The post-professional DPT degree is conferred upon completion of a structured post-professional educational experience that results in the augmentation of knowledge, skills, and behaviors to a level consistent with current professional (entry-level) DPT standards.

The post-professional DPT degree enables the U.S.-licensed physical therapist to attain degree parity with PTs who hold the professional DPT by addressing any gaps between their professional baccalaureate or master's degree PT education and current professional DPT degree education.