Online Doctorate Degree (PhD, EdD, DPT) in Physical Therapy.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a professional doctorate designed to prepare physical therapists for practice in an evolving health care environment.
A Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) is designed for those beginning their physical therapist careers; some courses may be available online, but fully online programs are rare. A transitional doctorate is a post-professional degree intended for qualified physical therapists.
Postprofessional DPT (Transition) programs are not accredited by CAPTE as it currently accredits only professional (entry-level) physical therapy programs. This list of postprofessional DPT programs is provided as a readily accessible resource for physical therapists, however this does not connote approval or endorsement of these programs by the American Physical Therapy Association.
The Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an innovative and accelerated two-year DPT program that combines distance education with on-campus lab and clinical sessions in Dallas, Texas. Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree prepares you to meet the latest demands of a challenging and ever-evolving profession. As the role of the physical therapist has expanded in recent years to include increased responsibilities in the areas of critical inquiry, clinical decision-making, diagnosis of impairments, and diagnosis of functional limitations and disabilities, our program has.
The Transitional DPT, or tDPT, program is designed for licensed physical therapists who are seeking additional knowledge and skills along with the doctoral degree. The program combines distance learning and web-based instruction with ongoing clinical application.
All states require physical therapists to be licensed. This involves graduating from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy.