Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation

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GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED: 

Master of Science–Athletic Training
Master of Science–Physician Assistant Studies
Doctorate of Physical Therapy 

Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Student Services Building, room 202
Phone: 812-237-8232
Fax: 812-237-4368
Web site: http://web.indstate.edu/athtrn

Department Chairperson: Dr. Leamor Kahanov

GRADUATE FACULTY

Professors

Kahanov, Leamor, Ed.D., University of San Francisco
Department Chairperson and Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specialization: Policy and Athletic Training Education 

Williams, Richard, Ph.D., ATC., New Mexico University
Dean of College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services
Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation

Specialization: Athletic Training

Associate Professors 

Demchak, Timothy J., Ph.D., LAT, ATC, The Ohio State University
Associate Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specializations: Therapeutic Modalities, Sports Performance

Mata, Heather L., M.P.A., University of Nebraska
Director of Physician Assistant Studies and Associate Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation

Stemmans, Catherine L., Ph.D., LAT, ATC, The University of Southern Mississippi
Associate Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation and Biology
Specializations: Systematic Observation, Clinical Teaching and Learning

Walton, Lori M., DPT, M.S., CLT, Creighton University
Associate Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specializations: Neuroscience and Women’s Health Physical Therapy

Assistant Professors

Eberman, Lindsey, Ph.D., Florida International University
Assistant Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specializations: Heat and Hydration, Athletic Training Education 

Gage, Matt, PhD., ATC, Brigham Young University
Assistant Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specializations: Neuromuscular Rehabilitation 

Grammer, Shaun L., M.S.P.A., Des Moines University
Assistant Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation

Yeargin, Susan W., Ph.D., LAT, ATC, University of Connecticut 
Assistant Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specializations: Heat and Hydration

Yoder, Adam, DPT, ATC, Southwest Baptist University
Assistant Professor of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation
Specializations: Orthopedics, Manual Therapy

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation  offers three post-professional allied health care programs: Physician Assistant Program (M.S.), Physical Therapy Program (D.P.T.) and a Post-Professional Athletic Training Education Program (M.S.). 

FACILITIES

The Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation is located in the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services, and is housed in the Student Services Building. The department includes a fully equipped athletic training room, the Indiana State University Rehabilitation Clinic, the Clinical Instructional Laborator, and Instructional examination rooms, and supports an active research center. In addition, the Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and Motor Learning Laboratories support the graduate curricula and research.

MAIN OBJECTIVE

The department’s programs are designed to develop students into scholarly clinicians. In order to accomplish this, students take courses that increase their depth of knowledge in athletic training, physician assistant studies and physical therapy through lecture, laboratory, and discussion. All students have to complete a research experience either through a master’s thesis or graduate research project.

ATHLETIC TRAINING

The post-professional Ahletic Training Program’s curriculum is focused upon three points of distinction: evidence based medicine, athletic training education, and leadership.

 Objectives: 

  The objectives of the Athletic Training Post-Professional Program are built on these foundations listed above and include:

• Development of critical thinking skills
• Use of evidence based medicine to make optimal clinical decisions
• Employment of educational models and methods for coaches, parents, students and administrators
• Development of leadership skills in athletic training

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Objectives

Graduates of the Physican Assistant Program will have the knowledge and skills to:

*Apply the principles of evidence-based medicine and critical thinking in clinical decision making

• Practice compassionate primary care medicine  
• Communicate effectively with patients and families
• Partner with supervising physicians and other professional colleagues  
• Utilize practice and system-based analysis to ensure patient safety
• Practice in a cost-effective and socially responsible manner
• Commit to high ethical standards responsive to the needs of the profession, the individual, and society.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Objectives

The Physical Therapy Program prepares students with:

• Critical thinking knowledge in the areas of biological, behavioral, and clinical sciences that allow for clinical decision making 
• The ability to demonstrate ethical behavior;
• Skills needed to provide guidance and intervention in the promotion of wellness, health promotion, and enhancement of physical performance to local communities including the rural and underserved 
• The ability to provide safe and effective standards of care to diverse populations  
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, for clear interaction with clients, families, colleagues, and the general public 
• Skills needed to plan and execute research, disseminate research findings, and critically evaluate professional literature to promote evidence-based practice 
• Continuing personal and professional growth to maintain professionalism, advance career development, and contribute to the development of the profession.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Students must meet the general entrance requirements of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies in addition to a separate program admission application for each individual program below. Program applications should be mailed to the Department of Applied Medincine and Rehabilitation.

Admission requirements for the three graduate programs offered at Indiana State University are listed below:

Athletic Training

• Students must be either a Board of Certification-certified athletic trainer, or be eligible to take the Board of Certification Examination.
• In order to receive a graduate assistantship, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. 

Physician Assistant

• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of
  higher learning or
• Completed  Graduate Record Examination within the past five years.
• Minimum TOEFL score of 550, when the native language is not English
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement explaining why the applicant wants to become a physician assistant
• Proficiency in medical terminology
• Completion of prerequisite course work within the past seven years
• A minimum of five biological science courses of three credits each of which anatomy, physiology, and microbiology with laboratories are required
• A minimum of two organic chemistry courses with labortories of four credits each
• A minimum of one statistics course of at least two credits

Physical Therapy

The ISU Physical Therapy Program is a candidate for CAPTE accreditation. The following requirements must be met for admission to the program.

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required for admission into the physical therapy program.
• A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Submission of a personal/professional resume
• Recommendations and evaluations
• Graduate Record Examination scores
• Physical therapy observations totaling 40 hours
• Personal interview

The degree can be in any field; however, course work must include (either as part of the degree requirements or in addition to the requirements) the following prerequisites:

• Basic English proficiency
• Interpersonal Communication
• Human Anatomy (with lab recommended, 3 credits)
• Physiology (with lab recommended, 3 credits)
• Biology (4-8 credits)
• General Chemistry I (with laboratory 4 credits)
• General Chemistry II with laboratory 4 credits)
• General Physics I (with laboratory 4 credits)
• General Physics II (with laoratory 4 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
• Human Behavior (3-6 credits)
• Humanities, Diversity
• College Mathematics or algebra
• Recommended (course in kinesiology, exercise physiology, ethics, personal computer basics)

* Applicants with course work that is older than seven years may still apply but should contact the department admissions to determine requirements and eligibility.

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