March 31, 2023

Baylor University and Evidence In Motion Partnership Leads the Way in Healthcare Education

T The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and so too are the demands placed on healthcare professionals. To address these changing needs, universities and educational institutions are seeking innovative approaches to healthcare education. One such approach is the use of hybrid accelerated models, which provide accessible and high-quality education to students while preparing them to fill critical shortages in vital health professions. Baylor University and Evidence In Motion (EIM) have been at the forefront of this approach, collaborating to develop innovative educational methods for the field of physical and occupational therapy. In this article, we will explore the partnership between Baylor and EIM, the success of their programs, and the impact they have had on healthcare education outcomes.

Baylor University and Evidence In Motion (EIM) have entered a licensing agreement to allow Baylor to continue utilising the innovative blended learning methods and structured clinical education model developed collaboratively by the two organisations. These methods will support Baylor's entry-level and post-professional doctorate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy.

The partnership between Baylor and EIM began in 2016 with a focus on developing skilled and empathetic care providers in professions where doctorate programs were struggling to keep pace with demand. This resulted in the successful launch, accreditation, and growth of three programs: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, and Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy.

…the partnership between Baylor University and Evidence In Motion has proven to be a successful collaboration in developing innovative educational methods for the field of physical and occupational therapy…

EIM provided expertise in accreditation, course curricula, clinical education, marketing, and admissions throughout the partnership, leading to historic accomplishments in health care education outcomes. The Baylor-EIM partnership pioneered the hybrid accelerated model and innovative approach, paving the way for other higher education institutions to embrace this method.

Dean Jason Carter of the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences notes that hybrid education is here to stay, with Baylor University committed to providing aspiring physical and occupational therapists with a rigorous educational experience that includes high-impact immersive experiences on campus, meeting students where they are at in life.

The partnership between Baylor University and Evidence In Motion has proven to be a successful collaboration in developing innovative educational methods for the field of physical and occupational therapy. Using hybrid accelerated models, these programs have been able to provide accessible and high-quality education to aspiring therapists while addressing critical shortages in vital health professions. As the world continues to change, Baylor remains committed to providing rigorous educational experiences and meeting the evolving needs of students and the healthcare industry.

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