The post-professional dpt program (tdpt)

The post-professional dpt program (tdpt)

The Post-Professional DPT Program (tdpt) ABOUT THE PROGRAM According to the American Physical Therapy Association, by 2020, the profession of physical therapy will be provided by those who are doctors of physical therapy, recognized by consumers and other health care professionals as the practitioners of choice to whom consumers have direct access for the diagnosis of, interventions for and prevention of, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities related to movement, function and health (APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy, at www.apta.org). To meet this vision, the mission of the Post-Professional DPT program, called tdpt for short, is to augment the professional education of currently-licensed physical therapists to achieve a standard education for the doctoring profession of physical therapy. www.stockton.edu/grad

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Completion of a Physical Therapy degree at the undergraduate or graduate level. Current license to practice physical therapy in any state of the U.S.A. (Note: A temporary license is not acceptable.) Completion of Stockton s Post-Professional DPT application for admission. Application deadlines are July 1 for fall enrollment and December 15 for spring enrollment. To learn more about the Program or an application, visit our Web site: www.stockton.edu/grad. Follow the link for the Post-Professional DPT Program.

THE CURRICULUM The Post-Professional DPT Program (tdpt) FOR STOCKTON GRADUATES FROM 2003 - PRESENT 12 required credits (four courses) PHTH 6670 Physical Therapy Diagnostics PHTH 6675 Business and Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice PHTH 6680 Health Care in the 21st Century PHTH 6685 Clinical Decision Making FOR STOCKTON GRADUATES CLASSES OF 1990-2002 18 required credits (six courses) PHTH 5675 Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy PHTH 6670 Physical Therapy Diagnostics PHTH 6675 Business and Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice PHTH 6680 Health Care in the 21st Century PHTH 6685 Clinical Decision Making PHTH 6690 Health Promotion and Wellness FOR NON-STOCKTON GRADUATES 21 required credits (seven courses) PHTH 5670 Pharmacology PHTH 5675 Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy PHTH 6670 Physical Therapy Diagnostics PHTH 6675 Business and Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice PHTH 6680 Health Care in the 21st Century PHTH 6685 Clinical Decision Making PHTH 6690 Health Promotion and Wellness Depending upon the student s professional development and continuing education, Stockton graduates from 1990-2002 and non-stockton graduates may apply to the Physical Therapy program for a waiver of one of the above courses. A maximum of one course may be waived; in that case, students need not complete a substitute course. Please contact the program director about what to submit to document proof of completion of the course objectives. A n environmentally conscious campus tucked inside the natural beauty of the Pinelands National Reserve yet mere minutes from the Jersey Shore.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I am a full-time clinician. Will I have to come to campus every week? No. Students will be required to attend on-campus sessions approximately one-to-two times per semester or year. I have been out of school for an extended period of time. Will I be able to keep up with my studies? Yes. The program is designed to allow time for reading and integration of the materials, as well as online discussions with classmates and faculty. Since you will not be traveling to campus every week, this saved time can be used for study. Do I need any special computer skills? You are expected to have basic computer skills, such as word processing. You will need a computer that utilizes MS windows, MS PowerPoint, and an internet connection (broadband is recommended over dial-up). Adobe Acrobat Reader for pdf files can be accessed for free via your Internet connection. An online tutorial for PowerPoint will be provided for those not familiar with this program. How many classes may I take as a non-matriculated student before applying to the program? You may take one course before completing your application for admission. How long does it take to complete the program? Depending on the number of credits required, we anticipate that typical students will take one-to-three years. However, there is a five-year limit to complete the degree. (This degree will be offered for a limited time only.) Do I have to take courses in a particular sequence? No. Courses are designed to be taken in any sequence. Can I take a course as a non-matriculated student? Yes, however, this is limited to one course. How will this degree prepare me for practicing in today s health care arena? Our program is designed to prepare you to meet the APTA s Vision 2020 statement by augmenting your professional education to achieve a standard education for the profession of physical therapy. Small class sizes, personal attention, exceptional interaction between students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.

FACULTY Elaine Bukowski, PT, DPT, MS, (Drexel University) Professor of Physical Therapy, Program Director Geriatric physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, extremity kinesiology, gross anatomy, complementary medicine. Bess P. Kathrins, PT, MS, Ph.D., (Touro University International) Professor of Physical Therapy Exercise physiology, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, head injury, curriculum development. Mary Lou Galantino, PT, Ph.D., MS, MSCE, (Temple University) Professor of Physical Therapy Neuromuscular physical therapy, chronic pain, HIV, systemic diseases, long-term care rehabilitation, complementary medicine. Lee Ann Guenther, PT, M.S., (St. Joseph s University) Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Neuromuscular physical therapy, professional development, CVA and general orthopedics. Patricia Q. McGinnis, PT, MS, Ph.D., (Temple University) Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Clinical, teaching and research areas: neuromuscular physical therapy, balance disorders, geriatric physical therapy. Thomas P. Nolan Jr., PT, OCS, M.S., (Temple University) Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Orthopedic and sports physical therapy, spinal kinesiology, electrotherapy. Greta von der Luft PT, Ph.D., (Temple University) Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Pediatrics, developmental disabilities, advocacy for people with special needs. Robert Marsico, PT, Ed.D., (Teachers College-Columbia University) Alysia Mastrangelo, PT, MPT, MS, Ph.D., FACSM (Temple University) Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Orthopedic and sports physical therapy, women s health.

To learn more about the tdpt Program visit our Web site: www.stockton.edu/grad

www.stockton.edu/grad FROM NORTHERN NEW JERSEY Take Garden State Parkway south. Take Exit 44. Turn right onto Pomona Road. Go 1/2 mile. Make left onto Vera King Farris Drive. Parking on right in lot 4. FROM CAMDEN/PHILADELPHIA AREA Take Atlantic City Expressway to exit 12. Turn left. Proceed straight and pass through light at Route 30 (White Horse Pike) to next light at Jimmie Leeds Road. Turn right, go 1 mile on Jimmie Leeds Road and make a left onto Vera King Farris Drive and continue about 1 1/2 miles. Parking on left in lot 4. FROM SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY Drive north on the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Service area (mile post 41.2). Exit behind the service area to Jimmie Leeds Road, turn left on Jimmie Leeds Road and travel one mile and make a right onto Vera King Farris Drive and proceed 1 1/2 miles. Parking on left in lot 4. FROM ATLANTIC CITY AREA Travel west on Route 30 (White Horse Pike) for about 10 miles Turn right onto Chris Gaupp Rd. Make left onto Jimmie Leeds Road make right onto Vera King Farris Drive and proceed 1 1/2 miles. Parking on left in lot 4. For information about the program: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey School of Graduate and Continuing Studies PO Box 195 E226 Jim Leeds Road, Pomona NJ 08240-0195 609.626.3640 gradschool@stockton.edu www.stockton.edu/grad While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, College policies and curricula may change. Please visit the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies web site for the most updated information at www.stockton.edu/grad 11/10