Physical Therapy Program Goals and Expected Program Outcomes

Physical Therapy Program

1. Graduates will practice independent competent physical therapy
   1. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for independent, competent physical therapy practice.
   2. Graduates will demonstrate appropriate professional behavior.
2. Students/graduates will contribute to and advocate for the health and wellness of society through education, consultation, and community outreach.
   1. All students will develop, implement, and analyze a community outreach wellness program.
   2. All students utilize current best evidence to develop age-appropriate fitness prescriptions which can be used for education and consultation in the community.
3. Graduates will access, utilize and contribute to the scientific literature for clinical decision-making.
   1. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to access the scientific literature for clinical decision-making.
   2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to utilize scientific literature for clinical decision-making.
   3. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to contribute to the scientific literature for clinical decision-making.
4. Faculty will provide high quality teaching.
   1. Faculty will provide high quality teaching.
   2. Faculty will disseminate scholarly products on a regular basis.
   3. Faculty will provide service to the University and the profession.
5. The Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program will maintain accreditation.
   1. The Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program will maintain accreditation.
   2. The Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program provides a comprehensive curriculum in Physical Therapy Education.
   3. The American Physical Therapy Association's Core Values content exists throughout the Midwestern University Physical Therapy Program curriculum.