Graduate Learning Outcome Statement
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Mission Statement
The Physical Therapy Program at the University of North Florida is dedicated to preparing students for entry-level clinical practice through activities and courses that stimulate critical inquiry. The Program is committed to life-long learning and seeks to provide opportunities for ongoing professional development for students in the Program, as well as for professionals in the field.

Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the University of North Florida Physical Therapy Program:
1. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, both in fundamental context and in application to the discipline of physical therapy.
2. Understand, correlate, and apply theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of physical therapy; evaluate and clarify new or evolving theory relevant to physical therapy.
3. Demonstrate the behaviors of the scholarly clinician by developing and utilizing the process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on the improvement of the practice of physical therapy and the delivery of health care.
4. Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self-assessment and commitment to lifelong learning.
5. Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is based on the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate health care utilization.
6. Are prepared to influence the development and enactment of ethical, humane health care regulations and policies that are consistent with the needs of the patient and of society.
7. Demonstrate leadership, management, and interpersonal skills to effectively participate in physical therapy practice and the health care team.
8. Demonstrate the professional and social skills to adapt to changing health care environments to effectively provide physical therapy care.

Assessment Approaches
Pass rates on the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy licensure examination will be a direct measure. A passing score demonstrates proficiency of content/disciplinary knowledge and skills and critical thinking skills. Additional measures of achievement include graduate exit interviews, alumni surveys, employer surveys, and employment rates.

Improvement Plans
Physical Therapy curricular committee will review direct and indirect measures and present the results annually for possible curricular revisions.