DPT-MPH
DPT-MPH
DPT-MPH (pronunciation: dee-pee-tee-em-pee-aitch) is an abbreviation for the dual degree program of Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Public Health.
Etymology
The term DPT-MPH is an acronym derived from the names of the two degrees it represents: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Public Health (MPH).
Definition
The DPT-MPH program is a dual degree program that combines the clinical skills of physical therapy with the population-based perspective of public health. It is designed for students who wish to integrate their physical therapy clinical practice with population-based approaches to health promotion and disease prevention.
Related Terms
- Doctor of Physical Therapy: A professional doctoral degree designated for physical therapy graduates. The DPT program prepares graduates to diagnose and treat individuals who have health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
- Master of Public Health: A professional master's degree in public health. MPH programs prepare students to address the health needs of populations and communities, as well as the social, environmental, and economic factors that impact health.
- Dual Degree: A program of study that allows a student to earn two different degrees concurrently, typically in related fields.
- Public Health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
- Physical Therapy: A branch of rehabilitative health that uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DPT-MPH
- Wikipedia's article - DPT-MPH
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