| Find Physical Therapy Certification Programs in the | | | | cardiovascular and pulmonary management, clinical |
| United States and Canada. Prospective students | | | | pharmacology and nutrition, and primary care |
| who are interested in a career in physical therapy | | | | practice, among numerous other subjects of |
| must first become certified and/or licensed in | | | | study. |
| order to practice in the field. In most cases, | | | | Aside from hands-on training, students |
| graduates of an approved physical therapy | | | | participating in physical therapy certification |
| certification program are eligible to take the | | | | programs acquire a wealth of effective patient |
| National Physical Therapist Examination (NPTE) to | | | | communication skills, and business education. |
| become licensed and/or certified in their | | | | Candidates who have completed all required |
| respective state of residence. If you're a student | | | | training and education, and who have attained |
| in high school an excellent way to gain an | | | | physical therapy certification (and/or licensure) can |
| understanding and relative experience in the field | | | | enjoy a booming occupational field, as the growth |
| would be to volunteer as a school athletic trainer. | | | | potential of careers in physical therapy is |
| Whether individuals choose to pursue an | | | | expected to rise over the coming decade. |
| Associate's degree as a physical therapist | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested in |
| assistant or are seeking higher education like a | | | | attaining your physical therapy certification, let |
| Master's or Doctoral degree, physical therapy | | | | professional training within fast-growing industries |
| certification programs all begin with basic | | | | like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, |
| coursework in science including biology, chemistry | | | | oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you |
| and physics. Additional studies in a physical therapy | | | | started! Explore career school programs near you. |
| certification program are human growth and | | | | Employment source: Bls.gov (US Bureau of Labor |
| development, pathology, biomechanics, and other | | | | Statistics) |
| associated subject matter. | | | | Physical Therapy Certification Programs |
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