Physical Therapy Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

Nova Southeastern University | 25 ADVANCED DOCTORAL DEGREE As our health care delivery systems change and our knowledge base broadens, it becomes important for licensed physical therapists to continue their formal studies to assume roles as consultants, educators, researchers, advanced clinicians, and health care leaders. NSU’s Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy Program addresses these needs in a curriculum that will prepare its students to become leaders of the profession. The distance hybrid education format enables students to continue their practice as physical therapists and/or physical therapy educators while earning a degree. PROGRAM GRADUATES WILL BE ABLE TO • serve as change agents in health care organizations • negotiate and advocate for patients, self, and others for the provision of health care services • address health care issues of patients through the life cycle • educate patients, students, peers, and other health care providers in order to accomplish treatment goals and the goals of the program • consult with organizations for the development of health care services • contribute to physical therapy practice through clinical research • critically appraise the evidence from scientific literature, synthesize findings across studies, and draw appropriate inferences based on current knowledge • formulate study questions that will ad- vance scientific knowledge about topics of importance • ensure that the study meets accepted standards for the use of human subjects and ensures the responsible conduct of research in design, implementation, and dissemination Did You Know? Students have seven years to complete the Ph.D. degree. PH.D. PROGRAM PROGRAM OUTCOMES