Physical Therapy - Daemen College

Physical Therapy from Daemen College is a Campus Master Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Mission Statement The Mission of the Physical Therapy Program at Daemen College is to prepare knowledgeable, skilled, culturally competent, compassionate, and reflective physical therapist practitioners capable of functioning collaboratively and autonomously in the dynamic health environment. Professional physical therapy education at Daemen College builds upon and reinforces the intellectual, moral, ethical, and affective qualities of mind developed through liberal arts, social, and natural science education, and mastery of the College's core competencies. Our graduates will contribute to elevating human dignity through commitment to providing specialized services that enable individuals of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds to meet their maximum potential. They will serve as advocates for the promotion of health and quality of life for individuals, groups, and communities. Our graduates will participate actively in their professional organization to promote continued growth and recognition of the profession. Physical Therapy Program Philosophy The Physical Therapy Program at Daemen College supports the Mission and Goals of the College, with the ultimate purpose of developing well educated individuals with critical thinking and creative problem solving skills necessary to assume roles of responsibility as clinician, consultant, educator, and administrator in improving the quality of life for all individuals. Our departmental philosophy emerges from the following values that are embraced by all departmental faculty. These values drive the design, implementation, and ongoing assessment of our curriculum: Physical therapists are instrumental in restoring individual function and meeting the changing health needs of society, including public education, prevention and health promotion. A Doctor of Physical Therapy education creates the foundation for life-long personal and professional growth through active pursuit of knowledge. Teaching and learning is a collaborative and dynamic process between faculty and students that requires commitment, creativity, and continued assessment. Learning experiences should be varied by the faculty in consideration of student learning styles and be deliberately structured to advance the development of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor skills of the student. Effective learning occurs inside and outside of the classroom in the context of professional, community, and service-oriented activities. Service to the college, profession and community is the responsibility of both students and faculty. Students and faculty should be active participants in the educational process and develop effective habits of self-reflection. The use of current best evidence should drive the delivery of physical therapy services. It is the responsibility of faculty and students to engage in research that will contribute to the current knowledge base and promote effective clinical practice. Students and faculty must uphold the APTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and demonstrate integrity in all interactions. Advancement of the physical therapy profession is each individual's civic-responsibility, through continued competency, service-oriented practice, advocacy, scholarship, teaching, and administration. View more details on Daemen College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.