Goals The goals of the Bellarmine University Physical Therapy Program are to prepare physical therapists to:
provide quality physical therapy services to meet the needs of consumers and society
serve physical therapy consumers and society as primary health care providers
practice purposefully based on the best current evidence available
assume a role in the community that is commensurate with professional service responsibilities
to be life-long critical consumers of information that impacts the delivery of high quality physical therapy services
provide mentorship and direction to future physical therapists
Objectives Upon completion of the Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University, the graduate will:
demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to provide excellence in physical therapy care
assume the responsibilities associated with innovative and dynamic physical therapy practice, including participation in community and professional service, active involvement as a health care professional, and continued responsibilities for learning
demonstrate a thorough understanding of the evidence on which to base physical therapy practice through critical thinking and inquiry
be a role model of professionalism and integrity to the community
