Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

CAPTE Announcement on Standards and Required Elements

Welcome to CAPTE

CAPTE is an accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Accreditation is a process used in the US to assure the quality of the education that students receive. It is a voluntary, non-governmental, peer-review process that occurs on a regular basis.

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For Faculty & Programs

We're here to support you and your program. Everything from developing a physical therapy program to maintaining accreditation.

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