Student Outcomes | Physical Therapy
The graduate of this curriculum will be able to:
- Examine patients/clients of all ages through the process of obtaining a history, performing relevant systems reviews, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures.
- Make clinical judgments based on data gathered during examination/reexamination (i.e. evaluation), and formulate diagnoses by organizing results of evaluation to help determine the most appropriate intervention strategies, including referral to other health professionals.
- Make prognoses by determining the level of optimal improvement that might be attained through intervention and the amount of time required to reach that level.
- Establish patient-directed measurable goals which lead to functional and optimal outcomes within a specified time frame.
- Implement interventions with the patient/client/caregiver using various physical therapy methods and techniques to produce changes in the condition that are consistent with the diagnosis and prognosis.
- Utilize interventions which take into account the patient’s/client’s physical and psychological status and cultural background.
- Obtain and utilize outcome measures to facilitate remediation of functional limitation and disability, optimization of patient/client satisfaction, and prevention.
- Act as a case manager, educator, consultant, and patient advocate in diverse settings.
- Effectively interact with patients/clients, family and support systems, payers, and others professionals in the health care system.
- Supervise and manage support personnel, including the delegation of appropriate tasks.
- Provide education using a variety of teaching methods that are commensurate with the needs and unique characteristics of the learner(s).
- Communicate with patients/clients, family, caregivers, other professionals, consumers, and payers with cultural sensitivity.
- Complete accurate, analytically sound, concise, timely, and legible documentation that follows the specific forms required by a practice setting.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors in all interactions with patients/clients, families, caregivers, other professionals, students, other consumers, and payers.
- Adhere to all safe, legal, and ethical practice standards.
- Promote optimal health by providing information on wellness, prevention, impairment, functional limitation, disability, and health risks related to age, ability, gender, culture, and lifestyle.
- Understand the importance of participation in professional organizations/activities and the legislative process.
- Demonstrate social responsibility by advocating for patients/clients and by providing pro bono services.
- Pursue personal and professional development by self-assessment, peer assessment, continuing education, and by participating in the clinical education of students.
- Develop critical thinking skills in the area of clinical reasoning and in the evaluation of published studies, new techniques, and technology.
- Be capable of planning, budgeting, and establishing a marketing plan and public relations activities.
Graduation Rates
Class | Rate |
---|---|
2018 | 98% |
2019 | 97.9% |
2018 & 2019 combined | 97.95% |
2020 | 98% |
2021 | 97.9% |
2020 & 2021 combined | 97.95% |
2022 | 100% |
National PT Examination (NPTE) Pass Rates, Pacific University Physical Therapy Program
Class | First Time | Ultimate |
---|---|---|
2018 | 100% | 100% |
2019 | 100% | 100% |
2018 & 2019 combined | 100% | 100% |
2020 | 98% | 100% |
2021 | 98% | 100% |
2020 & 2021 combined | 98% | 100% |
2022 | 93.6% | 100% |
National PT Examination (NPTE) Rates, National Average
Class | First Time | Ultimate |
---|---|---|
2018 | 90.9% | 99.3% |
2019 | 90.5% | 98.9% |
2020 | 91.2% | 99% |
2021 | 88% | 97% |
2022 | 86.2% | 93.2% |
Employment Rates
Class | Employment Upon Graduation | At Six Months |
---|---|---|
2018 | 65% | 100% |
2019 | 65% | 100% |
2018 & 2019 combined | 65% | 100% |
2020 | 50% | 100% |
2021 | 58% | 96% |
2020 & 2021 combined | 54% | 98% |
2022 | 71% | 94% |
Data is accurate as of 04/27/23