How many years do you have to go to school to be a physical therapy aide?

Answer 1

it takes 2 years to become a physical theraphist asstistant with an associates degree in physical theraphy studies.

To become a Physical Therapy Assistant, normally two years course is required that mainly includes both coursework and clinical experience. The course mainly involves subjects like chemistry, Biology, anatomy and physiology, algebra, and psychology. After complication of course you can become a physical therapy assistant.

Answer 2

I'm working towards my Masters in Physical therapy now and that is totally dependant on your state and you. Some states prefer a Doctorate now, however most states just require a Masters. If you do the MSPT route, from start of college to finish and assuming you don't have to retake any classes, get in the first year you apply into the program and are going full time, it should take around 6 or 7 years.

I will say that Physical Therapy is INCREDIBLY competitive. The University I am attending had 262 applicants and only accepted 35 students. If you want to do it put in 100% and don't be discouraged if you don't get in the first time. Applying to more than one program might help too, you may have to move but it will increase your odds.

Answer 3

Master's degree programs typically are 2 to 2.5 years in length, while doctoral degree programs last 3 years.

Physical therapist education programs include foundational science courses, such as biology, anatomy, physiology, cellular histology, exercise physiology, neuroscience, biomechanics, pharmacology, pathology, and radiology/imaging, as well as behavioral science courses, such as evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning. Some of the clinically-based courses include medical screening, examination tests and measures, diagnostic process, therapeutic interventions, outcomes assessment, and practice management. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, students receive supervised clinical experience

Answer 4

I do not believe you will find a bachelors degree in Physical Therapy any longer. It is now a masters, and soon to be a doctorate (if not already). Thus, the following.

Physical therapists need a master's degree from an accredited physical therapy program and a State license, requiring passing scores on national and State examinations. Education and training. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, there were 209 accredited physical therapist education programs in 2007. Of the accredited programs, 43 offered master's degrees and 166 offered doctoral degrees. Only master's degree and doctoral degree programs are accredited, in accordance with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. In the future, a doctoral degree might be the required entry-level degree. Master's degree programs typically last 2 years, and doctoral degree programs last 3 years. Physical therapist education programs start with basic science courses such as biology, chemistry, and physics and then introduce specialized courses, including biomechanics, neuroanatomy, human growth and development, manifestations of disease, examination techniques, and therapeutic procedures. Besides getting classroom and laboratory instruction, students receive supervised clinical experience. Among the undergraduate courses that are useful when one applies to a physical therapist education program are anatomy, biology, chemistry, social science, mathematics, and physics. Before granting admission, many programs require volunteer experience in the physical therapy department of a hospital or clinic. For high school students, volunteering with the school athletic trainer is a good way to gain experience. Licensure. All States require physical therapists to pass national and State licensure exams before they can practice. They must also graduate from an accredited physical therapist education program. Other qualifications. Physical therapists should have strong interpersonal skills so that they can educate patients about their physical therapy treatments and communicate with patients' families. Physical therapists also should be compassionate and possess a desire to help patients. Advancement.Physical therapists are expected to continue their professional development by participating in continuing education courses and workshops. In fact, a number of States require continuing education as a condition of maintaining licensure. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated below this answer box.

Answer 5

The minimum is usually around eight years. In this time, you will obtain your bachelor's degree as well as complete the required number of experience hours.

Answer 6

minimum of eight years

Answer 7

2 years