{"id":5904,"date":"2023-04-14T10:42:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T17:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"\/health-sciences\/?post_type=program&#038;p=5904"},"modified":"2026-06-02T14:49:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T21:49:35","slug":"doctor-of-physical-therapy-oregon","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/health-sciences\/programs\/doctor-of-physical-therapy-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Physical Therapy-Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/students-with-cody.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"A woman sits in an exam chair while two doctors and another woman stand nearby, discussing something in a medical office.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n      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You\u2019ll develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed on your licensure exam and enter practice as a capable, compassionate clinician. As a graduate, you will be well prepared to meet the growing and evolving role of physical therapists in today\u2019s healthcare landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Students are at the heart of everything we do. Our faculty are deeply committed to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Through personalized mentorship, accessible instructors, and an emphasis on collaborative learning, we ensure students have the guidance, resources, and encouragement they need to thrive. From day one through graduation, our program is designed to empower students as individuals. We celebrate their strengths, nurture their growth, and prepare them to become confident, compassionate physical therapists.<\/p>\n<p>View our <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1146004932\/7be0c020ef?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Tour Video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn about our <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1154729017?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci\">Practical Applications Lab (PALs)<\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/student-neck-stetch.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A student in a grey &quot;WesternU&quot; t-shirt practices physical therapy techniques on another student lying on a table in a classroom setting.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">WesternU Oregon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">DPTE Vision Statement<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">The WesternU Oregon DPT program will reimagine and revolutionize the health and wellbeing of our communities through humanistic physical therapy education, scholarship and service.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/health-sciences\/dpt-or\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Values Statements<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Why choose WesternU\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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The School Certifying Officials, located on the California campus, assist all students from our California and Oregon campuses who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/registrar\/veterans-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veterans Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              International Students\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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If you\u2019d like to discuss specifics with an advisor, <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/portal\/advising-chs-dpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an advising appointment<\/a>, online, on campus, or over the phone. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/request-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request additional information<\/a> we\u2019ll make sure you receive program updates and deadline reminders.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n          <\/app-accordion>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n      \n      \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content\">\n        <h2>Accreditation<\/h2>\n<p>The Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Western University of Health Sciences \u2013 Oregon campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alecandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http:\/\/www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program\/institution directly, please call 541-259-0470 or email dpteoregon@westernu.edu.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Start of CAPTE Accreditation Badge code --><br \/>\n<the-iframe vue-app src=\"https:\/\/yoshki.com\/badge-apta.html\" width=\"200\" height=\"81\"><\/the-iframe><br \/>\n<!-- End of CAPTE Accreditation Badge code --><\/p>\n<p>CAPTE has a mechanism to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capteonline.org\/complaints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formal complaints<\/a> about physical therapy education programs that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capteonline.org\/complaints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allege a program is not in compliance<\/a> with one or more of CAPTE\u2019s Evaluative Criteria or has violated any of CAPTE\u2019s expectations related to academic integrity. In reviewing and acting on a complaint, CAPTE cannot and does not function as an arbiter between the complaint and the institution. Should CAPTE find that a complaint has merit and that the program is out of compliance with the Evaluative Criteria or the integrity statement(s), CAPTE can only require the program to come into compliance with the Evaluative Criteria. CAPTE cannot force a program into any specific resolution of the situation that resulted in the complaint. Students or other interested parties may file a formal complaint about a PT program with CAPTE at any time. To obtain the materials necessary for submitting a complaint, contact the APTA Accreditation Department at (703) 706-3245 or at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:accreditation@apta.org\">accreditation@apta.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complaints Which Fall Outside The Realm of Due Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any stakeholder of Western University of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy Education \u2013 Oregon has the right to file a complaint and receive due process. Current students, prospective students, faculty, and staff should follow the established University policies available to these constituents. All other stakeholders, including, but not limited to employers of graduates, clinical education sites, and the public, may file a complaint under this policy. Complaints may be related to program policies, procedures, or other aspects of the program, including working with faculty and staff. Western University of Health Sciences prohibits any form of retaliation against any party making a complaint against the school or program, its faculty, or its students.