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 (ppDPT) 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 ppDPT 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.
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Cost per Credit
$425
Application Fee (non refundable)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Physical Therapy Degree or Bachelor’s/Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy Degree
- Official transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized credentialing body
- Academic equivalency documentation from Institute of Foreign Credential Services that states your degree is equivalent to US Bachelors or US Masters in PT. Select General Analysis, and have the report sent directly to Rehab Essentials.
- English proficiency results:
- Qualifying scores for English proficiency exam taken in the last 2 years :
- Duolingo English Test: 120 or better
- TOEFL: 92 or better (internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5 or better
- Applicants whose PT education was conducted in English may request a waiver of the English proficiency requirement. To do this, your university must send a letter confirming that your PT program was taught in English. This letter should be sent directly to Rehab Essentials, as outlined in the How to Apply section below.
- Qualifying scores for English proficiency exam taken in the last 2 years :
Applying is easy!
- Ensure you have an electronic copy of your physical therapy license and your FCCPT/equivalent evaluation report (if required) to upload during the application process.
- Complete the online application and have official transcripts sent electronically or mailed to the address below:
All required materials must be received via email or postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.