transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Designed for the working clinician, the St. Scholastica tDPT program is a distance learning education program developed to advance knowledge in content area added to the entry-level DPT program, which may not have been addressed in bachelor's or master's degree curricula.The courses are designed for and delivered online with the ability to interact with faculty and other learners. Focus is on the gaining of theoretical knowledge to advance one's practice, the profession, and interaction with other professionals.Specific content outcomes for the tDPT program were developed to fill the gap in knowledge base between entry-level bachelor's and master's degree programs and the entry-level doctor of physical therapy program. The CSS tDPT content outcomes are to:Analyze current health legislative policies and their impact on professional practice,Critically and effectively evaluate and synthesize research leading to integration of evidence-based practice in practice,Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills required of autonomous practitioners,Demonstrate a commitment to the physical therapy profession including but not limited to life-long learning, advocacy for the profession and interprofessional collaboration,Integrate critical thinking and differential screening skills to improve comprehensive management of patients and clients,Synthesize acquired skills for professional advancement