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Online Physical Therapy School

Maxine Said:

I want to become a Physical Therapist?

We Answered:

The best place to research is the professional organization for PT is the APTA. Their website is www.apta.org under the education tab.

The steps to become a PT

1. Get an undergrad in anything. Common ones include exercise science, health science, or kinesiology.
2. Earn a 3.5 gpa to be competitive
3. Take the pre reqs including 1 year of gen chem, gen physics, gen bio, A and P, along with math potentially through calc, psy, and stats
4. Take the GRE required at many schools.
5. Complete volunteer hours in a PT clinic preferably 2 different types
6. Apply to DPT school
7. Get accepted
8. Complete DPT school, including internships
9. Take the national exam and pass it
10. Apply for state licensure

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