The Physical Therapy Program is designed to foster a student-focused teaching and learning environment. The format encourages students to develop decision-making skills, critical thinking, psychomotor, and social skills. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level autonomous physical therapy practice.
Graduates of the 澳门老奇人论坛 Doctor of Physical Therapy program are prepared to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination required to become licensed practitioners who can practice physical therapy across the continuum of patient care in any US state or jurisdiction.
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Graduates of the program may pursue post-graduate education or advanced specialty training and certification.
澳门老奇人论坛 Student Physical Therapy Association (RUSPTA)
The purpose of RUSPTA is to encourage graduate students to participate in a pre-professional organization that aims to increase awareness of the profession of physical therapy, allow students to develop and practice leadership skills, provide service opportunities within the community, and promote student travel for research presentations. The organization meets once per month during the academic year to discuss a variety of activities such as guest lectures, travel for research, and community outreach. If you are interested in joining, please contact the organization at spta@radford.edu.
澳门老奇人论坛 AAOMPT Student Special Interest Group (RUAAOMPT)
The purpose of RUAAOMPT is to serve its members by fostering active student involvement
and networking within the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists
and developing a community of students committed to the advancement of Orthopedic
Manual Physical Therapy. Ultimately, RUAAOMPT is geared for developing future leaders
not only in the field of orthopedic manual physical therapy, but also in the physical
therapy profession as a whole. The organization meets regularly throughout the academic
year for Open Lab Days, Integrative Lab Days, and guest speakers.
Radford Physical Therapy at the Bradley Free Clinic
The 澳门老奇人论坛 Carilion Doctor of Physical Therapy (RUCD.P.T.) Program partnered
with the Bradley Free Clinic (BFC) to make an impact on our local community. RUCD.P.T.
and the BFC have worked together to provide skilled PT services for the underserved
community in Roanoke, VA. RUCDPT has been able to obtain licensed Doctors of Physical
Therapy (DPTs) and Student Physical Therapists (SPTs) to volunteer and work together
to treat patients. This has been a great opportunity for students to utilize their
skills learned in school and seeks to empower patients and improve lives by providing
individualized evaluations and treatment sessions, affordable care, and evidence-based
practice.
Please visit our for an overview of our program's requirements.
Candidates who are interested in applying for the next Admissions Cycle (Class of 2027) should apply to the . If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via email at dpt@radford.edu.
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
telephone: 703-706-3245
email: accreditation@apta.org
website:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at 澳门老奇人论坛 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; website: . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 540-831-1880.
Student Outcomes
Meeting the program鈥檚 expected performance outcomes reflects the mastery and application of the goals of the physical therapy curriculum. Graduates who have met or exceeded the program鈥檚 outcome goals will have met the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective requirements of the curriculum. These performance outcomes are entry-level level qualifications for the practice of physical therapy and are required to sit for the national licensure examination in physical therapy.
2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
Students Enrolled | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Students Graduated | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Graduation Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
First time pass rate licensure exam | 100% | 100% | 96.70% | 100% |
Ultimate licensure examination passage | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Two-Year Averages
2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | |
First Time Pass Rate | 100% | 98.31% | 98.31% |
Ultimate Pass Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Graduation Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Employment Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
100% graduation rate
100%
graduation rate
(2021-2022)
98.31% first time pass rate for licensure exam
98.31%
first time pass rate for licensure exam
(2021-2022)
100% employment rate
100%
employment rate
(2021-2022)
D.P.T. students engage in integrated learning experiences that provide hands-on learning experiences in various clinical practice settings which provide safe and realistic opportunities to develop enhanced critical thinking abilities, communication skills, and interprofessional collaboration experience for entry-level physical therapy practice.
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