For clinicians with at least one year of experience in Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), our Advanced Clinical Pathways programs offer a unique opportunity to specialize in a specific area of care. Our programs include Orthopedics, Sports, Hand Therapy, Neurology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Pelvic Health. Each pathway is designed to deepen your knowledge, refine your skills, and enhance the quality of care you provide to your patients.

WHY CHOOSE ADVANCED CLINICAL PATHWAYS?

Enhance Evidence-Based Care: Specializing in a particular area allows you to stay at the forefront of the latest research and treatment methodologies. You'll learn to apply evidence-based practices more effectively, ensuring that your patients receive the highest standard of care tailored to their specific needs.

Expand Your Professional Opportunities: Specialty training can open doors to new career opportunities and roles. Whether you aim to work in a specialized clinic, pursue teaching and mentorship roles, or lead in a research capacity, advanced clinical pathways provide the expertise needed to excel.

Improve Patient Outcomes: Specialized knowledge enables you to develop more precise and effective treatment plans. Whether you’re addressing complex orthopedic injuries, managing neurological disorders, or providing targeted pediatric care, your advanced skills can lead to better patient outcomes and improved quality of life.

Boost Professional Confidence: Deepening your expertise in a specific area builds confidence in your clinical decisions and interventions. You'll be better equipped to handle complex cases and provide comprehensive care, enhancing both your personal and professional growth.

Network with Experts: Our programs connect you with leading experts and like-minded professionals in your field. This network can be invaluable for ongoing learning, professional support, and collaboration, helping you stay engaged and inspired in your practice.

Orthopedics: Focus on the musculoskeletal system, addressing injuries, disorders, and surgeries related to bones, joints, and muscles.

Sports: Specialize in the treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries, optimizing athletic performance and recovery.

Hand Therapy: Gain expertise in the rehabilitation of hand and upper extremity conditions, from fractures to tendon injuries, including creating custom upper extremity orthoses.

Neurology: Enhance your ability to treat patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease.

Pediatrics: Develop specialized skills to address the unique needs of children, from infants to adolescents, in the outpatient setting.

Geriatrics: Focus on the aging population, managing conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and mobility impairments, as well as working with older athletes and special conditions.

Pelvic Health: Learn to treat pelvic floor dysfunctions, including incontinence, pelvic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

ADVANCED CLINICAL PATHWAYS CURRICULUM

Goal is to build knowledge in a specialty area as part of the preparation for Specialty Practice

12 mos in length to complete:

• Didactic curriculum online & live virtual

• Additional courses required by specific pathways

• Guest Speakers from industry experts

• Special invitation to live virtual formal residency modules

• A written case study & presentation to TPGU Faculty

• Mentorship to create poster presentations

• Mentorship for research +/- publication

• Training in the specialty area with goal of preparing for Specialty Examination