Student Affiliations
North Fork Physical Therapy, P.C. currently works with the Touro Physical Therapist and Physicians Assistant Programs as well as the Suffolk County Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program to assist in the completion of their pre-requisites for graduation. We will also be accepting students from the Stony Brook Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist Programs in the near future.
- Suffolk County Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- State University of New York at Stony Brook Physical Therapy Program
- Touro College Physical Therapy Program
- State University of New York at Stony Brook Occupational Therapy Program
Suffolk County Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM: Suffolk Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Website
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: CHERYL GILLESPIE
CONTACT NUMBER: (631) 451-4017
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT / A.A.S. DEGREE:
Ammerman
Hegis Code: 5219
Curriculum Code: 310-1
The two-year Physical Therapist Association (PTA) program prepares the graduate to work under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). Duties of the PTA include instruction in excercise regimes, ambulation activitiesand functional activities of daily living. Various modalities are applied as part of the overall treatment. Affiliationsin a variety of clinical settings allow the student to explore various specialties.
The curriculum is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and leads to the Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS). Completion of the two-year program allows certification by the New York State Department of Education.
Graduates have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private physical therapy offices, schools and nursing homes. Salaries compare favorably with other professions with similar academic preparation and may vary depending upon the type of facility and geographic location
Applicants for this degree should have an interest in working with people rehabilitating from disability and dysfunction, a strong aptitude in science and strong interpersonal skills.
Program Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of C in all physical therapy (PT) courses in order to continue in the program sequence. A course may be repeated only once. Faculty permission to repeat any course is dependent on the availability of seats at that time. The program may be completed part-timebut all courses must be completed by the end of the semester in which they aresequenced. All students participate in two semesters of supervised clinical affiliations, must purchase liability insurance through the college and must meet the health requirements of both the program and the clinical facilities.
Admission Procedures and Requirements
A new class begins each September with the acceptance of twenty-six students. High school applicants must have Sequential Math I, II and III and an 80 average in each of the following: Sequential Math II, Regents biology and Regents chemistry. Physics is strongly recommended. The high school applicant must complete BY30 with a grade of C or better in the Summer before the program begins. Students already enrolled in college must complete BY30: Anatomy and Physiology I and MA27: Algebra II with a grade of C or better. All applicants must be certified in CPR and first aid to start the program.
Please contact the Admissions Office for an application and a packet outlining criteria and specific admission policies
FIRST SEMESTER: 18.5 credits
Lec.
Lab
Clinic
Cr.
OS15 : Freshman Seminar
1.5
“
“
1.5
EG11 : Standard Freshman Composition
3
“
“
3
BY32 : Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3
“
4
*
PH30 : Physics for Health Careers
3
2
“
4
PT10 : Normal Movement and Development
3
“
“
3
PT12 : Physical Therapy Skills I
“
3
“
1
PT14 : Introduction to Physical Therapy
2
“
“
2
SECOND SEMESTER: 18 credits
Lec.
Lab
Clinic
Cr.
HC11 : Health Concepts
3
“
“
3
BY46 : Special Topics in Anatomy and Physiology
3
3
“
4
PC11 : Introduction to Psycolology
3
“
“
3
PT20 : Foundation of Disease
2
“
“
2
PT22 : Physical Therapy Skills II
“
2
“
1
*
PT24 : Physical Agents I
1
2
“
2
HC44 : Group Dynamics
3
“
“
3
SUMMER SEMESTER: 2 credits
Lec.
Lab
Clinic
Cr.
PT26 : Introduction to Clinical Practice
“
2
“
1
Physical Education
“
2
“
1
THIRD SEMESTER: 17 credits
Lec.
Lab
Clinic
Cr.
PT30 : Physical Agents II
1
2
“
2
PT32 : Kinesiology
2
2
“
3
PT34 : Physical Therapy Skills III
“
2
“
1
PT36 : Clinical Affliction I
“
1
8
3
Humanities Elective
3
“
“
3
PC60 : Developmental Psychology
3
“
“
3
Physical Education
“
2
“
1
FOURTH SEMESTER: 17 credits
Lec.
Lab
Clinic
Cr.
PT40 : Advanced Therapeutic Excercise
2
3
“
3
PT42 : Clinical Affliction II
1
“
25
7
Social Science Elective
3
“
“
3
English Elective
3
“
“
3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
71.5
*
Students who elect to take PH53 and PH54 instead of PH30 . Please note that students taking PH53 and PH54 must complete both courses prior to taking PT24: Physical Agents I.
