Mission and Goals of PT Program
Mission
To enhance the quality of physical therapy and rehabilitation services nationally and globally by preparing competent physical therapists who provide evidence-based preventive and rehabilitative services, contribute to community health, and advance the physical therapy profession through scientific research.
Goals
1. To provide an excellent physical therapy education that prepares competent graduates through high-quality evidence-based practice aligned with national and international standards.
2. To prepare highly competent physical therapists capable of independent practice and effective collaboration within healthcare teams, while engaging in scholarly and research activities that advance the physical therapy profession.
3. To contribute effectively to community service and development initiatives that address the needs of patients, the physical therapy profession, and society.
Learning Outcomes
1. Recognize all the essential components of the biological, physical, behavioral, technological and clinical sciences necessary for the practice of physical therapy. | |
2. Identify the foundations of professional physical therapy practice, especially those related to human movement and functioning sciences, various medical and surgically intervened conditions in different areas of practice. | |
3. Select the best research evidence to apply in the delivery of care, practice management and to examine the theoretical and scientific basis for physical therapy. | |
4. Outline psychological, behavioral, social, economic aspects of diseases and their impact on patients and community under the scope of physical therapy practice. | |
5. Integrate concepts from the anatomy and physiological sciences into physical therapy practice. | |
6. Demonstrate the best evidence for practice in physical therapy and clinical judgment to compose the best care. | |
7. Employ critical thinking, problem-solving and evidence-based practice in order to make clinical decisions. | |
8. Apply all the fundamental elements of physical therapy practice in reference to patient management. | |
9. Communicate effectively in a culturally competent manner with patients/clients, family members, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members. | |
10. Practice professional collaboration and work independently as a part of the rehabilitation team. | |
11. Exhibit professional and ethical behavior that is consistent with the legal and ethical practice of the physical therapy profession. | |
12. Illustrate self-assessment, professional development and life-long learning of physical therapy practice. | |
