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CHS Physical Therapy

Transitional Doctor

of Physical Therapy

The University of Kentucky Division of Physical Therapy offers the opportunity for currently licensed physical therapists to receive their Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree through the completion of our DPT-Transition program.  Deadline for the next admissions period is October 15, 2010.  The DPT-Transition Program facilitates for practitioners the development and enhancement of knowledge and expertise that have increasingly become expected as entry-level in the current health care environment. The program also provides excellent opportunities to grow in areas of specific skill and interest by allowing students to tailor many class activities to enhance their areas of clinical expertise.

We are pleased to offer this opportunity to qualified applicants.  The links provided on this page should provide you with the necessary information to assist you in making a decision about pursuing this transitional degree.  Please browse the site, download the forms and if you have further questions contact Rachel Gleason. We look forward to this exciting new endeavor.

Comments from Recent Graduates about the Program

When asked what aspect of their PT practice had changed as a result of participating in UK's Transition DPT program, graduates responded:

"I feel that I see more of the whole picture.  For example, how are my patient's meds affecting their ability to progress in therapy?  Do they need a psych consult?  Do they need a nutrition consult?  In other words, it's not just about what I'm working on with them in PT, it's about  how everything is interacting, and is there anything I can do to help the pieces all fit together for a better recovery.  It's really cool!"

"I have become a much better clinician by using the latest best evidence in evaluation and treating my patients.  The clinical prediction rules are great to predict outcomes with treatment and I no longer use the shotgun approach of trial and error to see what works with my patients.  I have also learned how to search and find answers to my clinical questions."

"I cannot emphasize how much more confident I feel in being able to obtain information.  I feel much more confident in the interventions I have chosen and in defending or suggesting the use of these interventions to other PT's and MD's.  I can readily access information to answer questions that I have and that my clients have."

Additional Information

Each learner will be expected to have access to the World Wide Web, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint software programs, and the flexibility to attend on site classes for up to 4 days once or twice per semester.

The tuition cost of the DPT- transition program is expected to be as follows:

• All students $607 per semester credit*
• There is a $100 application fee.
• Textbooks and course manuals may result in additional costs.
  

Application is to be made to the College of Health Sciences only. This is a professional program and is not under the graduate school. There is no need for prospective students to take the GRE exam.

*Based on 2009-2010 rates. Subject to change.

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