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1 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: 4.C.2 DATE: November 13, 2008 ****************************************************************************** SUBJECT: New Site Request USD: Doctor of Physical Therapy (transitional), online The following proposal has been added to the COPS agenda for November. COPS agenda materials are to be mailed on Wednesday, November 12, one day before the AAC meeting. If you have any objections or concerns, Dr. Gough will provide them during the COPS meeting. ****************************************************************************** RECOMMENDED ACTION Provide any comments and concerns to Dr. Gough for COPS discussion AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 1 of 13

2 November 12, 2008 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Council of Presidents and Superintendents Robert T. Tad Perry New Site: USD, Doctor of Physical Therapy (transitional), online The University of South Dakota has submitted a request for authorization to offer a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) online (Attachment I). The transitional degree is designed for licensed physical therapists who want to complete a doctorate without relocating. The University has had the Doctor of Physical Therapy for new physical therapists since The earlier master s degree program began in Transitional DPT is to require 25 credit hours. Because the University has the Doctor of Physical Therapy, I agreed to handle this as a new site request with the 25-credit hour transitional curriculum to be provided in the request. The program will be offered online at selfsupport tuition rates. The University does not request any exceptions to Board policy. The AAC is scheduled to discuss this request on November 13. I intend to place this new site request on the Board s December agenda with a recommendation that it be approved with the usual conditions. If you have concerns about this request, please share them with President Abbott and me before our meeting on November 20 th. RTP:PG:bc 11-08AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 2 of 13

3 South Dakota Board of Regents New Site: Request to Offer an Existing Degree Program Use this form to request authorization to deliver an existing degree program at a new site or by distance delivery. The Executive Director or the Board may request additional information. University University of South Dakota Degree(s) and Program Doctorate in Physical Therapy New Site(s) ONLINE Proposed Implementation (term) Fall 2009 University Approval To the Board and the Executive Director: I certify that I have read this request, that I believe it to be accurate, and that it has been evaluated and approved as provided by university policy. President of the University Date After approval by the President, a signed copy of the proposal should be transmitted to the Executive Director. Only after Executive Director review should the proposal be posted on the university web site and the Board staff and the other universities notified of the URL. 1. What is the need for this program in this site (these sites)? What is the expected demand for graduates in the site(s)? The University of South Dakota requests authorization to offer the Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) as an online transitional DPT (t-dpt). 1 According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), by 2020 physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists who have received their doctorate in physical therapy and, as such, will be recognized as first contact, primary care health professionals. Currently, licensed bachelor and master s prepared physical therapists often provide services in tertiary care settings (hospitals, clinics), under the direction of or receiving referrals through other primary care practitioners (e.g., physicians). Through its recognition of the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) as the degree reflecting contemporary preparation for autonomous, primary care practice, the APTA has supported the development of educational programs that provide opportunities for practicing physical therapists to receive this doctoral preparation through transitional doctor of physical therapy degree programs. Currently there are 14 on-line transitional (post-professional) doctorate in physical therapy (t- DPT) programs in the US. According to an APTA report summarizing the results from a survey sent to all t-dpt programs in the US, there are an estimated 3,255 students enrolled in a t-dpt 1 According to the American Physical Therapy Association the professional (entry-level) and the post-professional transition clinical doctorate is "DPT." "t-dpt" is used to distinguish between the DPT degree conferred upon completion of a transition curriculum, as is proposed in this new site request, from the DPT conferred upon completion of USD s entry level, campus based curriculum AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 3 of 13

4 program nationwide. A recent survey of the 300 graduates of USD s Master of Science in Physical Therapy indicated over half would be interested in obtaining a transitional doctorate in physical therapy (t-dpt). The proposed t-dpt curriculum is designed to prepare the licensed physical therapist for autonomous practice (characterized by independent, self-determined, professional judgment and action). Attracting and retaining physical therapists in South Dakota are paramount. The South Dakota Labor Market Information Center forecasts a 31% increase in the number of physical therapists from 2006 to 2016 and a total average annual demand of The opportunity for non-doctoral level, licensed physical therapists to pursue their DPT degree online (rather than relocating to pursue their doctorate) has the potential to not only retain PTs in the state, especially in the rural, medically underserved areas of South Dakota, but may also serve to attract PT s to our state. 2. Is any regental university authorized to offer a similar program at the new site(s)? Is any non-system institution offering a similar program at the new site(s)? If either answer is yes, identify the institution(s) and program(s) and explain why authorization is requested. No other South Dakota regental or private university is authorized to offer a physical therapy program at the master s level or above. 3. Are students expected to be new to the university or redirected from other programs or both? Complete the table and explain how the estimates were developed. How will the new site(s) affect enrollments in other campus and off-campus programs in the regental system? Fiscal Years* FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 Estimated FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 New students Continuing students = Total in the program at the site Credit hours, majors in program courses** Graduates * Do not include current year. ** This is the total number of credit hours generated by the majors in the required or elective program courses. The same numbers are used in Appendix B Budget. Students enroll in 10 credit hours the first year 5 in both the fall and spring semesters and 15 credit hours the second year 3 credits in the summer, 5 in the fall semester, and 4 in the final spring semester. Appendix A outlines the specific curriculum and when each class will be extended online. This is a cohort based program and new cohorts will begin every fall semester AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 4 of 13

