Curricular Design

Course Description: 

Navigate a comprehensive exploration of the intricate processes involved in crafting a cutting-edge physical therapy curriculum. This course provides a bird's-eye view of the curriculum design landscape, guiding participants through the maze of decision-making, planning, and implementation.

• Format: Asynchronous, on-demand
• Cost: Academy of Education Members $30, Non-members $75
• Earn CEU: .3 (3 contact hours)

Intended Audience:
New physical therapy faculty

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Educational Session, attendees will be able to:

1. Explain why the curriculum is an essential component of a physical therapy education program.

2. Identify the core components and structure of a physical therapy education curriculum.

3. Summarize the overarching processes by which physical therapy curricula are designed, delivered, and assessed.

4. Explore how curriculum management is influenced by accreditation standards, program philosophy, curriculum committees, curricular threads, and curricular mapping.

5. Determine how the courses you teach fit into the curriculum.