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Pre-Physical Therapy

If you are interested in working with patients and have a strong desire to help them, then pre-physical therapy is the major for you.

King College’s physical therapy dual-degree program will prepare you for entrance into highly respected physical therapy master’s programs in the United States. You’ll take the classes in anatomy and physiology, physics and biomechanics that you’ll need to succeed in graduate school, pass your licensure exam and practice physical therapy. You’ll also have the opportunity to see concepts and theories in action as you volunteer in hospitals and clinics. This also looks great on your application to PT school! You’ll also learn the interpersonal/communication skills you’ll need to educate patients and their families about treatments.

When you become a physical therapist, you’ll help patients regain motor control for walking, routine activities and physical independence. You’ll evaluate and assess the needs of their patients and develop a treatment plan. You’ll work with doctors, occupational therapists and other medical professionals to help the patient get back to normal after a life-changing event.

You’ll most likely have a great job lined-up after you finish your education. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, employment in the field of physical therapy is expected to increase faster than average. www.Salary.com predicts that the median expected salary for physical therapist is $59,712.

Physical therapists will continue to be in demand as the growth in the number of elderly people and individuals with disabilities or limited function increases (www.bls.gov).

Physical therapists work in hospitals, clinics, and private offices, homes and schools, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers. You could conduct research at an academic institution or visit work sites to develop injury-avoiding work practices.

As a physical therapist, you’ll not sit behind a desk most of the day. In fact, the job can be physically demanding as you help patients turn, stand or walk. You could work in hospitals, private offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, homes or schools. You could conduct research at an academic institution or visit work sites to develop injury-avoiding work practices. 

Required Coursework

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2007-2008 King College Academic Catalog