Physical Therapy
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.
Course Registration for Therapeutic Neuroscience Education is now available. See link in this course flyer: Course Flyer UCA Therapeutic Neuroscience Education 2-day.
Programs Offered
The Department of Physical Therapy web site provides resources for prospective students, clinical faculty, and physical therapy alumni. The UCA DPT Brochure 2022-2023 provides details regarding admission. The Prerequisite Course Transfer Guide provides helpful information about courses at four-year colleges & universities in Arkansas.
DPT Convocation Planned for August 12th
Congratulations to the University of Central Arkansas Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2022. The Department of Physical Therapy will host DPT Convocation Ceremonies on Friday, August 12 at 1:00 PM in Reynolds Performance Hall on campus in Conway.
Therapeutic Neuroscience Course, November 4-5
Save the date…We are hosting an excellent CEU course at UCA on Pain Science. In honor of our 50th Anniversary, we have arranged for Dr. Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD with Evidence in Motion to present Therapeutic Neuroscience Education on November 4-5, 2022. Dr. Louw will present this 2-day course on pain science in the new Integrated Health Sciences building at a special rate for this special occasion. Registration is now available. See link in this course flyer: Course Flyer UCA Therapeutic Neuroscience Education 2-day.
As a gift to the UCA campus and community, the UCA Department if Physical Therapy is also hosting a free, one hour lecture on pain science open to all disciplines and students. Dr. Louw will present this lecture on Thursday, November 3rd in Ida Waldran Auditorium during X period from 1:30-2:30.
A dinner is also being planned for November 4th to celebrate UCA Physical Therapy’s 50th anniversary – more details to come soon!
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 Brochure
UCA DPT Brochure_2022-2023 The DPT Brochure updated on 8-1-2022 provides information for prospective applicants to the DPT Program.
Links
APTA Arkansas arpta.org
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
UCA DPT Financial Fact Sheet (new)
2021-2022 DPT Student Financial Fact Sheet This UCA specific financial fact sheet is updated annually and provides specific dollar amounts regarding cost to attend.