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Preparing Movement Experts to Lead the WayIn the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, physical therapy is about much more than strengthening weak muscles and improving range of motion. It’s about treating the whole person. The DPT curriculum focuses on a cutting-edge, evidence-based model, taught by our nationally recognized faculty who expose students to the most current clinical techniques available. That means you’ll learn how to diagnose and plan physical therapy interventions that are personalized for each individual. There’s no guesswork. With our patients we strive to make sure there’s no “one size fits all” formula and for ourselves as clinicians, we strive for leadership in all areas through inspiration, collaboration and accomplishment.
Faculty
From the moment our students step on campus for their admission interview they know why they want to attend Regis. It’s our faculty. Regis Faculty have top professional accolades, from hundreds of publications and presentations both nationally and internationally, to leading clinically relevant research; but at their core, they love teaching. With doctorate degrees and clinical specialties from pediatrics to geriatrics, sports rehab to orthopedic manual therapy, they mentor students into this profession through their passion and expertise. And although teaching is number one, they also continue to practice in clinics, teaching you from experience, not just theory. With an emphasis placed on developing leaders in the profession, you will be assured of one-on-one face time with Regis University’s nationally distinguished faculty.
Benefits
• Practice Placement 100% of all Regis DPT graduates seeking employment have secured a job within six months of graduation • Success Regis students boast a 100% pass rate on the National
Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE)
• Skills DevelopmentAn integrated and holistic approach creates autonomous practitioners who effectively collaborate with their colleagues and hit the ground running from graduation and beyond • Research A faculty initiated research project teaches scientific inquiry—from proposal development to dissemination—making you an evidence-based practitioner.
• RankedRegis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is nationally ranked as one of the top programs
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DPT Details
• Requirements Baccalaureate degree in any field, other than physical therapy prior to the start of the program. Prerequisites can be in progress at the time of application, but must be successfully completed prior to the start of the program
• Application Regis University participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application System. Go to www.PTCAS.org for details on how, and when to apply
• GRERegis requires that all applicants complete the Graduate Record Exam. Go to www.GRE.org for information on how to prepare and take the GRE • Program Eight consecutive semesters including summers, over three
calendar years, in a traditional weekday format on our beautiful Denver, Colorado campus
• Start Date Program begins once a year in the Fall. Please check the website atwww.regis.edu/dptfor the most updated information
• DegreeUpon completion, awarded the Doctor of Physical Therapy with eligibility to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE)
need for physical therapists will grow significantly faster than the average growth for all occupations through 2018, with an expected 30% increase in jobs!
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Learn Through Experience
At Regis University, in addition to your outstanding education in the classroom, you will also participate in 38 weeks of clinical experience. The clinical component of the program takes place off campus in quality clinical settings across the country in three different concentration areas: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and complex systems. To enhance your learning experience and an appreciation of various practice settings, students must complete a minimum of one clinical experience out-of-state and one experience in a rural setting.
Regis University DPT students gain a competitive edge through hands-on experience with inpatient, outpatient, rural, and international sites, and in some cases international sites. During clinical experiences, you have the opportunity to integrate knowledge gained from courses and to expand your skills in evaluation, intervention, case management, and interpersonal communication.
Fall Semester I
DPT 701 Human Anatomy & Histology (6) DPT 708 Mgmt Applications of Physiology I (3) DPT 703 Biomechanics (3) DPT 770 Professional Issues/ Case Mgmt I (1) DPT 776 Critical Inquiry (3) Spring Semester I DPT 710 Pharmacology (2) DPT 704 Neuroscience (4) DPT 705 Kinesiology I (3) DPT 732 Mgmt Applications of Physiology II (4) DPT 730 PT Examination (3) DPT 706 Movement Science (2) Summer Semester I
DPT 790 Evidence Based Practice I (2) DPT 733 Musculoskeletal Management I (3) DPT 771 Professional Issues/ Case Mgmt II (2) DPT 714 Psychosocial Aspects of Health Care (3) DPT 707 Kinesiology II (4) Fall Semester II
HCE 709 Health Care Ethics for Physical Therapists (3) DPT 734 Musculoskeletal Management II (3) DPT 736 Neurological Management I (3) DPT 750 Clinical Education I (6 week rotation) (2) DPT 772 Professional Issues/
Case Management III (1) DPT 712 Diagnostic Imaging &
Procedures (2) Spring Semester II DPT 735 Musculoskeletal Management III (5) DPT 737 Neurological Management II (5) DPT 738 Mgmt Applications of Physiology III (5)
DPT 791 Evidence Based Practice II (1) DPT 773 Professional Issues/ Case Management IV (1) Summer Semester II DPT 731 Differential Diagnosis (2) DPT 751 Clinical Education II (8 week rotation) (4) DPT 774 Professional Issues/ Case Mgmt V (1) DPT 715 Health Care Policy (2) DPT 739 Exercise Applications (2)
Fall Semester III
DPT 716 Business Management (3) DPT 752 Clinical Education III
(12 week rotation) (5) DPT 780 E-W Topics in Physical
Therapy (1)
DPT 781 E-W Topics in Physical Therapy (1)
DPT 792 Evidence Based Practice III (1) DPT 775 Professional Issues/
Case Mgmt VI (1) DPT 799 Comprehensive Exam (0)
Spring Semester III
DPT 753 Clinical Education IV (12 week rotation)(6) DPT 796 Physical Therapy Capstone (1) DPT 793 Evidence Based Practice IV (1)
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Curriculum
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Prerequisites
Human Anatomy (lecture/lab) (4)* Human Physiology (lecture/lab) (4)
*A combined Anatomy and Physiology sequence is accepted assuming labs are included and the entire series is completed
General Biology (lectures/lab) (8)
Biology courses which include a lab component are accepted, recommended courses include Cell Biology, Microbiology, General Biology I or II. Anatomy or Physiology courses taken in a biology department do NOT fulfill the biology requirement. General Chemistry (lectures/lab) (8) (one year sequence)
General Physics (lecture/lab) (8) (one year sequence) Behavioral Science (6)
Abnormal and Developmental Psychology are recommended, however, any two courses in Psychology, Sociology or Anthropology are accepted for Behavioral Science Statistics (descriptive and inferential) (3)
Statistics course should include descriptive and inferential statistics
Minimum 2.75 prerequisite GPA required to apply. Consult our website for limitations on prerequisite coursework.
