University of New England Catalog 2005/06 - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Catalog 2005-2006
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Doctor of Physical Therapy

College of Health Professions

Sheldon, Michael (Program Director) M.S., Duke University-Physical Therapy; M.S., University of Maine, Orono-Zoology; B.S., University of Rhode Island-Zoology.		Associate Professor

Butler, Barry B.S., University of New England-Physical Therapy; B.S., Central Connecticut State University-Health, Physical Education and Recreation. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.		Clinical Instructor

Fecteau, Paul B.S Physical Therapy, University of New England; Certified Athletic Trainer, University of New England; Credentialed Clinical Instructor, American Physical Therapy Association, Alexandria,VA.		Clinical Instructor

Fillyaw, Michael M.S., University of Massachusetts-Exercise Science; B.S., University of Connecticut-Physical Therapy.		Associate Professor

Giles, Scott M.S., Springfield College-Physical Therapy; B.S., Springfield College		Clinical Assistant Professor

Leighton, Dennis D.P.T., University of St. Augustine; M.S., Boston University-Physical Therapy; M.A., University of North Carolina-Physical Education; B.S., Springfield College-Physical Education. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy.		Assistant Professor

Potter, Kirsten M.S., University of Health Sciences, Chicago Medical School-Physical Therapy; B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo-Physical Therapy. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy.		Associate Professor

Quick, Nancy Ph.D., University of Kentucky-Exercise Science; M.A., University of North Colorado-Exercise Science; B.S., University of Colorado Health Science Center-Physical Therapy		Assistant Professor

The Physical Therapy Program at the University of New England

The professional education program in physical therapy at the University of New England offers a three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree Program. While it took nearly two decades for the educational model to change from baccalaureate to master's-level education, the transition to education at the level of the clinical doctorate is happening at a significantly accelerated pace. At this time, most physical therapy education programs in the nation already offer, are in various stages of developing, or have indicated interest in developing a DPT degree program.

The scope of physical therapy practice is expanding in the areas of critical inquiry, clinical decision-making, and the differential physical therapy diagnosis of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. This scope of practice is reflective of the direct access to physical therapy services in the majority of states including Maine. In addition to direct patient/client care following an illness or injury, physical therapists are involved in prevention and wellness, health promotion, and health screening activities. Physical therapists also function as educators, consultants, scholars, and administrators. It is the overwhelming opinion of the program faculty that education at the level of the clinical doctorate will best prepare graduates to function in a dynamic health care delivery system and in a society with diverse health care needs.

Department of Physical Therapy Mission Statement

To advance the profession of physical therapy by educating physical therapy graduate students for contemporary practice and by contributing to research, interdisciplinary collaboration, community and professional service, and clinical practice. We are committed to evidence-based, interdisciplinary, and life-span care for the diagnosis, prevention, and intervention of movement impairments, functional limitations and disabilities.

Program Goals

The ultimate goal of the program is to prepare students to enter practice in physical therapy. To achieve this final goal, the faculty has identified six general program goals that are compatible with the missions of the department, College, and University and attained through the curriculum and the activities of the students and faculty.

The goals are to:

	1.	Prepare students to fulfill the roles of the contemporary physical therapist (APTA Vision Statement 2020).

	2.	Contribute to professional and community organizations.

	3.	Advance the body of knowledge of physical therapy.

	4.	Develop partnerships with other department within the University and with the external community for teaching, scholarship and service.

	5.	Enable faculty to maintain currency in issues of contemporary physical therapy through clinical practice, lifelong learning and professional development.

	6.	Provide physical therapy services to the community.

Educational Outcomes

The Department of Physical Therapy, the College of Health Professions, and the University of New England are committed to offering a quality physical therapist education program that complies with the evaluative criteria of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. The program provides learning experiences to enable graduates to achieve the outcomes required for the practice of physical therapy. Please refer to the Department of Physical Therapy Student Handbook for further details regarding educational outcomes.

Accreditation

The Physical Therapist Education Program at the University of New England was granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)¹ through 2012. The program has been an accredited program since its beginnings (first graduating class in 1984). The program, through its policies and procedures, is committed to assuring compliance with the evaluative criteria established by CAPTE.

¹Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Phone: (703)-684-2782 or (703)-706-3245

Links

	About Physical Therapy		Physical Therapy - Admissions

	Physical Therapy - Curriculum		Physical Therapy - Financial Information

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.

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