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Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation

College of Health & Human Services

The department’s programs are designed to develop students into scholarly clinicians who value interprofessional practice. In order to accomplish this, students take courses that increase their depth of knowledge in athletic training, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies and physical therapy through lecture, laboratory, interprofessional activities and discussion. All students have to complete a research experience either through a master’s thesis or graduate research project.

Our Programs Departments

Nursing students in simulation lab at Union Hospital

Occupational Therapy

Simulation Lab

Physician Assistant

Physical Therapy 2017

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Mckee Nursing Center - NHHS

Athletic Training (MD)

About Us

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.

The Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation offers four professional allied health care programs: Occupational Therapy Program (OT), Physician Assistant Program (PA), Physical Therapy Program (DPT), and a Post-Professional Athletic Training Program (DAT).  Starting in May 2021, a Professional Athletic Training Program (MAT) will commence.

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.

Physical Therapy

Contact
567 North 5th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47809
Wellness Center, Room 265
Phone: 812.237.3118
julie.dininger@indstate.edu

Open: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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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

Facilities

Research and teaching Center

The Applied Medicine Research Center (AMRC) is located in the basement of the Sycamore Center for Wellness and Applied Medicine on Indiana State University’s campus (room A-15) and occupies approximately 1400 square feet of dedicated lab space. The AMRC is operated by the Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation (AMR) and managed by the department’s research committee. This space is utilized predominately for research purposes but may also be used for teaching purposes.

The AMRC is divided into seven different areas:

  • Clinical Cardiovascular Lab
  • Experimental Pain Assessment Lab
  • Biochemistry Lab
  • Neuromechanics, Intervention & Continuing Education Research Lab
  • Testing Room
  • Office
  • Storage rooms

Rehab Clinic

The Indiana State University Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation Clinic functions with the support of Indiana State University Department of Applied Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sycamore Athletics. This partnership allows us to work with our clients in a modern, cutting edge facility. Our staff understands the need to return to sport and work as quickly and safely as possible.

We are committed to individualized patient healthcare using evidence - based techniques and methods to ensure favorable patient outcomes. Physical therapists and athletic trainers are your "ideal" partners in health and understanding your body. As highly educated health care professionals, we provide treatments to minimize prescriptive and pain medications. We can also offer alternatives to surgical intervention.

The staff at the Indiana State University Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation Clinic can get you moving and enjoying life again, using scientifically based treatment techniques that focus on restoring function, reducing pain, and preventing injury. We will work, in conjunction with you and your physician, to help you achieve a healthy, active lifestyle, and help you manage your health over the long term.

Occupational Therapy

Pediatrics Lab

Activities and Daily Living Lab

Physical Therapy

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