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To become a physical therapist, you first need to complete a bachelor's degree covering all courses needed to enter graduate school. Then you can apply to accredited university programs to receive your doctorate of physical therapy, now required to practice. Graduate school lasts 3-4 years depending on the university's program. To be a physical therapy tech, you could find a community college or technical school that would provide certification. The university degree is better.
I know of 3 types of PT jobs: A physical therapist (PT), a physical therapist assistant (PTA), and a physical therapy technician. To be a PT, you would need to graduate with a bachelor's from a university and then attend physical therapy school which ranges from 2-3 years. A PTA is an associates degree (I believe). Both require you to obtain a license to practice by passing a licensure exam. I am a physical therapy tech, and was trained on the job. There are a few full time physical therapy techs at the clinic I work at, but most of us are college students working part time to get experience before applying to physical therapy school.
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∙ 11y agoYou need to be caring, compassionate, tactful, have a sense of humor, be loving, and devote yourself to helping others. For more information about the qualities needed, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Sources and Related Links.
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∙ 15y agoYou can obtain this information by going to www.collegeboard.com/splash/ and using the sites College MatchMaker search engine, or you can also click on the related links below which will take you directly to the site. You can research colleges and universities by name, or by programs of study, or by geographical location, size, or combinations of part or all of them etc. The site will provide you with a list of institutions based on your request. It will give you the schools background, accreditation, degree offerings, programs of study, entrance requirements, tuition and fees, room and board, athletic programs etc. and a link to each institutions official web page. Make sure the college or university has a regional accreditation (most important). Practice navigating this site. It will be well worth the time and effort.
For the source and more detailed information about the field itself, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below.
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∙ 14y agoWell first of all learn how to spell Psychiatrist! OK First you go to a college for pre medical and get a bachelors in that. Then you go to 4 years or medical school. Wait there is more... Then you do your residency. You can have a 2 year or a 4 year. This is where you go to a hospital or clinic and actually work with other doctors. The longer you do it the more expirienced you will be at it. When you do your residency you are basically a Doctor and you get a paycheck. Hope that helped. (I want to be one He actually spelt it right and wants to be a physiatrist. A doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The rest is pretty much right.
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∙ 14y agoPhysical therapist assistants are required by law to hold at least an associate degree. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, there were 233 accredited physical therapist assistant programs in the United States as of 2006. Many of these program are offered at community colleges.
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∙ 14y agoAt present, the minimum degree requirement for a physical therapist is a master's degree. However, this may change in the near future to a doctorate for entrance into the field.
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Which governing body issues the Physical Therapy Certificate?
Licensure is done by each state so you need to check your state for their qualifications. The American Board of Physical Therapists is the governing board.
What does mspt stand for in physical therapy?
master's of science in physical therapy
I am a Physical therapy graduate in our country. I am now in England and i want to practice my degree is it possible that i could work here as a physical therapist?
It depends on what their qualifications are. Like if you don't have enough collage years.
What are the certiftions of pt?
There are many certifications related to physical therapy. These include a physical therapy aide certificate, certificates in specialized physical therapy, and a graduate degree in physical therapy.
Where can one find documention on physical therapy?
Documentation on physical therapy can be found at Physical Therapy Documentation. Help on how to manage physical therapy documentation is available from websites such as eHow.
What are cpt codes for physical therapy procedures?
is there a physical therapy code FA43
When was Physical Therapy - album - created?
Physical Therapy - album - was created in 1992.
Is massage therapy a complement to physical therapy?
Massage therapy is only indicated if prescribed as treatment by the physical therapist.
where can i get physical therapy classes?
You can get physical therapy classes at a local practice. You can also get them at hospitals. Some doctors offices will offer Physical Therapy, but not most.
Where can I obtain a list of physical Therapy Schools and their ratings?
A list of physical therapy schools can be found on many websites. You may also find a list of physical therapy schools on the American Physical Therapy Association's website.
When do the words physical therapy need to be capitalized?
In an essay, should I capitalize Physical Therapists or Physical Therapy Assistants?
What are the components of physical therapy?
The components of physical therapy are the achievement of physical function, the maintenance of physical function, and the restoration of physical function.
