| The curriculum provides learning experiences so that graduates will:  | function competently and independently in a wide spectrum of physical therapy settings and practice environments, including health promotion, disease and injury prevention, primary care, rehabilitation and continuing care. | | practice physical therapy through the mastery and integration of clinical, educational, research, administrative, consultative and advocacy skills. | | integrate the patient/client's physical, psychological and belief systems; the patient/client's role in the family and community; and the collaborative contributions of other health professionals into the physical therapy management of patients/clients to promote the advancement of their function. | | demonstrate critical problem solving in making clinical decisions that are based on scientific and clinical evidence. | | apply the biological, physical, behavioral and clinical sciences in a motor control framework to provide comprehensive, patient/client management. | | demonstrate communication skills that reflect an informed, confident and adaptable health professional in interactions with patients/clients, family members, caregivers, and other health professionals. | | demonstrate behavior that reflects a commitment to valuing the worth and well-being of individuals. | | demonstrate personal and professional behaviors that reflect maturity and responsibility, and that foster productive interactions with academic faculty, clinical instructors, peers, patients/clients, and other health professionals. | | exhibit a commitment to ongoing self-evaluation and to continued personal and professional development. |
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