What do i need to take to be a physical therapist??

Question

Do i need to take Pre-med. What should i search when looking for colleges... only a couple have physical therapy for a degree.

Answer 1

First, I would check out the potential schools you are interested in attending PT school. Learn what their requirements are for admission and base your degree choice or major on that. Try to pick a degree where the pre-requisite courses will be part of that degree path. Also, you do not necessarily have to have your BS prior to admission...it depends on the structure of the program. In the end though, it doesn't matter which major or degree you choose, as long as you have met the pre-requisite requirements. I have known people who had a degree in dance pedogy, art, etc...they just took longer to complete their BS because they also had to take the PT prerequistie requirements.

Go to www.apta.org to check out which schools are accredited for PT and you can go to their websites directly to check admission requirements.

Answer 2

I would try to find a college with and undergraduate physical therapy degree. Some colleges call this major by other names like health sciences. If this is not possible, you could take another major like health promotion, sports conditioning, biology, etc. Just make sure to get in as many science related classes as possible - physics, biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, etc. Make sure to work hard for a good GPA - otherwise it will be pretty hard getting into your graduate degree program in physical therapy.

Or, on the other hand you might be able to find a good 2 year associates degree in physical therapy assisting. Then you can actually do physical therapy work (but you make a lot less).

Answer 3

First off, what state are you looking in? I am in Physical Therapy school now and I majored in Exercise Science. Some people in my class majored in Biology, Athletic Training, Health Education, Psychology, Business, Marketing, and Spanish (most in exercise science though). It really doesn't matter as much what you majored in as much as making sure you take all the prerequisites. Those vary from school to school, so I would check at different schools of interest to see what they require.

When looking for the schools themselves, make sure they offer a DPT program. Most places where you'll work after school are going to require a DPT as an entry-level degree. Also look at their class/lecture schedules. Is it more group and individual focused, or is it more lectures and speakers? What kind of clinical education do they provide? Do they focus a lot on research and evidence-based practice?

These are just a few things to think about... If you have any other questions or want any other information about PT school, feel free to email me! [e-mail]

Answer 4

You will need to get your Bachelor's Degree first. It doesn't matter what you get it in, as long as you meet the prerequisite courses for PT School. Most schools would prefer that you do your undergrad work in something related to Physical Therapy (Exercise Science, Athletic Training, etc.) so that you will not be blind sided by what they teach you in PT school.

In the US, you will need a Master of Physical Therapy degree before you are allowed to practice as a Physical Therapist.

San Francisco State University has an MPT Program. Check out their web site for an example of admissions prerequisites.

Answer 5

An undergraduate degree in Biology is excellent preparation for graduate work in physical therapy. But if you do this, do it right, don't mess around, take your college career seriously and earn a B.S. in Biology and finish with a 3.5 GPA minimum.

Answer 6

See a chiropractor and initiate exercising consultation often, relatively your middle muscle groups which will help to help your abs and decrease back so as that any ameliorations that the chiropractor makes would be held onto by way of your physique. rubdown will help to loosen up the muscle groups yet would be very momentary. A actual therapist won't going be waiting to help until you have a particular harm that's casuing the soreness-would not sound like it nonetheless. sounds such as you be stricken by common decrease back soreness brought about by way of sitting on the workstation for long sessions of time.

Answer 7

nice hands