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Department of Physical Therapy

Department of Physical Therapy

The Master's of Physical Therapy (MPT) curriculum is a competency based program designed to prepare entry-level practitioners who will become an integral part of the medical rehabilitation team as a professional health care provider. Appropriate science, professional, medical, and clinical experiences are provided. Successful completion of the degree requirements leads to a Masters degree in physical therapy and qualifies one to write the State of California examination to practice as a physical therapist. The program is within the College of Health and Human Services and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association.

The comprehensive curriculum plan includes a sequence of integrated student-oriented learning experiences to enhance attainment of terminal competencies. As a professional health care provider the physical therapist will be able to:

  • Determine the physical therapy needs of any patient referred;
  • Design a physical therapy plan of care;
  • Implement a physical therapy plan of care;
  • Evaluate, interpret, and respond to changes in physiological state;
  • Identify and recommend solutions for architectural barriers;
  • Interact with patients and families;
  • Demonstrate safe, ethical, and legal practice;
  • Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication skills;
  • Participate in the design and management of a physical therapy service;
  • Apply basic educational concepts of learning theories;
  • Apply basic principles of the scientific method;
  • Assume responsibility for professional growth;
  • Identify activities between governmental, health, and educational institutions;
  • Identify issues and problems in the health care delivery system;
  • Engage in the clinical decision-making process;
  • Design a program of self-learning and professional development.

Pass Rate on Licensing exam

Whereas the national first-time passing rate average is approximately 75% of graduates; greater than 93% of 2003 and 2004 CSULB graduates passed the exam on their first try. 100% of 2003 and 2004 CSULB graduates ultimately passed the exam!

News & Announcements

New Lower Division Prerequisites effective Spring, 2009. See Prerequisite Courses link at left.

New Course for Undergrads:
HHS 210: Introduction to Physical Therapy: This is a great course for freshman thinking about a career in physical therapy.

Accreditation

The MPT degree at California State University, Long Beach is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Department of Accreditation
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 703-706-3245
Website: www.apta.org/CAPTE