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Accredited programs in Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation educate and prepare students to be professionals in the rapidly expanding health care professions. The Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Medicine. The Applied Medicine concentration is intended to prepare students for graduate programs in Athletic Training, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other advanced professional programs. The Department also offers a minor in massage therapy for students seeking to complement their work in rehabilitation services or to become licensed Massage Therapists.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation is to provide excellence in interprofessional preparation / practice of collaborative healthcare and wellness. The department supports the development of productive citizens through mentorship in the quest for new knowledge and research, community engagement, clinical experience, service learning, and progressive comprehensive health care.
Applied Medicine (BS)
The Applied Medicine major provides students with courses (e.g., Advanced Anatomy – Cadaver, Clinical Kinesiology, Intervention Efficacy, Pathophysiology, etc.) and experiences that offer advantages for those entering many health and medicine-related programs (i.e., Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Medicine, Chiropractic, etc.). The courses are taught by faculty with many years of clinical and/or professional experience. They will assist students as they pursue patient-centered experiences beginning their first year.
Students attain experience in the healthcare field, with many starting their freshman year as rehabilitation technicians, ER medical scribes, pharmacology technicians, etc., and they continue to gain experience throughout their undergraduate education.
Massage Therapy Minor
Chronic pain affects approximately 116 million Americans, resulting in over $600 billion spent annually on pain management. Indiana State University’s Advanced Myoskeletal Massage Therapy minor program equips students with effective techniques to tackle chronic and acute pain, enhancing therapeutic skills and paving the way for a rewarding career.
Furthermore, this program not only refines your skills in massage therapy but also positions you favorably for acceptance into professional programs such as Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Medicine, and Chiropractic. Our training is meticulously designed to provide you with a competitive advantage in the healthcare arena. Recent graduates have made more than $80,000 in their first year as licensed Massage Therapists.
Accreditation
The clinical Doctorate in Athletic Training (DAT) program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The DAT is for a credentialed athletic trainer who seeks advanced coursework and applied research. Alumni of the program will become clinical scholars with advanced knowledge and skills needed for the delivery of patient care at the highest levels. Individuals with a clinical doctorate would be expected to provide leadership and innovation in the advanced practice and instruction of Athletic Training.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The next required comprehensive accreditation review for this program will be conducted during the 2027-2028 academic year, with a self-study due date of July 1, 2027, and an on-site visitation scheduled in consultation with the institution.
The Occupational Therapy program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929 (previously 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814). ACOTE’s telephone number, c/o AOTA, is 301-652-AOTA. http://www.acoteonline.org
Effective April 4, 2019, the American Occupational Therapy Association requires entry level education at the either the master’s OR doctoral level for occupational therapists. Either level of entry into practice is acceptable.
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Indiana State University Physician Assistant program sponsored by Indiana State University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2023. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Indiana State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, 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 812-237-4428 or email howell.tapley@indstate.edu
