Web-based DPT Portfolio Credit

Clinical PT Practice Experience (Max of 15 Sem Cr Hr)

• 2-6 credits for a twelve-month period of clinical practice depending on the documentation provided regarding incorporation of evidence-based practice.

Specialization/Fellowship or Expertise (Max of 8 Sem Cr Hr)

• 2-6 credits for each clinical specialist certification (6 credits for APTA American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certification) or completion of clinical residencies or fellowships. Other specialties evaluated by admissions committee.

Involvement in Clinical Education (Max 4 Sem Cr Hr)

• 1 credit for APTA credentialing as Credentialed Clinical Instructor

• 1 – 3 credits could be granted for service as a Clinical Instructor, depending on number of student hours.

Scholarly Activity (Max 6 Sem Cr Hr)

• 1 – 6 credits could be granted for specific examples of scholarly activity or publications, depending on scope and dissemination of the activity.

Other (CEUs, professional involvement, service, teaching…) (Maximum 6 Sem Cr Hr)

• 1 credit for each 20 hours of appropriate and relevant Continuing Education Unit courses-

• 1 – 2 credits could be granted for specific examples of PT-related service.