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Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy

You found the Perfect Profession…Now make the most of it!

Licensed Physical Therapists can earn a Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in an innovative new program at Touro College

This page contains the following topics: ¨ Overview ¨ Who Should Apply ¨ Alumni ¨ Admission Requirements ¨ Admission Procedures ¨ Curriculum ¨ New Proposed Elective Track ¨ Requirements for Graduation ¨ Tuition and Fees ¨ Faculty ¨ Policy of Non Discrimination ¨ For More Information

The Post – Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed for licensed physical therapists who want to update their clinical knowledge and skills and transition to the DPT degree.

The curriculum includes 30 credits of course work, consisting of 18 credit core courses and 12 credits of electives within a clinical specialty. The core courses prepare the student for a leadership role in clinical practice, education, administration, research, and professional service. The elective courses allow the opportunity for the student to develop specialized clinical skills in a clinical area, including orthopedic, neuromuscular, or geriatric physical therapy. All students complete a doctoral research project or case study.

Courses are scheduled and arranged with the working professional in mind. The schedules of many courses are modeled after professional continuing education courses in that they extend over two to four full day periods, Sunday through Friday. This format allows the program to utilize a diverse faculty that includes nationally and internationally known clinicians.

Licensed physical therapists seeking to augment their skills in an area of clinical specialization and prepare themselves for a leadership role in the field will be interested in this program. Compassionate and caring physical therapists dedicated to a life long learning, social responsibility, and personal integrity that have demonstrated academic excellence and met the admissions requirements are encouraged to apply.

1. Discounts
   • 10 percent discount
   • Waived Application Fee
2. Prior Touro Credits
   • Advanced Orthopedic Masters
   • Entry Level Physical Therapy Masters
3. Clinical Elective Courses
   -- Orthopedics
   -- Administration
   -- Geriatrics
   -- Neuro/Pediatrics
4. Credit For Life Experience
   -- Up to 4 credits with a Portfolio evaluation

TRANSFER CREDITS

Advanced Orthopedic Masters

The following courses, from the Advanced Orthopedic Masters Degree can be credited toward the DPT Degree:

The following courses from the Entry Level Physical Therapy Masters can be credited towards the PDPT degree:

ORTHOPEDICS

GERIATRICS

NEUROLOGY

• Proof of current and valid state physical therapy license or temporary license/ eligibility for NY state license
• Official transcripts from all academic institutions.
• Up to 8 transfer graduate credits from an accredited institution may be granted towards the post-professional DPT degree. A score of 80% or a grade of "B-" (2.75) or better is required.
• Two letters of recommendations from physical therapists.
• Faculty and administration interview for all qualified students.
• Professional portfolio is optional for students:

The professional portfolio provides the applicant the opportunity to earn up to 4 credits towards the DPT degree based on professional experience in the areas of clinical practice, professional development, research, education, and/or administrative work experience. Documentation is evaluated on an individual basis. A portfolio assessment fee of $1200 will be charged.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for students who speak English as a Second Language and have not graduated from an English speaking college, with a score of at least 550 on the paper based exam or a 250 on the computer based exam.
• New York State requires proof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella if born after January 1, 1957

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ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

Students apply directly to the Post-Professional DPT Program for admission. Applications are accepted to the program throughout the year with the full program beginning in the fall semester.

Admissions decisions are made by a committee of faculty and administration based on the totality of each applicant's application, including grade-point-average reflected on official transcripts, standardized scores (when applicable), and letters of reference.

For Applications and Further Information Contact:

Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Touro College
1700 Union Boulevard
Bay Shore, N.Y. 11706
Phone (631) 665 – 1600 ext. 234
http://www.touro.edu/shs/postprofessionalPT.asp

CURRICULUM The curriculum includes 30 credits of course work, consisting of 18 credits of core courses and 12 credits of electives within a clinical specialty. The core courses include 3 credits in clinical sciences, 9 credits in research, 2 credits in education, 2 credits in management, and 2 credits in professional service and practice. The electives courses include clinical specialty tracks in orthopedics, geriatrics and neurology.

