Drexel University College of Medicine - Medic Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Physical Therapy 1. . fn- -n-.-., , J rl' K Q . fa . '.a ,Avia The Program in Physical Therapy is a twenty-one month full time course of study leading to a professional master 's degree in physical therapy. The objectives of the program are to provide the graduates with the knowl- edge and skills necessary to meet the health care needs of a changing society, to provide leadership to the pro- fession, and to contribute to the growth of ph ysical ther- apy by the ability to understand and pursue research necessary for intelligent application of principles of treatment.

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The Class of I 986 is comprised of students representing I 7 states. The students range in age from 2I to 39 and come from a variety of undergraduate and graduate majors and vocational backgrounds. They take a varied curriculum in the basic sciences, behavioral sciences, ethics, research methodology, kinesiology, medicine and surgery as it relates to physical therapy. orientation to all aspects of rehabilitation, and studies in the principles, theories and methods of ph ysical therapy. The elective options and clinical education practicums allow the stu- dents to develop their skills in techniques and procedures and to explore some of the speciality areas of the profession. 3,5 M ,t I L ff-an.. Q