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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.
Advance Newsmagazine for Physical Therapists
Become a Physical Therapist
Becoming a Physical Therapist - Tips and Secrets
A Career in Physical Therapy
A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist
DPT Degree FAQ
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association
Medical College of Georgia Closer-Look Tours (info on Physical Therapy Program), December 4, 2009; January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 14, June 4, July 9, August 6, September 10, October 1, November 5, and December 3, 2010
Physical Therapist Career Overview
Physical Therapist Information
Physical Therapist Interview
Physical Therapy Article Index
Physical Therapy Journal Links
Physical Therapy Library
Physical Therapy Overview
Physical Therapy Student Section
Physical Therapy Training Resources
Prospective PT and PTA Student Information
Scholarship/Financial Aid Resources
Scholarship Websites
Types of Physical Therapy
Views from the Field: Interviews with Physical Therapists
Wayne State U. Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Information Meetings on Physical Therapy Program (first Tuesday of every month)
Western University of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program Information Session, December 8, 2009
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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)
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PROGRAM LENGTH |
2-3 years
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS' ORGANIZATION |
APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)
Accredited Physical Therapist Education Programs
Physical Therapy Graduate School Programs
Physical Therapy Programs
Physical Therapy Schools
PT/PTA Programs
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APPLICATION SERVICE |
PTCAS (Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service)
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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
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ADMISSION EXAM |
GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCES | Most PT programs require significant and extended experience in physical therapy or other heath related experiences.
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RECOMMENDATION LETTERS | No standard form. |
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