University of Michigan-Flint

All courses are online, distance courses requiring online learning except the optional Advanced Practicum (6 credit hours) taken to complete requirements for APTA credentialed residencies.

NOTICE:  Effective Fall 2010, general education requirements have changed.  It is important that current students understand that attributes for general education courses may have changed or been eliminated.  Go to http://www.umflint.edu/gened/index.htm for more information.

Course Descriptions - Doctor of Physical Therapy

The course descriptions listed are updated from time to time as information changes and may vary from what is in the printed University Catalog. In the case of any discrepancy, the Online UM-Flint School of Health Professions and Studies Catalog Information will prevail. The University reserves the right to terminate or change these requirements as and when it deems appropriate.

Typical courses likely to turn up as required after your PTET review of your credentials

581 Teaching, Learning and Health Education (2)
512 Neuroscience (2)
513 Physiology of Exercise (3)
546 Pharmacology in Practice (3)
694 Professional Service Learning I (1) orientation/contract
732 Pediatric Examination and Intervention in Practice (3)
783 Geriatrics in Practice (2)
761 Evidence Based Practice Patterns (1)
770 Assistive Technology to Enhance Accessibility (1)  
794 Professional Service Learning II (1) project completed
625 Medical Imaging for Diverse Populations (1)
623 Introduction to Musculoskeletal Imaging (1)
624 Systems Review and Screening in Clinical Decision Making (2)
792 Management in PT Practice (3)

These scholarly activity / research courses may be required for those who have not completed a research project as part of their professional entry-level degree:
560 Research Methods [includes stats lab] (3)
661 Literature Analysis in Evidenced Based Practice (1)
660 Critical Inquiry Project (3)

Below is a link to all PT courses.