Prehealth

DaVinci's Man

Physical Therapy

Description	Physical therapists care for people who have been disabled through injury, illness, developmental defects, and aging. The level of responsibilities depends on experience, specialization, and advanced education. They evaluate muscular and related functions and use various therapeutic treatments. PTs may work on referral of a physician or independently. About PT/PTA Careers Advance Newsmagazine for Physical Therapists American Physical Therapy Association of Massachusetts Becoming a Physical Therapist - Tips and Secrets A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist Des Moines University Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program (HealthPASS) (for sophomores and juniors interested in physical therapy) Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) How to Become a Physical Therapist Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association Physical Therapist Career Physical Therapist: Career Information Physical Therapist Career Overview Physical Therapist Interview Physical Therapist Interview Physical Therapist Occupational Outlook Physical Therapist Salaries Physical Therapy Article Index Physical Therapy Journal Links Physical Therapy Library Physical Therapy Overview Physical Therapy Student Section Physical Therapy Training Resources Scholarships, Awards, and Grants Types of Physical Therapy Wayne State U. Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Information Meetings on Physical Therapy Program (first Tuesday of every month)
Degree	M.P.T. (Master's Degree program recommended for students who have completed a BA/BS Degree.) D.P.T. (Doctor of Physical Therapy)
Program Length	2-3 years
Professional Schools' Organization	APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) Accredited U.S. Physical Therapist Education Programs Physical Therapy Graduate School Programs Physical Therapy Programs Physical Therapy Schools
Application Service	PTCAS (Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service)
Academic Admission Requirements	One semester each of General Psychology, Advanced Psychology, Math, English, Statistics. Two semesters each: Chemistry, Physics; three semesters minimum of Biology including one semester each of Human Anatomy and Human Physiology. Admission Requirements for PT Programs
Admission Exam	GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
Personal Attributes & Experiences	Most PT programs require significant and extended experience in physical therapy or other heath related experiences.
Recommendation Letters	No standard form.