The Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program located at Nova Southeastern University's Tampa Bay Regional Campus is an entry-level program that blends face-to-face and online teaching using multi-media and engaging teaching strategies. Our close-knit learning community is designed for those who desire learning options that support geographical, financial, family, or learning style needs. Blended classes foster active learning strategies in order for students to apply learning to clinical practice.

Delivery Method

The NSU DPT-Tampa Bay Program uses a blended form of delivery for all classes. Blended learning combines online and face-to-face instruction to create a distinct learning experience. Every four weeks students travel to the Tampa Bay Regional Campus for a four-day, in person institute (Thursday - Sunday).

Hybrid classes include asynchronous activities, synchronous experiences, and face-to-face experiences.

Asynchronous (performed by students at times/location of choice)

Watching recorded online lectures & videos
Reading course materials
Interacting with peers and faculty in emails and discussions
Working in virtual groups
Taking online quizzes
Assignments and skill practice

Synchronous (faculty and students meet at the same time electronically)

Collaborate: Students hear/see faculty in real time
Video chat/phone/Skype/Zoom sessions

Face-to-Face (faculty and students meet in person at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus)

Practice hands on skills that were demonstrated online
Get feedback from faculty on hands-on skills
Apply learning to cases
Work with real patients inside the PT classroom
Take practical exams and written exams