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How long would you have to go to college if you want to become a full time physical therapist?
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Do you have to have a special license or certificate to become a physical therapist?
You must be licensed before you can work as a physical therapist (except as an intern). In order to become licensed you must pass a comprehensive examination. That would imply that you are a physical therapist -- or at least trained as one.
Would you have to go to medical or doctors clinics to be a Physical Therapist?
no u have to go to college!!
What can you do with a doctorate degree as a physical therapist?
If you went through all that schooling, time, and expense, I would assume you would want to be a physical therapist. However, with a doctorate you can choose to teach at a college or university in the area you were trained in.
How long would you have to go to college to be a therapist?
This would be strictly dependent on which type of therapist you are referring to for there are many types. There are psychotherapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist etc.
How long do you attend school to become a radiation therapist?
To become a radiation therapist you must have certain technical training and education. You would attend a college with an accredited program and then you obtain the necessary licenses to begin work.
Where can I find more information regarding physical therapist assistant jobs?
Becoming a physical therapist assistant is an easier career path than most medical jobs. You could probably get your certificate at a close community college, I would call the college closest to where you live, or look on their website. You could also check Monster Jobs.
What is easier a physical therapist or sports medicine doctor?
If you mean, is it easier to perform the jobs of a physical therapist or a sports doctor, then the physical therapist will probably exert more muscles in the course of a day's work than a doctor would. Both have to carry liability insurance and the mental anguish associated with the need to have that insurance. It is easier and quicker to go to school to become a physical therapist than it is to become a licensed physician specializing in sports medicine. It is harder physically to be a physical therapist, but it is harder intellectually and educationally to be a physician- because you will have to go one of the MD (medical doctor), DC (chiropractor)or ND (naturopathic doctor)routes.
What education and training is required to become an occupational therapist?
You would obtain a 4 year college degree and then pass the state boards.
What kind of jobs can you get as a physical therapist assistant?
If you were a physical therapists assistance you would probabley have to no alot about what the therapist does, as well as sending patients in and booking appointments.
Personal qualities and abilities need for success as a physical therapist?
To become a physical therapist, you would complete a bachelor's degree program at a university. 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.
What Therapist classes are offered an community colleges?
Some would include, a respiratory therapist, and a physical therapy assistant.
How much do physical therapists make with only a bachelor's degree?
Today, for those pursing a career as a physical therapist, there is no such thing as a physical therapist with a bachelor's degree. The minimum degree for entry into the field is now a master's degree, and that may change in the near future to a doctorate. That being said, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for a physical therapist as of May 2008 is, $74,410. This would amount to $35.77 an hour.
