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Mission, Vision, Values, Philosophy and Goals

Learn more about the mission, vision, values and philosophy of Manchester University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

Mission

To educate innovative physical therapists who optimize human movement and function across the lifespan, empowering individuals and communities through evidence-based practice, leadership, advocacy, and a commitment to social responsibility.

Vision

To be a leading DPT program that transforms lives by cultivating compassionate, skilled physical therapists who deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. Our curriculum and collaborative faculty will foster a learning environment that prioritizes research, education, justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and community well-being, empowering our graduates to transform lives.

Values

  • Integrity, compassion, excellence, and accountability
  • Justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social responsibility
  • Lifelong learning, innovation, and collaboration
  • Patient-centered care and altruism
Program Goals
  1. Supportive and Inclusive Environment
    • Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.
  2. Community Engagement
    • Promote the advancement of public well-being, and social responsibility to address local needs
  3. Professional Engagement
    • Enable core faculty to engage in ongoing professional activities.
  4. Promote Collaboration
    • Collaborate with internal and external constituents to provide interprofessional education opportunities within the college and the broader community.
Student Goals
  1. Foundational Sciences and Human Body Systems:
    • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the interactions between different body systems, and apply this knowledge to assess and treat patients with various conditions.
  2. Professional Skills, Ethics and Growth:
    • Demonstrate effective communication, ethical decision-making, inclusivity, and adherence to professional standards in clinical practice, while enhancing professional growth and development
  3. Patient Assessment and Management:
    • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to recognize the health condition and identify the limits of the body's function and structure, activity, and participation in order to develop individualized plans of care based on these findings and set realistic prognoses.
  4. Clinical Management and Healthcare Environments:
    • Effectively manage patient care, including scheduling, documentation, and communication/collaboration with other healthcare providers, in various healthcare settings.
  5. Clinical Reasoning, Knowledge, and Skills with Evidence-Informed Intervention Application:
    • Demonstrate proficiency in performing physical therapy techniques and procedures and apply them effectively to address patient needs based on clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
Graduate Goals
  1. Engage in the advancement of clinical practice skills and areas of expertise through post-graduation education to increase public well-being and improve societal health.
  2. Engage in the advancement of their physical therapy knowledge and skills to increase public well-being and societal health by engaging the literature to inform clinical practice
  3. Engage in collaborative practice and leadership to advance public well-being and improve societal health.
  4. Demonstrate professional social responsibility and advocacy.

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