Becoming a Physical Therapist: A Guide for College Students
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ALEXIS WILLIAMS
Becoming a Physical Therapist:
A Guide for College Students
Help people
!
So you want to be a Physical Therapist?
2.5-3 years of graduate schoolGraduate with a Doctorate of Physical
Therapy (DPT) Gain certifications to further offer services to
patientsHave opportunities to work with different
patients Athletes Post-surgery Special populations
More about being a Physical Therapist
Need for physical therapists higher than ever!
Average salary for PT ~$80,000
Many opportunities in the field Join military for loan relief/scholarships In-home sessions Hospital settings Out-patient private practice
What does a Physical Therapist do?
Evaluate movements including Range of Motion Posture Muscle Coordination
Prescribe exercisesElectric Stimulation TherapyDiscuss exercise options with physician
Keep patients healthy!
Some options for schooling
University of Delaware Newark, Delaware
UMDNJ/Rutgers University Stratford or Newark, New Jersey
Drexel University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Official Physical Therapist
accredited by the National
Association of Physical Therapists
Newark, Delaware
University of Delaware
Ranked #2 in the country for physical therapy graduate programs
Offers a DPT and a DPT/PHD program
DPT program is 2.5 years$100k out-of-state tuition
(for entire program)Go here for more info!
DPT Program DPT/PHD Program
2.5 years of schoolEvery program
session begins in July
Choose concentration of Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics
5 years of schoolDPT program is
shortenedPHD programs
offered in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences
TA positions available
University of Delaware
Newark, New JerseyOr
Stratford, New Jersey
Rutgers University
Choose from campus in Stratford or Newark, New Jersey
Offers community service project to screen migrant workers and their families for musculoskeletal dysfunction
Offers entry level DPT programs in both locations, offers additional PHD in Health Sciences at Newark campus
Rutgers University
DPT program is 3 years long begins in May each year
Year round program only open to full time students
Program is intense and “difficult to maintain employment” while involved
Tuition is $21k per year in-stateGo here for info about Stratford campusGo here for info about Newark campus
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Drexel University
2.5 year DPT program
38 week clinical sessions
100% pass rate on licensure
Offers scholarships from $25k-$65k
Drexel University
Uses technology including iPhones, tablets, and labs
Has early admission agreement with RowanTuition roughly $63k in-state or out-of-state
Prerequisites of Physical Therapy School
Most PT schools require these courses before entry:
PsychologyPhysics (2 classes w/ lab)Chemistry (2 classes w/ lab)Biology (2 classes w/ lab)Anatomy and Physiology (2 classes w/ lab)
Prerequisites of Physical Therapy School
Volunteer hours approved by a licensed physical therapist Usually 100-150 hours of service
Getting a C or better in prerequisitesA Bachelors degree or higherTypically a GRE or GMAT exam required
Typical Classes of Physical Therapy School
Geriatrics
Neuroscience
Anatomy
Typical Classes of Physical Therapy School
Biomechanics
Physiology
Pediatrics
Become a physical therapist TODAY
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Help people get back on their feet in a great profession
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References
http://www.udel.edu/PT/Study%20With%20Us/entrancerequirements.html
http://www.drexel.edu/physicalTherapy/http://shrp.rutgers.edu/dept/PT/south/http://shrp.rutgers.edu/dept/PT/north/http://
money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/physical-therapist/salary