The URI Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an entry-level doctoral program that prepares students as critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and healthcare providers for persons with movement-related dysfunctions. The curriculum emphasizes the development of movement analysis skill, clinical decision making, and evidence-based clinical practice through a 2.5-year graduate study plan.<\/strong> This program prepares graduates for the professional licensure examination and future practice as physical therapists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n The Physical Therapy Program is dedicated to graduating Doctor of Physical Therapy professionals who are competent, compassionate, and devoted to providing services for diverse individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings. These professionals value and utilize evidence in practice, are committed to ongoing professional development, and actively contribute to their communities. The program also aspires to develop professionals who will provide care with the highest ethical standards to patient\/client populations within Rhode Island and nationwide. In pursuit of excellence for education, research, workforce development, and the profession of physical therapy, the program promotes interdisciplinary learning and evidence-based practice, while also advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n The program faculty will: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n The faculty and staff of the Physical Therapy Department believe:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Rhode Island is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)<\/a>, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3243 or 800-999-2782 ext. 3243; email: accreditation@apta.org<\/a>; website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.capteonline.org<\/a>.\u00a0 If needing to contact the program\/institution directly, please call 401-874-5799 or email Brittany Casey<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Accreditation by CAPTE is a statement that a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education program meets the standards for quality set by the profession in areas including educational experiences, faculty, resources and student outcomes. Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program is required for eligibility to take the national licensing exam. The University of Rhode Island has consistently been awarded the maximal accreditation level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Comments, complaints, or concerns about the URI PT Program can be mailed to the American Physical Therapy Association<\/a>, Attention: Accreditation Department, 3030 Potomac Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; Fax: 703-684-7343; or emailed to accreditation@apta.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/physical-therapy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1279\/IMG_8453-scaled.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nMission Statement<\/h1>\n\n
Goals<\/h1>\n\n
\n
Philosophy<\/h1>\n\n
\n
\n\n\n\nAccreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n