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At the present time, the minimum of a master's degree is required. However, it will soon become a doctorate.
That is true for new graduates, however there are current Physical Therapists who graduated before the Masters or Doctorate programs were available. From the APTA website:
Graduates possessing a professional baccalaureate, masters, certificate, or doctoral degree are currently licensed in the workforce.
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Is there an associated degree for therapists?
It depends on what type of therapist you are referring to. There are such careers as Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, etc. at the associate level. Then there are others such as therapists within the field of mental health that are at the masters and more often the doctorate level.
What is an MA in physical therapy?
there is no MA offered. MPT - masters of physical therapy, MSPT - masters of PT. but most schools dont offer it anymore since you have to have a doctorate by 2012 which is called a DPT - doctorate of physical therapy.
Do you ned a masters degee to become a physical therapist?
a physical therapist must have a doctorate now
Is there going to be a new law requiring ARNPs to get their DNP instead of just having a masters to practice?
According to the Department of Labor, there is no indication as yet, that a doctorate is imminent for this field. This is not to say it could not happen in the future (as with physical therapists).
What sort of training do physical therapists need?
Normally, physical therapists must have advanced degrees (Master's or Doctorate) in physical therapy. Many also take continuing education courses to stay current on the latest research and techniques.
How many years of training do physical therapists need to get a full time job in the industry?
A physical therapists takes two years to get a masters degree. A doctoral degree program takes up to three years. You will learn biology,anatomy, and much more to be a complete physical therapists.
How many years of school are required of physical therapists?
The Beareu of Labor statistics says that in all states, physical therapists need a "post-baccalaureate" degree, which I assume means Masters or better. States also require physical therapists to be licensed, which generally requires a test and a commitment to get continuing education.
How many years to get bachelor's degree in physical therapy?
The minimum degree at this time for a Physical Therapist is a masters, however it will soon require a doctorate degree.
Who makes more physical therapists or RNs?
physical therapists
When will a doctorate be required for physical therapists?
No date has been identified at the present time. However, it does look like a done deal and will come into effect in the near future.
What is the qualification to be a colonel?
doctorate and masters
What is the 'highest degree' in nursing?
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