University of Montana - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Foreign Licensed Non-Degree Seeking
Partnering with an Accredited University
Rehab Essentials has partnered with the University of Montana (UM) to offer an avenue for Foreign-Trained therapists to meet deficiencies in their credentialing report by taking individual courses in the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program. Plus, the University of Montana is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
All courses taken through this program are graduate level courses. While the tDPT coursework will assist toward the fulfillment of the educational requirements toward US licensure, it does not guarantee a US license. All PT’s seeking US PT licensure should follow all steps outlined by the FSBPT.
Key Dates
| Application & Materials Deadlines: | |
| Spring 2025 Cohort | December 8, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 Cohort | March 30, 2025 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Fall 2024 | August 26, 2024 |
| Spring 2025 | December 30, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Tuition
- Cost per Credit$425
- Application Fee (non refundable)$40 when you apply by November 30th (regularly $85)
Available Courses
- Click on the course name for details:
- Basic Sciences - Human Physiology Pathology Histology and Immune System (1 credit)
- Business and Marketing (2 credits)
- Clinical Decision Making: Guide To Physical Therapist Practice (1 credit)
- Coding and Reimbursement (1 credit)
- Critical Assessment and Application of Best Evidence (3 credits)
- Cultural Competency and Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Disability (1 credit)
- Examination - Test and Measure Administration (1 credit)
- Legal and Ethical Issues: Considerations in Risk Management (1 credit)
- Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders (2 credits)
- Management of Patients with Integumentary Disorders (2 credits)
- Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 credits)
- Management of Patients with Neurological Disorders (2 credits)
- Medical Imaging in Rehabilitation (2 credits)
- Medical & Surgical Procedures Across the Lifespan (1 credit)
- Pharmacology in Rehabilitation (2 credits)
- Screening Medical Disorders (2 credits)
- Wellness and Health Promotion: Foundations in Population Health (2 credits)
- Coming Soon:
- Basic Sciences for Physical Therapists Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Biomechanics (1 credit)
- Teaching and Learning Continuum of Education (1 credit)
- Overview of Basic Sciences for Physical Therapists Neuroscience and Genetics (1 credit)
- Patient Interventions for Assistive, Adaptive, Orthotic & Prosthetic Devices, Self-care & Home Management (1 credit)
Benefits
- 100% online and asynchronous solution creates flexibility allowing you to study on your schedule and view your courses on almost any internet connected device
- Budget-friendly tuition
- Communicate directly with our expert faculty
- Prepared to become a leader in physical therapy
- Take courses from the University of Montana, an institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Requirements
- Bachelors in Physical Therapy Degree or Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy Degree
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- Academic equivalency documentation that states your degree is equivalent to at least a US Bachelors in PT from Institute of Foreign Credential Services (select General Analysis)
- English proficiency results:
- Taken in the last 2 years
- Qualifying scores:
- Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
- Pearson Academic English Test: 64 or above
- TOEFL: 92 or better (internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5 or better
- iTEP: 4.2 or better
- For students with PT education in English, the proficiency requirement may be waived. In order to waive the requirement, a letter stating the PT program was taught in English will need to be sent directly from the university to jonathan@rehabessentials.com.
How to Apply
Apply now for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!
Applying is easy! Email info@rehabessentials.com with any questions. Complete the online application and have all requirements sent electronically or mailed to the address below:
Rehab Essentials, Inc
ATTN: Admissions Coordinator
1889 Tamarack Lane
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Email: jonathan@rehabessentials.com
All required materials must be postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.