These programs are in varying degrees of development. They have begun the process toward accreditation by submitting an Application for Candidacy. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education has not yet granted Candidate for Accreditation status to these programs.

These programs are placed on this list when the Department of Accreditation is officially notified that a Program Director has been employed. These programs are in the early stages of development; no students have been admitted.

These programs have admitted at least one class of students and have been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Candidacy status indicates that a program is making satisfactory progress toward compliance with accreditation criteria,

These programs are in varying degrees of development. They have begun the process toward accreditation by submitting an Application for Candidacy. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education has not yet granted Candidate for Accreditation status to these programs.

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Developing Programs Workshop This workshop focuses on information essential for institutions developing a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant education program.This includes an overview of the accreditation process, CAPTE’s expectations relevant to the 2024 Standards and Required Elements,

Accreditation is a voluntary process. Physical therapy education programs desiring accreditation status apply to CAPTE and must first achieve candidacy status before being considered for initial accreditation status.

Accreditation is a process used in the US to assure the quality of the education that students receive. It is a voluntary, nongovernmental, peer-review process that occurs on a regular basis.

Upcoming CAPTE Meetings SPRING 2026 MEETING INFORMATION Spring CAPTE Board Meeting: Friday, April 24 - 28, 2026 Spring CAPTE Panel Meetings (Virtual Meetings): Panel 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday/March 25, 26, & 27, 2026 Panel 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday/March 30, 31, & April 1, 2026 Panel 3: Friday,