Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Department at the University of North Georgia offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The Doctor in Physical Therapy is the first doctorate degree offered at the University of North Georgia. The DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Note: Please be aware that enrollment in a health profession education program requires hands-on clinical learning experiences in a variety of settings, where clinical partners may require vaccinations to engage in learning. Some clinical partners do not accept vaccination waivers, and, in such circumstances, the university is not able to arrange alternate clinical experiences for students. Failure to provide proof of vaccination may impede a student’s ability to complete the clinical education components required to graduate and sit for licensure or certification to practice.

Clinical Instructor Information

Contact
Qualifications
Benefits

To Become a Clinical Site for the UNG DPT Program:

Contact the Director of Clinical Education:

Camilla W. Christopher, PT, DPT, PCS
Email: Camilla.christopher@ung.edu
Phone: 706-854-1490

Clinical Instructor Qualifications:

Clinical instructor must be a licensed physical therapist in the state of practice.
Must have completed one year of clinical practice.
Provide direct supervision and mentoring of the student during patient care.
Evaluate students’ performance utilizing the Clinical Internship Evaluation Tool (CIET).
Maintain open lines of communication with students and DCE

Benefits of Being a Clinical Instructor for University of North Georgia DPT Students:

Continuing education credits as specified by state professional organization
- Example: Georgia- (490-4-.02) Acting as a clinical education instructor for an
  accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant educational program;
  Continuing competence credit is one (1) hour per eight (8) contact hours with a
  maximum credit of 10 hours
Free continuing education annually through Clinical Educators Institute
Opportunities for Research Collaboration
Opportunities for Guest Lecturing
Service to the Profession
Access to contemporary clinical expertise through faculty
On-campus library access