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Advice for future Physical therapist ??
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Alexis’s Answer
I would recommend the following advice for becoming a Physical Therapist:
I. You would be working with all kinds of patients to help them gain mobility in hospitals, clinics or assisted living centers
II. Volunteer at a hospital or assisted living center or shadow with a Physical Therapist
III. Take challenging science courses in high school to include Honors or AP science courses
IV. Apply to colleges and universities with strong science programs
V. Earn a Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Related Field
VI. Complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program which typically takes 3 years
VII. Meet your State's Licensing Requirements
VIII. Complete a Residency (Optional)
IX. Obtain Board Certification (Optional)
Take a class in dealing with diversities, racial biases and cultural differences so that you have an understanding and respect for all people of all ages.
I. You would be working with all kinds of patients to help them gain mobility in hospitals, clinics or assisted living centers
II. Volunteer at a hospital or assisted living center or shadow with a Physical Therapist
III. Take challenging science courses in high school to include Honors or AP science courses
IV. Apply to colleges and universities with strong science programs
V. Earn a Bachelor's Degree in a Health-Related Field
VI. Complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program which typically takes 3 years
VII. Meet your State's Licensing Requirements
VIII. Complete a Residency (Optional)
IX. Obtain Board Certification (Optional)
Take a class in dealing with diversities, racial biases and cultural differences so that you have an understanding and respect for all people of all ages.
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Jason’s Answer
Keep in mind I am not a physical therapist but as someone who has had 3 surgeries in the last 3 years I like to think of myself as a professional patient surgeries required me to have PT. I will tell you that making your patient feel like they are connecting with you is very important. Ive had any situations where I go in to do my work and I felt abandoned to sit with ice or heat with an assistant.
I would strongly assess the patient's desires for what they want to work on, and their value of time. I really liked my last physical therapist and he was right out of school. The reason was that he spent all his time with me. I was not just another person in a place that looked like a gym. That was helpful for me to become invested in the process.
I would strongly assess the patient's desires for what they want to work on, and their value of time. I really liked my last physical therapist and he was right out of school. The reason was that he spent all his time with me. I was not just another person in a place that looked like a gym. That was helpful for me to become invested in the process.