DPT Programs in Nevada

Anyone interested in earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in the state of Nevada has two on-campus options that they can consider – Touro University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Given that Nevada is a large state, many residents may not live within commuting distance to one of these universities. Thankfully, in these cases, there are also online hybrid options that allow students to attend class without relocating. For some students, both online and on campus programs may have some appeal, making it hard to decide which programs to apply to or attend. This guide will help you sift through your options so that you can choose the best DPT program for you.

Arcadia University

College of Health Sciences

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Earn your DPT from a hybrid program. Experience on-campus immersions and apply skills learned online to patients in person. Complete the program in 25 months. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree but do not need to submit GRE test scores for admission.

• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 
• Complete in 25 months  
• 32 weeks of in-person experience

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University of Southern California (USC)

USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy

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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

With USC’s Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, aspiring physical therapists can earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in an innovative hybrid format. Bachelor’s required.

• Full-time, three-year program 
• 44 weeks of rich, varied clinical experiences 
• Regular visits to USC for on-campus, skill-building immersions

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When considering options for DPT programs, addressing and scheduling constraints that you may have is a good place to start. If it would be impossible for you to attend class at night, for example, you would not want to enroll in a program that offers many of its classes after business hours. As mentioned before, the commute is an important consideration as well. Even if commuting to campus is possible, how will the loss of time spent commuting affect your day and your stress level? If fitting an on campus program into your life is starting to seem like a challenge, you may want to think about an online DPT program.

Last Updated 11/8/2021

Any DPT program that is currently being offered in an online format is considered to be a hybrid program. While the class for these programs is attended mainly online, there is some lab work and skills learning that students do need to report to campus for with any of these programs. Some things in the physical therapy field can not yet be adequately taught over the internet. These campus visits are infrequent, but are important to think about if getting to and from campus for these learning sessions is a deal breaker for you. If it is not, you will be able to benefit from the flexibility that comes with completing most of your studies online!

Online courses are either delivered synchronously or asynchronously. Synchronous learning is anything that is completed live – because of the live nature students must log in at a specific time to attend class. Asynchronous learning is anything that is not completed live, such as a pre recorded lecture. While some programs may utilize both forms of learning, each kind supports a different set of needs. Synchronous learning allows students to collaborate and discuss during class and may create a more engaging experience that is more similar to the traditional classroom. Asynchronous learning accommodates the busiest of students so that they can attend class when they are best able to and complete their degrees.

Any DPT program will require clinical placement completion, as students need real world experience in order to become certified as physical therapists. In the case of an online program, you may be able to complete your placements locally. Talk with the programs you are interested in to determine how they can assist you in securing placement sites local to your home.

If you have already earned your bachelor’s degree, you are likely familiar with the concept of on campus learning. Students enrolled in campus programs report to campus to go to class, take exams, and earn credits towards their degree. For on campus DPT programs, clinical placements are typically completed off campus but at a clinical placement site in the region surrounding the university.

Earning a DPT degree often takes between two and a half and three years to complete. Some programs may take more or less time. Program websites will typically break down curriculums and time to completion for programs.

You can see the specific program lengths for all Nevada on campus and online DPT programs in the tables below.

The following hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy programs are available to students in Nevada.

The following DPT programs can be found on Nevada campuses:

To become a physical therapist in Nevada, here are some common steps: