Academic Program Proposal
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About
Adviser: Randy Bishop
Physical therapists work to improve the mobility, relieve the pain, and prevent or limit the permanent disability of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Their patients include accident victims or handicapped individuals with such conditions as nerve injuries, amputations, low back pain, arthritis, and heart disease. Some physical therapists treat a wide variety of problems and others specialize in such areas as pediatrics, orthopedics, and sports physical therapy. The working environment of physical therapists varies from specially equipped facilities in hospitals or clinics to schools, private offices, and private homes.
Loma Linda University Track
The program below meets Loma Linda University admission requirements, as well as Southern Adventist University’s requirements for a B.S. degree. This program can be modified to meet the requirements of other schools. The Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Loma Linda University is three years in length. For a complete description of Southern’s General Education requirements, refer to Academic Policies. After completing hours at Southern students will transfer back courses taken their first year at Loma Linda along with a letter from the registrar attesting to successful completion of the first-year requirements. Once the student's transcript is received Southern will award the BS degree.
Loma Linda University Admission and Degree Requirements:
Observation Hours: Students must complete a minimum of 80 observation/work hours; 20 hours in an inpatient setting and 20 hours in an outpatient setting are required. The 40 remaining hours can be in any setting.
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (56 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ALHT111 - Introduction to the Health Professions (1)
- BIOL101 - Anatomy and Physiology (IN-7) (4)
- BIOL102 - Anatomy and Physiology (4)
- CHEM151 - General Chemistry (IN-7) (4)
- CHEM152 - General Chemistry (4)
- HLED210 - Medical Terminology (1)
- PHYS211 - General Physics I (IN-7) (3)
- PHYS212 - General Physics II (3)
- PHYS213 - General Physics Laboratory I (IN-7) (1)
- PHYS214 - General Physics Laboratory II (1)
- PSYC122 - General Psychology (3)
- PSYC128 - Developmental Psychology (IN-8) (3)
- BIOL416 - Human Anatomy (3)
- MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3)
- PETH314 - Biomechanics (3)
- PETH315 - Physiology of Exercise (W) (4)
- PETH326 - Personal Trainer (3)
- HLED470 - Current Issues in Health (SERV-2) (2)
- Select HLED (Health Education), PETH (Physical Education Theory) Electives from courses numbered 300 - 499 (6 credits)
GENERAL EDUCATION (30 Total Credits)- Loma Linda University DPT program applicants: Complete two Writing classes "W", and three Level 1 activity and two level 2 Christian Service experiences.
- Select 1 course(s):
- RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3)
- RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- RELT138 - Adventist Heritage (R-2) (3)
- RELT225 - Last-Day Events (R-2) (3)
- RELT255 - Christian Beliefs (R-2) (3)
- Course(s):
- RELT373 - Christian Ethics (R-4) (3)
- NOND101 - Southern Connections (IN-1) (1)
- ENGL101 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing I (IN-2) (3)
- ENGL102 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II (IN-2) (3)
- COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3)
- CPTE100 - Computer Concepts (IN-5) (1)
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-6 Historical Perspectives
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-10 Aesthetic Analysis
- Course(s):
- PEAC125 - Fitness for Collegiate Life (P-1a) (1)
- PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
- Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: ADAC (Adventure Activity), RECR (Recreation, or PEAC General Activity Classes
ELECTIVES (6 Total Credits) LOMA LINDA COURSES (0 Total Credits)- FIRST YEAR DPT PROGRAM (SENIOR) YEAR (45.5 Total Semester Credits)
- One calendar year spent at Loma Linda University's Physical therapy program. Classes will include: Acute Care Simulation, Exercise Physiology, Communication & Documentation, Biophysical Agents, Kinesiology, Clinical Orthopedics, Therapeutic Procedures, Manual Muscle Testing, Locomotion Studies, Orthopedics IA, General Medicine, Therapeutic Exercise I, Integrative Physiology, Professional Formation I, Research I, II, II, Integrative Neuroanatomy, Clinical Neurology, Integrated Clinical Experience I, Histopathology I, Histopathology II, Human Gross Anatomy, Infectious Disease & the Care Provider, Ethics for Allied Health Professionals, Whole Person Care, Adventist Heritage & Health
- 3 credits of Religion will count for the 4th Religion requirement to complete GE.
Grand Total Credits: 92
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1FALL- Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-6 Historical Perspectives
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
YEAR 2FALL- Course(s):
- Select 3 credit(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: Elective
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: ADAC (Adventure Activity), RECR (Recreation), or PEAC General Activity Classes
- Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
YEAR 3FALL- Course(s):
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: ADAC (Adventure Activity), RECR (Recreation), or PEAC General Activity Classes
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: In-10 Aesthetic Analysis
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: HLED or PETH Electives from courses numbered 300-499
- Select 1 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
WINTER- Course(s):
- Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: HLED or PETH Electives from courses numbered 300-499
- Select 2 credits from the following types of courses: Electives
Grand Total Credits: 92