Top Midwestern University's Physical Therapy Program offers a course of study leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree for qualified students. The full-time, continuous, 34-month, entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is designed to deliver the academic and clinical education required to prepare students for their professional role as key members of the healthcare team and as an integral part of the healthcare delivery system. The general education, professional training, experience, and personal character development of physical therapists uniquely prepare them to coordinate care related to functional improvement and functional ability. The focus of the professional clinical doctorate degree program is the preparation of entry-level, generalist physical therapists who are able to provide competent, skilled professional services in a wide range of community and institutional practice settings that require independent judgment and self-sufficiency. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program prepares entry-level practitioners to provide physical therapy services in large, small, traditional, and nontraditional community and institutional practice settings that require independent judgment, leadership, and autonomous practice. The program also provides the foundation for graduates to identify and contribute to effecting solutions to the major, emergent health issues of our society and to contribute to the academic and clinical education of future practitioners. The graduate will be prepared to make valuable, ongoing contributions to society, healthcare, and the profession through leadership activities and collaborative efforts with others in physical therapy and professional education, practice, and research. Physical Therapy Program Goals and Expected Program Outcomes 1. Graduates will practice independent competent physical therapy. * Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for independent, competent physical therapy practice. * Graduates will demonstrate appropriate professional behavior. 2. Students/graduates will contribute to and advocate for the health and wellness of society through education, consultation, and community outreach. * All students will develop, implement, and analyze a community outreach wellness program. * All students utilize current best evidence to develop age-appropriate fitness prescriptions which can be used for education and consultation in the community. 3. Graduates will access, utilize and contribute to the scientific literature for clinical decision-making. * Graduates will demonstrate the ability to access the scientific literature for clinical decision-making. * Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize scientific literature for clinical decision-making. * Graduates will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the scientific literature for clinical decision-making. 4. Faculty will provide high quality teaching. * Faculty will provide high quality teaching. * Faculty will disseminate scholarly products on a regular basis. * Faculty will provide service to the University and the profession. 5. The Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program will maintain accreditation. * The Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program will maintain accreditation. * The Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program provides a comprehensive curriculum in Physical Therapy Education. * The American Physical Therapy Association's Core Values content exists throughout the Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program curriculum.

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