Distinctives
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's CAPTE-accredited DPT program offers a number of distinctives that make it unique.
- Integrated learning at on-site facilities Students have easy, on-site access to observe clients, apply what they’ve learned and increase critical thinking and decision-making skills. In addition to multiple simulation lab spaces, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s DPT program offers students a unique advantage by at its Winding Hill location. serves patients in the surrounding community and provides ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students with opportunities for observation and hands-on training.
- Early off-site clinical experiences in various settings Starting in the first year, students will be able to observe patients in a clinical education setting on-site at and in various off-site site locations.
- Collaboration DPT students have interprofessional collaboration and service learning opportunities. Third-year DPT students may take PT continuing education courses in partnership with .
- Service learning through missions Students will experience community service learning locally and have the opportunity to serve nationally.
- Student-faculty research opportunities Critical inquiry is an essential part of a progressive healthcare profession such as physical therapy. Our program provides collaborative research opportunities between faculty and students with the goal of sharing outcomes—through publication or presentation-- to advance the profession.
- Continuing education ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ partners with to offer continuing education courses, post-graduate certification, a and a Doctor of Science in PT program (starting August 2023) to our graduates and licensed DPTs.