What is a transition DPT (t-DPT) degree?
The t-DPT degree is conferred upon completion of a structured postprofessional educational experience that results in the augmentation of knowledge, skills, and behaviors to a level consistent with the current professional (entry-level) DPT standards. The t-DPT degree enables the US-licensed physical therapist to attain degree parity with therapists who hold the professional DPT by filling in any gaps between their professional baccalaureate or master’s degree PT education and the current professional DPT degree education. 2. Is the t-DPT just another professional (entry-level) degree? Yes and no. It is analogous to the professional (entry-level) DPT degree in that the majority of transition program curricula include coursework that reflects the augmentation in professional (entry-level) content that has occurred over the past 5-10 years. Put differently, the t-DPT is fully consistent with the current professional DPT standard; it does NOT indicate the acquisition of advanced clinical
