University of Montana - Rehab Essentials
Educating Health Professionals in a Cost-Effective Way
Rehabilitation Administration Certificate (RAC)
Key Dates
| Application & Materials Deadlines: | |
| Summer 2025 Cohort (ppDPT only) | March 30, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 Cohort | August 10, 2025 |
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Projected Semester Start Dates*: |
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| Spring 2025 | December 30, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | August 25, 2025 |
*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.
Curriculum
- Standalone certificate13 Credits, 7 Courses, 1-Year Program
- tDPT+RAC (taken concurrent with tDPT)3 additional credits, 2 additional courses
Tuition
- For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
- Standalone Certificate$5,525*
- tDPT+RAC (taken concurrently)$1,275* (plus tDPT tuition)
- Application Fee (standalone certificate, non refundable)$40 when you apply by March 1st (regularly $85)**
- Graduation Fee (standalone certificate, non refundable) $45**
*Available to PTs, PTAs, ATCs, Ex Phys, M Ex Sci, NPs, PA’s & licensed nutritionists, massage therapists, and personal trainers with at least a bachelor’s degree **RAC ONLY - If you would like to take the combined tDPT and Rehabilitation Administration Certificate, then you would complete the requirements associated with the tDPT application. Tuition is $425 per credit. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.
Course Sequence
- Semester 1:Implementing Value Based System Change in Rehabilitation (1 Credit)
- Documentation, Coding, Payment, and Compliance (1 credit*)
- Semester 2:Legal and Ethical Issues: Consideration for Risk Management (1 credit*)
- Leadership to Develop Innovative Clinical Practice for Value Based (2 credits)
- Business and Marketing (2 credits*)
- Semester 3:System Skills to Thrive in a Changing Health Care Environment - Capstone Project (4 credits*)
- Professionalism Seminar (2 credits*)
* Shared with the tDPT program.
Benefits
- Well-defined curriculum delivers critical content for career advancement
- 100% online and asynchronous solution creates flexibility allowing you to study on your schedule and view your courses on almost any internet connected
- Budget-friendly tuition
- Communicate directly with our expert faculty
- Contemporary content from nationally-recognized subject matter experts
- Advanced critical thinking and professional knowledge you can apply immediately in your Physical Therapy role
- You will be empowered to move your career forward
- Prepared to become a leader in physical therapy
Requirements
Rehabilitation Administration Certificate is available to PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, ATCs, Ex Phys, M Ex Sci, NPs, PA’s & licensed nutritionists, massage therapists, and personal trainers with at least a bachelor’s degree.
If you are applying to take a certificate program alone, please provide the following:
- Completed application
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree transcript(s) directly from the university, college, or recognized clearinghouse
- Application fee paid
If you would like to take the combined post professional tDPT and Rehabilitation Administration Certificate, then you would complete the requirements associated with the tDPT application.
How to Apply
Apply by March 1, 2025 for only $40 (a savings of $45 from the regular fee)!
Applying is easy! Email info@rehabessentials.com with any questions. Please complete the online application and send any questions and all requirements to:
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.