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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.