The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) recently announced
its reaffirmation of its accreditation of Southwest Baptist University’s Doctor of
Physical Therapy (DPT) program for the next 10 years. The reaffirmation took effect
October 29, 2024.
CAPTE’s decision, part of its regular 10-year review process, followed months of work by SBU faculty and staff to prepare the reports and documentation for the review. It culminated in a site visit to the SBU campus and DPT facility in the spring.
“Accreditation reviews require a significant amount of work by a lot of people, and the CAPTE review of our DPT program was no exception,” said Dr. Tracy Manly, provost. “Our reaffirmation would not have been possible without the contributions of so many individuals, particularly the DPT faculty, who care deeply about our program and our students.”
CAPTE’s report explains that its “decision to reaffirm accreditation status [for a period of ten years] is based on the program’s general compliance with the Standards and Required elements,” as well as an expectation that the program will address any specific compliance needs within the next two years.
SBU’s DPT program is a three-year, cohort program that welcomes a new class of students every fall. They study and gain practical training during the first two years under SBU faculty, and in the third year they rotate to clinical appointments around the country. For more information about the DPT program, visit the program page.
Published December 6, 2024