PT 650 - Scientific Inquiry I

Prerequisite, enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This course is the first step in making students critical consumers of the scientific literature related to healthcare practice, specifically physical therapy. Basic research approaches with application to physical therapy are reviewed in a lecture and seminar format. These approaches include descriptive research, grounded theory research, experimental designs, and others emphasizing clinical applications. The concepts associated with evidence-based medicine will be introduced. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits