Becoming A Physical Therapist

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How to become a Physical Therapist Have you ever wondered what there is to do out there as a career, or you just have no idea what to be? If you are patient, self-assured, resourceful, able to work with a variety of people, and you have excellent listening and communication skills then you would make a good physical therapist. In order to become a physical therapist you need to get a four year masters or bachelors degree in physical therapy which will include numerous science courses, including chemistry, biology, and physics also courses in humanities, English and writing. After graduating you will need to complete and pass a state administered national examination. In order to maintain this career you will need to renew your…show more content…
Physical therapist education programs include science courses, such as biology, anatomy, physiology, cellular histology, exercise physiology, neuroscience, biomechanics, pharmacology, pathology, and radiology/imaging, as well as behavioral science courses, such as evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning. Some of the basic courses include medical screening, examination tests and measures, diagnostic process, therapeutic interventions, outcomes assessment, and practice management. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, students will receive supervised clinical experience. Before granting admission, many programs require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic. All States regulate the practice of physical therapy. The eligibility requirements vary from state to state. Typical requirements for physical therapists include graduation from an accredited physical therapy education program; passing the National Physical Therapy Examination; and fulfilling State requirements such as jurisprudence exams. A number of States require continuing education as a condition of maintaining licensure. To maintain this career you must keep up on all the new things, because in the medical field there are more and more discoveries every…show more content…
If you want to be a Physical Therapist then you should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, so they can educate patients about their condition and physical therapy treatments and communicate with patients' families. You should also be patient, self-assured, resourceful, are able to work with a variety of people, excellent listening and communication skills. Physical therapists also should be compassionate and possess a desire to help patients. The advancement is expected to continue the professional development by participating in continuing education courses and workshops. Some physical therapists become board certified in a clinical specialty. Opportunities for physical therapists exist in academia and research. Some become self-employed, providing contract services or opening a private practice. Job opportunities will be good for licensed physical therapists in all settings. They should be particularly good in acute hospital, skilled nursing, and orthopedic settings, where the elderly are most often treated. Job prospects should be especially favorable in rural areas as many physical therapists tend to cluster in highly populated urban and suburban