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