Physical Therapy
Welcome to Physical Therapy
In the ECU Department of Physical Therapy, we educate Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates who are recognized for their advanced preparation and professional skills in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems. Our faculty are accomplished academic professionals and distinguished in PT disciplines that range from pediatrics, neurology, electrotherapy and diagnosis to prosthetics, sports medicine, orthopedics and geriatrics.
If you’re ready to help others take their next steps, we’ll help you take yours.
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Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at East Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 252-744-6239 or email ECUDPT@ecu.edu.
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305
703-706-3245
accreditation@apta.org
http://www.capteonline.org
Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosures for Enrolled and Prospective Students
CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website.