These courses constitute the major courses in this curriculum.
REQUIRED CREDIT DISTRIBUTION
Humanities, including English
9 credits
Social Science
9 credits
Science and Mathematics
12 credits
Health Careers
6 credits
Physical Therapist Assistant
32 credits
Physical Education
2 credits
Freshman Seminar
1.5 credits
State University of New York at Stony Brook Physical Therapy Program
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM: Stony Brook Physical Therapy Website
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: RICHARD JOHNSON
CONTACT NUMBER: (631) 444-3250
E-mail Richard Johnson
CLINICAL DOCTORATE DEGREE
IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (DPT)
THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HAS APPROVED THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY DPT DEGREE PROGRAM
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program will replace the current BSHS/MSPT program. The DPT is a three-year, post baccalaureate degree designed to prepare generalists to perform evidence-based practice in today's exciting and challenging health care environment.
Requirements for Admission:
- Baccalaureate degree (no preferred major required)
- Preference is given to applicants with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum natural science grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Preference is given to applicants who have completed science requirements within the last ten years and to applicants who have completed 21 of the 27 credits in biology, chemistry and physics at the time of application. The following science courses are required:
- 8 credits of Biology
- 8 credits of Chemistry
- 8 credits of Physics
- 3 credits of 300 level Physiology (lab not required)
- 9 credits of Arts and Humanities
- 9 credits of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- 3 credits of English Composition
- 3 credits of Statistics
- CPR and First Aide
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE's)
- 100 hours of volunteer or work experience with a physical therapist.
For more information or advisement, please contact:
rjohnson@epo.hsc.sunysb.edu
or call 631-444-3250 for information session dates.
School of Health Technology and Management
Rehabilitation Science Physical Therapy
Health Science Center
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8201
tel: 631/444-2363 or 444-8356
Curriculum
The DPT program consists of 147 credits divided between three years of study. Summer sessions are required and carry a maximum of eight credits. The curriculum is divided into 4 integrative units. Case studies are used throughout the curriculum to bridge or link course material in terms of cognitive, psychomotor and affective behavior needed to appropriately administer physical therapy services to patients, clients, families and/or caregivers. The expectations placed on students throughout these integrative units become progressively more demanding throughout the three-year period. Students begin by identifying and describing clinical observations and end by analyzing data and predicting outcomes in physical therapy practice.
Professional courses during the first year prepare students for acute care. These are followed by an 8-week clinical affiliation in an acute care setting.
The second year course work introduces students to critical inquiry and emphasizes evaluation and intervention needed within the rehabilitation setting. These courses are followed by an 8-week clinical affiliation in rehabilitation. In addition, students will have a choice of three areas of practice to study in greater depth. These include: Musculoskeletal, Neuromotor, Motor Learning. Students may choose instead, a Practicum in research, administration or education.
The third year expects students to be active, independent learners. Course work is designed to develop skills in critical inquiry and management and continue to master skills in therapeutic exercise. The third year ends with one 8-week clinical affiliation and a 16-week capstone clinical experience designed as the final integrative experience. During the final clinical experience, students will be expected to negotiate learning objectives, create learning experiences and participate in self-assessment practices. These learning experiences could include (but are not limited to) an administrative project, establishment of outcome databases, the development of a continuing education program or in-service program, development of a clinical evidence-based library in relevant practice areas or a case study project.
Year 1
Course
Title
Credits
Summer
HBA 540
Regional Human Anatomy
6
HAY 553
Computer Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice
1
Fall
HAY 560
Foundations of Professional Practice in PT
2
HAY 500
Neuroscience for Physical Therapy
4
HAY 519
Kinesiology
5
HAY 518
Foundations of Exercise and Movement in PT
4.5
HAY 526
Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology I
3.5
HAY 541
Physical Agents & Wound Care in PT
2.5
HAY 570
Physical Therapy Case Studies I
1
Spring
HAY 528
Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology II
4.0
HAY 504
Introduction to Adult Rehabilitation
3.5
HAY 542
Electrotherapy in Physical Therapy Practice
3
HAY 501
Growth and Development Across the Life Span
4
HAY 527
Acute Care in Physical Therapy
4
HAY 551
Introduction to Research Design
3
HAY 561
Teaching, Consulting, Communicating in Clinical Ed.
