I want to complete a single course from this Graduate Certificate.
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UAB Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Student
- First receive permission from the DPT program director.
- Once permission is received, register for the desired course just like you would a DPT course.
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DPT Student from another accredited DPT program
- To apply you will need:
- A letter of permission from your DPT program director
- A one to two page double spaced, typed statement on why you want to take this course
- Resume
- Official transcript from your school that you received your bachelor’s degree
- Start the application process by clicking here
- Click on “Create a Guest Account”
- Indicate that you want to be a non-degree seeking student as you complete this application (You can take up to 12 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student. The courses that you complete as non-degree -seeking student can be applied to the certificate degree if you decide later to earn a Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Physical Therapy for Underserved Populations).
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Licensed physical therapist or similarly credentialed in another country
- To apply you will need:
- A one to two page double spaced, typed statement on why you want to take this course
- Resume
- Official transcript from your school that you received your bachelor’s degree
- Start the application process by clicking here
- Click on “Create a Guest Account”
- Indicate that you want to be a non-degree seeking student as you complete this application (You can take up to 12 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student. The courses that you complete as non-degree -seeking student can be applied to the certificate degree if you decide later to earn a Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Physical Therapy for Underserved Populations).
I want to earn this Graduate Certificate.
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UAB Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Student
- Start the application process by clicking here
- Click on “Change of Graduate Program” from the list of forms
- Complete the first page and then click on “Submit”
- Click on the box that indicates that you are adding a program on the second page of this e-form
- Click on “Submit” when you complete the application
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DPT Student from another accredited DPT program
- To apply you will need:
- A letter of permission from your DPT program director
- A one to two page double spaced, typed statement on why you want to earn this certificate
- Resume
- Official transcript from your school that you received your bachelor’s degree
- Start the application process by clicking here
- Click on “Create a Guest Account”
- Indicate that you want to be a degree seeking student as you complete this application
-
Licensed physical therapist or similarly credentialed in another country
- To apply you will need:
- A one to two page double spaced, typed statement on why you want to take this course
- Resume
- Official transcript from your school that you received your bachelor’s degree
- Start the application process by clicking here
- Click on “Create a Guest Account”
- Indicate that you want to be a degree seeking student as you complete this application.
Application Deadline
You can apply at any time of year. However, you must apply at least 30 days in advance of the start of a semester.
Curriculum
Courses will cover areas such as physical therapists as part of the primary care team, Primary care PT management of health conditions, a PT's role in disaster and emergency management, community engagement, and program planning. Click here to see the current course offerings in the UAB Catalog.
Additional Information
For detailed information or questions about admissions or curriculum, contact Donald Lein, PT, PhD