The class format is a combination of online and face to face lecture and face to face lab for a total of 4 hours/week. Lecture material will supplement the lab sessions. Lab sessions will allow the students to practice evaluation and treatment techniques on lab partners or actual patients when available. Emphasis will be placed on interaction between students and their sharing of treatment ideas and plans.   Clinical Integrated Experience will occur outside of the classroom to enahnace the learner’s experience with this advanced content. Class presentations of evidence based literature as well as participation in journal club discussions will take place to demonstrate skill in consuming the evidence.

This class will emphasize problem solving and creativity.   Students are expected to be self-directed, critical thinkers, and responsible for utilizing all class time appropriately. Opportunities are available for practicing treatment techniques during class time. Students are expected to take advantage of this time. This class is designed to build on previous skills. Students will be expected to review areas they feel deficient outside of class time.