Steps to becoming a PT:
- Earn a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college Any degree is accepted as long as the prerequisite courses are fulfilled. Prerequisites differ by school but most programs require prerequisite courses in anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, psychology, and statistics.
2. Complete a Doctoral Physical Therapy degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy degree programs are 3 years long and consist of coursework as well as clinical experience. Coursework in the program includes applied physical therapy, functional anatomy, complex conditions, lifespan development, and pharmacology. Clinical experience includes internships at a variety of different settings.
3. Pass the National Physical Therapy Examination
Each state has it’s own licensing requirements and state licensing exam. Physical therapists must pass the exam for the state in which they wish to practice. Same states may also require and law exam and/or criminal background check.
How to Become (n.d.). How to Become a Physical Therapist: Physical Therapy Schools and Careers Retrieved from learnhowtobecome.org
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