Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Brochure

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Clinical Excellence through Graduate Education

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) University Mission Statement The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovative, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

Continue your passion and continue your education with the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of St. Augustine. The Transitional DPT program was designed for physical therapists who are currently working in a clinical practice. This degree promotes evidence-based practice and patient management skills, while emphasizing leadership and autonomy.

The curriculum offers flexibility in delivery methods and also allows the student to choose courses in their area of clinical interest. Students can complete this program purely online or through a combination of online coursework and seminar attendance. A great combination of convenience flexibility.

Credit requirements for the program range from 30-60 based on a student’s highest degree earned.

Upon completion of the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, graduates will demonstrate the ability to: • Display personal and professional development and lifelong learning activities in the physical therapy profession.

• Initiate collaborative relationships and communication with patients/clients and other healthcare providers.

• Adopt evidence-based practice and informed decision-making within physical therapy practice.

• Exhibit effective communication skills in physical therapy practice in order to advance professional goals.

• Display professional and ethical behavior in daily interactions within physical therapy practice.

• Exhibit leadership skills to promote the advancement of the profession of physical therapy.

• Utilize critical thinking and reasoning skills when making decisions within physical therapy practice.

Example of Online Electives Ergonomics 2 credits Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 3 credits Spinal Instability 2 credits Evaluation & Treatment of the Craniomandibular System 2 credits Health Services Administration 3 credits Applied Performance Psychology 3 credits Psychology of Health & Exercise 2 credits Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3 credits Imaging for Physical Therapy 2 credits Pharmacology 2 credits Differential Diagnosis 2 credits Issues in Healthcare Communications 2 credits Electrotherapy 2 credits Application of Motor Control, Motor Learning 2 credits Evidence-Based Research for the Health Professional 3 credits Organizational Leadership and Policy in Healthcare 3 credits School Based Practice 2 credits

It was a real challenge for me to return to college after so many years of being out of school. I found the return to academic learning a great experience. The quest for knowledge should have no age barriers. My skills as a physical therapist were greatly enhanced by achieving the degree. I feel new found confidence and have become a much better physical therapist. I highly recommend the Transitional DPT at the University of St. Augustine.

Dan Desfosses, PT, DPT

DPT Alumni

Testimonial from one of our Transitional DPT alumni

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Complete the application available on our website at www.usa.edu. The application requires several prerequisite items: evidence of being a physical therapist, letters of recommendation/reference forms, transcripts, resume and the completed application. or Call (800) 241-1027 to register for your first seminar or online course, and we will send you an application package.

Licensure and Accreditation We are licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education to offer all of our degree programs. The University is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is authorized by the Department of Education to accredit distance education programs. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program is not subject to accreditation by CAPTE and therefore are not accredited by CAPTE. 1 University Blvd | St. Augustine, FL 32086 | (800) 241-1027 | admissions@usa.edu