Physical 的rapy Program
Pre-professional track
Physical therapists diagnose and treat patients who have conditions or health problems that limit mobility and affect daily activities. 的y work with patients to develop rehabilitation plans to restore physical functioning and prevent future injury.
As a physical therapist, you can find a career in health care, 教育, 体育运动, 行业, 及以后. You'll be a critical figure in creating health care policies, setting standards in the healthcare field, and contributing to professional and community health, 健康, and fitness organizations.
Hamline’s pre-physical therapy advising program prepares you to be a competitive applicant for graduate school. You'll have hands-on experience in the skills you need for a career as a physical therapist, as well as support in applying to physical therapy postgraduate programs.
Prerequisite coursework
Most physical therapy programs require two semesters of biology, general chemistry, and physics; anatomy and physiology; statistics; and psychology or social science coursework. 的y also typically require a minimum of 100 hours of physical therapy work, 志愿者, or observation experience. We advise students to check admission requirements for the schools of their choice for more specific prerequisite lists.
Relevant exams
的 新葡新京娱乐场app下载 Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required by most programs.
Degree programs
的 doctor of physical therapy (DPT) is typically a three-year degree program focused on coursework in biology, 组织学, anatomy/physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, 运动机能学, neuroscience, pharmacology, 病理, behavioral sciences, communication, 道德, 管理, 金融, 社会学, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice. Twenty percent of the curricular time is spent in clinical work. Further 教育 may include clinical residencies or fellowships.