5 Impact on Existing Programs There is no expected impact on the existing DPT program. 4. Complete the table and explain any special circumstances. Attach a copy of the program as it appears in the current catalog. If any program modifications are requested, attach that form. Explain how the new courses will be delivered. Attach the new course request forms. A copy of the current program as it appears in the catalog is provided as Appendix A. The current program is designed for new physical therapists. The transitional DPT will require fewer credit hours as only licensed physical therapists will be admitted. (Admissions requirements are provided in #9 below.) Degree and title Credit hours Courses currently available from this university at this site Courses currently available from other universities available at this site Courses currently available via distance 11-08AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 5 of 13 Courses new to this university Major Requirements 25 None None None All courses will be newly developed Major Electives or Minor none Subtotal, Requirements of the 25 Proposed Major Free Electives none Total, Degree with Proposed Major 25 The requested transitional DPT curriculum is provided below. Course Number Course Title Credit hours 770 Clinical Pathophysiology Medical Pharmacology Critical Evaluation of Literature Introduction to Evidence Based Practice Motor Control Diagnostic Imaging Evidence Based Clinical Decision Making Screening and Differential Diagnosis Clinical Application in Diagnostic Imaging Health Promotion 2

6 780 Ethical Decision Making, Leadership, and PT Practice Teaching in PT Independent Clinical Project in PT 2 Total credit hours 25 All of the courses in the proposed curriculum will be new courses developed for online delivery. As demonstrated in Appendix A, this curriculum meets the national requirements for the transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy. 3 The USD DPT faculty analyzed expected curricular content for the DPT as published in the APTA document A Normative Model of Physical Therapist Education and determined that 13 courses, consisting of 25 credits were necessary to achieve the doctoral-level competencies that were not included when physical therapists could be licensed with a bachelor s or master s degree (evidence-based medicine and diagnostic skills to work as a first contact health professional autonomous practice are highly accentuated in the DPT curriculum) 5. How will you provide student services comparable to those available for students on the main campus? Student support services will be offered to DPT online learners through the Physical Therapy Department, USD s Division of Continuing and Distance Education (CE), and other administrative offices including financial aid, business office, Registrar s office, and The Graduate School. Continuing Education will market the online program and provide recruitment guidance to students interested in the DPT. The prospective students will apply to the Graduate School which will work in tandem with the Physical Therapy Department on the student acceptance process. Once accepted, online learners are assigned a formal advisor in the Physical Therapy program. The advisor coaches students through degree progression and may provide career guidance as well. CE guides students through initial course registration and tuition payment. Moreover, online learners have access the USD library online and to technical assistance via the USD Help Desk. The Help Desk and the Division of CE operate beyond the traditional 8-5 workday hours for the convenience of online and off-campus learners. Finally, students may order their books online and they have access to USD Disability Services. Students are assessed through multiple measurements and USD implements various strategies to assure examination security and student identity authentication, e.g., lockdown browsers, proctored testing arrangements, user identification names and passwords to access classes, essay exams, and use of a USD Portal for current students. 3 American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), The Preferred Curricular Model for the Transition Clinical Doctoral Program (tdpt) and the Learner (2006) AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 6 of 13

