Help me, our EIM inbox is full. We have been deluged with news, frustrated PT’s, and questions regarding University of St. Augustine’s entry into a transitional type of physical therapy program for Chiro’s. Apparently, the program will allow Chiro’s to continue working while taking courses and eventual graduation whereby they can sit for and obtain PT licensure.
Perhaps I am missing something but under the assumption of accreditation of the program, what is the problem? I can only assume that Dr. Paris, an incredibly successful entrepeneur and the owner of the largest and only proprietary physical therapy program in the US has done his homework. This would suggest that there is a market for such a program in part based on the fact that Chiro’s are probably frustrated with their own profession. If there is no market for this type of program, then it will not survive.
In my career, I have seen PTA’s, ATC’s, and PA’s desire to return to school and obtain a PT degree. I don’t find it suprising at all that Chiro’s want to do the same and a flexible and “modern day” approach (again with accreditation as the proviso) makes great sense to me.
Thoughts?
Larry
