how would I start to become a physical therapist?

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im 18 and i have serious interest in becoming a physical therapist, but i have absolutely no idea how to start a profession like that. is it a trade school type job? or is it a medical school thing? links with general information about this would be very helpful

Mary · Accepted Answer

Here are some useful links from the National PT organization

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Student_Resources&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=277&ContentID=31099

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?section=PT_Programs&template=/aptaapps/accreditedschools/acc_schools_map.cfm&process=3&type=PT

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?
Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=43269

PT is a graduate degree.  You go to school and earn a BS in anything as long as you meet your pre reqs which generally one year of gen bio, gen chem, gen physics, A and P, math, psy.

GNW_Paul · Answer

In the USA usually a 5 or 6 year Masters of Science program in college.  2 years of Math and Biology and Chemistry before you are formally accepted in to the degree program at most schools.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm#training

You could consider becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant which is often offered at the community college level.
http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?section=PT_Programs&template=/aptaapps/accreditedschools/acc_schools_map.cfm&process=3&type=PTA

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