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Jul 01, 2024
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2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog
Post-First-Professional Certificate in Advanced Practice: Physical Therapy Residency
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Program Overview
The Augusta University Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program is a collaboration between the Augusta University Department of Physical Therapy and Augusta University Health (AU Health). Both partners share administration of the residency. AU Health is the residency sponsor, and the AU Department of Physical Therapy provides the curriculum. All residency participants are employees of AU Health, where they complete their clinical practice.
The mission of the Augusta University Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program is to develop physical therapists who demonstrate excellence in advanced clinical reasoning and specialty practice, utilizing a patient and family-centered approach to care for individuals with orthopedic conditions as demonstrated by successful completion of learning requirements.
The AU Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency program is accredited by the American Board of Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE), recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as the agency for accreditation of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs. An ABPTRFE-approved certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all program requirements.
https://www.augusta.edu/alliedhealth/pt/ortho-pt-residency.php
Program Contact
Admissions Information
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.
Progression & Graduation Requirements
- Participants in this program must have a physical therapy degree from an accredited program to enroll in the certificate program.
- In order to fullfill the requirements of this certificate program, participants must pass all courses in the curriculum with a grade of “satisfactory”.
Program Information
| Program Length: 1 Year |
| CIP Code: 51.2308 |
| Program Code: CERP_PHTR |
| Major Code: PHTR |
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Certificate Requirements: 12 Hours
Total Hours for the Certificate: 12 Hours
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