University of Montana - Rehab Essentials

Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

BS to DPT

A World-Class Program with Dr. Reed Humphrey.

Partnering with an accredited university

Rehab Essentials has partnered with the University of Montana (UM) to offer a cost-effective transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree program that allows working professionals to complete the degree on their terms, on-line and on their time. Each course within the curriculum is designed to advance critical thinking to the doctorate level while building on clinical skills.

Elevating the Profession

As the saying goes, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The University of Montana tDPT program provides a critical career advancement pathway for therapists who already have a PT degree.

Key Dates

Application Deadline for Summer Semester: Postmarked by April 19, 2020
Semester Start Dates:
    Spring 2020 January 6, 2020
    Summer 2020 May 4, 2020
    Fall 2020 August 31, 2020

Curriculum

  • BS to DPT30 CREDIT, 7 SEMESTER PROGRAM*

* we run 3 semesters a year, starting January, April, and August. We also offer an Accelerated Bachelors to tDPT, learn more here.

Tuition

  • BS to DPT$12,750*
  • Application Fee$80
  • Proctorio Fee$125
  • Graduation Fee$40

*$425 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Course Sequence for the Summer 2020 Cohort


*Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession is a onsite weekend seminar held at UM. For the course sequence starting a different semester, learn more here.

Benefits

  • Online courses viewed across any platform and on your time.
  • Access to nationally-recognized subject matter experts
  • Only one weekend on campus is required
  • Well-defined curriculum delivers critical content for career advancement
  • E-learning solution creates a flexibility to accommodate busy professional and personal lives
  • Graduate with a degree from an accredited institution

Requirements

 

If you attained your BPT or BSPT from a CAPTE accredited institute:

  • Official transcript(s)
  • Copy of Physical Therapy license
  • The executed signature page

If you attained your BPT or BSPT from a non-CAPTE (or foreign) institute:

  • Official transcript(s)
  • Copy of Physical Therapy license
  • The executed signature page
  • Credential equivalency documentation

How to Apply

Offered by University of Montana in collaboration with Rehab Essentials.   Please complete the online application and send any questions and all requirements to:

Rehab Essentials, Inc
ATTN: Ms. Terry Heron, Director of Admissions
4813 East Hoffman Street
Baltimore, MD 21205
Email: terry@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.

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Testimonials

I wanted to follow up and say thank you to Rehab Essentials and the University of Montana. I completed my DPT there in 2013 and then a Certificate of Rehabilitation Administration in 2017. All of this additional training that built upon my original bachelor’s degree in PT enabled me to recently obtain an Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. This is made possible through the partnership between Northwestern and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab where I am currently a Therapy Manager.

If I had not gone on to get my DPT, my qualifications would not have been at the appropriate level to be reviewed for a faculty appointment. I am very thankful to the faculty in the Rehab Essentials program.

The University of Montana (UMT)/ Rehab Essentials tDPT Program has greatly influenced my career as a physical therapist and educator. I selected this program due to the amazing access it provides to the top academicians and clinicians in the profession. The added bonus was the reasonable cost and the ability to receive credit for my preparedness at the post-graduate Master’s level.

The University of Montana (UMT)/ Rehab Essentials tDPT Program is a fantastic education for which I am most grateful!

The experience I had with the tDPT program through The University of Montana exceeded my expectations in all ways. The courses were in a logical manner and were easy to follow. I enjoyed the “learn as you go” format that allowed me to study at my own pace and review material as needed. The CD lectures followed the syllabus and were easy to understand. Most sections had a textbook and/or reading material well defined. There were no surprises once the academic calendar was released if you followed the syllabus.

I enjoyed the ability to confer with my cohort in the discussion board and meet most of them at the Professional conference. The conference was a highlight of my experience as the material discussed was thought provoking and covered a wide range of topics. The faculty for the Professional conference was filled with leaders in the physical therapy field.

My highest recommendation for anyone wishing to further their education in an organized, interesting and thought provoking manner.