LSU Health Shreveport Overview
The LSU Health Shreveport Physical Therapy Program offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree intended for students who have finished a baccalaureate degree and required essential coursework. This multi-year program involves 9 semesters. The educational plan delivers exceptional clinical skills in physical therapy. Sample courses outlined below.
Training Programs at LSU Health Shreveport
- ANAT 6522 – Human Anatomy (5 Credits)
- PHYSIO 6523 – Human Physiology (4 Credits)
- PHTH 7550 – Functional Anatomy (1 Credit)
- ANAT 6533 – Neuroanatomy (3 Credits)
- PHTH 7551 – Research I – Principles of Scientific Inquiry (2 Credit)
- PHTH 7552 – Clinical Decision-making (3 Credits)
- PHTH 7553 – Differential Diagnosis (4 Credits)
- PHTH 7555 – Introduction to Patient Care (3 Credits)
- PHTH 7556 – Clinical Procedures (1 Credit)
- PHTH 7567 – Neuroscience I (2 Credits)
- PHTH 7557 – Biomechanics and Ergonomics (3 Credits)
- PHTH 7558 – Clinical Orthopedics (3 Credits)
- PHTH 7559 – Principles of Research II (1 Credit)
- PHTH 7560 – Evaluation of Human Locomotion I (1 Credit)
- PHTH 7562 – Evaluation and Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders (3 Credits)
- PHTH 7563 – Clinical Externship I (1 Credit)
- PHTH 7593 – Biophysical Agents (4 Credits)
- Price Range: Starting at $14,537.75
Resources for LSU Health Shreveport
- Phone: (318) 813-2945
- Website: https://www.lsuhs.edu/departments/allied-health-professions-departments/physical-therapy
- Email: emahon@lsuhsc.edu
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