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Becoming a Physical Therapist: A Guide for College Students

Becoming a Physical Therapist: A Guide for College Students. Alexis Williams. So you want to be a Physical T herapist ?. 2.5-3 years of graduate school Graduate with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Gain certifications to further offer services to patients

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Becoming a Physical Therapist: A Guide for College Students

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  1. Becoming a Physical Therapist:A Guide for College Students Alexis Williams

  2. So you want to be a Physical Therapist? • 2.5-3 years of graduate school • Graduate with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) • Gain certifications to further offer services to patients • Have opportunities to work with different patients • Athletes • Post-surgery • Special populations Help people!

  3. 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

  4. Work with the elderly Aid athletes with injuries Help with rehabilitation of veterans

  5. What does a Physical Therapist do? • Evaluate movements including • Range of Motion • Posture • Muscle Coordination • Prescribe exercises • Electric Stimulation Therapy • Discuss exercise options with physician Keep patients healthy! 

  6. 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

  7. Newark, Delaware

  8. 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!

  9. University of Delaware DPT Program DPT/PHD Program 2.5 years of school Every program session begins in July Choose concentration of Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedics 5 years of school DPT program is shortened PHD programs offered in Biomechanics and Movement Sciences TA positions available

  10. Newark, New Jersey Or Stratford, New Jersey

  11. 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

  12. 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-state • Go here for info about Stratford campus • Go here for info about Newark campus

  13. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  14. Drexel University 2.5 year DPT program 38 week clinical sessions 100% pass rate on licensure Offers scholarships from $25k-$65k

  15. Drexel University Uses technology including iPhones, tablets, and labs Has early admission agreement with Rowan Tuition roughly $63k in-state or out-of-state Go here for more info!

  16. Prerequisites of Physical Therapy School Most PT schools require these courses before entry: Psychology Physics (2 classes w/ lab) Chemistry (2 classes w/ lab) Biology (2 classes w/ lab) Anatomy and Physiology (2 classes w/ lab)

  17. 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 prerequisites • A Bachelors degree or higher • Typically a GRE or GMAT exam required

  18. Typical Classes of Physical Therapy School Geriatrics Neuroscience Anatomy

  19. Typical Classes of Physical Therapy School Biomechanics Physiology Pediatrics

  20. Physical therapy is one of the fastest growing careers Help people get back on their feet in a great profession Love what you do! Become a physical therapist TODAY

  21. 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

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