Physical therapy continuing education, alumni reception held
Posted: November 19, 2015
ATSU-ASHS dean Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C, Jim Farris, PT, PhD, chair, department of physical therapy, and Lori Bordenave, DPT, MEd, PT, department of physical therapy, spoke at the event. Below is a summary of what they shared:
- We have had a wonderful year celebrating the 20 anniversary of ATSU-ASHS, and we thank all of our alumni, students, and faculty for their contributions to the legacy we’ve built together. Our final event for the year will be Monday, December 14 with the unveiling of the commemorative painting on campus – please join us by submitting your RSVP here.
- Much of what helps associations like the APTA (and our alumni association) grow relates to faculty, role models, and peers encouraging participation to further a profession or cause – please ask your peers to become involved so that we can keep advancing quality care and ATSU.
- The department of physical therapy continues to thrive, including having graduates widely recognized for their skills and knowledge and accomplishing accreditation goals well ahead of schedule. Our Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program just graduated its first cohort and earned accreditation as well.
- Our transitional DPT program has done so well that the largest number of post-professional DPT degrees have been earned at ATSU. We are also looking to expand internationally as countries like Canada begin considering doctoral degrees for their PTs.
- Our next PT event will be at the APTA CSM in Anaheim in February – please look for invitations that will be sent out soon.
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