Online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT)
Advance your practice on your schedule
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I certify that I am a licensed physical therapist
You have the experience, now earn the credential that can advance your practice and enhance patients’ outcomes. Designed for licensed physical therapy professionals, Utica’s online transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy builds on your current expertise and gives you the knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities to move beyond injury treatment and focus on all aspects of patient care — from initial consultation through recovery.
Vision 2020 and the Vision Statement for the Physical Therapy Profession
As of 2014, all new US trained PTs graduate with their entry-level DPT degree. This was a part of Vision 2020, a directive from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for all physical therapy to be provided by Doctors of Physical Therapy by the year 2020 and continues with the new vision and guiding principles.
The flexible, online format means courses can be taken at your leisure and the entire program can be completed in 16 months. You’ll graduate fully prepared to succeed as an autonomous practitioner in an evolving society and Health Care environment.
Topics covered as part of the curriculum include:
- Foundations of Autonomous Practice
- Prevention and Wellness
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
Qualified and experienced clinicians teach all online courses.
The online tDPT program is designed for all licensed physical therapists living in the United States, who may enter the program with a certificate, bachelor's, or master's degree in physical therapy. Individuals who are living in the US but not yet licensed, OR who live outside of the US, need to contact us to determine their specific admission requirements.
NOTE: The Utica College tDPT curriculum does not provide the education that offers a path for US licensure as a physical therapist and/or a Visa to practice physical therapy in the US.
This program has start dates in the Fall and Spring semesters only.
Get Detailed Program Information
Our admissions program managers are available to answer any questions you may have. To learn more about this program, simply complete the short form, and download a FREE program brochure. It's full of important information about the curriculum, program outcomes, and more.
