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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course of Study Teaching Goals


Course of Study Teaching Goals

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has selected several measures to determine if expectations for student achievement are being met. These include: (1) demonstration of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) core values by graduates in clinical and community settings; (2) preparedness to practice as a physical therapist; (3) performance on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE); (4) student clinical performance; and (5) student research skills.

Upon completion of the DPT Curriculum, graduates will:

  • Demonstrate APTA core values in clinical and community settings as evidenced by consistent use of appropriate communication, interpersonal skills, and professional behaviors in all aspects of patient/client care, members of health care team, industry, and regulatory agencies;
  • Demonstrate safety and competency beyond entry-level in performing physical therapy screenings, examinations and evaluations;
  • Demonstrate competency beyond entry level in development and implementation of plan of care and establishing an age-­appropriate physical therapy plan of care that is safe and effective;
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of patient/client management including teaching, direction and supervision principles in the delivery of physical therapy services;
  • Be qualified entry-level physical therapists for practice in a variety of settings;
  • Demonstrate competency beyond entry level in overall student clinical performance;
  • Provide competent physical therapy services for prevention, health promotion, fitness, and wellness to individuals, groups and communities;
  • Implement an assessment method that integrates individual, family, community, and evidence-based outcomes related to clinical setting, cultural competence, and other more complex societal and cultural factors;
  • Adhere to all legal, ethical, moral, and professional standards of practice;
  • Demonstrate skills in research by presenting their research at state, national or international level conferences.