Pharmacy
In the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, Physical Therapy is defined as:
Physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical base and widespread clinical applications in the preservation, development, and restoration of optimal physical function.
Physical therapy is an allied health profession that promotes optimal health and function. Physical Therapists work with people of all ages in order to promote overall health and function of the individual. Physical Therapists work in a variety of clinical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and others. Licensure as a physical therapist requires graduation from an accredited physical therapy program and a passing score on the licensure examination. Acceptance into Physical Therapy programs is competitive, and requires excellent performance in a suggested undergraduate curriculum.
Statistics
A minimum G.P.A. of 3.0, with a G.P.A. of 3.5-3.7 being a typical average for an accepted class. A combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1000 is recommended (minimum).
Curriculum
A typical Physical Therapy program is a Masters program involving a number of academic courses in the first year (anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, etc.). The goal of such coursework is to prepare a student for the more applied clinical aspect of the curriculum. A student is then required to complete a series of courses in clinical education, where the student works closely with a clinical supervisor. Each program is affiliated with numerous facilities in order to offer experience in the many applications of physical therapy. These facilities include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine centers, geriatric and pediatric centers, and home health agencies.
Links
The pre-requisites for each physical therapy school will vary, so it is best to check with the specific school you are interested in to determine the exact undergraduate courses required for admission
University of Cincinnati Physical Health Program:
(College of Allied Health - home page)
Physical Therapy Program - Doctorate
Physical Therapy Program – Application for Physical Therapy Program
University of Kentucky
(College of Health Sciences)
Physical Therapy Program
http://www.mc.uky.edu/PT/admissions.html
College of Mount St. Joseph
(Doctor of Physical Therapy Program)
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