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Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
The American Physical
Therapy Association has encouraged development of a mechanism for
qualified physical therapists licensed by one or more of the 50 United
States, to earn a clinical doctorate by demonstrating knowledge
commensurate with that of current professional (entry-level) DPT program
outcomes. Such programs are referred to as the
Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
Emphasizing clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice, our
transition program reflects an augmentation of the physical therapist’s
professional body of knowledge and practice changes over the recent
years. The degree earned in this program is also
designated as the DPT.
Mission of the Transition DPT
Program
The Transition DPT program provides an opportunity for physical
therapists holding a license from one or more of the 50 United States to
earn the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. This
program is designed to augment the physical therapist’s current
knowledge and skills and to enhance their ability to care for patients
and clients across a range of practice settings. The
program focuses on enhancing clinical reasoning and promoting
evidence-based practice. Central to this mission is
the provision of high quality health care and an improved quality of
life for patients and their families.
Curriculum Goals: Graduates of the Transition DPT
program will be:
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better prepared to
address multiple system impairments, functional limitations, and
disabilities affecting their patients and clients.
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more scholarly and
reflective practitioners who use the best current evidence and
creativity in their daily practice.
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integral members of
the health care team, collaborating, consulting, and effectively
communicating with colleagues both within and external to the
physical therapy profession.
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better recognized
for enhanced problem solving and clinical decision-making skills.
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able to promote the
profession of physical therapy by facilitating the consumer's
recognition of the physical therapist as a health care practitioner
who is point of entry into the health care system
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advocates and
systems thinkers, able to negotiate more successfully on behalf of
high-quality health care, the consumer and the profession.
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committed to
further personal and professional development, including service and
leadership roles that enrich their own lives and the lives of
others.
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