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The Physical Therapy (physiotherapy) (PT) program at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University is the only program in Canada with two entry points for students to apply into a professional master’s program.

1. Entry Point 1 - Undergraduate program (Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (PT))
2. Entry Point 2 - Qualifying year (QY) (applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree)

The Undergraduate program (U1 -U3) (Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science (PT)) is a 90-credit degree which provides the student with a basic health sciences foun­dation and undergraduate level courses specific to the practice of Physical Therapy. Completion of the bachelor’s degree does not make you eligible for licensure to practice as a PT. This degree provides access to the professional program, a 63-credit Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy.

The Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy is a professional program leading to eligibility for licensure to practice as an Physical Therapist. It is a 63-credit degree program that includes 1072 hours of clinical fieldwork education over 5 semesters. There are two entry points to this professional program.Ìý

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Consult the professional master’s program admissions for a detailed description of entry points and application routes.

About the Profession

Physical Therapy (physiotherapy) is a primary care, autonomous, client-focused health profession dedicated to improving quality of life by:

• Promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness.
• Preventing disease, injury and disability.
• Managing acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
• Improving and maintaining optimal functional independence and physical performance.
• Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability with therapeutic exercise programs and other interventions.
• Educating and planning maintenance and support programs to prevent re-occurrence, re-injury or functional decline.

(Canadian Physiotherapy Association)

Physical therapists use exercise, physical modalities, manual therapy approaches, assistive devices and lifestyle management to help individuals obtain maximal functional potential. The physical therapist is a health professional who contributes to the multidisciplinary team through patient evaluation, treatment planning and delivery, education, research and consultation in clinics, industry and the community.

Program Mission and Vision

Vision Statement

Excellence, innovation, and social accountability in physical therapy education, research and clinical practice.

Mission Statement

Through educational, research, and service activities, the PT program:

• Trains future physical therapists to become experts in optimizing health, function and participation of individuals in society.
• Contributes to research and scholarly endeavours, including knowledge creation, dissemination and implementation.
• Promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in health care education, research and practice.

Values

In pursuing our Vision and Mission, the PT program is guided by the over-arching core values of:

• Integrity – includes accountability, fairness, honesty, respect, transparency.
• Professionalism – includes adaptability, collaboration, compassion, ethical behaviour, ongoing learning.
• Wellness – includes mental and physical health, safety, support, sustainability, work-life balance.

Program Accreditation

The Master of Science (Applied) in Physical Therapy at ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ University has completed the accreditation review process administered by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC). PEAC is an incorporated body under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and operates as the accrediting agency for physiotherapy education programs in Canada. The status of Accreditation – Fully Compliant was awarded to the program for the period until May 15, 2029. A description of Accreditation – Fully Compliant follows.

More details regarding the definitions of the levels of accreditation are available at or by contacting Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada, Suite 26, 509 Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario, N6J 1Y5, (226) 636-0632, .

ACCREDITATION – FULLY COMPLIANT
→ A program is in compliance with 100% of the accreditation criteria within the Accreditation Standards.
→ There are no criteria in non-compliance.
→ There could be identified concerns that the program must improve upon and report back about in Progress Reports.
→ If progress is not made, the program’s accreditation status could be changed to partially compliant or probationary at any time in the six year accreditation cycle.

STUDENTS–IMPORTANT TO NOTE
→ If a program loses its accreditation status, its students may not be considered graduates of an accredited physiotherapy education program.
→ Students must be considered graduates from an accredited physiotherapy education program in Canada in order to be eligible to write the Physiotherapy Competency Exam and be licensed to practice physiotherapy in Canada.
→ The program’s accreditation status is important to graduating students with regards to becoming licensed to practice physiotherapy in Canada. It is recommended that students contact the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators (alliancept.org) for information regarding the process to become licensed as a physiotherapist in Canada following graduation.

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