Physical Therapy Education: Professional Careers in the Field

Find Physical Therapy Education in the United Statesexperience and physical therapy education.)
and Canada. Some of the many career paths thatIn addition to full-time physical therapist positions,
individuals can take once they've attained thephysical therapy education programs are often
appropriate level of physical therapy education includeoffered to students with a desire to become
professions as of course, therapists, administrators,occupational therapist assistants, physical therapist
clinicians, consultants, educators, and researchers,aides or assistants. These career-training programs
among others. Depending on the direction which youinclude studies in anatomy, biology, chemistry,
take through your physical therapy education, youphysiology and CPR and first aid, among other
can expect to work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homesrelative subject matter. Students who successfully
and private homes, rehabilitation centers and othercomplete one of over 200 accredited physical
medical healthcare facilities.therapist assistant programs in the United States, will
With over 200 accredited physical therapy educationearn an Associate's Degree, and will have gained
programs from which to choose, prospectivecertification in both CPR and first aid. Physical therapy
students can opt to participate in both Mastereducation for aides and assistants doesn't stop at the
Degree programs as well as Doctoral Degreeschool level; a matter of fact, on-the-job training is
programs. Once enrolled in a physical therapyfrequently provided by most employers. In addition,
education course, students learn about anatomy,physical therapy aides and assistants have a potential
biology, biomechanics, chemistry, human growth (andearnings' range from $24,000 to $52,000 annually.
development), pathology, neuroanatomy andFurthermore, the scope of physical therapy education
hands-on training in a variety of therapeutic methods.is not limited to conventional medicine. For example,
Additionally, physical therapy education students arecontinuing education is commonly offered in a variety
often required to complete an internship or clinicalof mind-body-spirit medicines like massage therapy,
training to successfully fulfill educational requirements.energy healing therapies, as well as holistic nutritional
Upon degree achievement, graduates must gaincounseling.
licensure to practice in the United States. And, toIf you (or someone you know) are interested in
maintain licensure, practicing physical therapists mustfinding physical therapy education, let professional
take continuing physical therapy education.training within fast-growing industries like massage
Before you enroll in a physical therapy educationtherapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine,
program, it is important to note that the career fieldReiki, and others get you started! Explore career
often requires individuals to be in top physicalschool programs near you.
condition; as physical therapists do a lot of bending,Physical Therapy Education: Professional Careers in
kneeling, stooping, crouching and other physicalthe Field
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$88,000+. (Incomes commensurate with level of