Client-centered therapy is therapy that is tailored to each person. It works well for the elderly because it's good for the patient to get one on one therapy geared just towards them.
While physical therapy is a great field to get into, like anything it has its downfalls. Some disadvantages to becoming a physical therapist include, low pay for the amount of time spent in school, work with the elderly (this may not apply to you), and work with those who may have been in bad accidents. If you do not like the idea of working with the elderly, athletic training may be something to consider.
When working in respiratory therapy you will work with patients that have a history with respiratory problems such as asthma, influenza, and emphysema. They can provide everyday care for those patients as well as emergency care.
A prospective pediatric physical therapist must go through extensive training, work clinical hours, as well as have their licenses. They will also need to attend physical therapy sessions.
You may find more information on elderly companions by going to a retirement home and speaking to one of the caregivers that work there. If you want to become an elderly companion you may want to speak to a social worker as well for some advice.
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To work as a Physical Therapy Assistant, many states will require at least one accredited physical therapy assistant program and earn an associates degree as well as a certification in CPR.
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There is no massage therapy work that is performed during a surgical procedure.
How does the FSBPT and the Florida Board of Physical Therapy work together?
You do not need any specific nursing training to work with the elderly. However, most places require cpr training.
To get into physical therapy you have to see a orthopedic physician and they should give you a script that authorizes you to get physical therapy assuming your insurance covers your visits to PT.
It all depends on what you want to do in the elderly home! At most places you can intern or volunteer at one when you are 18 without any experience! To have a higher rank in an elderly home most places require that you are an RN (registered nurse)! There are some 2-3 year programs at community colleges to get your associates degree in Nursing , but it is probably better if you go get your bachelors degree in Nursing because then you can work at an elderly home or a hospital as well! To get your bachelors degree it takes 4 years of college!