is anyone here a physical therapist? or have alot of info on them? i'm thinking about studying that or a physical therapist's assistant and would like some advice. how are the classes and whatnot? is it difficult to get a job? etc. any info would be great!
2006-06-08 14:43:51 · 4 answers · asked by sweet-chic 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Physical therapy is an excellent choice for a career. It is a 3 year graduate program (opposed to the 2 year PTA program). A good PT school program would require taking a kinesiology class as well as many other sciences. I find it extremely rewarding (more so than some of my friends who have desk jobs), intellectually challenging, and even physically demanding.
There are many different areas in which you can practice. Neurology, orthopaedics, acute care, rehab, skilled nursing facilities, pediatrics, etc. Pay depends upon where you are and which field you go into. Check www.salary.com to see if it will give you an estimate on salary. Not to mention, it is very much in demand right now. Many companies are offering to pay for part of your education and giving signing bonuses.
The American Physical Therapy Association is the professional organization for PTs and PTAs. The website is: www.apta.org and you can find information on many aspects of PT on that website.
2006-06-11 12:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by realove336 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
PTA physical therapy assistant is a two year associate degree program, it will get you started but you have alot of math to do. Pays good but Physical Therapist pays better (4yr). Lots of concentration and studying but you can do it. My mother did and she was single with 2 kids.
2006-06-08 14:47:29 · answer #2 · answered by uptownsgurl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is substantial overlap interior both professions. As a generalization with many exceptions, actual treatment in children is directed at convalescing the function of huge muscular tissues in rehabilitation from strokes, fractures and injuries. also in children with particular congenital neuromuscular abnormalities. Occupational treatment is mostly directed to small muscular tissues in touch contained in the performance of particular initiatives. retaining a pencil, choosing up small products with the palms, putting out a can, etc. are yet some examples. i visit't talk to salaries. PT now calls for a PhD.
2016-11-14 09:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by kaszinski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becoming a PTA is not a bad job if you like working with people. The classes are math and science: biology, anatomy, chemistry, and so forth.
2006-06-08 14:55:18 · answer #4 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