- Physical therapy degree or foreign equivalent of a four-year degree
- Licensed in home country if home country offers licensure (If no license, proof of registration and eligibility to practice in home country is required)
- Access to patient population
Steps to the PT Bridge Program
Eligibility
Find Courses
- Identify deficiency areas
- Cross check course and availability below
Please note: Content provided is based on FCCPT Coursework Tool. Prospective applicants should have any course reviewed by their credentialing agency to ensure proper satisfaction of deficiency.
Create a Plan
- Identify courses and available semester
- Create learning plan based on course availability
Apply to the Program
- Apply to the PT Bridge to Credentialing Program through the Office of Graduate Programs online application, found here
- Receive admission from the Office of Graduate Programs
The following items are needed to complete the online application:
- Transcript or diploma with bachelor's or master's degree posted (Contact the Office of Graduate Programs with questions concerning official transcripts)
- If educated outside the United States or Canada: FCCPT report that includes the CWT6 section stating currently eligible to pratice PT in the country in which the PT degree was awarded
- International students must submit English proficiency requirements listed here. Waivers of this requirement are not allowed for this program.
Please Note: Students must apply each semester in order to enroll and complete courses in the PT Bridge to Credentialing Program. For example, if enrolling in one course in the winter semester and one course in the fall semester - the student must apply for each semester individually.
Enroll
- Enter Student Information Services (SIS) and add the appropriate course
- Pay tuition and fees using SIS
- Prepare to start semester
Please Note:
- Courses are only offered in the semester they appear.
- Tuition and fees are due prior to semester start.
- It is recommended that all students be fully prepared to being the semester start
- Properly enrolled
- Tuition and fees paid
- Proper online learning tools in place
- Textbook obtained (or will be delivered) prior to semester start date
Complete Course
- Successfully complete the course
- Receive final grade and official transcript
Please Note:
- Your course will be available in Blackboard as of 12:01am EST the first day of class
- Online learning can require more time that expected. Plan to spend 3 to 5 hours per week, per credit hour amount enrolled.
- Check your UM-Flint school email daily while enrolled in an online course to ensure proper pace and to avoid missing any important information
- Check your online course frequently. These courses are full of content and fast-paced. Falling behind can be extremely difficult.
- Timely and professional communication with your instructor is expected
- Your official transcript, once posted, will be available to you via SIS.
Find Courses
Find Courses
| Basic Health Science | Available Course(s) |
|---|---|
|
Neuroscience (Neuroanatomy / Neurophysiology)
|
PTP 712
|
|
Pharmacology
|
PTP 748, PTP 786
|
|
Diagnostic Imaging
|
PTP 623
|
|
Medical Science
|
Available Course(s)
|
|---|---|
| Integumentary | PTP 747 |
| Neurologic | PTP 712 |
|
Medical Surgical Conditions across the Lifespan: Pediatrics
|
PTP 732 |
|
Medical Surgical Conditionn across the Lifespan: Geriatrics
|
PTP 786 |
|
Endocrine & Metabolic
|
PTP 624 |
| Differential Diagnosis | PTP 624 |
| Examination | Available Course(s) |
|---|---|
| History | PTP 624, PTP 732, PTP 747 |
| Screening | PTP 624, PTP 732, PTP 786 |
| Systems Review | PTP 624, PTP 732, PTP 747 |
| Physical Exams, Tests and Measures Selection | PTP 747, PTP 732 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Assistive, adaptive devices | PTP 870 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Community, work (job, school, or play) reintegration |
PTP 732 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Environmental, home, work barriers | PTP 870 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Integumentary integrity | PTP 747 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Motor Function | PTP 732, PTP 712 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Neuromotor development, sensory processing |
PTP 732 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Pain | PTP 624 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Sensory integration | PTP 712 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Mental Functions | PTP 712 |
| Tests and Measures Administration: Mobility (excluding Gait) | PTP 732 |
| Evaluation | Available Course(s) |
|---|---|
| Data Analysis and Evaluation | PTP 732, PTP 624, PTP 747 |
| Patient Problem Indentification | PTP 624, PTP 732, PTP 747 |
| Findings that Warrant Referral | PTP 624 |
| Prognosis and Goal Formulation | PTP 624, PTP 732, PTP 747 |
| Plan of Care Development | PTP 732 |
| Plan of Care Implementation | Available Course(s) |
|---|---|
| Interventions: Community, Work Functional Training | PTP 732 |
| Interventions: Integumentary Repair & Protection | PTP 747 |
| Interventions: Patient/Client Education | PTP 881 |
| Interventions: Prescription, application, as an appropriate, fabrication or assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective, supportive, and prosthetic devices and equipment | PTP 870 |
| Interventions: Wound Debridement | PTP 747 |
| Plan of Care Management | PTP 732 |
| Supervision of Support Staff | PTP 891 |
| Outcome Assessment | PTP 732, PTP 747 |
| Discharge or Discontinuation | PTP 732 |
| Related Professional Course Work | Available Course(s) |
|---|---|
|
Professional Roles and Behaviors
|
PTP 891
|
|
Healthcare Systems, Administration, and Management
|
PTP 891
|
|
Clinical Decision Making Processes - Evidence-based Practice
|
PTP 861, PTP 871, PTP 732, PTP 747
|
|
Teaching and Learning (including education theory)
|
PTP 881
|
|
Communication
|
PTP 881, PTP 894
|
|
Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Physical Therapy practice
|
PTP 732, PTP 891, PTP 786
|
|
Ethical Aspects and Values of Physical Therapy Practice
|
PTP 732
|
|
Cultural Competency
|
PTP 732, PTP 786
|
|
Consulation
|
PTP 894, PTP 891
|
|
Health Promotion and Wellness
|
PTP 786
|
|
Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaboration
|
PTP 870, PTP 894, PTP 786
|
Course Availability
| Winter (Jan - Apr) |
Spring (May - Jun) |
Fall (Aug - Dec) |
|---|---|---|
| PTP 623 (1 cr) | PTP 625 (1 cr) | PTP 624 (3 cr) |
| PTP 712 (2 cr) | PTP 748 (2 cr) | PTP 732 (3 cr) |
| PTP 747 (2 cr) | PTP 786 (2 cr) | PTP 861 (2 cr) |
| PTP 870 (1 cr) | PTP 881 (2 cr) | PTP 891 (3 cr) |
| PTP 871 (2 cr) | ||
| PTP 894 (1 cr) |