7 6. Is this program accredited by a specialized accrediting body? If so, address any program accreditation issues and costs related to offering the program at the new site(s). No. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) does not review or accredit transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. The transitional doctorate in physical therapy curriculum is based on the recommendations from the APTA. All students admitted to the transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy will have current license to practice in the United States. 7. Does the University request any exceptions to Board policy for delivery at the new site(s)? Explain requests for exceptions to Board policy. If no exceptions are requested, enter None. NONE 8. Costs, Budget & Resources Related to New Courses at the Site: Explain the amount and source(s) of any one-time and continuing investments in personnel, professional development, release time, instructional technology and software, other O&M, facilities, student services, etc needed to implement the program at the new site(s). Complete Appendix B Budget using the system form. The budget is provided as Appendix B. The DPT program will be delivered on self support tuition which is in keeping with BOR Policy 5:5:3 any student taking an Internet course only will be assessed the self-support tuition rate. The program is specifically designed for off-campus learners. 9. Additional Information. Admissions Criteria for the Transitional DPT The DPT is an entry-level clinical degree. The DPT earned through this transitional process is designed to build upon the skills acquired in clinical practice. The applicant must: 1. Have graduated from a PT program that is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Education. 2. Hold a Certificate in PT + bachelor s degree in select field + 20 years of experience in the field of physical therapy, or 3. Bachelor s Degree in PT + 10 years of experience in the field of physical therapy, or 4. Master s Degree in PT + 2 years of experience in the field of physical therapy 5. Have a 2.7 cumulative GPA 6. Hold a current license to practice physical therapy. The GRE General Exam will not be required for admission into the transitional DPT program 11-08AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 7 of 13

8 APPENDIX A THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA GRADUATE CATALOG Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree Requirements Note: This is the existing, campus program for new physical therapists. The curriculum for transitional program to be delivered online is provided in the new site request. The total number of hours for graduation is 136 semester credit hours. The program begins in the fall and will take 3 years to complete. ANAT 711 Human Gross Anatomy 10 credit hours PHGY 730 Human Physiology 3 credit hours PHTH 701 Introduction to Patient/ Client Management 2 credit hours PHTH 702 Physical Agents and Electrotherapy 3 credit hours PHTH 706 Client & Community Health Education in Physical Therapy 2 credit hours HSC 780 Basic Research Design and Statistics 1 credit hour HSC 781 Evidence-Based Practice 1 credit hour ANAT 731 Human Neuroanatomy 4 credit hours PHTH 718 Clinical Pathophysiology 4 credit hours PHTH 704 Physical Examination 2 credit hours PHTH 710 Movement Science 6 credit hours PHTH 712 Professional Conduct and Ethics 3 credit hours PHTH 786 Research Proposal Course in Health Sciences 1 credit hour PHAR 720 Medical Pharmacology 1 credit hour PHTH 720 Differential Diagnosis 5 credit hours PHTH 722 Diagnostic Imaging 1 credit hour PHTH 724 Clinical Education I 6 credit hours PHTH 730 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I 4 credit hours PHTH 732 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II 4 credit hours PHTH 734 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I 4 credit hours PHTH 736 Cardiovascular / Pulmonary Physical Therapy 5 credit hours PHTH 787 Research Project in Health Sciences 1 credit hour PHTH 790 Physical Therapy Seminar I 1 credit hour HSC 783 Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis 1 credit hour PHTH 740 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy III 4 credit hours PHTH 742 Geriatric Physical Therapy 3 credit hours PHTH 744 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II 4 credit hours PHTH 746 Orthotics and Prosthetics 3 credit hours PHTH 748 Pediatric Physical Therapy 4 credit hours PHTH 787 Research Project in Health Sciences 1 credit hour PHTH 738 Health Care Management and Systems 4 credit hours PHTH 752 Clinical Application of Diagnostic Imaging 1 credit hours PHTH 754 Integumentary Physical Therapy 1 credit hour PHTH 762 Clinical Education II 8 credit hours PHTH 764 Clinical Education III 8 credit hours PHTH 787 Research Project in Health Sciences 1 credit hour PHTH 790 Physical Therapy Seminar II 1 credit hour PHTH 772 Clinical Education IV 8 credit hours PHTH 774 Clinical Education V 8 credit hours PHTH 790 Physical Therapy Seminar III 2 credit hours 11-08AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 8 of 13