2
Year 2
Course
Title
Credits
Summer
HAY 571
Physical Therapy Case Studies II
1
HAY 595
Clinical Practice I
8
Fall
HAY 506
Ethics and Health Care
4
HAY 512
Prosthetics and Orthoses
4
HAY 507
Orthopedic Physical Therapy I
3.5
HAY 550
Statistics
3
HAY 502
Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I
1
Electives
HAY 536
Introduction to Motor Control
3
HAY 520
Biomechanics
3
HAY 531
Motor Learning
3
HAY 580
Practicum
3
Spring
HAY 510
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
3
HAY 509
Pediatric Rehabilitation
4
HAY 508
Orthopedic Physical Therapy II
3.5
HAY 503
Psychosocial Aspects of Disability II
1
Electives
HAY 521
Musculoskeletal Measurement
3
HAY 533
Implicit vs. Explicit Learning
3
HAY 537
Neuroplasticity
3
HAY 580
Practicum
3
Year 3
Course
Title
Credits
Summer
HAY 572
Case Studies III
1
HAY 595
Clinical Practice II
8
Fall
HAS 545
Adult Neurological Rehabilitation
3
HAY 524
Health, Wellness and Prevention in PT
3
HAY 525
Advanced Therapeutic Exercise
3
HAY 534
Fundamentals of Health Care Management
3
HAY 562
Teaching Skills for Clinical Instruction
1.5
HAY 601
Issues in Global Health Care (Proposed)
2
Electives
HAY 558
Evidence Based Practice
3
HAY 580
Practicum
3
Spring
HAY 597
Clinical Practice III
8
HAY 599
Clinical Internship
16
Post-Professional (Transition) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Clinical Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
Richard Johnson PT, MA
Chair, Physical Therapy Programs
Kyle Hewson PT, MS
Director, Post-Professional (Transition) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
ONE OF A VERY FEW PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK STATE TO OFFER A
TRANSITION DPT DEGREE PROGRAM
Now accepting enrollment for Spring 2005!
The Post Professional (Transition) Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) Program is a post-professional degree program designed to enhance clinical skills through the application of clinical decision making and evidence-based practice. The t-DPT degree is a clinical degree intended for physical therapy clinicians, managers and educators, seeking a generalist degree. Course work is designed to provide clinicians with the knowledge and theoretical underpinnings of practice recently added to the entry-level professional curricula that has fostered the movement of the profession toward the doctoral level.
Contact Information
Kyle Hewson, PT,MS
Director of the Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
School of Health Technology and Management
Health Sciences Center Level 2
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8201
(631) 444-6774
(631) 444-6305 (fax)
Email: kyle.hewson@stonybrook.edu
Sharon Martino, PT, MS
Associate Director of the Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
(631) 632 2003 or (646) 472 2003
(646) 472 2090
Email: sharon.martino@stonybrook.edu
Touro College Physical Therapy Program
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM: Touro College Physical Therapist Program Website
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER KEVIN WONG
CONTACT NUMBER: (631) 665-1600 ext 227 or 251
E-mail Christopher Wong
Programs
Touro College's Physical Therapy Program
The Physical Therapy Program at Touro College offers a three-year upper-division undergraduate/graduate-level curriculum leading to a BS degree in Health Sciences and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The program begins in the fall of each year and is divided into six academic semesters, which include four full-time clinical affiliations.
Since Fall 1996, Touro College has run two concurrent Physical Therapy Programs, one on Long Island and one in Manhattan. The Long Island Program is located at 1700 Union Blvd., Bay Shore, NY 11706 and the Manhattan Program is located at 27-33 West 23rd St., NY, NY 10010. The Manhattan Program runs on a Sunday-Thursday schedule and the Long Island Program runs on the traditional Monday-Friday schedule. The two sites offer the same curriculum with two separate student bodies. In addition, a 5-year, Early Admission Program, in conjunction with the Pre-Professional Phase of the School of Science, is available.
Accreditation and Registration
Touro College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and is registered with the Division of Professional Education of the New York State Education Department.
Admissions Procedures
Students apply directly to the Physical Therapy Program for admission. Decisions on admission are made by a committee of the faculty based on assessment of the applicant's past academic performance, references, scores, and commitment to the profession of physical therapy. Entry into the program is in the fall semester only. Applications are accepted during the fall and spring semesters prior to entering the program. The application fee is $75, check or money order only, made out to Touro College.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all seats are filled. Please call the Physical Therapy Admissions office in Bay Shore at 631-665-1600 ext. 255 or 211 for more information.
