Professional D.P.T. Program - Tampa Bay

Hybrid classes include asynchronous activities, synchronous experiences, and face-to-face experiences. 

Asynchronous 

• Work is performed by students at times/locations of choice
• Watch recorded online lectures & videos
• Read course materials
• Interact with peers and faculty in emails and discussions
• Work in virtual groups
• Take online quizzes
• Do assignments and skill practice

Synchronous 

• Faculty and students meet at the same time electronically
• Collaborate: Students hear/see faculty in real time 
• Video chat/phone/Skype/Zoom sessions 

 

Application Procedures

The Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Nova Southeastern University participates in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) for admission. The PTCAS may take up to 6 weeks for verifying supporting documents. Therefore, early application is highly recommended. 

To apply, follow the steps below:

1. Complete the online PTCAS application between June 17 and December 16 
2. All official transcripts must be sent to PTCAS electronically or via mail at the address below:
   
   • PTCAS Transcript Processing Center
     P.O. Box 9112
     Watertown, MA 02471
3. All official GRE scores must be sent to PTCAS utilizing the NSU school code of 7741.

What Happens After I Apply?

Once your PTCAS application is verified, the Admissions Counselor will review your file for missing requirements and contact you if necessary. Applications that meet our requirements are then reviewed by the DPT Admissions Committee.

Interviews are not required; however, we reserve the right to request a phone or virtual call if indicated. A request to discuss your application should not be construed as evidence of acceptance.

NSU will begin notifying applicants of their admissions decision via email beginning in mid-December. Due to processing times and holiday closures, applications received in December may not receive a decision until January.

Contact Danielle White, Admissions Counselor at (954) 262-1121 or dw1396@nova.edu with any questions.

NSU DPT Tampa Bay Outcomes

Intellectual and Comprehensive Abilities (with or without reasonable accommodation) 

1. Comprehend large amounts of information.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking to solve problems and evaluate outcomes.
3. Integrate and apply information to make appropriate decisions.

Behavior and Professional Abilities /Communication (with or without reasonable accommodation) 

1. Behave ethically and legally.
2. Demonstrate professionalism in interactions with peers, instructors, and patients.
3. Collaborate effectively and respectfully during teamwork.
4. Demonstrate effective planning, organization, and time management.
5. Accept feedback without defensiveness.
6. Display effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills.
7. Speak and write in proficient English.
8. Adapt appropriately to unanticipated events and circumstances.
9. Manage personal and environmental stress.
10. Demonstrates initiative for professional growth, self-reflection and learning.
11. Respect differences in others including ability, culture, ethnicity, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, or other characteristics of identity.

Physical and functional abilities (with or without reasonable accommodation) 

1. Ability to move up to 50# with safe biomechanical techniques or equipment.
2. Ability to walk, bend/stoop, squat, stand, climb, reach, sit, crawl, kneel, and push/pull.
3. Vision and hearing capacity sufficient to participate in all didactic and clinical portions of the program.
4. Possess fine motor skills sufficient to participate in all didactic and clinical portions of the program.
5. Demonstrate the ability to maintain safe body mechanics and respond appropriately to changes in the environment.
6. Physical endurance capacity to fully participate in the didactic and clinical components of the program.

While matriculating through the program, students are required to attend full-time clinical education experiences at off-campus locations. Students are assigned to clinical sites by the Director and Assistant Director of Clinical Education. Students are not allowed to recruit their own clinical sites. Placement in a particular geographical location is not guaranteed. Students are financially responsible for travel, housing, and other living expenses associated with the full-time clinical experiences. Students are responsible for coordinating housing and travel to and from clinical sites. 

Scholarships may be available for DPT student students through NSU or other sources. Students may also qualify for financial aid. Apply for scholarships or financial aid. 

Background checks are required for clinical education experiences and activities. Some citations on the background checks may prevent a student from being assigned to or result in the student being denied placement at clinical sites. A student who cannot be placed at required clinical sites due to information of concern on the student’s background check(s) may not be able to complete the program. Students are required to inform the program director immediately if any circumstance has occurred in the past or occurs during the student’s tenure in the program, which may impact the background check.

Students are required to comply with the Health Policies found in the Student Handbook. In addition to these requirements, clinical sites may require compliance with other conditions for student clinical placements. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, specific health attestations, personal protective equipment, and other vaccines. Students must be able to fulfill the Technical Standards and Essential Functions of a DPT Student during all clinical experiences and activities. Failure to fulfill these requirements may prevent clinical placement and delay graduation.