The Physical Therapy curriculum is designed to prepare entry-level physical therapists to become an integral part of the medical rehabilitation team. Successful completion of the degree requirements and clinical internships qualifies one to write the State of California licensing examination to practice as a physical therapist.
The program is within the College of Health and Human Services .
To prepare entry-level physical therapists who demonstrate exemplary critical thinking and clinical skills and are able to address the societal needs of a diverse community while adhering to the evolving professional standards of practice.
To graduate clinical doctorate physical therapists who are highly-valued professionals who practice autonomously in a highly diverse community. Graduates will provide care in consideration of scientific evidence and will assume social responsibility in their communities.
The MPT degree has accepted its last class and new applications are for the DPT degree which will offer its first cohort class in June, 2012.
Up to 32 students enter the program each year, taking classes as a cohort for 3 years. Class size is 32 for lecture and 16 for labs. The 3-year curriculum begins with foundational science courses, the mastery of which is critical for success in the following cliical; science courses. A doctoral project of research under the direction of faculty is required. Clinical experiences include two 6-week summer affiliations, between years 1 and 2 and between years 2 and 3, a pro-bono classroom clinic in the second year of the program and 24 weeks of internship in the last year of the program.
To pass required clinical internships (Criteria).
To pass National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)required for practice.
1. Demonstrate comprehension of the foundational, behavioral and clinical sciences for application to the physical therapy clinical setting.
2. Demonstrate skills necessary for entry-level doctoral practice.
3. Apply principles of critical thinking and evidence based practice to clinical decision making.
4. Communicate in a professional manner to a diverse population in clinical settings.
5. Apply ethical and legal standards of practice to patient care.
California State University, Long Beach is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
MPT program
The MPT program at CSULB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
CAPTE has “standards that assure quality and continuous improvement in the entry-level preparation of physical therapists, and reflect the evolving nature of education, research, and practice."
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
While the Academic Council of the APTA recognizes that there are proprietary organizations that rank physical therapist education programs, the profession encourages prospective students to provide their own comparisons through careful examination of information on program and APTA websites, and visits to the campuses to talk with enrolled students and program faculty.
The Department received full approval from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) to begin the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The first class will enter the program in June, 2012. The last M.P.T. class which entered in fall, 2011, will graduate in 2014.
Dr. Beneck will coordinate the Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic Curriculum and teach Research Methods. He will continue his research on physical therapy for low back pain.
The project: Mohamed O (PT/CHHS), White B (OLLI/CHHS), Cho Y (Psychology/CLA) and Singh-Carlson S (Nursing/CHHS); “A Multifactorial, Interdisciplinary Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Falling in a Group of Community Dwelling Older Adults” was one of 50 proposals submitted. Only 5 were approved. Congratulations to Dr. Mohamed.
Laura Dobens
Jill Nobilione-Constable
Matthew YuhanJill Nobilione-Constable
Rachel OkazakiMarissa Caratello
Larissa Raun