Admissions Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 90 transferable semester credits from an accredited college or university is required for admission to the program. A Bachelor of Arts is not required. Specific prerequisites include:
8 credits General Biology (with labs)
8 credits General Physics (with labs)
8 credits General Chemistry (with labs)
6 credits of Anatomy & Physiology
6 credits of Psychology including General Psychology
6 credits English Composition or English Composition and Literature
3 credits Statistics
3 credits Pre-Calculus Mathematics
12 additional credits of Liberal Arts courses
15 credit concentration (of which 9 must be upper division courses)
15 elective credits
The science courses listed above must be designed for science majors. Science courses designed for liberal arts or nursing majors are not acceptable.
It is suggested that applicants demonstrate a minimum academic index of 3.0 for all course work in order to be considered for admission into the program.
Additional requirements include Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE General) scores. TOEFL scores are required for students who did not attend high school in the USA and whose first language is NOT ENGLISH.
All applicants are required to document a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer/work service in a physical therapy setting, with at least 25 of those hours having taken place in a hospital or institutional setting with an inpatient population. Each applicant is requested to provide two letters of recommendation at the time of application. One letter must be from a licensed physical therapist that supervised the applicant. The other must be from a professor who has taught the applicant. The Physical Therapy Program accepts students only on a full-time basis. Students who have not met established standards may petition the Admissions Committee for consideration. This petition must be in writing and must accompany the application. The petition must clearly explain extenuating circumstances that have prohibited the student from meeting existing standards, and/or indicate the student™s potential for learning.
The Admissions Committee reserves the right to admit students on an individual basis based on the student's petition and application, and other required application documentation.
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State University of New York at Stony Brook Occupational Therapy Program
INFORMATION TAKEN FROM:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: VERA-JEAN CLARK-BROWN
CONTACT NUMBER:
E-mail Vera-Jean Clark-Brown
What You'll Need/Basic Admission Requirements
In order to be eligible for admission to the occupational therapy program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of at least 57 credit hours including:
- 3 credits of English composition
- 6 credits of art and humanities
- 8 credits of biology with labs
- 8 credits of chemistry with labs
- 8 credits of physics with labs
- 3 credits of introduction to psychology
- 3 credits of abnormal psychology
- 18 additional credits to total a minimum of 57 credits*
- a minimum overall GPA 2.5
- a minimum GPA of 2.5 in prerequisite science courses or all natural science/math
- current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification
- a minimum of 40 hours experience observing occupational therapy treatment in two different settings (i.e., out-patient rehabilitation, developmental disabilities, acute care, nursing home and schools) is required. The observation must be supervised and documented in writing by the occupational therapists.
- three letters of reference. A minimum of one of the required references must be from an occupational therapist.
- successful completion of an interview with program instructors
*Courses in college-level math, growth and development, sociology and statistics are recommended.
Preference is given to applicants with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 and to those who have completed science requirements within the last ten years.
Admissions is rolling . Applications are reviewed and considered until the class is filled ( July and January* start dates).
For an application or for information about application deadlines log onto http://www.hsc.stonybrook.edu/ .For more information about the program attend one of our occupational therapy information sessions held the third Wednesday of every month in the School of Health Technology and Management, Level 2, Health Sciences Center, or call 631/444-8394
Occupational therapy students must complete the following:
Courses (Year One)
- Introduction to Occupational Therapy
- Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Kinesiology for Occupational Therapy
- Growth and Development for Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Concepts
- Psychosocial Theory and Practice
- Substance Abuse and OT
- Professional Behaviors I
- Conditions in Occupational Therapy Practice
- Fieldwork Level IA
- Case Studies I
- Neuroscience
- Pediatric Theory and Practice
- Adult Physical Dysfunction
- Computer Literacy for Health Professionals
- Medical Ethics
- Regional Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Issues in Healthcare
Courses (Year Two)
- Acute Care
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Assistive Technology and Universal Design
- Physical Agent Modalities for the Occupational Therapist
- Sensory Integration
- Patient Education
- Gerontology and Occupational Therapy
- Management Concepts
- Vision, Perception and Cognition
- Work Programs in Occupational Therapy
- Professional Behaviors II
- Fieldwork Level I B
- Fieldwork Level I C
- Case Studies II
- Fieldwork IIA
- Research Design
- Independent Study
Courses (Year Three)
- Special Topics in Occupational Therapy
- Emerging Areas of Practice
- Community, Occupation and Health
- The OT Manager
- Research Tutorial
- Principles of Instruction
- Professional Transition Seminar
- Independent Study
- Case Studies III
- Fieldwork IIB
- Fieldwork IIC
- Grantsmanship in the Health Professions
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Disabilities and OT