Physical Therapy (Hybrid Entry Level DPT)
About Program
The Hybrid Entry Level DPT (HE-DPT) program is CAPTE accredited (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org) as an expansion of the Ft. Lauderdale program. It was designed for individuals who want more flexibility in attaining their DPT degree because of financial, geographical, and/or family demands. This unique hybrid program combines the best of both worlds: Online learning for flexibility plus face-to-face on campus classes at the Tampa, Florida Student Educational Center (SEC) 4 days per month for instruction, practice, and feedback on hands-on skills.
The curriculum includes the same courses as the Ft. Lauderdale program but is distributed over 4 years instead of 3. The 4th year of the program consists of full-time internships in all areas of physical therapy practice. The total tuition for the 3-year program is prorated over 4 years for the HE-DPT program so that the total cost is the same.
We are seeking students who are self-directed learners interested in online learning, comfortable with technology, and who want flexibility in attaining a DPT degree. The pre-requisites and other entrance requirements are the same as the Ft. Lauderdale program.
Students apply to the Nova Southeastern University HE-DPT program through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application System (PTCAS) at www.ptcas.org.
Applicants also complete an NSU supplemental application; a single NSU application can be applied to both our E-DPT and HE-DPT programs by indicating 'yes' on the application.
For further information, please contact Dr. Mary Blackinton or visit NSU's Tampa Student Educational Center.
For Orientation information, please visit the Physical Therapy Orientation page.
