How Tough the school of physiotherapy?
k.gregor Question : How Tough School Physical Therapy
I want to go to PT (physical therapy). Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect so I can better prepare myself? I’m working on a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology specializing in Exercise Science. I took most of my prerequisites. and had very few problems with most of them (except the physical was a bit hard). I’m thinking of going into a DTP program but I would like to know the programs MPT ainsi.Meilleure response:
Answer by Jason
That’s about as hard as nursing school.
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you should do fine. as long as you try you hardest anything is possible. and don’t worry about the physics class, you won’t need it where you are going. i am currently a pharmacy major and have to take physics. what is up with that =)
Where most people have trouble with the physical therapy program is that you no longer can rely on memorization. You have to deeply understand concepts of physiology, muscular function, research, etc…and yes you do need the physics to understand concepts such as torque, force, electrical fields as these are used on a daily basis in our treatment programs. It take alot more analytical skills as opposed to declaritive type of memory. If you are someone who likes using clues and evidence to solve problems, you will do well. The intensity of the program is also something that is difficult to get used to. You will be spending 5-8 hours a day in the classroom as opposed to 3-4 of a typical college student.
The MPT and the DPT program result in the same degree, but there is a higher emphasis in pharmacology, radiology and differential diasnosis in the DPT program. The APTA recognizes the fundamental difference in the program, but both are considered “entry level.”