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Procedure:<\/strong><br \/>\nComplaints should be submitted in writing (mailed or emailed) and must be filed within one year of the event(s) in question. The written complaint must contain, at a minimum, the complainant\u2019s name and signature, contact information, the date of submission, and a summary of the complaint. Anonymous complaints and phone calls will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>A written complaint must be mailed or emailed to the Department chair\/Program Director:<\/p>\n<p>Sandra Saavedra PT PhD MS<br \/>\nDepartment of Physical Therapy Education \u2013 Oregon<br \/>\nCollege of Health Sciences Northwest<br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\n2665 S. Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355<br \/>\nssaavedra@westernu.edu<br \/>\nOffice: (541) 259-0476<\/p>\n<p>Complaints about the Program Director\/ Department Chair should be mailed to:<br \/>\nJonathan Perry PhD MSc<br \/>\nSite Dean \u2013 College of Health Sciences Northwest<br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\n2665 S. Santiam Hwy, Lebanon, OR 97355<br \/>\njperry@westernu.edu<br \/>\nOffice: (541) 259-0478<\/p>\n<p>The department chair (or site dean) or her\/his designee will initially respond to the complainant within three weeks of receiving the complaint. The department takes all program-related complaints seriously. If possible, the matter will be reconciled at this point.<br \/>\nIf the complainant believes that additional review is necessary, the site dean will review the complaint and address it. If further review is needed, then the last line of complaint is with the Provost and Chief Academic Officer<\/p>\n<p>Paula M. Crone, DO<br \/>\nProvost and Chief Academic Officer<br \/>\nWestern University of Health Sciences<br \/>\n309 E. Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766<br \/>\n200 Mullins Drive, Lebanon, OR 97355<br \/>\nOffice: (909) 469-5563<br \/>\npcrone@westernu.edu<\/p>\n<p>The complaint and documentation associated with the complaint will be kept in a locked file in the department chair\u2019s office (or site dean\u2019s office for a complaint against the department chair chairperson) for 5 years.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" id=\"upcoming_events\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n      \n      \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content\">\n        <hr \/>\n<h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"none-list\"><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=3b3170c7-83bf-4d11-85bf-f51e1d868ee9\" target=\"_blank\">DPT Drop-In Advising Session<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n    Interested in becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy? WesternU&#8217;s DPT Recruiters, Martin Williams and Ryan Vidales, will host a bi-weekly virtual advising session designed to help you learn more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, respectively.\u00a0\n    During this session,\u00a0you are encouraged to ask questions regarding admissions, curriculum, clinical rotations, or any other topics related to your pursuit of an DPT degree.\u00a0 This is an open and informal session where you will receive personalized guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.\n  <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=7c5f4c8e-63e0-41ac-a303-95884a95854c\" target=\"_blank\">DPT Drop In Advising Session<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Thursday, July 30 at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n    For prospective students who are interested in becoming physical therapists, Western University of Health Sciences hosts a virtual advising session designed to help you learn more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.\n    WesternU&#8217;s DPT Recruiters, Martin Williams and Ryan Vidales, will host a bi-weekly virtual advising session designed to help you learn more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, respectively.\u00a0\n    During this session,\u00a0you are encouraged to ask questions regarding admissions, curriculum, clinical rotations, or any other topics related to your pursuit of an DPT degree.\u00a0 This is an open and informal session where you will receive personalized guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.\u00a0\n  <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=1e9b86d6-31ee-48dc-a94c-6614c51fc33b\" target=\"_blank\">DPT Drop-In Advising Session<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Thursday, August 13 at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      For prospective students who are interested in becoming physical therapists, Western University of Health Sciences hosts a virtual advising session designed to help you learn more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.\n      WesternU&#8217;s DPT Recruiters, Martin Williams and Ryan Vidales, will host a bi-weekly virtual advising session designed to help you learn more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, respectively.\u00a0\n      During this session,\u00a0you are encouraged to ask questions regarding admissions, curriculum, clinical rotations, or any other topics related to your pursuit of an DPT degree.\u00a0 This is an open and informal session where you will receive personalized guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.\u00a0\n    <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=bc75c903-6ee4-4335-aabc-45f143267521\" target=\"_blank\">DPT Drop-In Advising Session<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Thursday, August 27 at 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><p>\n      For prospective students who are interested in becoming physical therapists, Western University of Health Sciences hosts a virtual advising session designed to help you learn more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.\n      WesternU&#8217;s DPT Recruiters, Martin Williams and Ryan Vidales, will host a bi-weekly virtual advising session designed to help you learn more about our Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, respectively.\u00a0\n      During this session,\u00a0you are encouraged to ask questions regarding admissions, curriculum, clinical rotations, or any other topics related to your pursuit of an DPT degree.\u00a0 This is an open and informal session where you will receive personalized guidance in a relaxed, supportive environment.\u00a0\n    <\/p><\/li><li class=\"mb-48\"><header><h4 class=\"mb-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/register\/?id=835a3dbd-9812-4161-b0d4-6dceb02e76af\" target=\"_blank\">Advisor Update Day: Health Professions Programs in Oregon<\/a><\/h4><span><strong>Friday, September 18 at 9:30 AM Pacific Standard Time<\/strong><\/span><\/header><\/li><\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  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