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Pediatric physical therapy (PT) education faced challenges due to inconsistent teaching. A summit developed 5 core competencies for entry-level PT programs, improving pediatric content and ensuring essential skills for all graduates.

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Area of Science:

  • Physical Therapy Education
  • Pediatric Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Inconsistent challenges in teaching pediatric physical therapy (PT) content were identified in entry-level professional education programs.
  • Previous guidance from the Section on Pediatrics (SoP) did not resolve extensive variability across PT programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address documented inconsistencies in pediatric PT education.
  • To develop core competencies for entry-level PT curricula focused on pediatric practice.

Main Methods:

  • Convened an Education Summit in July 2012.
  • Facilitated discussion and consensus among stakeholders.
  • Developed core competencies and linked them to educational strategies.

Main Results:

  • Consensus was reached on 5 core competencies essential for all PT graduates.
  • These competencies focus on knowledge and skills unique to pediatric practice.
  • Competencies were linked to teaching strategies, learning activities, assessment outcomes, and curricular structures.

Conclusions:

  • The developed core competencies provide essential pediatric content for entry-level PT curricula.
  • These competencies ensure all graduates possess foundational knowledge and skills for pediatric practice.
  • The framework supports standardized and effective pediatric PT education.