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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy program has earned accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

CAPTE is the only Physical Therapy accreditation organization in the United States, and the University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy program is one of only three accredited programs in North Dakota.

“The success of the University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program is a team effort by faculty, staff, administration, and students,” said Dr. Nancy Nuzzo, the program director. “We thank the professional community for their tremendous support, and we look forward to our graduates serving their patients/clients, the community, and the profession.”

Accreditation has been a four-year process for the University. Candidacy for accreditation began in 2012 with the construction of the Fargo campus and finished this spring with graduation of the inaugural class of 35 students. The program is taught from the Fargo location with hands-on learning classrooms equipped with practice tables and other training equipment.

“Being granted full accreditation, without any stipulations, speaks to the quality of work that Dr. Nuzzo, the faculty, and the staff have been doing for the past several years,” said Dr. Paul Olson, Vice President for Academic Affairs. “The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is an outstanding addition to the University, the Fargo community, and our entire region.”