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FHU Physical Therapist Assistant Program Receives Accreditation Status, Set to Graduate Inaugural Cohort

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University's Physical Therapist Assistant program accreditation status effective October 31, 2023, as reported by Dr. C.J. Vires, FHU provost and vice president for academics. This is the maximum accreditation granted by CAPTE, for a period of five years until the next reassessment period.

Key Points: 
  • The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University's Physical Therapist Assistant program accreditation status effective October 31, 2023.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University's Physical Therapist Assistant program accreditation status effective October 31, 2023, as reported by Dr. C.J.
  • The inaugural cohort of the PTA program began courses in the fall of 2022 and will graduate on December 15, 2023.
  • It includes 640 hours of clinical experience in both the outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who is supervised by a licensed physical therapist.

Daemen Announces Founding Dean of New College of Health Professions

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

AMHERST, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a national search, Daemen University has appointed Dr. Greg Ford as founding dean for the new College of Health Professions.

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  • AMHERST, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a national search, Daemen University has appointed Dr. Greg Ford as founding dean for the new College of Health Professions.
  • As Dean, Dr. Ford is charged with establishing strategic priorities for the College of Health Professions and advancing the mission and vision of Daemen University.
  • "As founding dean, Dr. Ford will bring vision and critical institutional knowledge to this new leadership role," said Daemen President Gary Olson.
  • "Daemen is Western New York's premiere health care educator, and we look forward to his leadership in developing our newly created college of health sciences disciplines."

Russell Sage College Partners with edX to Develop Hybrid Occupational and Physical Therapy Degrees

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

TROY, N.Y. and LANHAM, Md., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Russell Sage College and edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), have announced a new partnership to develop and launch two hybrid degrees, a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT), with Sage's School of Health Sciences. The MSOT degree will be the first hybrid occupational therapy program available on edX.org.

Key Points: 
  • The MSOT degree will be the first hybrid occupational therapy program available on edX.org.
  • This hybrid approach helps expand access to education and fill a critical need for occupation therapy and physical therapy professionals.
  • Sage and edX will work closely together on clinical fieldwork experiences for each cohort, leveraging edX's dedicated clinical placement team.
  • Russell Sage College enrolls approximately 2,300 students in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs on campuses in Albany and Troy, New York, and online.

CAPTE Approves FHU Physical Therapist Assistant Program for Candidate Status

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Friday, August 5, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University Candidate for Accreditation Status, according to Dr. C.J. Vires, FHU Provost and Vice President of Academics. The inaugural cohort of the PTA program will begin courses Fall 2022, with applications still being accepted at this time.

Key Points: 
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University Candidate for Accreditation Status, according to Dr. C.J.
  • It includes 640 hours of clinical experience in both the outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who is supervised by a licensed physical therapist.
  • CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit entry-level physical therapist and physical therapist education programs, according to its website.
  • The organization currently accredits more than 250 physical therapist education programs and more than 350 physical therapy assistant programs, predominantly in the United States.

Rasmussen University Announces New Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), announced today the launch of a new, accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program .

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  • Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), announced today the launch of a new, accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program .
  • Students can complete the DPT program at Rasmussen in as few as 24 months by leveraging competency-based education and the Universitys extensive experience in online learning.
  • The Rasmussen University DPT program is made up of seven prepared, supportive and experienced faculty ensuring students receive the highest level of instruction and support.
  • Rasmussen University-Graduate Studies North (MN) is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE.

Rasmussen University Ocala Physical Therapist Assistant Program Earns CAPTE Accreditation

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, today announced its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associates degree program at its Ocala campus has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)*.

Key Points: 
  • Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, today announced its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associates degree program at its Ocala campus has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)*.
  • Accreditation signifies the program meets or exceeds standards and criteria for educational quality in physical therapist assistant curriculum and prepares students to work successfully in the profession upon graduation.
  • Students in the PTA program will experience:
    To learn more about the Rasmussen University Physical Therapist Assistant Associates degree program, please visit rasmussen.edu/pta .
  • *The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Rasmussen University Ocala is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected] ; website: http://www.capteonline.org .

Florida Southern College School Of Physical Therapy Joins Select Ranks Of Nationally Accredited PT Programs

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its fall meeting, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) granted full accreditation to Florida Southern College's School of Physical Therapy.

Key Points: 
  • LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its fall meeting, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) granted full accreditation to Florida Southern College's School of Physical Therapy.
  • The milestone marks the inclusion of the College's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program among the less than 300 accredited DPT programs in the nation.
  • "I am elated at the news of CAPTE's decision to grant full accreditation to FSC's School of Physical Therapy," said FSC President Dr. Anne B. Kerr.
  • The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy.