A Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT or Doctor of Physiotherapy D-Physio degree is a post-baccalaureate 5 year degree that may be conferred upon successful completion of a professional doctoral program. A Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree is also offered for those who already hold a professional Master of Physical Therapy MPT degree.
Both degrees currently prepare students to be eligible for the PT license examination in all 50 states. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education CAPTE will require all programs to offer the DPT degree effective about 5 years before. After completing a DPT program the doctor of physical therapy may continue training in a Residency (medicine) and then fellowship. Credentialed residencies are between 9 and 36 months while credentialed fellowships are between 6 and 36 months.
Physiotherapy diagnosis is based on principles of clinical decision-making through examination, evaluation, prognosis, interventions, and outcome evaluation. They are an important part of the healthcare team, who work directly with the patients ensuring their recovery after surgery, injury, fracture, or other acquired disability. Patients suffering from chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Arthritis, Joint Pain, Cancer, and Neurological disorder like Parkinsonism and Stroke also require to consult from a trained Physiotherapist.
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Syllabus and Course Subject of DPT ::
COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
FIRST SEMESTER |
FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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DPT-101 |
ANATOMY-I |
4(3-1) |
DPT-103 |
PHYSIOLOGY-I |
3(2-1) |
DPT-105 |
KINESIOLOGY-I |
3(2-1) |
DPT-107 |
ENGLISH-I(FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH) |
3(3-0) |
DPT-109 |
PAKISTAN STUDIES |
2(2-0) |
DPT-111 |
BIOSTATISTICS-I |
3(3-0) |
DPT-113 |
ANATOMY-I (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-115 |
PHYSIOLOGY-I(PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-117 |
KINESIOLOGY-I(PRACTICAL) |
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18 |
SECOND SEMESTER |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-102 |
ANATOMY-II |
4(3-1) |
DPT-104 |
PHYSIOLOGY-II |
3(2-1) |
DPT-106 |
KINESIOLOGY-II |
3(2-1) |
DPT-108 |
ENGLISH-II(COMMUNICATION SKILLS) |
3(3-0) |
DPT-110 |
ISLAMIC STUDIES/ETHICS |
2(2-0) |
DPT-112 |
BIOSTATISTICS-II/university optional |
3(3-0) |
DPT-114 |
ANATOMY-II (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-116 |
PHYSIOLOGY-II(PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-118 |
KINESIOLOGY-II(PRACTICAL) |
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17 |
THIRD SEMESTER |
SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-201 |
ENGLISH-III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills) |
3(3-0) |
DPT-203 |
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER |
3(2-1) |
DPT-205 |
ANATOMY-III |
3(2-1) |
DPT-207 |
PHYSIOLOGY-III |
3(2-1) |
DPT-209 |
BIOMECHANICS & ERGNOMICS-I |
3(3-0) |
DPT-211 |
BIOCHEMISTRY & GENETICS-I |
2(2-0) |
DPT-213 |
ANATOMY-I (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-215 |
PHYSIOLOGY-I(PRACTICAL) |
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17 |
FOURTH SEMESTER |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-202 |
ANATOMY-IV (NEUROANATOMY) |
3(2-1) |
DPT-204 |
BIOMECHANICS & ERGNOMICS-II |
3(2-1) |
DPT-206 |
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (PSYCHATRY & PSYCHOLOGY) |
3(3-0) |
DPT-208 |
BIOCHEMISTRY & GENETICS-II |
2(2-0) |
DPT-210 |
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY |
3(3-0) |
DPT-212 |
MEDICAL PHYSICS |
3(2-1) |
DPT-214 |
ANATOMY-IV (NEUROANATOMY) (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-216 |
BIOMECHANICS & ERGNOMICS-II (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-218 |
MEDICAL PHYSICS (PRACTICAL) |
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17 |
FIFTH SEMESTER |
THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-301 |
PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY I |
2(2-0) |
DPT-303 |
PHARMACOLOGY I |
3(3-0) |
DPT-305 |
PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY I |
3(2-1) |
DPT-307 |
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES & TECHNIQUES |
3(2-1) |
DPT-309 |
SOCIOLOGY |
2(2-0) |
DPT-311 |
HEALTH & WELLNESS |
2(2-0) |
DPT-313 |
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE I |
3(0-3) |
DPT-315 |
PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY I (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-317 |
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES & TECHNIQUES (PRACTICAL) |
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18 |
SIXTH SEMESTER |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-302 |
PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY II |
2(2-0) |
DPT-304 |
PHARMACOLOGY II |
3(3-0) |
DPT-306 |
PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY II |
3(2-1) |
DPT-308 |
MANUAL THERAPY |
3(2-1) |
DPT-310 |
TEACHING METHODOLOGY & COMMUNITY MEDICINE |
3(3-0) |
DPT-312 |
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE II |
3(0-3) |
DPT-314 |
PHYSICAL AGENTS & ELECTROTHERAPY II (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-316 |
MANUAL THERAPY (PRACTICAL) |
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17 |
SEVEN SEMESTER |
FOURTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-401 |
MEDICINE I |
3(3-0) |
DPT-403 |
SURGERY I |
3(3-0) |
DPT-405 |
RADIOLOGY & DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING |
3(2-1) |
DPT-407 |
MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY |
3(2-1) |
DPT-409 |
HUMAN GROWTH ,DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION |
2(2-0) |
DPT-411 |
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE III |
3(0-3) |
DPT-413 |
RADIOLOGY & DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-415 |
MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSICAL THERAPY ( PRACTICAL) |
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17 |
EIGHT SEMESTER |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-402 |
MEDICINE II |
3(3-0) |
DPT-404 |
SURGERY II |
3(3-0) |
DPT-406 |
NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY |
3(2-1) |
DPT-408 |
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE |
3(2-1) |
DPT-410 |
PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS |
2(2-0) |
DPT-412 |
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE IV |
3(0-3) |
DPT-414 |
NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-416 |
EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE (PRACTICAL) |
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17 |
NINTH SEMESTER |
FIFTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-501 |
CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY |
3(2-1) |
DPT-503 |
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PRIMARY CARE IN PHYSICL THERAPY |
2(2-0) |
DPT-505 |
CLINICAL DECESSION MAKING & DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS |
3(3-0) |
DPT-507 |
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY |
3(2-1) |
DPT-509 |
PROFFESSIONAL PRACTICE (LAWS,ETHICS & ADMINISTRATION) |
2(2-0) |
DPT-511 |
INTEGUMENTRY PHYSICAL THERAPY |
2(2-0) |
DPT-513 |
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTISE V |
3(0-3) |
DPT-515 |
CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY (PRACTICAL) |
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DPT-517 |
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (PRACTICAL ) |
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18 |
TENTH SEMESTER |
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COURSE CODE |
NAME OF SUBJECTS |
CREDITS |
DPT-502 |
OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY |
2(2-0) |
DPT-504 |
PAEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY |
2(2-0) |
DPT-506 |
GERONTOLOGY & GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY |
2(2-0) |
DPT-508 |
SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY |
2(2-0) |
DPT-510 |
SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE VI |
4(0-4) |
DPT-512 |
RESEARCH PROJECT |
6 |
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18 |
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TOTAL CREDITS |
175 |