Program Overview

Physical Therapy Program

The Physical Therapy program at Oregon State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of physical therapy. The program includes a range of courses that cover the theoretical and practical aspects of physical therapy, including:

• PT 723: Professionalism and Cultural Competence
• PT 724: Basics of Patient Management
• PT 725: Foundations of Clinical Biomechanics
• PT 726: Therapeutic Exercise I for the Physical Therapist
• PT 727: Therapeutic Exercise II for the Physical Therapist
• PT 728: Therapeutic Exercise III for the Physical Therapist
• PT 729: Biophysical Agents
• PT 732: Musculoskeletal Anatomy I for the Physical Therapist
• PT 733: Musculoskeletal Anatomy II for the Physical Therapist
• PT 734: Neuroanatomy for the Physical Therapist
• PT 735: Clinical Biomechanics I
• PT 736: Clinical Biomechanics II
• PT 737: Principles of Disease
• PT 738: Neuroscience for the Physical Therapist
• PT 739: Pathology & Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist
• PT 742: Clinical Physiology for the Physical Therapist
• PT 744: Motor Control & Learning Across the Lifespan
• PT 747: Motor Development for the Physical Therapist
• PT 749: Geriatric Physical Therapy
• PT 751: Pediatric Physical Therapy
• PT 753: Management of Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
• PT 754: Orthopedics I
• PT 755: Orthopedics II
• PT 756: Orthopedics III
• PT 757: Sports Physical Therapy
• PT 758: Management of Neurological Dysfunction I
• PT 759: Management of Neurological Dysfunction II
• PT 762: Management of Neurological Dysfunction III
• PT 763: Pain Science and Psychosocial Issues
• PT 764: Differential Diagnosis for the Physical Therapist
• PT 766: Health Promotion & Wellness for the Physical Therapist
• PT 767: Physical Therapy in Rural Communities
• PT 768: Business Administration in Physical Therapy
• PT 769: Prosthetics and Orthotics in Physical Therapy
• PT 770: Leadership & Professional Development in Physical Therapy
• PT 771: Physical Therapy Specialties
• PT 772: Imaging for the Physical Therapist
• PT 773: Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods I
• PT 774: Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods II
• PT 775: Evidence-Based Practice & Research Methods III
• PT 776: Preparation for DPT Capstone Research
• PT 781: DPT Capstone Research I
• PT 782: DPT Capstone Research II
• PT 783: DPT Capstone Research III
• PT 784: Community Engaged Physical Therapy I
• PT 785: Community Engaged Physical Therapy II
• PT 792: Clinical Experience I
• PT 793: Clinical Experience II
• PT 794: Clinical Experience III
• PT 795: Clinical Experience IV
• PT 796: Clinical Experience V
• PT 797: Clinical Experience VI
• PT 798: Clinical Experience VII

Clinical Experiences

The program includes a range of clinical experiences that provide students with hands-on training in physical therapy. These experiences include:

• PT 792: Clinical Experience I
• PT 793: Clinical Experience II
• PT 794: Clinical Experience III
• PT 795: Clinical Experience IV
• PT 796: Clinical Experience V
• PT 797: Clinical Experience VI
• PT 798: Clinical Experience VII

Research Opportunities

The program also provides students with opportunities to engage in research in physical therapy. These opportunities include:

• PT 773: Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods I
• PT 774: Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods II
• PT 775: Evidence-Based Practice & Research Methods III
• PT 776: Preparation for DPT Capstone Research
• PT 781: DPT Capstone Research I
• PT 782: DPT Capstone Research II
• PT 783: DPT Capstone Research III

Specializations

The program offers a range of specializations, including:

• Geriatric Physical Therapy
• Pediatric Physical Therapy
• Sports Physical Therapy
• Orthopedics
• Neurological Physical Therapy
• Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

Program Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become competent physical therapists. The program outcomes include:

• Demonstrate professionalism and cultural competence in physical therapy practice
• Apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills in physical therapy practice

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).