Accreditation

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at East Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). If you have a question about the department’s accreditation status or wish to express a concern about accreditation, you are encouraged to contact CAPTE.

1111 North Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703-706-3245
accreditation@apta.org
Capte Online website

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.