2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Department of Physical Therapy
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Administration
Clayton Holmes EdD, PT, MS, ATC, Professor and Chair
Felicity White, Admissions Coordinator
Barbara Conley, Administrative Specialist
University of North Texas Health Science Center
Department of Physical Therapy
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699 Phone: (817) 735-2003 Fax: (817) 735-2518
Email: PTAdmissions@unthsc.edu
Mission
To produce highly qualified physical therapists who will enhance the health and functional abilities of the people of Texas with a distinctive focus on Tarrant county, rural areas, and beyond; to participate in research that impacts the practice of physical therapy; and to provide high level physical therapy clinical services.
Vision
To provide a physical therapy program that will be recognized nationally as a health care provider of choice in education, research, patient care and community involvement.
Values
The faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy embrace the seven core professional values as stated by the American Physical Therapy Association. These values are recognized as tenants of a doctoring profession. Faculty model these values and integrate them into the curriculum, while encouraging our students to do the same. These core values are integrated and synthesized through evidence-based learning and service learning opportunities. The seven core professional values are:
- Accountability
- Altruism
- Compassion/caring
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Professional duty
- Social responsibility
About the Department of Physical Therapy
Curriculum
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