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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCESPost-Professional Doctor of Physical TherapyYou found the Perfect Profession…Now make the most of it! Licensed Physical Therapists can earn a Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in an innovative new program at Touro College OVERVIEW The Post – Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is designed for licensed physical therapists who want to update their clinical knowledge and skills and transition to the DPT degree. The curriculum includes 30 credits of course work, consisting of 18 credit core courses and 12 credits of electives within a clinical specialty. The core courses prepare the student for a leadership role in clinical practice, education, administration, research, and professional service. The elective courses allow the opportunity for the student to develop specialized clinical skills in a clinical area, including orthopedic, neuromuscular, or geriatric physical therapy. All students complete a doctoral research project or case study. Courses are scheduled and arranged with the working professional in mind. The schedules of many courses are modeled after professional continuing education courses in that they extend over two to four full day periods, Sunday through Friday. This format allows the program to utilize a diverse faculty that includes nationally and internationally known clinicians. WHO SHOULD APPLY Licensed physical therapists seeking to augment their skills in an area of clinical specialization and prepare themselves for a leadership role in the field will be interested in this program. Compassionate and caring physical therapists dedicated to a life long learning, social responsibility, and personal integrity that have demonstrated academic excellence and met the admissions requirements are encouraged to apply. ALUMNI
TRANSFER CREDITS Advanced Orthopedic Masters The following courses, from the Advanced Orthopedic Masters Degree can be credited toward the DPT Degree:
Entry Level Physical Therapy Masters The following courses from the Entry Level Physical Therapy Masters can be credited towards the PDPT degree:
ORTHOPEDICS
GERIATRICS
NEUROLOGY
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The professional portfolio provides the applicant the opportunity to earn up to 4 credits towards the DPT degree based on professional experience in the areas of clinical practice, professional development, research, education, and/or administrative work experience. Documentation is evaluated on an individual basis. A portfolio assessment fee of $1200 will be charged. ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES Students apply directly to the Post-Professional DPT Program for admission. Applications are accepted to the program throughout the year with the full program beginning in the fall semester. Admissions decisions are made by a committee of faculty and administration based on the totality of each applicant's application, including grade-point-average reflected on official transcripts, standardized scores (when applicable), and letters of reference. For Applications and Further Information Contact: Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
NEW PROPOSED ELECTIVE TRACK Proposed Administrative Track
This track will provide the student with the theoretical and practical basis to effectively guide the development of new ways to provide the highest quality health care services to the community. Students will learn to develop strategies for effective health care management, decision-making and explore to the practical application of the newest management approaches. While a classroom environment will be used, much emphasis will be placed on practical exercises in order to evidence the application of theory. A residency program is currently under development. A broad array of management courses will be offered and will relate to the areas of: All faculty have training and strong backgrounds in health care management and have extensive experience specifically related to Physical Therapy in both non-profit and for profit environments. REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION TUITION AND FEES
The Touro College Board of Trustees reserves the right to change the above tuition without prior written notice. ADMINISTRATION The faculty is composed of nationally and internationally renowned expert clinicians in their field Joseph Weisberg, Ph.D., P.T., Dean FACULTY Mark Bookhout, MS, PT
POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION Touro College is an equal opportunity employer. It admits students of any race, color, national origin, and age to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to its students. In conformation with Title IX. 1972 Education Amendments, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, handicap, national or ethnic origin or age in the administration of its educational policies, scholarships and loan programs. FOR MORE INFORMATION For Information & Application Call or Write: Touro College Post – Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy 1700 Union Boulevard Bay Shore, NY 11706 Phone: 631-665-1600 ext. 234 Click here to fill out an Online Express Inquiry Form! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
