Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy

The Post-Professional Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) is intended to augment knowledge, skills, and behaviors attained in initial professional education to the standards required for the professional entry-level DPT. This includes current approaches in examination, diagnosis, and prognosis; clinical competence consistent with the preferred outcomes of evidence-based practice; and an increase role in prevention, wellness, and health promotion.

The program develops competencies associated with the expert practitioner, including critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and evidence-based practice in one of the following concentration areas:

• Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics

The program is based on the perspective that adult learning formats, student interaction, and faculty mentorship promote the development of competencies in practice, education, and scholarship. Students are encouraged to share and expand on their professional experiences and skills as part of the learning process.

For more information visit the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) page on the College of Nursing and Health Professions web site.