Is financial aid available? / Are there payment plans available?The University has no financial aid available but many employers will contribute toward further education by employees and allow CEU dollars to be used to pay for tuition. Tuition payment is by semester according to the schedule presented on the web site under "tuition and fees." [top] Is the program accredited?CAPTE does not accredit post entry level Physical Therapy Programs. However, our tDPT program is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission, the accrediting body of the University Montana. [top] Is it possible to "test out" of a course?While we don’t encourage this, students may elect to take the exam instead of listening to the course if they feel they are adequately prepared.
Persons with expertise in a selected area have chosen to listen to the course to learn the material from a new vantage point and have enjoyed doing so. [top] Can courses count as continuing education unit (CEU) credit? Many state boards allow for college credit toward a degree in the profession to count as CEU credit. Please consult your specific state's CEU requirements and guidelines. [top] How much time is required to spend at UMT? There is one required weekend "Professionalism: the Doctoring Profession" that occurs usually in the months of April/May. This seminar style discussion includes at least five faculty members sharing their expertise on the physical therapist's role in healthcare, professionalism, the importance of the doctorate in physical therapy and positive communication skills. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with colleagues and to become the reflective practitioner you wish to be. [top] Do classes start and end at a specific time? All classes start and end according to the University of Montana’s semester schedule, which can be found on their web site, www.umt.edu [top] Do courses run on Mac and PC?Yes, the courses do have the capability to be viewed on either a Mac or PC. Either platform must have Abode Flash Player installed. Visit Adobe's website for this free download.
Each system should be running an intel dual core processor containing at least 2 GHz (or equivalent AMD processor). Along with the processors, computers should have at least 1 GB of RAM and a DVD-ROM drive to view the lectures. [top] Can I take courses out of sequence? All courses are taken with your cohort according to the schedule presented in the "course sequence" section of the web site. [top] Is there a way to communicate with my classmates and faculty?There is a discussion board for each class that you take. Usually students work with each other, but faculty will enter into the discussion should they deem it necessary. [top] Do I have to be online at a scheduled time to receive the instruction? No each course comes to you on a DVD containing power point slides with voice over, which you view on your computer at you leisure. When you're ready, you go online to take an open book exam. [top] What is the Capstone Project? The Capstone Project is your final culminating assignment in the program. It focuses on the development of the skills needed by physical therapists to fulfill their roles as effective clinical participants in the research process.
This course requires the student to carefully review case reports in the literature and use them as samples to help prepare their own case report, which is the capstone project for their Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. [top] Do I have to send transcripts from all colleges I attended? No, you just need to send transcripts from your PT degree and Master's Degree, as appropriate. [top] How are the courses graded? Most courses have one exam containing multiple choice and or true/false questions. A few courses have assignments. One course has multiple assignments and no exam, and one course has two exams. [top] What grades are needed to pass a course? The passing grade for each course is 73%, which is a C. [top] What is the minimum GPA needed to continue in the program? Students must receive a minimum grade of C in all tDPT courses. Students who receive a grade of C- or lower must repeat the course to achieve a grade of B or better to pass the course. Repetition of courses will result in additional tuition charges.
Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or greater to graduate from the tDPT curriculum. Only the grades within the tDPT curriculum will be included in the calculation of the GPA.
Failure to maintain a 3.0 GPA for two semesters will result in dismissal from the tDPT curriculum. [top] Are any standardized tests required for admission?No. [top] How long does it take to complete the program? The MS to tDPT program requires 5 consecutive semesters; the BS to tDPT program is 7 consecutive semesters. [top] Since this is a tDPT program what is the degree I will receive?You will be awarded a DPT degree. The tDPT designation is used to differentiate this program from the entry level program. [top] My DVD is not working, what should I do? Please make certain your DVD-ROM drive is working properly (one way to do this is by testing it with a couple other DVDs). The next step is to manually open the user interface.
PC users: Follow the sequence - My Computer > Right Click DVD-ROM Drive > Choose "Open" > Double Click file named "RehabEssentials"
Mac users: Follow the sequence - Finder > DVD-ROM Drive > Open file named "RehabEssentials"
If this does not work, please make certain your DVD is not physically damaged by examining the underside of the DVD. Please contact Jonathan at jscheeler.dpt@gmail.com for further assistance. [top] I am a foreign trained PT do I have to submit transcripts from my home school or will the FCCPT documents be accepted?The FCCPT documents are acceptable. [top] I am a foreign trained physical therapist who is seeking US licensure and wish to take one or several of these courses for college credit. Can I do so?Yes. We allow foreign trained therapists who are seeking US licensure to take our courses for college credit.
In order to register for the classes you wish to take, you need to complete the online application which is available here: Scroll down for the link.
Fill out the application and be sure to check the box for non-degree student and fill in the courses in the space provided. When done, be sure to click on the submit button.
Next send the signature page and FCCPT report to: 4813 E. Hoffman Street, Baltimore, MD 21205. The application fee may be paid by check or online. Once your application documents are received and the fee has been paid, it will be reviewed by our Admissions Committee. [top] If I am foreign trained physical therapist seeking US licensure, what is the maximum number of courses that I can take in a semester? Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the maximum number of courses that you can take is three per semester. [top] |
