物理疗法医生（DPT）计划的使命是培养重视实践，研究和终身学习的合格，道德和自主的物理治疗师。教师和毕业生欣赏多样性和协作，并在社区和卫生保健系统中发挥积极作用。我们的教职员工由具有博士学位的专业临床医生组成，他们致力于促进物理治疗专业并指导那些将成为明天的新专业人员的人。我们的师生比例为1:12，并且这种较小的班级规模使教职员工可以更加专注于学生，并了解您和您的教育需求。DPT是一个为期3年的全日制12个月计划。它包括基于内容和过程的课程，从基础科学课程，临床内容/实验室课程和应用临床整合课程的核心开始
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is an entry-level professional physical therapy program designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in another subject area who have satisfied all the prerequisite course requirements and wish to become qualified for licensure as physical therapists. Students have the opportunity to acquire theoretical knowledge and clinical skills basic to physical therapy practice, participate in supervised clinical experiences, and develop an appreciation for research, all in a full-time, three-year program. The professional physical therapy program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy is designed in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association guidelines. It is not a transitional DPT, and is not open to students who possess a BS or MS in physical therapy. The DPT may only be completed as a full-time program. The University of Hartford DPT program educates graduates who are autonomous movement system experts able to practice within interdisciplinary, dynamic health systems. Our graduates are collaborative practitioners integrating best evidence for optimal health outcomes within a diverse society. Graduates are reflective leaders who value life-long learning for professional development.<br><br>The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a three-year, full-time 12-month program. It includes content and process-based courses, starting with a core of foundational science courses, clinical content/lab courses, and applied clinical integration courses. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, research design, and functional outcomes. Our faculty are expert clinicians with doctoral degrees who are committed to advancing the profession of physical therapy and mentoring those who will become the new professionals of tomorrow. Our student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1, and this class size allows the faculty to devote more attention to students and to get to know you and your educational needs.