dysfunctions associated with peripheral nerve injuries, polyneuropathies and spinal cord injury. P642 Neuromuscular Practice Patterns II (4 cr.) Physical therapy management of individuals with supraspinal central nervous system disorders throughout the lifespan. P643 Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Therapy Practice (2 cr.) Social, psychological, and behavioral components of patient-therapist interactions are illustrated, including grief, loss, motivation, social support, and cultural influences among diverse patient populations. P645 Evidence-Based Critical Inquiry II (2 cr.) Development, approval, and generation of the proposal for the review of the literature related to a specific topic in patient outcomes assessment or other approved area. P646 Physical Agent—Modality Interventions (2 cr.) Includes both theory and application of thermal, acoustic, infrared, and electrotherapeutic physical agents utilized in physical therapy interventions. P650 Integumentary Practice Patterns (2 cr.) The physical therapy management of the integumentary system with special emphasis on physical therapy interventions for burns and various types of wounds. P660 Selected Topics in Physical Therapy Practice (3 cr.) Introduction to emerging physical therapy practice patterns in such areas as women's health, occupational health, chronic metabolic and immunologic diseases, and cognitive and emotional disorders. P661 Prosthetic and Orthotic Interventions (2 cr.) Includes both theory and application of orthotic and prosthetic devices and equipment utilized in physical therapy interventions. P664 Administration and Management of Physical Therapy Services (3 cr.) The administration and management of physical therapy services in the context of multiple types of healthcare systems. P675 Capstone Seminar (1 cr.) Capstone seminar experience integrating classroom and clinical learning. Presentations mentored by clinical and academic faculty will be required. P680 Health Promotion and Community Outreach (2 cr.) Essential concepts related to the roles of physical therapists in prevention and in the promotion of health, wellness, and fitness. Course includes application of concepts through service component in selected community agencies. P695 Clinical Education II (6 cr.) Full-time clinical experience lasting 12 weeks, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations. P696 Clinical Education III (3 cr.) Full-time clinical experience lasting 6 weeks, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations. P697 Clinical Education IV (3 cr.) Full-time clinical experience lasting 6 weeks, which provides students the opportunity to apply theory and skills in physical therapy interventions with specific patient populations. |
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