PT 6380 - Applied Discovery for Physical Therapists I

Building upon concepts addressed in previous courses within the DPT curriculum, this course further challenges the student to develop the evidence-based critical thinking skills necessary for the contemporary practice of physical therapy. Specifically within this course the student refines a question to serve as the basis of a research project, independent study, or service learning endeavor, guided by an approved faculty advisor. The student will also write a proposal detailing the chosen applied discovery experience and submits for approval through the appropriate channels (such as the IRB). This course is the first in a 4-course sequence in which students work with an advisor to produce a research or discovery product that is worthy of dissemination at the local, state, or national level. Students work with their advisor to determine an appropriate timeline for completion of the project by the semester prior to graduation. The 4-course sequence is: PT 6380-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist I (proposal), PT 6580-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist II (implementation), PT 6680-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist III ( analysis and finalize), PT 6980-Applied Discovery for Physical Therapist IV (presentation and dissemination).

Credits: 2 hours

Restrictions Restricted to doctoral students in Physical Therapy.
Notes: May be repeated for credit. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Open to graduate students only.