{"id":5790,"date":"2023-04-11T13:58:12","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T20:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"\/health-sciences\/?post_type=program&#038;p=5790"},"modified":"2025-12-12T10:02:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T18:02:02","slug":"doctor-of-physical-therapy","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/health-sciences\/programs\/doctor-of-physical-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Physical Therapy-California"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/images\/070922-chsnw-ribbon-cutting-open-house-19.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"WesternU College of Health Sciences-Northwest held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Open House\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div 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target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Campus<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/doctor-of-physical-therapy\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Us<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h2>Welcome<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve decided to embark on a career in physical therapy, the next question is where to obtain your degree? Consider Western University of Health Sciences-California. We offer a fully-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program that prepares you to work as an independent practitioner and as a member of an interprofessional healthcare team.<\/p>\n<p>At WesternU, you will study basic sciences, complete specialized courses, and engage in the clinical experiences you need to pass your licensure exam and become practice-ready. When you graduate, you will be prepared to take on the increasing role that physical therapists currently play in the healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/images\/120322-dpt-running-eval-workshop-03.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Group standing around table.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">APPLY NOW<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">With a focus on humanistic patient care, the equitable treatment of patients and professionals, and interprofessional practice &amp; education, those pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree will provide you with a didactic and clinical education experience that provides the current knowledge and skills necessary to practice physical therapy in a variety of clinical settings. Start your journey. Apply today.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/doctor-of-physical-therapy\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Apply Now<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/health-sciences\/dpt\/#accreditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Program Graduation Outcomes<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/health-sciences\/dpt\/#accreditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Accreditation<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Why choose WesternU?\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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If you\u2019d like to discuss specifics with an advisor, <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/portal\/advising-chs-dpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an advising appointment<\/a>, online, on campus, or over the phone. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/request-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request additional information<\/a> we\u2019ll make sure you receive program updates and deadline reminders.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h2>Accreditation<\/h2>\n<p>The Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Western University of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia, 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:accreditation@apta.org\">accreditation@apta.org<\/a>; website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capteonline.org\/\">https:\/\/www.capteonline.org<\/a>. If needing to contact the program\/institution directly, please contact Dr. J. Konecne, PT, DPT, PhD, at <a href=\"mailto:jkonecne@westernu.edu\">jkonecne@westernu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 200px;height: 81px\"><the-iframe vue-app src=\"https:\/\/yoshki.com\/badge-apta.html\"><\/the-iframe><\/div>\n<p>CAPTE has a mechanism to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capteonline.org\/Complaints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formal complaints<\/a> about physical therapy education programs that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capteonline.org\/Complaints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allege a program is not in compliance<\/a> with one or more of CAPTE\u2019s Evaluative Criteria or has violated any of CAPTE\u2019s expectations related to academic integrity. In reviewing and acting on a complaint, CAPTE cannot and does not function as an arbiter between the complaint and the institution. Should CAPTE find that a complaint has merit and that the program is out of compliance with the Evaluative Criteria or the integrity statement(s), CAPTE can only require the program to come into compliance with the Evaluative Criteria. CAPTE cannot force a program into any specific resolution of the situation that resulted in the complaint. Students or other interested parties may file a formal complaint about a PT program with CAPTE at any time. To obtain the materials necessary for submitting a complaint, contact the APTA Accreditation Department at (703) 706-3245 or at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:accreditation@apta.org\">accreditation@apta.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complaints Which Fall Outside The Realm of Due Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any stakeholder of Western University of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy Education has the right to file a complaint and receive due process. Current students, prospective students, faculty, and staff should follow the established University policies available to these constituents. All other stakeholders, including, but not limited to employers of graduates, clinical education sites, and the public, may file a complaint under this policy.\u00a0Complaints may be related to program policies, procedures, or other aspects of the program, including working with faculty and staff. Western University of Health Sciences prohibits any form of retaliation against any party making a complaint against the school or program, its faculty, or its students.<\/p>\n<p>Procedure:<\/p>\n<p>Complaints should be submitted in writing (mailed or emailed) and must be filed within one year from the event(s) in question. The written complaint must contain, at a minimum, the complainant\u2019s name and signature, contact information, the date of submission, and a summary of the complaint. Anonymous complaints and phone calls will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>A written complaint must be mailed or emailed to the Department chair\/Program Director:<br \/>\nJanet Konecne PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, CSCS<br \/>\nDepartment of Physical Therapy Education College of Health Sciences<br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\n450 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:jkonecne@westernu.edu\">jkonecne@westernu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nOffice: (909)706-3819<\/p>\n<p>Complaints about the Program Director\/ Department Chair should be mailed to:<br \/>\nGail Evans Grayson, EdD, MA<br \/>\nDean \u2013 College of Health Sciences &amp;\u00a0 College of Health Sciences-Northwest<br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\n450 E. 2nd Street Pomona, CA 91766<br \/>\ngevans@westernu.edu<br \/>\nOffice: 909.706.3796<\/p>\n<p>The department chair (or dean) or her\/his designee will initially respond to the complainant within three weeks of receiving the complaint.The department takes all program-related complaints seriously. If at all possible, the matter will be reconciled at this point.<\/p>\n<p>If the complainant believes that additional review is necessary, the dean will review the complaint and address it. If further review is needed, then the last line of complaint is with the Provost and Chief Academic Officer<\/p>\n<p>Paula M. Crone, DO<br \/>\nProvost and Chief Academic Officer<br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\n309 E. 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