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About Our Program
The Program of Physical Therapy at UTC is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). We received our initial accreditation by CAPTE in 1992, and have been continuously accredited since that time. UTC has been awarding the DPT since 2003.
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According U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists
is expected to grow 27 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2011!!
Our DPT graduates have achieved a 100% pass rate
on the National Licensure Exam for eight consecutive years!
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About Our Program
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at UTC
The Program of Physical Therapy at UTC is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). We received our initial accreditation by CAPTE in 1992, and have been continuously accredited since that time. UTC has been awarding the DPT since 2003.
Physical Therapy is a dynamic profession that is highly rewarding to the practitioner and the client. Our graduates are well prepared to be competent physical therapists in a variety of practice settings. The physical therapy program at UTC is very fortunate to have an extremely well prepared faculty and staff who are committed to facilitating the success of our students. In addition, the physical therapy community is strongly supportive of our students as they complete the clinical education components of the curriculum. When these two strengths are grouped with the support of a great university and city, it becomes clear that The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an exciting place to study physical therapy.
As you consider your educational direction, I hope that you will actively consider our program and university. This web site has been designed to inform you about our physical therapy program at UTC. You will find helpful information about the DPT program prerequisites and the admission process. We have also included suggestions for how to schedule and prepare for an advisement session with one of the faculty members of the Physical Therapy Department. We trust the information on this web page will help answer many of your questions about our program. If you would like additional information, please feel free to directly contact the faculty and staff of the Physical Therapy Department. We welcome the opportunity to directly respond to your questions. Please call us at (423) 425-4747.
Sincerely,
J. Randy Walker, P.T., Ph.D., D. P.T.
UC Foundation Professor and Department Head
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Physical Therapy Day on the Hill 2010
The 2nd year DPT students attended Physical Therapy Day on the Hill on March 30, 2010. They met with elected officials about proposed TennCare cuts for physical, occupational and speech therapy. Meeting in the senate chambers, President of the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association Dr. Joe Black addressed students from across the state regarding the importance of advocacy for the patients we serve.
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Continuing Education & Professional Development
We are excited to offer the following continuing education and professional development opportunities:
- Transition Doctorate of Physical Therapy- a fully on-line non-traditional track for working professionals who are already licensed physical therapists. This serves as a bridge program to allow therapists prepared at the bachelor’s and master’s level to earn the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
