Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Publication: 2023-2024 University Catalog/Handbook (Spring Update) Program: Physical Therapy, tDPT Primary Care Certification Track Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Physical Therapy, tDPT Primary Care Certification Track

This program is not enrolling new students.

Bachelor’s-level students will complete a core curriculum of 38 clinical core hours and 18 other core credit hours as well as 4 elective or specialization credit hours for a total of 60 credit hours. Master’s-level students will complete a core curriculum of 9 core credit hours and 15 elective or specialization credit hours for a total of 24 credit hours.

Some specialization tracks may require a seminar prerequisite; view the Continuing Professional Education section for more details. Certification tracks require residency/onsite participation through CPE (Continuing Professional Education) at USAHS for those seeking to learn and enhance manual therapy knowledge and skills that culminate into preparation for a certification. The Manual Therapy, Primary Care, and Craniofacial specializations lead to a certification upon successful completion of coursework, clinical education completion, and passing the related certification exam.

Primary Care Certification Track Electives

This program is not enrolling new students.

Course NameHours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BSC 7001 - Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics Hours: 3

FCO, while not required for certification, is highly recommended.

PHT 7201 - Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation (S1) Hours: 3
HSC 7210 - Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation (E1) Hours: 2
HSC 7400 - Differential Diagnosis Hours: 3
HSC 7401 - Pharmacology Hours: 3
HSC 7416 - Foundations of Imaging Hours: 3
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