PHYSICAL THERAPY
Physical Therapy is a profession in the healthcare industry that is focuses on the treatment, prevention, and management of disorders of movement brought upon by conditions and diseases.
Physical Therapists typically required to obtain a Master's degree or higher, and on average earn around $52,000.00 - $68,000.00. Possible career opportunities in Physical Therapy include:
- Offices of physicians
- Nursing care facilities
- Offices of other health practitioners
- Home health care services
- General medical and surgical hospitals
Doctor of Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University
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The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program is an online degree designed for those practicing physical therapists who already hold a bachelors or masters degree.
The D.P.T. program is a great way to enhance your skills and professional status with an accredited healthcare degree. Enjoy a fast, flexible online education in Physical Therapy with courses like:
- Radiology and Imaging
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
- Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
- Diiferential Diagnosis and Screening for Medical Conditions
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- amongst many more
A student holding a master's degree can complete the Doctor of Physical Therapy transitional program in ten courses, with 22 credit hours. Students will take a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to determine exactly how long and what courses they will take in this program.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Science in Health and Human Performance
Fort Hays State University
$6,848.00 Request Information
The online Master of Science Degree in Health and Human Performance (HHP) degree from Fort Hays State University has been created for those individuals who are looking to gain conceptual, technical, analytical, and communication skills for succeeding in careers in health and human performance.
Designed to provide its students with a flexible graduate program, this online Health and Human Performance degree consists of 32 hours, with most students taking 6-8 credit hours per semester and completing their degrees within a three-year period.
Students will work with a number of experts as they study a variety of areas, such as:
- Physiological Analysis of Motor Activity
- Motor Learning
- Statistical Analysis in Health and Human Performance
- Biomechanics
A min of 18 undergrad credit hours in health and human performance, exclusive of service courses; min GPA 3.0 for last 60 credit hrs on bachelors; or 2.50-2.99 GPA for last 60 credit hrs on bachelors and a min combined score of 850 on Verbal and Quantitative component of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or min of 40 on Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Physical Therapy Assistant to Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Grand Canyon University Online
$24,900.00 Request Information
Grand Canyon University's online Physical Therapy Assistant to Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Physical Therapy degree program is an excellent online option for those individuals who are in search of an option that will provide them with the relevant knowledge and skills that are needed for meeting the prerequisite requirements necessary for a student to pursue admission into graduate level Physical Therapy programs.
This online physical therapy degree program was created by Grand Canyon University's expert faculty to provide students with a comprehensive education that investigates a number of areas, such as:
- Genetics
- Care and Prevention of Athletics Injuries
- General Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Theory of Prescribing Exercise
- Science Communication
All a pplicants must have an Associate Degree or 60 credits and be a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Transition DPT (tDPT) Program - Doctor of Physical Therapy
Regis University
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In response to the clinical community and the changing needs of the physical therapy profession, Regis University has designed an innovative Transition DPT (tDPT) program to enable practicing physical therapists to advance their education to the doctoral level. It provides PTs with opportunities to expand beyond the current traditional scope of practice and prepares them for an expanded autonomous role in the health care environment.Consistent with guidelines established by the APTA, the Regis tDPT consists of course content highly relevant to advanced clinical practice and is presented from an evidence-based practice perspective, allowing PTs to apply the most current and relevant medical literature to individual patient management decisions on a daily basis. The learning experience allows flexibility in design and can be tailored to meet the professional and personal needs of practitioners.
The tDPT program is offered in an accelerated format, a primarily online model with attendance required on campus for a maximum of four weekends throughout the entire program.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
Boston University Online
$25,142.00 Request Information
The top-ranking transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program from Boston University's College of Heath and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is an ideal program for any individual who is looking for a flexible online option for developing the knowledge that is required for functioning as an independent practitioner and critical thinker in today's ever changing society and healthcare environment.The focus of the online tDPT program has been directed at aiding students in bridging the gaps between the BS/MS degree entry-level and the current DPT entry-level requirements.
This is an ideal Doctor of Physical Therapy program for anyone who is a practicing physical therapy professional, and who is seeking a distance education program that can be completed in as little as 16 months.
Boston University is a leader in the field of health and rehabilitation, and is the only private institution in the country that has five nationally ranked programs.
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.
Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
A.T. Still University
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Ideal for those practicing physical therapists who are seeking to enhance your their skills and professional credentials, the online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree from AT Still University is a flexible online option for gaining the expert knowledge that is required for succeeding in the field of physical therapy.
Students in this online transitional doctor of physical therapy will participate in 10-22 courses depending on their current level of education, experience, and skills as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association's "Normative Model of Physical Therapist Professional Education, Version 2000" and a possible evaluation using the Physical Therapist Evaluation Tool (PTET).
All applicants must have current Physical Therapy license.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Utica College
$13,530.00 Request Information
The Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy (tDPT) from Utica College is an ideal program for those practicing licensed Physical Therapists who are looking for an opportunity to earn their post-professional degree while maintaining their current personal and professional schedules.
This online Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy has been designed to be a convenient and accelerated format that will help students to advance their careers on their own time.
The core courses of this online Transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy (tDPT) will cover a number of topics, such as:
- Foundation of Autonomous Practice
- Prevention and Wellness
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
- Global Health Care Issues
Based on teaching students through a specific individualized program of study, this online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy has been created to take into account the prior education and work experience of its students.
Throughout the course of this online physical therapy program, students will be able to build upon the skills, knowledge, and experiences that they have gained in prior practicing clinicians.
This degree does not signify advanced preparation or specialization, but instead reflects the culmination of a comprehensive program and the fulfillment of the highest standards of clinical performance in professional practice.
Students in this Online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy must have their BS/MS degree credentials, and must have a GPA of at least 3.0 accredited by the CAPTE and a current state professional license.
The tuition for this online physical therapy degree will range between $12,00-$17,000.00 depending on the number of courses each students participates in, and will include a $60 technology fee per course.
Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education