what year did physical therapy become a doctorate degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy In 1992, the University of Southern California initiated the first post-professional "transitional" (DPT) program in the United States.[8] This "transitional" DPT takes into account a physiotherapist's current level of knowledge and skill and purports to offer programs that upgrade clinical skills to meet the needs of the current health care environment.[9][10] Creighton University followed by initiating the first entry-level DPT program in 1993.[11][12]