QUINCY UNIVERSITY HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING AND OPEN HOUSE FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY DOCTORAL PROGRAMS FACILITY
Quincy University has taken another major step forward in expanding healthcare education and meeting regional workforce needs with the opening of its new Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy doctoral facility. The university celebrated the milestone with a ribbon cutting and open house on January 8 at QU’s North Campus, 17th & Seminary Road.
QU President Brian McGee and QU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Programs Sarah Vordtriede-Patton joined Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy faculty and staff for the ribbon cutting and open house for the OTD and DPT facility, marking the beginning of the QU Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy doctoral programs.
“These new programs will meet important community and healthcare needs in our community and region and represent an important shift in the degree offerings of Quincy University,” said Dr. Brian McGee, QU president. “Faculty bring decades of diverse clinical expertise, offering students insight grounded in real-world experience.”
Both the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs encompass flexible, hybrid formats, blending rigorous online coursework and in-person learning with the newly developed lab spaces designed for skill-building, simulation, and collaborative learning.
“Our innovative hybrid model blends cutting-edge online learning with immersive, hands-on experiences, equipping students to meet the evolving health and participation needs of individuals, communities, and the occupational and physical therapy profession,” said Sarah Vordtriede-Patton.“Both programs are led by highly qualified faculty and practitioners.”
The launch of QU’s hybrid Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy doctorate programs reflects Quincy University’s mission of developing servant leaders. Each Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy graduate course builds upon the last, fostering continuous development in professional identity, clinical reasoning, and community engagement.
The open house included tours of the facility and a Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The Occupational Therapy doctoral program’s first cohort began coursework January 5. The Physical Therapy doctoral program is slated for an August start.
For more information about the Occupational Therapy doctoral program, contact Dr. Kristin Haas at occupationaltherapy@quincy.edu or visit http://www.quincy.edu/occupationaltherapy.
For more information about the Physical Therapy doctoral program, contact Dr. Don Hoover at physicaltherapy@quincy.edu or visit www.quincy.edu/physicaltherapy.
Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, visit www.quincy.edu or contact the Office of Community Relations at (217) 228-5275 or communityrelations@quincy.edu. Quincy University. Success by Design.
Quincy University is developing a Doctor of Physical Therapy program and is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email:accreditation@apta.org. Submission of an Application for Candidacy does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Enrollment in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will begin only after Quincy University has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org. The program must have a preaccreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
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