Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

The College of Rehabilitative Sciences offers two courses:  Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.

The College provides a healthy environment conducive to Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy education that is responsive to the health care needs of citizens and communities locally and globally.  Professional education is conducted in an environment that fosters the intellectual challenge and spirit of inquiry characteristic of the community of scholars and in an environment that supports excellence in professional practice.

Occupational Therapy is a profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by enabling people to do things that will enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the environment to better support participation.

Physical Therapy is a healthcare profession that helps people to achieve their highest level of physical ability, at any stage of life, by using exercise, functional movements and a variety of physical agents. A physical therapist is a licensed professional who provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries and disease.