| Find Physical Therapy Programs in the United | | | | anatomy, CPR and first aid, physiology, |
| States and Canada. There is a vast assortment | | | | biology, chemistry, and physics; and |
| of physical therapy programs from which to | | | | practical training in therapeutic modalities |
| choose. For instance, if you have already | | | | (including massage techniques, manual and |
| attained a certain level of education from | | | | mechanical therapies, etc.). While not all |
| one of over 200 accredited physical therapy | | | | physical therapy schools offer the exact same |
| programs in the United States, you will find | | | | curriculum, accredited physical therapy |
| that that a number of schools and | | | | programs (by the American Physical Therapy |
| universities provide extended career training | | | | Association APTA) must meet common, and basic |
| in Masters Degree in Physical Therapy, | | | | educational standards; so while many may |
| post-graduate Doctor of Physical Therapy | | | | differ in specialized training, the academic |
| Programs, as well as Transitional Doctor of | | | | foundations are very similar. |
| Physical Therapy Programs. | | | | |
| | | | Once training has been successfully completed |
| Depending on which physical therapy program | | | | in one of countless physical therapy |
| in which you enroll, there are several | | | | programs, graduates can earn from $24k - $88k |
| specialized areas of study that are currently | | | | annually.* (Depending on level of education, |
| available. Various colleges and universities | | | | experience and training.) |
| provide practical training in orthopedic | | | | |
| physical therapy, geriatric physical therapy, | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested |
| neurological physical therapy, occupational | | | | in finding physical therapy programs, let |
| physical therapy, cardiovascular/pulmonary | | | | professional training within fast-growing |
| rehabilitation, and pediatric physical | | | | industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, |
| therapy, among others. | | | | acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and |
| | | | others get you started! Explore career school |
| If you are more interested in becoming a | | | | programs near you. |
| physical therapy assistant (PTA) or physical | | | | |
| therapy aide, there are also numerous | | | | *Salary Source: BLS (US Bureau of Labor |
| physical therapy programs primarily designed | | | | Statistics) |
| for the future PTA in mind. Candidates learn | | | | |
| how to work under the supervision of a | | | | Physical Therapy Programs: Courses of Study |
| licensed physical therapist after they have | | | | |
| successfully graduated from an accredited | | | | © Copyright 2007 |
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| take approximately two years to complete and | | | | All Rights Reserved |
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| therapists. Depending on the degree course, | | | | and active. |
| students can anticipate a curriculum in | | | | |