Belmont University\u2019s School of Physical Therapy was recently granted a 10-year reaccreditation term by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This is the maximum length of time granted by the Commission and is reserved for\u00a0programs that have demonstrated compliance with established\u00a0criteria and excellent program outcomes.<\/p>\n
Focused on the\u00a0continued improvement of physical therapy education across the country, CAPTE requires programs to engage in a self-study to demonstrate compliance and submit it for review. Additionally, a team of CAPTE reviewers conducts an onsite assessment of the program. The findings of the self-study and the on-site review team are then reviewed by the Commission for determination of accreditation status. This\u00a0year-long process (undertaken by Department Chair Renee Brown, PhD, PT and the entire physical\u00a0therapy faculty and staff) included students, graduates, employers, clinical instructors and the Program Advisory committee.<\/p>\n
The School of Physical Therapy\u2019s 10-year reaccreditation was awarded on May 4 with no areas of non-compliance or areas for improvement cited. Additionally, the Commission commended the program for the quality of the self-study. The awarding of 10-year reaccreditation indicates that CAPTE recognized the high quality of the program, the caliber of the faculty and staff and the accomplishments of students and graduates.<\/p>\n
Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Nursing Dr. Cathy Taylor said, \u201cThis is a remarkable accomplishment and well-deserved recognition for Dr. Brown and our exceptional PT faculty, staff, students and graduates.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Belmont University\u2019s School of Physical Therapy was recently granted a 10-year reaccreditation term by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This is the maximum length of time granted by the Commission and is reserved for\u00a0programs that have … Continue reading