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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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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.
