Program Description
This program features outpatient clinical experience focusing on physical therapy and manual therapy skills, while working with experienced Alaskan physical therapists. Students will encounter high exposure to dry needling, manipulation, RedCord Therapy, cupping technique, and deep tissue massage along with familiar orthopedic interventions.
DPT 804 Advanced Clinical Practice Selective Tracks (9 credits)
Continued study in selected topic areas including the broad spectrum of primary clinical practice settings. Generally, students focus on 1 of 3 areas: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular rehabilitation or research. Much of the course will be taught in a mock clinical setting with patients/clients for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular tracks and in a laboratory-based or field work setting for research track. Topics included may vary from year to year. Emphasis will be on continued development of clinical and research skills to prepare students for today’s demanding health care environment. In lieu of continued study in 1 of 3 areas, students may request an independent study in physical therapy (including a Global Learning Opportunity). Request will be generated by the student through a faculty sponsor. Requires advanced approval (by the beginning of Year III of the DPT curriculum) of the course faculty.
- Musculoskeletal track: Dr. Christopher
- Neuromuscular track: Dr. Freund
- Pediatrics track: Dr. Paula DiBiasio
- Research track: Dr. Vallabhajosula
About the Location
Students will visit two outpatient clinics in the town of Wasilla, Alaska. Wasilla is located 45 minutes Northwest of Anchorage. This town sits in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley surrounded by the Alaskan Range, the Talkeetna Mountain, and the Chugach Mountains. To some it is known by the home town of Sarah Palin.
Transportation Needs
Public transportation is not available. An affordable long term rental car agreement can be made with Hertz car rental located at the Anchorage Airport.
Service/Volunteer Opportunities
The following are viable service and volunteer opportunities:
- Alaskan Heritage Cultural Center
- World Eskimo Indian Olympics (July) Contact Nicole Johnston (907)529-1147
- Sr. Native Youth Olympics (April) Contact Nicole Johnston (907)529-1147
- Alaskan Native Medical Center and potential off site village clinic travels (Diabetes Program) Contact Katrina Johnson, PT, CCCE (907)729-1271, kfjohnson@anmc.org
Dates and Deadlines
Applications open: Oct. 29, 2018
Applications close: Jan. 31, 2019
Cost
Costs for study away vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.
For cost information for this program, please view the budget sheet.This is the budget that was proposed by previous students and may vary based on time of year and during which clinical rotation it is.
Insurance
Liability Coverage
Under the current University liability insurance policy, students will be covered by University liability insurance when participating in an approved GLO program.
Housing
Students are responsible for securing housing. To date, the most common form of housing has been rental.
Requirements
- Students must complete the online application and pre-departure and post-departure learning modules by the published deadline.
- Students must remain in good academic and professional standing to qualify for participation.
- Students on academic or professional probation are not permitted to participate.
- All GLO students are required to present their experiences at the School of Health Sciences Annual GLO Fest.
Orientation
Prior to applying, all candidates are expected to meet with the program leader.
Additional Information and Links
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Program Leader: Dr. Paula DiBiasio
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Education
Gerald L. Francis Center 100D
2085 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244
336.278.6323
pdibiasio@elon.edu
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