Degree Overview
Regis University's Fellowship in Manual Therapy is the first of its kind to reside in a nonprofit university. The Fellowship in Manual Therapy is grounded in evidence-based practice principles and embraces APTA's Vision 2020 Statement. Regis University Manual Therapy Fellowship is credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a post-professional clinical fellowship program for physical therapists in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy.
The Fellowship in Manual Therapy consists of four orthopedic management courses, virtual round coursework and 130-150 hours of one-on-one clinical time with an AAOMPT fellow. The four orthopedic management courses are presented in eight-week terms and are taught online. In addition to the online component, each of the four courses includes one weekend intensive session held over a Saturday and Sunday. The weekend sessions allow students to practice hands on skills with the guidance of our expert faculty, and also serve as teaching assistance for other students in the courses. The "virtual rounds" allow students to review case problems in a structured format and discuss diagnosis, prognosis, & intervention strategies with fellowship faculty.
Fellows in Training (FiT) need to be Orthopedic Certified Specialists (OCS) eligible, and therefore have at least one and a half years of full-time clinical experience in the area of orthopedic physical therapy. Students that are not OCS certified at the time of application are expected to sit for the OCS exam prior to completion of the practicum examination. Due to the lag between application, and receipt of results (up to 12 months); if acceptance to sit for the OCS examination has been completed, an applicant may complete the practicum examination prior to sitting for the examination if approved by course faculty. It is strongly encouraged that Fellows in Training apply for the OCS exam prior to July 31st of the year they expect to complete Fellowship requirements.
Upon successful completion of the Fellowship option, graduates receive an academic certificate and are eligible to apply for fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual P.T. (AAOMPT).
U.S. licensed physical therapists holding a BSPT, MSPT or DPT are eligible to apply to the Fellowship in Manual Therapy program. Applicants that are not currently DPT prepared will be provided with several online modules to complete prior to starting the program.
Start Dates: Priority deadline for application is May 1 to start in July of the same year and Oct. 15 to start in January of the following year. We admit roughly eight to 10 applicants each session.
Length of Program: The curriculum is typically completed in 18 months with the range being 12-36 months.
Program Requirements
Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126 for recent changes and updates.
This degree program requires 18.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.
Fellowship in Manual Physical Therapy
DPT 741T - Mgmt of Lumbosacral Disorders
Integrates manipulative intervention techniques in the management of individuals with lumbosacral disorders. Classification systems, diagnosis and outcomes assessment tools, within the framework of evidence-based practice are included. NOTE: Intensive laboratory included.
DPT 742T - Mgmt of Cervical & Thoracic Disorders
Integrates manipulative intervention techniques in the management of individuals with cervical and thoracic disorders. Includes the application of diagnostic imaging as a component of the diagnostic process. Includes classification systems and outcomes assessment tools, within the framework of evidence-based practice. NOTE: Intensive laboratory included.
DPT 745T - Management of Lower Extremity Disorders
Integrates manual therapy and exercise intervention techniques in the management of individuals with lower extremity disorders. NOTE: Intensive Laboratory included.
DPT 746T - Management of Upper Extremity Disorders
Integrates manual therapy and exercise intervention techniques in the management of individuals with upper extremity disorders. NOTE: Intensive Laboratory included.
DPT 784T - Virtual Rounds I
Advanced clinical practice experience in manual physical therapy focusing on advanced decision-making regarding clinical care in a collaborative virtual environment. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.
DPT 785T - Virtual Rounds II
Advanced clinical practice experience in manual physical therapy focusing on advanced decision-making regarding clinical care in a collaborative virtual environment. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.
DPT 786T - Virtual Rounds III
Advanced clinical practice experience in manual physical therapy focusing on advanced decision-making regarding clinical care in a collaborative virtual environment. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.
DPT 790T - Clinical Fellowship Practicum
Advanced clinical practice experience in manual therapy. Students are mentored in an intensive one-on-one clinical model for a minimum of 130 hours and supported by their designated mentor/s via ongoing online dialogue. Emphasis is placed on advanced clinical decision making, outcomes evaluation and autonomous patient management. NOTE: Fellowship in Manual Therapy students only.
Accreditation
Regis University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Commission URL: http://www.ncahlc.org/
Commission Phone: 312.263.0456
Regis University Manual Therapy Fellowship has been credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a post-professional clinical fellowship program for physical therapists in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy since 2006, and currently through 2018.
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