How does the t-DPT fit into APTAs Vision 2020?
APTA is unequivocally committed to a fully inclusive transition to the status of a doctoring profession. Inclusiveness means that every US-licensed physical therapist will be afforded the opportunity to attain degree parity with those practitioners who possess the professional clinical doctorate (DPT). In addition to the benefits for the physical therapist, an inclusive transition also benefits the profession as a greater critical mass of physical therapists are prepared to practice using the most current body of knowledge and skills, including all aspects of patient/client management (see Guide to Physical Therapist Practice).
