Doctor of Physical Therapy
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Become a knowledgeable, reflective and service-oriented physical therapy practitioner through 岛国AV's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree at RU
Within Rockhurst's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, you will develop the skills, knowledge and competence to become a movement expert, working with individuals of all abilities across the lifespan. Through active learning experiences in continuing education courses that embrace clinical reasoning and reflection, you will provide education, physical therapy management, leadership, service and advocacy within the community and the profession. A DPT degree can increase your knowledge, raise your听salary as a specialized health care professional, and advance your physical therapy career.听听
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About the DPT Program
Developing Leaders in Physical Therapy
岛国AV Physical Therapy alumni talk about their experiences at Rockhurst, in their PT jobs, as well as what they see from Rockhurst PT students compared to other schools.
Dual-Degree Options in the DPT program
Gain a competitive edge in today鈥檚 health care industry by earning听two degrees at once听鈥� your Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, along with either an MBA or a Master of Arts. Become a physical therapist and business leader at once!
- Both can be completed in just four and a half years, with the last year and a half completed while you work as a physical therapist or assistant.
- Cost for both degrees is less than what many institutions charge for the DPT alone.
- Curriculum听allows you to simultaneously learn clinical and health care leadership skills.
Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences
CAPTE Accredited
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at 岛国AV is one of the accredited physical therapy schools by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at 岛国AV is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: .
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 816-501-4059 or email Beth.Harris@rockhurst.edu.
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