Core Value Self-Assessment

The medical field is expanding ever so rapidly in today’s society. In the field of Physical Therapy one needs to have the understanding of how the human body works and the injuries one body could sustain. I have chosen a career to help others to battle back from life-changing injuries or surgeries. I will take the first step of joining the medical field by obtaining a physical therapist associates degree. I will become a Physical Therapist Assistant.

I believe that my personal and professional growth and behavior as a physical therapist is of utmost importance. I base this firstly on my strong connection to those in society who are disadvantaged when it comes to physical therapy, and also on the movement system, movement being “the key to optimal living and quality of life for all people that extends beyond health to every person’s ability to participate in and contribute to society” (American Physical Therapy Association, 2013). This perspective, I believe, is aligned perfectly with the vision statement for the physical therapy profession – to transform society through optimization of movement to improve the human experience (APTA, 2013). After reviewing the vision statement, I strongly believe it will act as my guide by strengthening compassion, reinforcing advocacy, improving quality of service, and strengthening cohesion.

Congratulations on making it to week eight of PTA 324 Physical Therapy Across Practice Settings! We end this course with a look at professional development of the PTA. We will be discussing ideas for lifelong learning and maintaining clinical competence. By being in this course, you have already shown a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. As we come to the end of this class, reflect on the self-directed learning that you have achieved and how your professional development has been affected by your research and the interactions with your classmates.

The DPT physical therapy program at New York Medical College presents rigorous courses with a strong problem based curriculum. Facing challenges allow for personal growth and equips one with the tools needed to overcome more complex challenges in the future. Many unforeseen obstacles will be faced in this intense program, but I am willing to take the first step in overcoming this feat.

think that I would be a good member for NJHS. This is because I am a hardworking student who gets along with all of the students. I also show great leadership and can help and guide students. These are some of the ways that I follow Milwood’s 4 core value.

In today 's ever changing medical scene, the educational requirements necessary to graduate from college and receive a job are constantly changing. As science advances and more people seek out healthcare, the prerequisites needed to provide this healthcare are becoming more and more rigorous. This is especially evident in the field of physical therapy. Over the last 135 years, the entry-level education requirements have slowly changed from a simple masters degree to a new doctorate degree, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (Threlked and Paschal). While most people agree with this new requirement, others argue that the time and effort required to receive this degree result in minimal benefits. Contrary to these claims, physical therapists should be required to graduate from a Doctor of Physical Therapy program prior to becoming a licensed physical therapist because this level of education teaches them the skills necessary to be a successful physical therapist.

Attending the DPT physical therapy program at University of the Sciences will provide me with valuable experiences in my academics that will allow me to succeed as a physical therapist in the future. I believe that my experience as a physical therapy aide, my background in dance and education obtained from the University of the Sciences, I would become a prominent leader, a cutting-edge innovator and skilled physical therapist.

As humans, we are all programmed to make mistakes or have overbearing challenges that may seem insuperable at the time. However, having the sense of urgency and accountability is crucial to vanquish those challenges. At numerous occasions in different Physical Therapy sites, therapists have told me that many times their protocol strays from the path they originally intended; to which they must realize that they must hold accountable for their actions and engineer a new protocol to rectify their current one. As student of physical therapy, I know that the academic rigor of the program is bound to create unprecedented challenges to which I must acclimate. The acclimation may require investing extra hours in the lab for practicals, visiting professors during office hours for extra help, and having multiple communal study sessions with

Eisenhour use physical methods such as body movement, ultrasound, heat treatment, and massage to change people's lives. I drew a lot of inspiration from this experience and I learned that humans can regain their mobility after an accident without the use of medications or surgeries. This sets apart physical therapists from other medical personnel. I admired the bond developed between the patients and the physical therapist. The experience gave me an insight of what physical therapy entails, helping individuals and communities restore physical functioning and increase their quality of life. This experience has invigorated my desire to become a physical therapist, living up to my dreams from childhood that I will one day embark on a profession which entails service to

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is an ideal fit for Dafinie’s qualities and skill sets. She will be coming to you with a natural passion for this profession; unyielding integrity, unbending patient advocacy, the ability to communicate effectively and an underlying compassion for others. She will bring her background knowledge in Biomedical Science, Molecular Medicine, Business and Management, which she obtained from her undergraduate and graduate studies at University of South Florida and Everest University, respectively. She also has exceptional leadership skills and is a team player.  This is due to the fact that Dafinie worked as a

Physical therapy evolved from “two major historical events: the poliomyelitis epidemics within the United States in the 1890s and the effects of World War I upon US citizens, creating a need for rehabilitation (Moffat, M.).” Physical therapists are health care professionals who treat individuals of all ages with medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Physical therapists go through rigorous training, work in a variety of settings, and follow an important vision. With all the important work physical therapists do for patients it is not surprising that the demand for physical therapists continues climb. Even for the country's younger sect,

The profession of physical therapy (PT) has been around in the United States of America (USA) for almost a century. During this time period though, physical therapy has evolved significantly as a career choice for individuals seeking employment in the healthcare industry as rehabilitation professionals. The first group of rehabilitation professionals began training as reconstruction aides at the profession’s inception in 1917.1 However, now in the 21st century, physical therapy has grown to becoming a doctoring profession graduating physical therapists who have earned a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree.2 The DPT requirement was introduced and mandated in the USA by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as the entry level

This transition from the master degree to the entry-level clinical doctoral degree has created a need that universities and institutions having physical therapy department should

I have been involved with both traditional didactic courses as well as supervision of students during their clinical instruction or Applied Physical Therapy, clinical placements (see Artifact XI.A). My role (i.e. as a course coordinator, course instructor or lab instructor) has varied within my teaching load and between academic years due to redistribution of workload and to accommodate staffing changes within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. My role in each course has therefore been identified in my listing of courses taught. Below is a summary of the courses in which I am involved.

Core values are a person or an organization's fundamental beliefs, these principles prescribe behavior along with helping people understand the difference between right and wrong, “values are what motivate you in life. They are what guide you along the path of fulfilment, so essentially your values are the foundation of who you are” (C.Worsley). These values are important to have because they are what shape you, they make every person unique. Having a spirit of adventure, perseverance, and having patience are only some of my core values. Knowing what you cherish is very important and is something many people should revise.