Early Admission Decision application deadline: June 8, 2012
Final application deadline: July 23, 2012
The semester begins: September 4, 2012

RMUoHP’s transitional DPT program is designed to provide meaningful, obtainable, and affordable post-professional education while meeting APTA competencies that facilitate the development of the 21st century physical therapist practitioner. The transitional DPT program is designed for physical therapists with bachelor’s or master’s degrees to pursue the clinical doctorate without having to relocate. The program offers elective tracks which provide additional depth and expert guidance in the areas of Hand Therapy, Manual Therapy, Administration and Practice Management, Aging, and Pediatric Science.

The transitional DPT program is committed to the development of the physical therapist professional that can:

• Develop an evidence-based reflective analysis of patient care.
• Influence local, regional, national and international policy, practice, and education through advocacy, consultation, and practice of physical therapy with individuals, populations, and organizations.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in autonomous provision of services including screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, intervention, and outcomes assessment activities.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels of service in the healthcare system.
• Apply ethical theories and legal standards to decision-making regarding healthcare issues.
• Demonstrate abilities to sustain professional development.

RMUoHP’s transitional DPT program addresses the public’s need for high quality physical therapy service by providing practicing clinicians with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors commensurate with contemporary evidence-based practice.

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