http://www.touro.edu/shs/optr.asp
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program
for
CERTIFICATION IN
ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Fall and Spring Admission
The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program (OPTR) at Touro College will provide the physical therapist the opportunity to advance their skills in the area of orthopedic physical therapy. The Residency curriculum
is designed to be completed within one calendar year, while maintaining your present employment, and with minimal travel required. Certification will be awarded by Touro College following the guidelines of the APTA at completion of the OPTR program. The program
prepares the resident for the Orthopedic Certified Specialty exam (OCS).
Curriculum
The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program provides a structured curriculum that facilitates the residents learning experience through:
- Clinical courses are presented in a continuing education format condensed into 2-2 week modules that are augmented by online learning. Some courses are available at locations across the country.
- Clinical mentoring via distance learning format at your present place of employment.
- Supervised clinical residencies that involve 150 hours of guided clinical practice with expert clinicians at facilities across the country.
Our educational philosophy is based on a commitment to excellence in clinical practice and directed by the "Description of Specialty Practice" published by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2001 for an Orthopedic
Certified Specialist.
Curriculum Sequence
Fall Semester October-December
Fall Module (14-day session)
- Functional Orthopedics I
- Treatment of the Foot & Ankle
- Treatment of Lumbo-PelvicDysfunction
Clinical Mentorship I
Spring Semester February-April
Spring Module (14-day session)
- Treatment of Cervical-Thoracic Dysfunction
- Treatment of the Extremities
- High Velocity Thrust
Differential Diagnosis (web based course) Clinical Mentorship II
Summer Semester June-August
Clinical Residency - 4 week residency
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
Current Physical Therapy License
Two professional letters of recommendation
1,500 hours of prior Physical Therapy work experience
Please Download the OPTR application package
For information & applications call of write:
TOURO COLLEGE
ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
(631) 665-1600 ext. 6276/6277
1700 Union Boulevard
Bay Shore, NY 11706
Dr. Frances Corio
franceco@touro.edu
or
Susan Jacobson, MS
susanja@touro.edu
TOURO COLLEGE
DEDICATED TO YOUR
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH