Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Angela Marino-Boynton
Academic Operations Manager
ajmarinoboynton@plymouth.edu

Barbara Crane
Professor
bacrane1@plymouth.edu

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Plymouth State University is the first public institution of higher education in New Hampshire to offer a fully accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Early opportunities for clinical practice sustained throughout the program aligns with the mission and vision of Plymouth State University, including our motto: Ut Prosim (That I may serve). Graduates will be positioned to enter the field ready to practice and for life-long learning, leadership, innovation, and transformation. The DPT Program is a 117-graduate-credit program run in a cohort-based model beginning in early June each year.

The DPT curriculum at Plymouth State University features hands on clinical practice experiences early and often. Students are involved in practice experiences starting with their first fall semester and throughout the entire curriculum either on campus though the Integrated Clinical Education courses or off campus in full time Clinical Education experiences. In addition to this highly practice oriented feature, the curriculum includes a theoretical depth and breadth commensurate with the broad Vision set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for the profession: “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.”

Learning Outcomes

• Become a competent, autonomous and collaborative Doctor of Physical Therapy who is prepared to provide an evidence-guided, knowledge-based physical therapy practice to positively impact people’s lives and transform society as an agent of change in your community.
• Be prepared as a health team leader and advocate for innovation in the profession while being respectful, culturally sensitive and socially responsible.

Careers in Physical Therapy

Upon graduation, you’ll be ready for entry-level practice as a physical therapist in any practice setting. You will also be eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), necessary to be considered for Licensure as a Physical Therapist in any state. (Practicing physical therapy requires licensure. Licensure requires passing the licensure examination. Taking the licensure exam requires graduation from an accredited DPT program.)