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Welcome

The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Central Arkansas offers a PhD in Physical Therapy degree, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, and an accredited Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program.  The UCA Department of Physical Therapy began graduating students in 1972 as the first PT Program in the state of Arkansas.  As a member of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, (see CHBS video) the Department of Physical Therapy is chaired by Dr. Kevin Garrison, PT, PhD, Chairperson and Associate Professor.

Programs Offered

PhD in PT
DPT Degree
Pediatric Residency
Pre PT Pathway

Joe Finnell Distinguished Alumni Award

New Joe Finnell Distinguished Alumni Award Announced

The UCA Department of Physical Therapy is seeking nominations for the Joe Finnell Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes graduates who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in their professional careers. The honoree(s) will be recognized at a ceremony on Saturday, April 29, 2023 on the UCA campus.

Past Recipients:  Susan Appling, Mary Anne Hart, James A. Hoyme, Cecile W. Kimmer, Barbara J. Lovett, William S. Quillen, Nancy Reese, Chris Throneberry, Mala H. Waller, Glenda Winborn.

See details here.


Faculty Position Opening

The University of Central Arkansas is recruiting a full-time faculty member to join our dynamic, student-focused Department of Physical Therapy.  Teaching responsibilities include DPT-level course content in areas such as spinal cord injury, amputation, inpatient care, medical screening, and differential diagnosis in physical therapy.

See job announcement details here.

 


Open House Planned April 15th for Prospective Students

The Department of Physical Therapy will host an Open House on Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for prospective students interested in the DPT Program.  The event will be held in person at the PT Center in a drop-in, come and go format.  Guests will tour the PT Center and visit with current students, PT faculty and the DPT Program Advisor.


DPT Accreditation

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Central Arkansas is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100 Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (501) 450-3611 or email pt@uca.edu.




DPT Program Information

UCA DPT Brochure_2022-2023 provides information for prospective applicants to the DPT Program.  The Arkansas Course Transfer System provides information about specific courses as well as the Arkansas Four Year Schools PT Prerequisite Course Equivalency to UCA.


Links

APTA Arkansas arpta.org

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)


UCA DPT Financial Fact Sheet (new)

2022-2023-UCA-dpt-student-financial-fact-sheet-

This UCA specific financial fact sheet is updated annually and provides specific dollar amounts regarding cost to attend.


 

Physical Therapy News

Open House Planned April 15th for Prospective Students

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Dr. Bandy & Team Publish in International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Center, Suite 300
201 Donaghey Avenue, Conway, Arkansas 72035
Phone: 501-450-3611
FAX: 501-450-5822

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