All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed prior to the start date for those admitted.
Highly Recommended Courses
Biomechanics/Kinesiology Exercise Physiology
Motor Control/Motor Learning Speech Communication Neuroscience/Neuroanatomy Research Methods/Advanced Statistics
Highly recommended courses completed with an A or B grade prior to the application deadline can add additional strength to your application, but are not required.
Application Considerations
Regis University considers many factors in the review of applications which includes the following; prerequisite GPA, GRE scores, cumulative GPA, completion of highly recommended courses, recommendations, and interviews for those selected. Additional consideration is given to applicants who complete the undergraduate Exercise Science minor at Regis University, and/or come from a diverse background, have earned a graduate level degree, or have earned an undergraduate degree from another Jesuit university.
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Service Learning
As a DPT student at Regis University, you get more than a nationally recognized DPT program, you get to change the world for the better. Service Learning goes beyond volunteer work by integrating learning objectives with community outreach. Students are exposed to a diverse section of our population and explore issues of advocacy, access challenges, socioeconomic and environmental awareness for marginalized members of our immediate and global community. On a personal and professional level, our students and graduates make the world a better place. Service is an essential part of becoming a health care provider in any capacity, and the experiences students gain from these outreach opportunities are priceless in their careers and personal lives. Our mission is to deliver men and women in service to others, and Service Learning is one unique way we are committed to accomplishing this goal. Read our inspiring service stories at
www.regis.edu/RHCHPservicelearning.
Student Blogs
Interested in reading more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy program from the eyes of a current student? Visit
www.regis.edu/studentblogs
What’s Next
You’re just a click away from applying for admission. Visit
www.regis.edu/dpt for details or go to the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service at www.PTCAS.org to complete an application.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Our Office of Financial Aid at Regis University is available to serve students in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. Upon acceptance, new students are given the opportunity to connect with a financial aid counselor to discuss their financing options. Awards are based on financial need and merit. The majority of students in the program are paying for tuition and living expenses through student loans. The first step to receive financial aid is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submitting the FAFSA allows you to apply for federal, state and institutional grants, loans, student employment, and scholarships. For more assistance with financial aid or to search our scholarship database, visit www.regis.edu/financialaid or contact the Office of Financial Aid at1-800-568-8932orenrolsvc@regis.edu.
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Why Choose Regis University?
• Reputation Consistently ranked as a top school in the western United States by U.S. News & World Report
• Jesuit, Catholic Education Since, 1877, Regis University has followed a tradition of academic rigor, intellectual exchange, and faculty commitment to each student’s personal development in an environment that honors and embraces individuals from all faiths and traditions
• AccreditationRegis University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Commission URL: www.ncahlc.org, Commission Phone: 312.263.0456 • School of PT Accreditation The Physical Therapist Education
Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Expert Faculty Simply among the best in their field with national and international reputations for excellence and contemporary expertise in their assigned teaching area
• Dedicated Clinicians Up-to-date knowledge of current practice issues guaranteed with the majority of faculty actively working as clinicians
• Cutting EdgeRegis University was one of the first in the region to implement a Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum and continues as the leader in this field
• Service Learning Service projects connect academic course objectives with community-based learning opportunities allowing students to gain an understanding of their ability to impact their community and make a recognizable difference, but also of their responsibility to use their gifts and talents to contribute to a more just world
Denver, Colorado - Campus Life
Located in a spacious and comfortable residential area of northwest Denver, Regis University’s beautiful campus is within fifteen minutes of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain foothills and a bustling downtown Denver. Our campus offers the best of both worlds – the personal attention of a small university and the
Our Vision
To be nationally recognized for delivering innovative programs that prepare socially
responsible, capable leaders for the advancement of health care.
Our Mission
To educate men and women as leaders committed to excellence within the health professions.
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