Overview

The Physical Therapy program offered by University of Vermont includes coursework related to the science and art of physical therapy, including basic, clinical and applied sciences and concepts of practice management, health policy, and ethics and quality in health care, preparing graduates to provide patient-centered care in an evolving and complex health care environment. Seminars, lectures, and hands-on lab experiences allow students to integrate clinical, theoretical, and professional concepts.

Program Goals

The DPT program goals are derived from our mission and values to:

• Provide an educational environment in which curriculum-guiding principles are integrated with ethical and legal professional practice.

• Offer an evidence-based curriculum that prepares graduates for contemporary best practice.

• Admit highly qualified students who are willing to actively engage in their learning experience while supporting the mission and educational outcomes of the University, College, and DPT program.

• Recruit students who are committed to embrace the values of this program within their future practice environments.

• Prepare students to engage in outreach and personal life-long learning.

• Attract and support faculty who excel in teaching, research, and service.

• Encourage faculty to support the academic needs and professional formation of the DPT students.

• Prepare graduates to achieve desired educational outcomes of the program.

• Develop graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in a constantly changing health care environment.