The following FAQs come from the APTA.  Note: The term "professional" is used to describe a category of degrees associated with a variety of professions. Consistent with APTA House of Delegates policy, the term is also used to refer to entry-level education for the physical therapist. For clarity, when "professional" is used to refer to physical therapist professional education, the term will be followed by "entry-level" in parentheses.

APTA DPT FAQ .pdf