Making Quality Professional Healthcare Education Affordable

Your career education was expensive enough.

What you learn for the rest of your career shouldn't be.

Quality Education, Done Differently

Higher education is expected to be expensive. It shouldn't be.

The path to lifelong learning should not be expensive.

The path toward a better career should not be expensive.

Filling the faculty gaps with qualified faculty shouldn't add more burden.

Our Programs

Empowering Providers, Transforming Education

BS-to-DPT

A 33-credit-hour, self-paced program that grants BS-level PT practitioners (and internationally trained PTs) a fully-recognized and accepted Doctorate in Physical Therapy. *

MS-to-DPT

An 18-credit-hour, self-paced program that grants MS-level PT practitioners a fully-recognized and accepted Doctorate in Physical Therapy. *

Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Leadership & Education

An 15-credit-hour, self-paced program that leads practitioners a fully-recognized and accepted Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership and Education. *

Continuing Education

Providence HSI also offers continuing education for PT/OT professionals on a per-course or subscription basis.

*in partnership with Faulkner University's Online PhD and DHSc in Health Sciences, 15 credits from the Grad Cert, BS-to-DPT, and MS-to-DPT will transfer directly to either program (pending acceptance to one of the respective programs). Tuition for the Graduate Certificate varies and is dependent on accepted transfer credits.

** Continuing Education courses do not transfer to the programs at Faulkner.

Your Education, Our Commitment

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Expert Guidance You Can Trust

Providence was founded by a physical therapist of over 20 years, with over 15 years of successful higher education, teaching and learning.

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Holistic & Personalized Approach

We approach students and education holistically and personally, to help meet the needs of healthcare providers, the needs of higher education, and the needs of the aging population.

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A Safe & Supportive Community

You are never alone in your journey. Our learning community supports your learning every step of the way.

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Doctoral-Level Education

Our instructional methods and courses are aligned with both programmatic accreditation and regional accreditation standards at the doctoral-level, and are designed to transfer to the HS PhD and DHSc programs at Faulkner University.

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Affordability

While higher education prices continue to rise, Providence has created an affordable path to help clinicians get to the next level of their careers.

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Continuous Growth & Learning

We believe in constant improvement and lifelong learning. Our team stays updated with the latest healthcare workforce data, educational strategies, and research to provide you with the best education possible.

Lifelong Learning.

Career Development

Affordable.

Accessible.

Every step you take towards lifelong learning is a step toward a brighter you. It should be affordable, valuable, and accessible.

At Providence, we aim to change your career path and healthcare education. Thanks for choosing us for your journey!

Your Learning Journey Starts Today – Take the First Step!

Making Quality Professional Healthcare Education Affordable

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