Pre-健康 Physical Therapy Advising
Making a difference in patient mobility
在进行职前培训建议
According to the American Physical Therapy Association (ATPA), a physical therapist takes a hands-on approach that results in a “plan of care that promotes the ability to move, 减轻疼痛, 恢复功能, 防止残疾.”
Therapeutic exercise and functional training serve as the foundation of physical therapy. Patients are helped through massage or the manipulation of joints to increase or prevent the loss of further range and motion.
Students should complete the Physical Therapy Checklist (below) to ensure that they have met all requirements. Students should refer to Alfred University's Pre-健康时间表 and the Checklist to assist them in career planning.
认证 is a must, and most, if not all, physical therapists are accredited by the Commission on 认证 in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
主要
You are not required to select a particular major in order to be eligible for admission to a PT program. The most common undergraduate majors among PT students include exercise science, 生物学, 运动机能学, 和心理学. In selecting a college major, consider how you will satisfactorily complete the prerequisite courses for your designated physical therapist programs in addition to the college/university's degree and major requirements.
The minimum course requirements for most U.S. physical therapy 学校s are listed below with their AU equivalent courses. 请检查 American Physical Therapy Association or specific PT 学校s for any additional specific courses requirements.
| 复选框 | 课程 | 非盟等效 |
|---|---|---|
| 英语 | 英格兰101年 | |
| 英语 | 英格兰102年 | |
| 英语 | 101年心理学 | |
| Social 科学 1-2 additional course(s) |
| 复选框 | 课程 | 非盟等效 |
|---|---|---|
| 统计数据 | ATHT205 |
| 复选框 | 课程 | 非盟等效 |
|---|---|---|
| 物理我 | 物理111或125 | |
| 物理二世 | 物理112或126 |
| 复选框 | 课程 | 非盟等效 |
|---|---|---|
| 普通化学I | 化学105 | |
| 普通化学II | 化学106 |
| 复选框 | 课程 | 非盟等效 |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Foundations (requirement for 生物学 sequence) | 杂志150年 | |
| 细胞生物学 | 杂志211年 | |
| 结构与功能 | 杂志213年 | |
| 解剖学 & 生理学我 | 杂志307年 | |
| 解剖学 & 生理学二世 | 杂志308年 |
Additional Required or Relevant 课程work
For additional requirements, consult the website of specific 学校s and programs; suggested classes include additional math, exercise physiology (ATHT393), 医学术语, 沟通. 也咨询 American Physical Therapy Association 了解更多信息.
观察时间
PT programs require applicants to perform observation hours, usually verified by a licensed physical therapist. Hours may be earned in different settings such as acute care hospital, 康复, 养老院, 学校, 工业和家庭卫生. Most programs require at least 60 observation hours in at least two different settings.
Entrance Exam (研究生 Record Examination GRE)
The GRE is required by most physical therapy 学校s. The test should be taken at least 6 weeks before the application deadline.
时间轴
早期应用! The Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) is a service of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and allows applicants to use a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple DPT programs. Many PT programs have multiple deadline dates (i.e., preferred, priority, or early decision) or operate on a rolling admissions process. The deadline indicates when your materials must arrive at PTCAS (and not at the program) and can take 4-5 weeks for processing. You should e-submit your application as soon as it's complete and NOT wait for PTCAS to receive all of your transcripts or references. Most 学校 applications are due in the Fall of the senior year.
The early decision program is a binding option for applicants who have decided that a particular PT program is their first choice and they will enroll if accepted. Each PTCAS program has selected a firm or soft deadline. 项目 may move from a soft to a firm deadline at any point during the cycle.
