{"id":8080,"date":"2023-12-29T12:49:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T12:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voivoinfotech.com\/?p=8080"},"modified":"2023-12-29T12:55:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T12:55:08","slug":"how-to-become-a-physical-therapist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voivoinfotech.com\/how-to-become-a-physical-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Physical Therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"03a83b90573711eb297bfce2535e6576\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\https://voivoinfotech.com/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- responsive sq - Voivo -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9060120001299314\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2785645861\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>A physical therapist takes on an important job. They work to help their patients lead lives that are both healthy and active. Men and women taking on this role remain in high demand today. Anyone looking to take on this role, however, must complete certain educational requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Undergraduate_Courses\">Undergraduate Courses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A person wishing to become a physical therapist will need to begin preparing for this role while they are in college. Courses a person might take while obtaining their bachelor&#8217;s degree should cover areas such as biology, anatomy, physiology, and statistics. Doing so helps prepare them for the coursework they will encounter while taking part in a physical therapy graduate program. However, these are only some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/comphealth.com\/resources\/education-requirements-for-physical-therapists\">schooling pre-requisites for physical therapists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Graduate_Studies\">Graduate Studies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any person wishing to serve as a physical therapist in the United States must pursue a doctor of physical therapy degree. They obtain this degree through a program overseen by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. However, this is only the first step of the process.<\/p>\n<p>Getting into an accredited program isn&#8217;t easy. The person must have a bachelor&#8217;s degree or enroll in a three-plus-three curriculum format. With this program, the student spends three years taking preprofessional courses before moving on to the three-year professional doctor of physical therapy program.<\/p>\n<p>While taking classes, the student learns about several content areas. Biology and anatomy are standard, and the student completes coursework in biomechanics, pathology, physiology, ethics, and more. Most of the student&#8217;s time is spent in the classroom. Approximately 20 percent of the program is reserved for clinical education, so the student gets hands-on experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Finding_the_Right_Physical_Therapy_Program\">Finding the Right Physical Therapy Program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any program a student is looking at should be accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capteonline.org\/\">Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education<\/a>. This designation ensures the program meets all requirements and is of high quality. However, how can a student know which accredited program best meets their needs? Several factors come into play when making this decision.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Fees_and_Financial_Aid\">Fees and Financial Aid<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Becoming a physical therapist comes with a price tag. In fact, most students find they must secure student loans to complete the program. Compare tuition and financial aid options at several schools to find the one that works best for your situation.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Program_Length\">Program Length<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most doctor of physical therapy programs take three years to complete. However, certain programs can be finished in less time. A student may wish to consider one of these programs to reduce the overall cost and allow them to begin making money sooner.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Program_Culture\">Program Culture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Programs vary in terms of their culture. As the student will be spending an extended period completing the training, it is important to find a program they feel comfortable with. Learn about the program&#8217;s strengths and weaknesses, and spend some time on the campus to make certain it is a good fit.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Becoming_Licensed\">Becoming Licensed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Completion of the program is only part of the process. The student must also successfully pass a licensure exam. The National Physical Therapy Exam is overseen by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsbpt.org\/\">Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once a physical therapist becomes licensed, they may choose to enter a residency or fellowship program. Many students choose to take part in a residency program before moving on to a fellowship. The student may also wish to become a board-certified specialist. However, this is not necessary to practice as a physical therapist. With many options available to those who pursue a career as a physical therapist, finding the right combination has never been easier. Learn more today about this rewarding career and all it has to offer.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A physical therapist takes on an important job. They work to help their patients lead lives that are both healthy and active. Men and women taking on this role remain in high demand today. Anyone looking to take on this role, however, must complete certain educational requirements. 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