Nov 07, 2024  
2022-2023 University Catalog/Handbook (Summer Update) 
    
2022-2023 University Catalog/Handbook (Summer Update) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Therapy, tDPT Manual Therapy 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.