Research Applications in Physical Therapy

Catalog description

In order for students to understand the relationship between biomedical research and the clinical practice of physical therapy, this laboratory course will immerse students in faculty-driven research. Students will be exposed to basic science, applied clinical and/or translational research within areas of faculty research in Physical Therapy. Prereq: Enrollment in the Doctorate in Physical Therapy program, or permission of instructor. 7989 Elective Integrated Clinical Experience G ½ - 2 This course provides the student with an integrated clinical experience reflecting didactic preparation to date. This part-time clinical education experience is assigned at an affiliated facility with the goal of practicing techniques from a specific area of practice in physical therapy in order to allow students an opportunity to advance their skills in the given area of practice. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs or 2 completions. This course is graded S/U.