Is "PT, DPT" Redundant?

[facetguy]

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I've been seeing more and more DPTs using "PT, DPT" behind their names. I assume these are PTs who have later completed their DPT. Why not just use "DPT", as using both seems redundant? Is there a specific (legal?) reason to use both?

 

[HeyCmonNow]

the APTA discusses that here

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm...mplate=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=78639

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[facetguy]

the APTA discusses that here

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm...mplate=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=78639

page 2

I'm not sure I understand what they are saying. Are they saying that all PTs must use "PT", even if they are a "DPT"? That page wasn't completely clear since they don't mention the DPT degree, which I would assume supercedes the PT degree.

 

[jesspt]

I'm not sure I understand what they are saying. Are they saying that all PTs must use "PT", even if they are a "DPT"? That page wasn't completely clear since they don't mention the DPT degree, which I would assume supercedes the PT degree.

We are legally required to sign all medical documentation with our professional designation, which in most states is "PT." Many PTs also indicate their level of education - hence Joe Joseph, PT, DPT.

 

[facetguy]

We are legally required to sign all medical documentation with our professional designation, which in most states is "PT." Many PTs also indicate their level of education - hence Joe Joseph, PT, DPT.

Got it. Thanks.👍