Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Physical Therapy 387 • Video Player Software • Windows Media Player Audio Capability • External Microphone A quality microphone is required. This can be a headset or microphone-only model. Note: many laptops come with integrated microphones; these frequently offer inadequate sound quality. NSU Student Technology Support The Office of Innovation and Information Technology (OIIT) offers a wide variety of technological resources to support NSU’s students. It is recommended you explore the following resource websites. • OIIT Homepage for students: nova.edu/oiit • Help Desk: nova.edu/help/students (954) 262-HELP (4357) • 800-541-6682 Hardware Discounts/Free Software: Personal computer discount pricing is available for NSU students through NSU. Essential Functions/Technical Standards of the D.P.T. Student Background The Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) programs have a responsibility to the public to assure that graduates can become fully competent and caring physical therapists, capable of providing benefit and doing no harm. Individuals admitted and retained in these programs must possess the intelligence and comprehension abilities, behavior, professional abilities, and physical and functional abilities necessary to practice physical therapy. To this end, all professional D.P.T. students must meet the requirements outlined in the Essential Functions/Technical Standards section of the D.P.T. program website (healthsciences.nova.edu/pt/dpt). Policy The Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Programs at Nova Southeastern University select applicants who have the ability to become competent physical therapists. The physical therapy programs’ curriculum adheres to the standards and guidelines of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Students admitted to the D.P.T. programs are required to be able to perform the technical standards/essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation to successfully complete the requirements for the D.P.T. degree. Students with disabilities may inquire about reasonable accommodations through NSU’s Office of Student Disabilities (nova.edu /disabilityservices) and in accordance with the provisions of the NSU Student Handbook. Students may be dismissed from the D.P.T. program if they cannot perform the technical standards/ essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Students are required to notify the program of any changes in their ability to perform the technical standards/essential functions. The D.P.T. programs are committed to the principle of equal opportunity. In accordance with the university, academic or clinical faculty members will notify students if the students are not demonstrating proficiency. Application Procedures Both Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy programs participate in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). To apply, follow the procedures below. 1. Complete the online PTCAS application at ptcas.liaisoncas.com. PTCAS applications open on July 15. All applicants to the Professional D.P.T. program must apply online. 2. Send all official transcripts to PTCAS. Ensure official transcripts are mailed directly to PTCAS from the registrar’s office of each graduate and undergraduate institution attended. • PTCAS P.O. Box 9112 Watertown, MA 02471 For information, contact PTCAS at ptcasinfo@ptcas.org or (617) 612-2040. 3. Have GRE scores sent to PTCAS (NSU school code is 7741) or directly to NSU’s EPS at • Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services 3300 S. University Drive, P.O. Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 What happens after I apply? Once NSU receives the PTCAS application, your file will be reviewed by the admissions counselor. If you are missing any required application materials, the admissions counselor will contact you. Upon receipt of the completed application and required credentials, the Admissions Committee will review the application. The Admissions Committee may or may not require a phone or personal interview. An invitation to appear for an interview should not be construed by the applicant as evidence of acceptance. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision via the admissions counselor.
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