PT 861 Special Project II
This course serves as the second Capstone Experience of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This Special Project will build upon the theory and clinical courses taken to date, as well as upon professional practice coursework. Students have selected a topic of interest in Special Project I related to either examination or intervention. Working in small groups, students will continue to review the research literature on their assigned topic. Using independent and self-directed learning, students will: (1) identify and assess the value of related scientific literature to the clinical decision-making process; (2) select, justify, analyze, and present the research article chosen to best facilitate clinical decision-making; (3) propose a research project that would address one or more deficits in the current body of relevant research literature and (4) “conduct” the research project by adding results, conclusions, and discussion. This “Capstone Experience” should expand the students’ ability to use research literature to guide clinical decision-making and practice.
Prerequisite
PT 760 Special Project I
Corequisite
N/A