Given the increasingly complex health care environment and the growing body of knowledge in the physical therapy profession, entry-level education in physical therapy has rapidly shifted towards the clinical doctorate degree. Nova Southeastern University offers the Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (T-DPT) designed for working physical therapists that want to enhance their clinical knowledge and skills to that of the Doctor of Physical Therapy.
This clinical doctorate program focuses on clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, evidence-based practice, radiology and pharmacology, prevention/wellness, management/consultation and patient/client management related to optimizing movement, function, and health.
NSU’s TDPT graduates report that the program has improved their clinical skills and enhanced their personal growth and career opportunities NSU is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
New features of our program include:
- 15% tuition discount for all APTA members
- Continuing education credits for on-campus sessions
- Optional manual therapy track
- Affordable campus housing for on campus sessions
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