DPT Physical Therapy at New York University

The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program is the professional physical therapist educational program at New York University that prepares students for entry into the practice of physical therapy. Since physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical base and widespread clinical applications, particularly in the preservation, development, and restoration of maximal physical functions, this program is designed to develop competent practitioners for contemporary practice.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development  |  Duration: 133 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

This program requires the completion of 133 credits including three major papers which students complete as part of their coursework: a review of the literature, a case report, and the development of a research plan. Sample required courses: Histology General Path; CPR/First Aid/Advanced Emergency Techniques; Gross Human Anatomy; Professional Behavior; The Physical Ther/Eductr Consultant Comm; Applied Anatomy/Physlgy Cardiopulomanry System.

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