What major would be good for Physical/Occupational Therapy School?
I am interested in becoming a physical or occupational therapist, but I don't know what degree I should get my undergrad in that would fit the criteria. Obviously I know biology would work, but I want something a little different.
I want to be a physical therapist. what should i major in?
i am really interested in the human body. is there such thing as a major in anatomy or physiology? can i major in something like anthropology? or kinesiology? or do i have to major in biology? Can these majors easily be used if i decide to be a nurse? will a nurse and physical therapist require a lot of math? i like science, math i can deal with but its not my favorite!
Will I get in to Physical Therapy School?
Hi. I am applying for PT school this fall and a little nervous. Most programs seem like their average applicant has at least a 3.6 gpa. I was under the impression that all i needed was above a 3.0 and now i wish i would have worked a little harder in undergrad. Would anyone mind evaluating my chances at getting in to a school in the midwest, like UIC or Wisconsin Madison? Major: biology Science GPA: 3.13 Overall GPA: 3.025 ( * my GPA is low but I only have about 6 C's. I only have 2 A's on my transcript, I generally just get B's. GRE: 550 V 580 Q 4.0 A Extracurriculars: worked as an athletic trainer freshman year, sorority member, environmental club member. Hours: 20 hospital(in process), 18 outpatient, 20 pediatric
What associates degree do you need to be a physical therapist?
In the US---- If you want to become a PTA-- you would go to a CC and get an AAS in PTA. If you are going into PT, you can get an AAS and then a BS in anything that you can get the required pre reqs. A degree in Business is fine but you may have difficulty sneaking in the pre reqs. You need 1 year of general bio with labs general physics with labs general chemistry with labs Anatomy and physiology (cadaver dissection recommended) with labs You also need math. Some schools require calculus others do not You need psy and statistics. Yes PT is a graduate program. For more information, go to thhe national PT association www.apta.org (under education tab)
Physical therapist vs physician assistant?
I have to disagree with both answers aove, I think both are great careers. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. So let's start with basics: education required. For PT, it's pretty much a doctorate degree. There are some schools where you can do it in 6 years, but the standard is now 4 years of undergrad and about 3 of graduate work. This is where PT can be a disadvantage. It's highly competitive for entrance into PT programs and takes a LOT of school work for what people would say is not a competitive salary for other professions that spend just as much time in school. (more on that later). To get into a program usually requires a year each of general chem, bio and physics as well as psychology, anatomy and physiology, stats, calc or trig. PA programs are also generally graduate degrees, but mostly master's degree programs. I would imagine that pre-PT and pre-PA students take somewhat similar courses until they actually enter their respective degrees. I would think as a PA, however, you'd have to be a little more involved in chem. Understanding organic chemistry is rather vital to medicine. Next: salary. Generally speaking, PA's have a median salary about $10,000 more than PTs....but they are generally in the same ball park. Settings: PTs generally work in clinics, hospitals, healthcare centers, schools, and can even have their own practice. PA's on the other hand work under a supervising physician so they are usually working in clinics. Both PTs and PAs may be required to work weekends, evenings and holidays. It depends on your setting and type of patient population. Job outlooks should remain great for both. Especially and newly insured patients are now eligible to receive payment for medical services, there will be an increase in number of patients who seek care...for both physical therapy and in medicine. I think PAs will especially enjoy job growth as the demand for primary care physicians will increase some of which work will fall upon PAs. I would say if you like to see a variety of patient problems and are more interested in medical management of problems, you would like to become a PA. If you enjoy focusing more on movement and physical aspects of a problem, you would enjoy being a PT. Both are great career choices.
Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer?
I'm not exactly sure how it goes, you should go talk to someone in the HES department at a college, all my professors were more than happy to answer these same questions. HES: Health Exercise Science btw At my college your in luck because as far as I know whether your doing PT or trying to be a trainer you would go for an HES degree, it's a four year degree but it won't be very difficult to get. I would imagine that you would make a little more being a PT (unless your super good at training or become a celebrity or something like that). However, because these both come from the same degree you have plenty of time to decide what you want to do with it. I'm quite sure that if you want to do PT that you need a masters, which means you'll need to go back to school for two years after the first four years are done, grad school is very competitive and hard to get into for that major too so good luck with that. There's another side to this, I'm pretty sure that to become a personal trainer all you need is some basic certification, it would take you a year, maybe less and your wouldn't need the HES degree. However, because these are easy to come buy and lets face it, half of America could not care less about being in shape, it will be very difficult to get a job with one, you would have to know someone or just get lucky. To get an HES degree you will need at least college algebra and maybe trig, but these aren't tough if you put your head down and work at them. You will have to take physics and organic chemistry which will be more difficult but still very do-able. hope this helped, go talk to a counselor, seriously that's what theyre there for
What courses are needed to become a physical therapist assistant ?
Check this site for information: http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/fa... PTAs Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) help physical therapists in their daily activities which include assisting patients during rehabilitation. Their patients include accident victims and clients with such conditions as burns, amputations, stroke, vertigo, low back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy. Find Physical Therapist Assistant Programs Responsibilities PTAs are trained to conduct therapeutic exercises, provide therapeutic massage, observe patients and evaluate data on a patient's progress. Physical therapist assistants may fit or adjust supportive devices such as leg braces or crutches. Assistants may also perform clerical duties such as answering phones, ordering supplies, and completing forms. Find Physical Therapist Assistant Programs PTA Training Physical therapist assistants must earn an associate's degree in physical therapist assisting in order to practice. Currently there are over 250 accredited physical therapist assistant programs in the country. Curriculum varies from program to program, but in addition to the theory and practice of physical therapy, you'll probably study the basic medical sciences and other general education courses. You'll also gain plenty of hands-on experience in a clinical internship. Find Physical Therapist Assistant Programs Gain Real World Experience To gain some experience before you start the program, volunteer with a physical therapist or at a local nursing home. It will also help to have a strong background in biology, chemistry, physics, health, art, and social sciences. Find Physical Therapist Assistant Programs PTA-to-Physical Therapist Physical therapist assistant curriculum differs from that of the physical therapist and does not provide the needed prerequisites required for physical therapist education. However, if you do decide to become a PT after you are an experienced PTA, you may want to enter an accredited PTA-to-PT program. Find Physical Therapist Assistant Programs PTA Licensing To practice as a PTA you must earn an associate's degree from an accredited PTA program. Aside from earning a PTA degree, licensing requirements vary from state-to-state. Most states require passage of a state examination