From PTA to DPT: The System Needs a Redesign

In this episode recorded live at CSM, we sit down with returning guest Drew Wilcox, a Physical Therapist Assistant, educator, and researcher, to tackle one of the biggest issues in the profession: the broken pathway from PTA to DPT.Drew shares a powerful vision for the future of physical therapy education — one that removes unnecessary barriers, reduces cost, and creates a unified pathway for clinicians to grow.We discuss:Why PTA and DPT education are still siloedThe real barriers preventing PTAs from advancingHow AI is changing education and curriculum designThe lack of PTA-specific research in key areasWhy PTAs should get credit for prior learningA new “highway model” for career progressionThis episode is essential listening for Physical Therapist Assistants, PTA students, and clinicians looking to expand their impact and career opportunities.Subscribe & Follow (PTA+)Website: https://www.ptapluspodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptapluspodcast/videosInstagram (show): https://www.instagram.com/pta_plus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/PTA-Podcast-100093326902910/LinkedIn (Katie Sutton): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-sutton-0725Special Thanks to:Thanks to US Physical Therapy for hosting PTA+ at CSM.MedBridge users: Visit ptapluspodcast.com for your exclusive discount code: PTAPLUS