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Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Department at the Â鶹´«Ã½ offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The Doctor in Physical Therapy is the first doctorate degree offered at the Â鶹´«Ã½. The DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Clinical Instructor Information

  • Contact
  • Qualifications
  • Benefits

To Become a Clinical Site for the Â鶹´«Ã½ DPT Program:

Contact the Director of Clinical Education:

Camilla W. Christopher, PT, DPT, PCS
Email: Camilla.christopher@ung.edu
Phone: 706-864-1490

Clinical Instructor Qualifications:

  • Clinical instructor must be a licensed physical therapist in the state of practice.
  • Must have completed one year of clinical practice.
  • Provide direct supervision and mentoring of the student during patient care.
  • Evaluate students’ performance utilizing the Clinical Internship Evaluation Tool (CIET).
  • Maintain open lines of communication with students and DCE

Benefits of Being a Clinical Instructor for Â鶹´«Ã½ DPT Students:

  • Continuing education credits as specified by state professional organization
    • Example: Georgia- (490-4-.02) Acting as a clinical education instructor for an
      accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant educational program;
      Continuing competence credit is one (1) hour per eight (8) contact hours with a
      maximum credit of 10 hours
  • Free continuing education annually through Clinical Educators Institute
  • Opportunities for Research Collaboration
  • Opportunities for Guest Lecturing
  • Service to the Profession
  • Access to contemporary clinical expertise through faculty
  • On-campus library access

Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Don Walsh
Dr. Don Walsh
With Dr. Don Walsh’s leadership the Â鶹´«Ã½ Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is partnering with the Community Helping Place to offer pro bono physical therapy services

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