REQUIRED COURSES
Course	Title	Credits
DPT 710	Research Methods / Statistics	4
DPT 715	Principles & Methods of Evidence Based Practice	1
DPT 720	Advanced Teaching and Learning	2
DPT 725	Management & Health Care Delivery	1
DPT 730	Management II – Physical Therapist in Private Practice	1
DPT 740	Professional Service	1
DPT 745	Ethics in Physical Therapy Practice	1
DPT 750	Medicine & Pharmacology	2
DPT 760	Anatomic Basis for Differential Diagnosis Of Somatic Dysfunction	1
DPT 795	Research Project I	2
DPT 796	Research Project II	2
AREAS OF ELECTIVE CONCENTRATION
Orthopedics
DPT 761E	Spinal Stabilization Training	2
DPT 762E	Treatment of Lumbo / Pelvic Dysfunction	2
DPT 764E	Advanced Skills in Extremity Treatment	2
DPT 766E	Functional Orthopedics I	2
DPT 767E	Foot and Ankle	2
DPT 768E	Treatment of the Cervical / Thoracic Dysfunction	2
DPT 770E	Physical Therapy Practicum	2
Geriatrics
DPT 767E	Foot and Ankle	2
DPT 770E	Physical Therapy Practicum	2
DPT 771E	The Psychology of Aging	2
DPT 772E	Geriatrics I: Physiology of Aging & Clinical Implications	2
DPT 773E	Geriatrics III: Special Topics in Geriatrics	2
DPT 775E	Geriatric Nutrition for Physical Therapists in Clinical Practice	2
DPT 776E	Geriatrics II: Elder Balance & Gait	2
Neurology
DPT 767E	Foot and Ankle	2
DPT 770E	Physical Therapy Practicum	2
DPT 780E	Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)	2
DPT 781E	Motor Science and Motor Learning: Implication for Physical Therapy	2
DPT 783E	Advances in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation	2
DPT 785E	Intrduction to Neurodevelopmental Treatment: Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy	2
DPT 787E	Advances in Pediatric Rehabilitation	2

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NEW PROPOSED ELECTIVE TRACK

Proposed Administrative Track
The Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Touro College

This track will provide the student with the theoretical and practical basis to effectively guide the development of new ways to provide the highest quality health care services to the community. Students will learn to develop strategies for effective health care management, decision-making and explore to the practical application of the newest management approaches.

While a classroom environment will be used, much emphasis will be placed on practical exercises in order to evidence the application of theory. A residency program is currently under development.

A broad array of management courses will be offered and will relate to the areas of:

• Planning for success including business planning and strategic planning,
• Organization of PT practices and departments,
• Development of leadership skills and management of change,
• Financial and regulatory aspects of healthcare,
• Marketing products and services,
• Insuring clinical quality through detailed outcome analysis,
• Team building and process analysis skills,
• Human resource management and supervision,

All faculty have training and strong backgrounds in health care management and have extensive experience specifically related to Physical Therapy in both non-profit and for profit environments.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

1. Successful completion of all courses required by the Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
2. Completion of at least 2000 clinical work hours (one year)

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TUITION AND FEES

Fee per Credit	$650.00
Application Fee	$ 50.00
Administrative Fee per Semester	$100.00
Transcript Fee (Official)	$ 10.00
Portfolio Fee	$1200.00
Testing-Out Fee	$400.00

The Touro College Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the above tuition without prior written notice.

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ADMINISTRATION

The faculty is composed of nationally and internationally renowned expert clinicians in their field

Joseph Weisberg, Ph.D., P.T., Dean
Christopher Kevin Wong, Director, PT, MS, OCS
Frances Corio, M.A., P.T., O.C.S., Chairperson
Susan Jacobson, M.S., Director of Advanced Graduate Administration

FACULTY

Mark Bookhout, MS, PT
Farica Bialstock, PT, MS
Maryanne Driscol, PhD
Joan Edelstein, PT, MA, FISPO
Ralph Garcia, PT, PhD
Susan Guzzardo, PT
Brian Hoke, PT, SCS
Gregory Johnson, PT, BS, CFMT
Vicky Johnson, PT, BS, CFMT
Susan Jones, Ph.D.
Howard Mackofsky, PT, DHSc, OCS
Pat McQuade, PT, MS
Maria Meigal, PT, DHSc, OCS
Ernest Nalette, EdD, PT
Nicolette Pace, MS, RD, CDN, CFCS
James Penna, MD
Margaret Plack
Sushama Rich, MD
Michele Roy, PT, MS, FCMT
Marcia Stamer, PT
Karen St. John, PT, MA
Carle Steele, DO, PT
Piroska Szabo, PT, PhD
Marlene Shaffer-Zamari, PhD
Cynthia Zadai, DPT

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POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION

Touro College is an equal opportunity employer. It admits students of any race, color, national origin, and age to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to its students. In conformation with Title IX. 1972 Education Amendments, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, handicap, national or ethnic origin or age in the administration of its educational policies, scholarships and loan programs.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

For Information & Application Call or Write:

Touro College
Post – Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
1700 Union Boulevard
Bay Shore, NY 11706

Phone: 631-665-1600 ext. 234
Fax: 631-665-4986

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