Accreditation
Doctor of Physical Therapy Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at the University of South Florida School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Morsani College of Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
Phone: 703-706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: http://www.capteonline.org
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 813-974-2748 or email dpt-admissions@usf.edu.
"CAPTE has a mechanism to consider formal complaints about physical therapy education programs that allege a program is not in compliance with one or more of CAPTE's Standards and Required Elements or has violated any of CAPTE's expectations related to academic integrity. Contact CAPTE for the procedures to file a formal complaint.“
DPT Outcomes Data 2024 – 2025
DPT Class of | Graduation | First-time NPTE pass rate | Ultimate NPTE pass rate | Employment Rate Within 1 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 98% | 97% | 100% | 100% | |
2025 | 96% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
Two Year Average | 96.9% | 98.5% | 100% | 100% | |
Master of Science in Athletic Training Accreditation
CAATE
The USF Athletic Training Program at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). CAATE is the agency responsible for accreditation of professional athletic training programs. CAATE is sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). After the last comprehensive review, the USF Athletic Training Program was granted the maximum 10-year accreditation. The next comprehensive review is scheduled for 2028-2029.
Visit CAATE online at https://caate.net
View our CAATE Program Accreditation Information and Outcomes
Orthopaedic Residency Program
Please Note: The Orthopaedic Residency at the University of South Florida School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPT&RS) is accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as a post-professional residency program for physical therapists in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.