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Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Can the public, clinicians, and students register concerns or complaints about the Doctor of Physical Therapy educational program?

Yes. The program director should be notified immediately about any concerns and complaints (Jamie.Dehan@stmary.edu; 913-758-6106). If the issue is restricted to clinical education the Director of Clinical Education Heather Green () can be notified in addition to the program director. If the program director has not adequately addressed a situation that requires further attention, the provost of the university and/or campus security can be contacted. Anyone can report a concern to campus security using a form at stmary.edu/reporting.

In the event that the issue remains unresolved, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education can be contacted at 703-706-3245 or at accreditation@apta.org, but please realize that CAPTE has guidelines in place to handle complaints as described on their website. 

University employees will not retaliate against those who file a complaint. Should retaliation actually occur, such act shall be considered a serious violation of university policy and will be dealt with accordingly. Encouraging others to retaliate is also a violation of this policy. Those who file fraudulent or bad faith complaints pursuant to this policy may be subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.