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Physical therapists are the primary health care professionals of the human movement system. They diagnose the root causes of movement dysfunction, not just the symptoms, to restore mobility and improve quality of life. At East Carolina University, we prepare Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates to lead in that work.
With an intentionally small cohort of 30 students, exceptional outcomes, and one of the best values in DPT education in the country, ECU has built something truly special. Our students learn from accomplished faculty with expertise spanning pediatrics, neurology, orthopedics, sports medicine, geriatrics, and beyond. They graduate prepared to practice with confidence across every system of the body.
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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
accrediationsupport@apta.org
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
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.