Physical Therapy
Current students
Physical Therapy program resources
UWL PT Program Student Handbook
Current Graduate Catalog
Current Academic calendar
Policies and Procedures
Clinical resources
Clinical Education
The UW-La Crosse Doctor of Physical Therapy program has contracts with 500 Physical Therapy clinical sites across the country. Clinical partnerships exist with hospitals, private practice clinics, schools, outpatient clinics, VA facilities, Military hospitals and clinics, college and professional athletic organizations, and rehabilitation facilities. Students complete a total of five formal clinical experiences throughout the curriculum, along with patient experiences integrated in the curriculum.
- The first clinical experience is during the first J-Term and is a two-week collaborative experience in which students practice the skills learned in their first two semesters of didactic work.
- The second clinical experience is a four-week rotation that occurs at the end of the students’ second summer in the program.
- The PT curriculum culminates in the 3rd year in which students complete three 12 week internships. Each internship encompasses a unique practice setting to provide the students with a breadth of experience preparing them for board exams and physical therapy practice.
New Clinical Education Sites
If you are a clinician or clinic manager interested in partnering with UW-La Crosse Physical Therapy for clinical education, please contact:
Director of Clinical Education - Amy Taebel, PT, DPT, DCE (ataebel@uwlax.edu)
or
Associate Director of Clinical Education - Michelle Olson, PT, DPT (molson@uwlax.edu)
Resources for Clinical Educators
Clinical Education Course Documents:
- Clinical Education Manual for CCCEs and CIs
- Guidelines for CIs
- Professional Behaviors Student Self-Assessment
- PTS 651 Syllabus 2017-2018
- PTS 751 Syllabus - 2017-2018
- PTS 851 Syllabus 2018-2019
- PTS 852 Syllabus 2017-2018
- PTS 853 Syllabus 2017-2018
- Weekly Planning Form A
- Weekly Planning Form B
Helpful Resources:
- Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI)
- Student Services and Medicare Reimbursement
- 2017 PT Clinical Education Student Handbook
Clinical Instructor Program
- January 9 and 10, 2025: American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program (CCIP) - Level 1. For further information, as well as registration instructions please visit January 2025 CCIP Course
Dual degree
A dual degree program leading to an undergraduate degree in Biology (no emphasis) or Physics (Biomedical Concentration) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a graduate degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is available to qualified University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Students. The dual degree program will require at least three years of attendance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse to complete undergraduate requirements, followed by 34 months of attendance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the graduate program in Physical Therapy.
More information on the Biology Dual Degree Program
More information on the Physics Dual Degree Program
Class of 2025
Class of 2026
UWL graduate student resources
Graduate students should be aware of resources available as well as the policies and guidelines impacting graduate education. Links to this much of this important information are available below. If you can't find what you need below, please contact us, gradstudies@uwlax.edu.
Academic policies
Graduate students must adhere to university policies as well as program specific requirements. Information on various university graduate student policies and forms is available on the Graduate Studies website via the link provided.
Please check with the Graduate Program Director for information on academic policies specific to the Physical Therapy program.
Equity resources
The Office of Equity and Affirmative Action provides resources for policies and procedures in regards to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Office of Title IX and Compliance is responsible for providing information and resources relating to sexual misconduct policies.
Campus resources
Graduate students at UWL have access to numerous campus resources. Visit our student resources page to learn about services that are available to grad students.
International student resources
International Education & Engagement
International Education & Engagement (IEE)
The International Education & Engagement office team of advisors and knowledgeable student staff are here to offer specialized support for international students.
Grants & scholarships through Graduate & Extended Learning (GEL)
Graduate and Extended Learning with support from the Academic Initiatives Differential Allocation Committee, and the Graduate Student Organization work to provide funding opportunities for our graduate students. The grant writing and scholarship competition processes involved also serve as unique professional development opportunities for students.
Visit the program's Financial Aid page for additional scholarship opportunities.
Not sure where to start?
Graduate & Extended Learning is dedicated to helping graduate students from application through commencement. We are here for you throughout your UWL journey. Email your questions to gradstudies@uwlax.edu.
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