The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) will provide students with the skills and expertise needed for a rewarding career as a professional physical therapist.
Students enrolled in Trine University's DPT program will be required to participate in clinical education experiences and internships in addition to the didactic coursework within the curriculum. These experiences will include part-time integrated clinical experiences (CARE) during the first five semesters and four full-time clinical internships. It is Trine University's DPT program philosophy "to bring students to the real world of physical therapy," therefore, 34 weeks of the curriculum are dedicated to full-time clinical internships. Students are required to complete clinical affiliations in a variety of settings with the intended goal to be an entry-level physical therapist at graduation.
Mission
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Trine University, by providing high-quality, professionally focused physical therapy education, enables its graduates and faculty to make a positive impact on the healthcare needs of their communities through service, leadership, and scholarship.
Vision Statement
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Trine University will be recognized as a premier provider of physical therapy education, adding value to the lives of its graduates and community members.
Goals and Outcomes
Goal 1: Upon completion of all requirements of the Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, students will be prepared for entry-level physical therapy practice in a variety of settings to make a positive impact on the healthcare needs of their communities through service, leadership, and scholarship.
Goal 2: Graduates of the Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be engaged in ethical, competent, and professionally rewarding physical therapy practice.
Goal 3: Faculty of the Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will advance the profession and inform their teaching through service, leadership, and scholarship.
Goal 4: Faculty of the Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will demonstrate a commitment to the utilization of best practices in education, continuous professional development, and the promotion of evidence-based approaches to physical therapy practice.
Goal 5: The Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will continually assess, develop, and improve the curriculum.
Goal 6: The Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will demonstrate a commitment to the physical therapy profession by facilitating collaborative activities for continuous professional growth in its communities.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Trine University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
Degree Requirements
Program Requirements