Expected Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will interpret and successfully carry out a plan of care as designed by the supervising Physical Therapist using foundational knowledge, evidence based practice, understanding of contemporary medical management approaches, and effective inter-professional communication skills.

Graduates will exhibit cultural competency through effective and culturally sensitive clinical decision making, and verbal and non-verbal communication skills in all settings.

Graduates will provide physical therapy services and interventions, as directed by the supervising PT, in a safe, legal, ethical and compassionate manner including: appropriate resource management, accurate documentation and billing practices, while acting with integrity and accountability.

Graduates will demonstrate commitment to life-long learning through the use of a career development plan and by participating in the American Physical Therapy Association or other professional organizations.

Graduates will conduct themselves in a manner that reflects respect for their colleagues, commitment to patient advocacy, an obligation to meet the needs of the patients and community they serve and a desire to continually improve their organization.

Graduates will competently collect data, utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills, to promote patient progression within the scope of the PT plan of care, and address patient needs as they arise to foster a successful PT-PTA team approach to patient centered care.

Graduates will provide education as directed by the PT to patients, colleagues, or other healthcare providers regarding the field of physical therapy, the role of the PTA; along with health and wellness promotion using a variety of teaching strategies to reach the intended audience.