Years ago, the educational requirement for a physical therapist was a bachelors degree. As I understand it at present, most colleges and universities have know made it a masters, and - if not already - will soon make it a doctorate.
Still, I will place a link under the related links section indicated below (College Board) where you can research institutions that offer physical therapy as a program of study, and understand their degree requirement for this field of study.
There are no recommended programs of study at the undergraduate level. However, among the undergraduate courses that are useful when one applies to a physical therapist education program are anatomy, Biology, chemistry, physics, social science, mathematics, and statistics. Before granting admission, many programs require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic.
The top universities for physical therapy are: University of Southern California, University of Delaware, University of Pittsburgh and Washington University in St. Louis.
Most colleges and Universities offer physical therapy training. You can check with the nearest college to see if they offer physical therapy courses.
You can receive physical therapy at most hospitals and some private clinics. There may even be free or discounted physical therapy offered at local colleges and universities.
You can complete the prerequisite courses at most all colleges and universities. Among the undergraduate courses that are useful when one applies to a physical therapist education program are anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, social science, mathematics, and statistics. Before granting admission, many programs require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic.
You can get physical therapy classes at a local practice. You can also get them at hospitals. Some doctors offices will offer Physical Therapy, but not most.
If you have the passion, you can do it. Most physical therapy programs now require a master's degree level, and soon to be a doctorate. Thus, I would not waste any time getting started. It's all about passion, and attitude. Attitude in everything! Lastly, there is always the option physical therapy assistant, which takes approximately two years to complete. There are some community colleges that offer this program of study.If you have the passion, you can do it. Most physical therapy programs now require a master's degree level, and soon to be a doctorate. Thus, I would not waste any time getting started. It's all about passion, and attitude. Attitude in everything! Lastly, there is always the option physical therapy assistant, which takes approximately two years to complete. There are some community colleges that offer this program of study.If you have the passion, you can do it. Most physical therapy programs now require a master's degree level, and soon to be a doctorate. Thus, I would not waste any time getting started. It's all about passion, and attitude. Attitude in everything! Lastly, there is always the option physical therapy assistant, which takes approximately two years to complete. There are some community colleges that offer this program of study.If you have the passion, you can do it. Most physical therapy programs now require a master's degree level, and soon to be a doctorate. Thus, I would not waste any time getting started. It's all about passion, and attitude. Attitude in everything! Lastly, there is always the option physical therapy assistant, which takes approximately two years to complete. There are some community colleges that offer this program of study.If you have the passion, you can do it. Most physical therapy programs now require a master's degree level, and soon to be a doctorate. Thus, I would not waste any time getting started. It's all about passion, and attitude. Attitude in everything! Lastly, there is always the option physical therapy assistant, which takes approximately two years to complete. There are some community colleges that offer this program of study.If you have the passion, you can do it. Most physical therapy programs now require a master's degree level, and soon to be a doctorate. Thus, I would not waste any time getting started. It's all about passion, and attitude. Attitude in everything! Lastly, there is always the option physical therapy assistant, which takes approximately two years to complete. There are some community colleges that offer this program of study.
Nowadays, most colleges and universities offer online courses. Check liberal arts colleges such as Occidental College. They should have a program for art therapy.
There is no specific major at the undergraduate level. Among the undergraduate courses that are useful when one applies to a physical therapist education program are anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, social science, mathematics, and statistics. Before granting admission, many programs require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic.
In most States, physical therapist assistants are required by law to hold an associate degree. You would have to research colleges that offer the program and complete all the requirements of that program. Some courses from your bachelor's degree will apply to the associate degree in physical therapy assisting. These might include English composition, humanities and social science electives, etc.
there is no MA offered. MPT - masters of physical therapy, MSPT - masters of PT. but most schools dont offer it anymore since you have to have a doctorate by 2012 which is called a DPT - doctorate of physical therapy.
Employers typically require physical therapist aides to have a high school diploma. They are trained on the job, and most employers provide clinical on-the-job training. Remember, there is a difference between an aide and an assistant. There are a number of colleges (mostly community colleges) that offer a two year associates of applied science degree as a physical therapy assistant.
Physical, speech, hearing, sports, mental, and behavioral are some of the most common types of therapy there are today.
In most circumstances, probably not. Going to school for physical therapy would probably be one of the requirements for this kind of thing.