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Physical Therapy Schools In Pa

Lena Said:

Physical Therapist or Physician Assistant School?

We Answered:

you need to see what is a good fit despite the difference in salary or time in school. I went to PT school when you could earn a BS, MPT programs were just starting. I have gone back and gotten a DPT. I love what I do. However, I do not know what I would do if I was going to PT school today. PT are very independent. They can work for them selves. They get to know the patients well. They see them several times a week for a period of time. PA on the other time must work under an MD. They spend minimal time with the patient and see them infrequently.

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Julian Said:

I was accepted into the physical therapy programs at Pitt and Ithaca, which has a better program?

We Answered:

Go to Pitt. Ithaca is good but expensive and the downside is the 2 campus.

Minnie Said:

Is it possible to become a PA from PTA?

We Answered:

Yes. I have several classmates who have been athletic trainers in the past. EMTs and lab techs are also common. PA programs do not care what your undergrad major was. As long as you get the pre-requisites required by your program, good grades, and have experience working with patients in any healthcare field, you will be prepared to apply.

Tom Said:

What are some good schools for dance and physical therapy?

We Answered:

University of Buffalo has a good dance and a good PT dept.

Pauline Said:

Looking for a accredited school in South East PA for Physical Therapy Aide.?

We Answered:

You do not need to get a degree to be an aide. You need an AAS in PTA to become a physical therapist assistant.

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Pennsylvania
Butler County Community College (D2, F1, PU)
California University of Pennsylvania (D2, F1, PU)
Central Pennsylvania College (D1, F1, PR)
Community College of Allegheny County/Boyce Campus (D1, F1, F4, PU)
Harcum College (D1, E3, F1, PR)
Lehigh Carbon Community College (D2, F1, PU)
Mercyhurst College (D1, F1, PR)
Mount Aloysius College (D1, F1, PR)
The Pennsylvania State University DuBois (D1, F1, PU)
The Pennsylvania State University Hazleton Campus (D1, F1, PU)
The Pennsylvania State University Mont Alto (D1, F1, F4, PU)
The Pennsylvania State University Shenango (D1, F1, PU)
University of Pittsburgh at Titusville (D1, F1, PU)

Billy Said:

between physical therapy and PA?

We Answered:

Most PA schools require a certain amount of related job experience prior to acceptance. So, generally speaking, you will have to find a job in a clinical setting after your undergrad, get 200 or so hours of experience, then apply to a PA school. As far as I know, you don't have to do that for Physical Therapy, but I've never looked into PT school. PA is also a Masters, and PT can be a Masters or a Docorate, so your time in school really depends on which you're going for. I don't know which pays better, but if you want to know which is more satisfing, do some volunteering. Grad schools pretty much require it anyway, and you will be able to get references from professionals in the field for your application.

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