Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
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The Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a for-profit institution of higher education in Provo, Utah
, United States. It first opened in 1998.
programs in health related fields. On March 1, 2011 it became accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Most of the programs are offered primarily through distance education
. The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy
degree program is residential.
It offers the follow degree programs:
The degree in Physical Therapy has been awarded "Candidate for Accreditation" status by the American Physical Therapy Association
.
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
, United States. It first opened in 1998.
Programs
The school primarily offers graduateAcademic degree
An academic degree is a position and title within a college or university that is usually awarded in recognition of the recipient having either satisfactorily completed a prescribed course of study or having conducted a scholarly endeavour deemed worthy of his or her admission to the degree...
programs in health related fields. On March 1, 2011 it became accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is an independent, non-profit membership organization recognized by the United States Department of Education since 1952 and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the regional authority on educational quality and institutional...
Most of the programs are offered primarily through distance education
Distance education
Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom...
. The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy
Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
degree program is residential.
It offers the follow degree programs:
- Doctor of Science (DSc) in Clinical ElectrophysiologyElectrophysiologyElectrophysiology is the study of the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues. It involves measurements of voltage change or electric current on a wide variety of scales from single ion channel proteins to whole organs like the heart...
; - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Promotion & Wellness, Pediatric Science, Orthopaedic & Sports Science, Nursing, and Athletic Training;
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP);
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN);
- Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MHA);
- Doctor of Physical TherapyPhysical therapyPhysical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
(DPT - Entry-level and Post-professional) - Doctor of Occupational TherapyOccupational therapyOccupational therapy is a discipline that aims to promote health by enabling people to perform meaningful and purposeful activities. Occupational therapists work with individuals who suffer from a mentally, physically, developmentally, and/or emotionally disabling condition by utilizing treatments...
(OTD - Post-professional)
The degree in Physical Therapy has been awarded "Candidate for Accreditation" status by the American Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
A Historical PerspectivePhysical therapists formed their first professional association in 1921, called the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association. Led by President Mary McMillan, an executive committee of elected officers governed the Association, which included 274 charter members...
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