To become a physical therapist you need to take many courses in Physiology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Anatomy. For physical therapy you would need to complete a 'Doctor of Physical Therapy” degree program. DPT programs have course work in Functional anatomy, complex conditions, life span development, applied physical therapy, Pharmacotherapy, and life span development. In all states Physical therapists must be licensed. All states have different licensing requirements but all physical therapist must past the National physical therapy examination and the NPTE is administered through the Federation of States boards of Physical Therapy known as (FSBPT.) The NPTE is a multiple choice test on the computer; if you apply to become a Physical therapist you must take the exam three times in a twelve month period. Applicants may find a practice exam which is also created by the FSBPT. Some states may require a law exam and criminal background check. You may need to complete a residency and obtain Board certification both of these components are
To become a physical therapist you need to take many courses in Physiology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Anatomy. For physical therapy you would need to complete a 'Doctor of Physical Therapy” degree program. DPT programs have course work in Functional anatomy, complex conditions, life span development, applied physical therapy, Pharmacotherapy, and life span development. In all states Physical therapists must be licensed. All states have different licensing requirements but all physical therapist must past the National physical therapy examination and the NPTE is administered through the Federation of States boards of Physical Therapy known as (FSBPT.) The NPTE is a multiple choice test on the computer; if you apply to become a Physical therapist you must take the exam three times in a twelve month period. Applicants may find a practice exam which is also created by the FSBPT. Some states may require a law exam and criminal background check. You may need to complete a residency and obtain Board certification both of these components are