Know the PT Field

As a physical therapist, you’ll want to stay abreast of the latest news in your field.  Below are a few links to help you stay informed.  Review the links (APTA, APTAWA) below for job opportunities and career advancement.

Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

APTA Washington  (APTAWA)

Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapists

Washington State Department of Health Board of Physical Therapy


School of Physical Therapy Accreditation Information

Effective November 2, 2021, Pacific Northwest University has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone:703.706.3245; email: accreditation@apta.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 509.249.7925 or email dpt@pnwu.edu.

Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.