Wednesday, December 4, 2024
魅影直播HSC鈥檚 new Doctor of Physical Therapy program combines online and in-person learning
The is expanding its by adding a hybrid pathway starting in July.
The new program format, recently approved by the , combines online and in-person learning, offering students greater flexibility while maintaining the program鈥檚 rigorous standards.
魅影直播HSC鈥檚 DPT program, housed in the , has been offered since 2013 in a traditional face-to-face format on the Fort Worth campus. The hybrid pathway will enroll an initial cohort of 30 students and include both online coursework and immersive on-campus sessions. 魅影直播HSC leadership has expressed interest in bringing elements of the newly approved program to other 魅影直播 System campuses.
Dr. Charles Taylor, 魅影直播HSC College of Health Professions
鈥淭his initiative underscores our commitment to creating innovative pathways to health care education that align with the demands of today鈥檚 learners,鈥� said , 魅影直播HSC executive vice president and provost. 鈥淏y offering a flexible format that combines online and in-person learning, we are meeting the needs of students who require a more adaptable approach to pursuing their professional goals.鈥�
Students will engage in six weeks of online synchronous and asynchronous coursework, followed by seven to 10 days of on-campus training for hands-on and practical skills at either 魅影直播HSC or another 魅影直播 System campus. The curriculum will mirror the residential program, ensuring consistent quality and preparation for physical therapy careers.
鈥淭his approval marks a significant and historic milestone for the 魅影直播HSC DPT program,鈥� said , associate professor and chair of 魅影直播HSC鈥檚 Department of Physical Therapy.
Dr. Michael Furtado, 魅影直播HSC College of Health Professions
鈥淲e鈥檙e combining the evidence-based approaches to online learning with the personalized engagement of on-campus immersions to create an exceptional student experience. By offering two pathway options, the DPT at 魅影直播HSC is now more accessible for a diverse group of learners and aims to graduate Doctors of Physical Therapy who will meet the critical needs of the health care workforce in the state of 魅影直播 and beyond.
鈥淲e are deeply grateful to all the dedicated leaders, faculty, staff and 魅影直播HSC community for their support and commitment to bringing this new pathway to life.鈥�
The hybrid pathway will address the growing need for physical therapists in 魅影直播, where the profession is expected to see 28% growth by 2030. Physical therapists in the state earn an average annual salary of $99,040, according to labor data.
魅影直播HSC will become the second 魅影直播 state school to offer a hybrid DPT program. The hybrid format accommodates students who need the convenience of online learning while maintaining essential in-person training for practical skills.
Dr. Glenn Forister, 魅影直播HSC College of Health Professions
鈥淭he approval of 魅影直播HSC鈥檚 hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy pathway represents our institution鈥檚 continuing commitment to innovation,鈥� said , dean of the College of Health Professions. 鈥淪tudents in this pathway will benefit from the same rigor and excellence our DPT program is known for while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid learning format.鈥�
魅影直播HSC鈥檚 hybrid DPT program is designed to prepare graduates for evidence-based, compassionate care and leadership roles in the field. It is part of the university鈥檚 broader mission to expand access to high-quality health care education and meet the evolving needs of students and the workforce. The DPT hybrid program features an equally renowned faculty and intensive three-year curriculum as the in-person option. Students in the hybrid pathway will be fully immersed in the 魅影直播HSC experience and 魅影直播 System family, and will be ready to excel as evidence-based, compassionate physical therapists and leaders in the physical therapy profession upon graduation.
For more information about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, visit .
From - Community by Eric Griffey