Message from the Program Chair
Denise Schilling, PT, PhD
Greetings to Prospective Students and Visitors. The Western University Physical Therapy program provides an opportunity to obtain a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to two groups of students. Our entry-level program is open to qualified candidates who are seeking their first professional degree in Physical Therapy. We also offer an "advanced" DPT for students who are licensed PTs and hold a bachelor or master's degree in physical therapy. These candidates enter the DPT program as students with advanced standing. More...
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About the Program
The Department of Physical Therapy Education educates competent, caring, culturally sensitive, reflective practitioners who are committed to life long learning, scientific inquiry, developing critical thinking skills, and employing evidence based practice so that they may best address the healthcare needs of the community. More...
Accreditation
The Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Professions, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.
Entry Level DPT Student Outcomes
|
DPT Class Year |
Program Graduation Rate |
PT Licensure Exam Pass Rate |
Employment Rate* |
|
2012 |
81% |
97% |
95% |
|
2011 |
79% |
100% |
95% |
|
2010 |
81% |
100% |
95% |
*within 6 months of passing licensure exam
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