Physical Therapy Department
Physical Therapy Department
Chairperson: Associate Professor Held
Faculty: Associate Professors: Brogan, Ford, J. Gunther, Schenk; Assistant Professors: Franjoine, Mazzone;
Clinical Assistant Professor: Stachura; Director of Clinical Education and Director of Transitional DPT: Kolodziej
Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science/and
Doctor of Physical Therapy
BS/DPT PHYSICAL THERAPY
Essential Courses:
MTH 134 Pre Calculus
CMP 315 Advanced Composition for Health Professionals
PSY 103 Introduction to Psychology
BIO 109/L General Biology I
BIO 110/L General Biology II
BIO 330/L General Anatomy
BIO 340/L General Physiology
BIO 541/L Neurobiology I
BIO 542/L Neurobiology II
PHY 101/L Physics I
PHY 102/L Physics II
CHE 110/L Chemistry I
CHE 111/L Chemistry II
BCH 317 Bio-organic Chemistry (lecture only)
PT 101 Freshman Seminar in Physical Therapy
PT 201 Sophomore Seminar in Physical Therapy
PT 312 Principles of Teaching & Learning
PT 501 Applied Biostatistics
PT 504/L Clinical Functional Anatomy I
PT 505/L Clinical Functional Anatomy II
PT 506/L Kinesiology & Biomechanics I
PT 507/L Kinesiology & Biomechanics II
PT 508/L Physiology of Exercise
PT 509/L Principles & Applications of Physical Agents
PT 514/L Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation I
PT 515/L Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation II
PT 516 Clinical Problem Solving in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
PT 517 Clinical Medicine I
PT 521/L Prosthetics and Orthotics
PT 532 Motor Control & Motor Learning
PT 539/L Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
PT 544/L Neuromuscular Rehabilitation I
PT 545/L Neuromuscular Rehabilitation II
PT 546 Clinical Medicine II
PT 548 Integumentary Care
PT 549 Clinical Medicine III
PT 551 I-IV Integrative Seminars in Physical Therapy I-IV
PT 553 Introduction to Clinical Research Design
PT 554 Clinical Research I
PT 555 Clinical Research II
PT 563 Clinical Exposure I
PT 564 Clinical Exposure II
PT 565 Clinical Exposure III
PT 566 Clinical Exposure IV
PT 567 Clinical Exposure V
PT 575 Pre-clinical Seminar
PT 577 Clinical Internship I
PT 582 Clinical Internship II
PT 600 Clinical Problem Solving in Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
PT 606/L Rehabilitation of the Patient with Spinal Cord Injury
PT 610 Management and Administrative Issues in PT
PT 612 Prevention, Health Promotion, Fitness and Wellness
PT 651 Integrative Seminar in Physical Therapy V
PT 680 Clinical Internship III
PT 690 Clinical Internship IV
PSY 530 Psychology of Health & Disability
GraduateSchool Track Curriculum:
Students preparing for graduate school in the traditional sciences, medicine or dentistry substitute CHE 301 and 302 Organic Chemistry I & II Lecture & Lab for BCH 317 (lecture). Consideration may also be given to MTH 144 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and substitution of PHY 151 & 152 General Physics I & II for PHY 101 & 102.
PLEASE NOTE: All students entering Daemen College intending to pursue studies leading to a Physical Therapy degree matriculate into the Professional DPT Physical Therapy curriculum and abide by the associated admissions requirements described here. Students will complete requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Natural Science by the end of their fourth academic year (first year professional phase). At the end of the sixth academic year (third year professional phase) students will graduate with the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree.
Admission Requirements:
• High school science: three years including chemistry
• High school math: three years including trigonometry recommended
Admission to Professional Program:
Students applying for admittance into the professional program must complete the requirements stipulated below by the final day of summer session classes.
Coursework Grade/QPA Requirements:
- All students must possess a cumulative quality point average (QPA) of 2.80 at the end of the pre-professional coursework, with a letter grade of C or better in CMP 101 & 315; PSY 103; MTH 134; and PT 101, PT 201, and PT 312.
- All students must possess a 2.80 QPA and earn a letter grade of C or better in the science courses specified here: BIO 109 (lecture and lab), BIO 110 (lecture and lab), BIO 330 (lecture and lab), BIO 340 (lecture and lab), CHE 110 (lecture and lab), CHE 111 (lecture and lab), BCH 317 (lecture); PHY 101 (lecture and lab), PHY 102 (lecture and lab);
Residency Requirements:
- A minimum number of seats are set aside for transfer students in each professional class.
- Selection process for transfer student admission to the professional program is based on space availability, level of performance in meeting the science coursework requirements (grades/QPA) and number of credits completed at Daemen College.
- All students must have satisfactorily completed the liberal arts core requirements including all pre-professional coursework prior to entrance into the professional program.
- All students entering Daemen College beginning in 2001 must have completed the requirements for a baccalaureate degree by the end of the first year of the professional program.
- Students must earn a 2.80 QPA in the pre-professional science courses taken at Daemen College.
- For further detailed information regarding transfer applications, contact the Admissions Office.
Field work/References:
- Documentation of completion of at least 120 hours of physical therapy clinical exposure through one of the following prior to application to the professional phase will be required of all candidates (minimum of 40 hours must be performed in an in-patient or extended care facility):
• Volunteer work in a physical therapy department.
• Co-operative education experience in a physical therapy department.
• Employment in a physical therapy department.
- Two character references (one must be from a physical therapist).
- A biographical sketch.
PLEASE NOTE: Daemen College reserves the right to make changes to the Physical Therapy curriculum, professional entrance criteria, and/or professional program and graduation requirements. Detailed information on minimum grade requirements and other requirements for good academic standing in the professional program is available from the physical therapy department. All enrolled students must meet all requirements if changed or amended by Daemen College.
Direct Entry Student Admissions Requirements:
Students wishing to enter directly into the Professional Curriculum must have an earned baccalaureate degree with minimum overall and science QPAs of 2.8. Students must have satisfactorily (grade of 'C' or better) completed the coursework listed below:
8 credits Biology (with lab)
8 credits Chemistry (with lab)
3 credits Bio-organic Chemistry lecture (Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry may be substituted)
8 credits Physics (with lab)
8 credits Anatomy/Physiology (with lab)
3 credits Pre-Calculus (minimum requirement)
3 credits Psychology
CMP 315 Advanced Composition for Health Professionals * +
PT 101 and PT 201 Freshman and Sophomore Seminars in Physical Therapy *
PT 312 Principles of Teaching and Learning *
* may be satisfied through demonstrated proficiency, CLLE or other documentation of previous equivalent coursework + 200 level or higher English composition including medical terminology and documentation formats.
Residency and fieldwork/reference requirements apply to all applicants to the professional program.
