物理疗法学位医生的目的是教育合格的医疗保健提供者，他们应能够有效地检查，评估，诊断并为患有原发性，继发性和三级肢体功能障碍，功能受限和残疾的客户提供适当的干预措施寿命。物理治疗师对心肺，肌肉骨骼和神经肌肉疾病有深入的了解。物理治疗师是物理康复和康复服务的切入点提供者。从第一个夏季学期开始，每年一次将学生纳入全日制队列模型。学生按照学习计划中列出的预定顺序参加课程。物理疗法医生计划要求获得100个学士学位后的研究生学分。临床总共有29个学分时数，其中不包括在第一个夏季学期进行的高级人体解剖学时数。一些临床时
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a traditional, on-campus program offered on the Indiana State University campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. The program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university in any field other than physical therapy. There is no specific undergraduate major required. The program is open to eligible U.S. and international applicants. Admission is competitive. See admission requirements further down this page. The program is open to all applicants who have received a bachelor's degree from a US accredited institution. Indiana State’s Doctor of Physical Therapy is one of the most affordable DPT programs in the nation. Our graduates post stellar board pass rates and are highly recruited upon graduation. Typically, ISU DPT students receive additional clinical certifications which are included in regular tuition and fees. DPT students at ISU have extensive opportunities to participate in community engagement, which is a hallmark of the program.