About ACHE PT
Our Vision
The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education School of Physical Therapy will be recognized as a pioneer in innovative physical therapy education and practice by advancing the health of society through optimization of functional movement and activities.
Our Mission
To educate highly skilled and compassionate physical therapists who will exemplify through leadership, scholarship and clinical advancement, a dedication to the profession, society and the underserved.
Timeline
June 1, 2020
Submission of Application for Candidacy (AFC) to Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
July 1, 2020
Admissions cycle opens for 2021-2022 academic year
July 16-31, 2020
Window for CAPTE Candidacy on-site Visit
October 30- November 3 2020
CAPTE fall meeting where AFC will be reviewed
Mid-November 2020
Candidate for accreditation decision received
June 1, 2021
Charter class begins DPT program
July 1, 2023
CAPTE Self-Study Application due
September 10-13, 2023
Window for CAPTE Self-Study on-site Visit
April 26-30, 2024
CAPTE spring meeting where self-study will be reviewed
Mid-May, 2024
Accreditation decision received
Late May 2024
Graduation from DPT program
July 2024
Graduates eligible to sit for National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
What is a physical therapist?
Physical therapists (PTs) are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Why PT?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for physical therapists is projected to grow 18% from 2019 to 2029.
Physical therapist jobs rank #11 in Best Healthcare Jobs for 2020 and #21 in 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News and World Report.
https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/physical-therapist
According to Clark.com, physical therapist is listed as the most in-demand, high-paying job in Arkansas for 2019.
https://clark.com/story/best-paying-in-demand-jobs/
Path to Physical Therapy
Earn an undergraduate degree (with specific pre-requisites)
Apply to a physical therapy program
Earn a graduate degree in physical therapy
Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
Obtain a license to practice physical therapy in a state
