How long do you have to study to become a physical Thearipist?

Answer 1

Within the United States, the minimum educational requirement is a master's degree, but this may change in the near future to a doctorate. The master's degree would take approximately two to three years to complete post bachelor's degree, provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college or university.

Answer 2

Physiotherapists undertake a health science-based four-year degree programme from one of the two New Zealand schools of physiotherapy. This programme includes assessment, diagnosis and treatment of injuries and medical conditions; it also includes 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.

Answer 3

The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for physiotherapists (physical therapists).

Today's entrants to this profession need a post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited physical therapy program. All States regulate the practice of physical therapy, which usually requires passing scores on national and State examinations.

Education and training. The American Physical Therapy Association's accrediting body, called the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), accredits entry-level academic programs in physical therapy. In 2009, there were 212 physical therapist education programs. Of these accredited programs, 12 awarded master's degrees; and 200 awarded doctoral degrees. Currently, only graduate degree physical therapist programs are accredited. Master's degree programs typically are 2 to 2.5 years in length, while doctoral degree programs last 3 years.

Keep in mind, that while the present requirement is a master's degree, this may change in the near future to a doctorate for entry into the field.

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Answer 4

Until they know how to spell physical.