Description

Physical Therapists care for people who have been disabled through injury, illness, developmental defects, and aging.  The level of responsibilities depends on experience, specialization, and advanced education.  They evaluate muscular and related functions and use various therapeutic treatments.  PTs may work on referral of a physician or independently.

Degree

DPT (DPT program recommended for students who have completed a BA/BS degree)

Program Length

2 –3 Years

Professional Schools’ Organization

APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)

http://www.APTA.org

Application Service

School specific application and admissions procedures.

Academic Admission Requirements

One semester each of General Psychology, Advanced Psychology, Math, English, Statistics.  Two semesters each:  Chemistry, Physics; three semesters minimum of Biology including one semester each of Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.

Admission Exam

GRE (Graduate Record Exam)

http://gre.org

Personal Attributes & Experiences

Most PT programs require significant and extended experience in physical therapy or other heath related experiences.

Recommendation Letters

No standard form