Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Posted July 12, 2006 In a message dated 7/12/2006 11:02:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, semosportsandrehab@... writes: In regard to this current discussion, I as a licensed PT have concern in obtaining a transitional DPT title/program that is not accredited by anyone, is so varied in format and content and also wonder how the APTA can enforce it's will on those PT's who are not members at all but do have valid licenses?? APTA is not enforcing any will on anyone. The " vision " of all PTs being at the doctoral level by the 2020 is a goal, not a mandate. There is no position of the association stating that requirement for licensure should be at the DPT level. This applies to members and non-members alike. Gabe Yankowitz, PT Syracuse, NY Quote
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Posted July 13, 2006 > > > In a message dated 7/12/2006 11:02:35 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > semosportsandrehab@... writes: > > In regard to this current discussion, I as a licensed PT have concern in > obtaining a transitional DPT title/program that is not accredited by anyone, is > so varied in format and content and also wonder how the APTA can enforce > it's will on those PT's who are not members at all but do have valid licenses?? > > > > APTA is not enforcing any will on anyone. The " vision " of all PTs being at > the doctoral level by the 2020 is a goal, not a mandate. There is no > position of the association stating that requirement for licensure should be at the > DPT level. This applies to members and non-members alike. > > Gabe Yankowitz, PT > Syracuse, NY > > > In response to this post, APTA would like to provide some information: Transitional DPT programs exist in insititutions that are accredited by regional accrediting agencies, so although tDPT programs are not currently accredited by CAPTE, they meet quality standards common in higher education. The variability found in tDPT programs is the appropriate result of the variety of educational missions of the institutions in which they are housed, policies that govern graduate education, and recognition of the experiences and needs of the learners that the institution is serving, among other things. APTA recommends that learners critically evaluate each program to determine which program best meets the learner's unique curricular, financial, and learning needs. Finally, the tDPT has neither been mandated by APTA nor is it mandatory. APTA has supported the development of tDPT programs through the creation of outcome competencies of tDPT graduates and a Preferred Curricular Guide made available to programs. The right to practice is governed by jurisdictional licensure; and the requirements for licensure include graduation from a CAPTE accredited professional program (eligibility to sit for the exam) and passing the licensure exam. Physical therapists who choose not to pursue a tDPT maintain their right to practice by virtue of their license to practice. In response to this post APTA would like to provide some information: In regard to this current discussion, I as a licensed PT have concern in obtaining a transitional DPT title/program that is not accredited by anyone, is so varied in format and content and also wonder how the APTA can enforce it's will on those PT's who are not members at all but do have valid licenses?? Transitional DPT programs exist in insititutions that are accredited by regional accrediting agencies, so although tDPT programs are not currently accredited by CAPTE, they meet quality standards common in higher education. The variability found in tDPT programs is the appropriate result of the variety of educational missions of the institutions in which they are housed, policies that govern graduate education, and recognition of the experiences and needs of the learners that the institution is serving, among other things. APTA recommends that learners critically evaluate each program to determine which program best meets the learner's unique curricular, financial, and learning needs. Finally, the tDPT has neither been mandated by APTA nor is it mandatory. APTA has supported the development of tDPT programs through the creation of outcome competencies of tDPT graduates and a Preferred Curricular Guide made available to programs. The right to practice is governed by jurisdictional licensure; and the requirements for licensure include graduation from a CAPTE accredited professional program (eligibility to sit for the exam) and passing the licensure exam. Physical therapists who choose not to pursue a tDPT maintain their right to practice by virtue of their license to practice. Janet Bezner, PT, PhD Senior Vice President, Education APTA Quote
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