Mission, Philosophy & Program Goals

Mission

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy at Clarkson University is:

1. To graduate physical therapists who are autonomous practitioners¹ who emulate the core values² of the profession; and
2. For faculty, graduates, and students to contribute to the profession, community, and society, through eduction, research, and practice.
   

^{1APTA Vision Statement for Physical Therapy 2020: HOD P06-00-24-35.}

^{2Professionalism in Physical Therapy: Core Values: BOD P05-04-02-03.}

Philosophy

The philosophy of the program is:

We believe that the domain of physical therapy is the application of human movement science to maintain or enhance activity level and social participation.


Program Goals

Faculty members are, and students will be, competent professionals who shall demonstrate:
 

1. Effective contribution to the profession through clinical practice, research, education, or professional service;
2. Effective communication in a variety of environments, capable of using various modes of communication;
3. Reflective professional activity, examining their clinical practices, scholarship, education, and/or professional service, to ensure the highest quality outcomes;
4. The values of the Program and the American Physical Therapy Association;
5. Technological competence in fulfilling their professional roles effectively; and
6. Skill in collaboration and mentoring.