9 Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (t-dpt) Individual Student Outcomes 1. The student will be able to provide culturally competent first-contact care through direct access to patients/clients who have been determined through the screening and examination processes to need physical therapy care. 2. The student will participate and show leadership in community organizations, influence the legislative and political process, advocate for the health and wellness needs of society and challenge the status quo practice. 3. The student will be able to determine diagnosis in physical therapy utilizing the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, to guide future patient/client management. 4. The student will be able to determine patient/client prognosis utilizing Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and best available evidence. 5. The student will be able to develop a physical therapy plan of care that is safe, effective, patient/client centered, culturally competent, and consistent with legal, ethical and professional obligations as a first contact health professional. 6. The student will be able to provide evidenced-based physical therapy interventions to achieve patient/client goals and outcomes 7. The student will be able to incorporate biological and physical sciences in the practice of the profession. 8. The student will be able to examine patients by selecting and administering culturally appropriate and age-related tests and measures. 9. The student will be able to evaluate data from the examination to make evidence-based clinical judgments regarding patients/clients. 10. The student will be able to determine when patients/clients need further examination or consultation by a physical therapist or referral to another health care professional. 11. The student will use consistently apply current knowledge, theory and professional judgment while considering the patient/client perspective in patient/client management. 12. The student will select outcome measures that are valid and reliable, collect data, analyze results to assess outcomes of patient's and clients. 13. The student will be able to expressively and receptively communicate in a culturally competent manner with patients/clients, family members, caregivers, practitioners, interdisciplinary team members, consumer, payers, and policy makers. 14. The student will be able to effective educate others using culturally appropriate teaching methods that are commensurate with the needs of the learner. 15. The student will be able to provide culturally competent physical therapy services and information for prevention, health promotion, fitness and wellness to individuals, groups and communities 16. The student will be able to provide consultation within boundaries of expertise to businesses, schools, government agencies, other organizations, or individuals. 17. The student will be able to self-assess and generate a plan for improving professional core values in all interactions. 18. The student will be able to self-assess and develop a professional development plan. 19. The student will be able to direct and supervise human resources to meet patient's/clients goals and expected outcomes in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements. 20. The student will be able to participate in financial management, marketing and public relations activities AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 9 of 13

10 Note: The competencies outlined above are consistent with those outlined by the APTA Education Division: CM/ContentDisplay.cfm 11-08AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 10 of 13

11 APPENDIX B University of South Dakota, Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy, online 1. Assumptions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Headcount & hours are from the proposal. FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 Fall headcount Program credit hours - State-Support Program credit hours - Self-Support Centers Program credit hours - Self-Support Other Faculty, Regular FTE Faculty Salary & Benefits, average $93,857 $93,857 $93,857 $93,857 Faculty, Adjunct - credit hours Faculty, Adjunct - per credit hour $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Other FTE (see next page) Other Salary & Benefits, average $0 $0 $0 $0 2. Budget Salary & Benefits Faculty, Regular $24,699 $64,218 $108,677 $123,497 Faculty, Adjunct $7,500 $18,000 $4,500 $0 Other $0 $0 $0 $0 Faculty Development $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Course Development $10,000 $15,000 $0 $0 S&B Subtotal $32,199 $82,218 $113,177 $123,497 Operating Expenses Travel $0 $0 $0 $0 Contractual Services $0 $0 $0 $0 Supplies & materials $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Capital equipment $0 $0 $0 $0 OE Subtotal $0 $0 $0 $0 Total $32,199 $82,218 $113,177 $123, Resources Self-support Tuition per Cr Hr Centers $ $ $ $ Self-support Tuition per Cr Hr Other $ $ $ $ Self-support Tuition, total $29,065 $87,195 $123,526 $145,325 Discipline fee (if any) $0 $0 $0 $0 Lab Course fee (if applicable) $0 $0 $0 $0 University redirections $0 $0 $0 $0 Community/Employer $0 $0 $0 $ AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 11 of 13

12 Grants/Other $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Resources $29,065 $87,195 $123,526 $145,325 Resources Over (Under) Budget ($3,134) $4,977 $10,349 $21,828 Faculty Other Estimated salary (average) $76,736 University's variable benefits rate (see below) Variable benefits $11,348 Health insurance/fte (verify rate is current) $5,773 Average Faculty S&B $93,857 $0 Explain faculty used to develop the average salary & fiscal year salaries used Patrick Hauer - 12 month = $65,559 Roy Osborn - 12 month = $43, Lana Svien - 12 month = $118, Joy Karges - 12 month = $78, Took the average of these four 12 month salaries. Explain adjunct faculty costs used in table: Explain other salary & benefits shown in the table: Summarize the operating expenses shown in the table: Summarize resources other than self-support tuition: Self-Support Tuition Rates Benefits Rates Location Level FY09 Verify these are current Centers: Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Pierre undergrad $ BHSU % Centers: Rapid City, Sioux Falls, graduate $ DSU % 11-08AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 12 of 13

13 Pierre NSU % Other locations & distance undergrad $ SDSM&T % Other locations & distance graduate $ SDSU % USD % 11-08AAC_4.C.2_new_site_USD_PhD_physical_therapy-online Page 13 of 13