Caitlin Bisbing Julie Nowicki Heather Schradin Michael Sclafani Alyssa Taylor YOUR FUTURE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY University of Cincinnati

1.Wants to help others 2.Confident 3.Sociable/people-person 4.Accountable 5.Have a positive attitude 5 CHARACTERISTICS OF A PT

 Helpful - giving aide or assistance  PTs should have a passion for helping others return to their previous activity level or improve their quality of life LIKES TO HELP OTHERS

 Confidence - being sure of yourself  Don’t doubt your abilities  PTs need to be confident to gain the trust of our patients CONFIDENCE

 Likes to be in the company of others  PTs work with people every day and enjoy interacting with others A PEOPLE PERSON

 Taking responsibility for your decisions, actions, and your patients  When we work with patients who need our help, they look to us to give them accurate info and give our best effort ACCOUNTABLE

 PTs need to have a smile on their face and be upbeat when working with patients  A positive attitude can be contagious and provide a good healing environment HAVE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

 Get an Undergraduate degree  All PTs must receive a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program  Entry level PT’s need a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree HOW DO YOU GET INTO PT SCHOOL?

 Research PT programs  Course Prerequisites  GRE  Observation Hours  Recommendation Letters  Applications and Fees  Deadlines HOW TO GET INTO PT SCHOOL

 Research PT programs  Determine each schools deadlines, prerequisites and all other material  Determine cost RESEARCH

 Cleveland State University (Cleveland)  College of Mount St. Joseph (Cincinnati)  Ohio University (Athens)  The Ohio State University (Columbus)  The University of Findlay (Findlay)  University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati)  University of Dayton (Dayton)  University of Toledo (Toledo)  Walsh University (North Canton)  Youngstown State University (Youngstown) UNIVERSITIES WITH PT PROGRAMS

 Anatomy and Physiology I  Anatomy and Physiology II  Upper Level Anatomy *  Other Physiology (pathophysiology, exercise physiology)  General Biology I  General Biology II  Other Biology (eg, cell, embryology, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, molecular)  General Chemistry I  General Chemistry II  General Psychology  Other Psychology (eg, abnormal, developmental, rehabilitation, sports)  Kinesiology  Math (eg, algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry)  Medical Terminology  English Composition  Social Science  Humanities COLLEGE COURSE PREREQUISITES

 Standardized test required for many graduate programs  Sections of test include:  Verbal  Quantitative  Analytical Writing  Un-scored Section GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION

 Observe a physical therapist and what his/her job includes  Each school has different requirements  Average needed hours between  Most schools require multiple settings OBSERVATION HOURS

 Written by those who know you but are not related  These are confidential letters that student will not see  Most schools require at least one recommendation written by a PT  Other options for recommendation letters include:  Teachers  Employers  Academic advisor RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

 Must fill out application to each school you are interested in attending  Some schools need a supplemental application  Varying fee associated with each application  Each school has an individual deadline for all information to be turned in  Typically deadline is in the early Fall the year before admission APPLICATIONS, FEES AND DEADLINES

 Minimum GPA  Minimum GRE score  Interview  Essay OTHER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service  Single web-based application and one set of materials to apply to multiple PT education programs WHAT IS PTCAS?

WHAT HAPPENS IN PT SCHOOL?

 Dissect cadaver  Muscles, nerves, blood vessels GROSS ANATOMY

 Subjective Interview  Documentation  How to measure ROM using goniometer MUSCULOSKELETAL

 MMTs  Length Tests  Special Tests MUSCULOSKELETAL CONT.

 Various neuromuscular conditions  Sensory/nerve testing  Strategies for patients with variety of impairments NEUROMUSCULAR

 Assessing wounds  Management of chronic wounds  Nonsurgical techniques  Burns INTEGUMENTARY

 Heart conditions  Breathing problems  Endurance training CARDIOPULMONARY

 Pediatric/Developmental  Geriatrics  Post-surgical rehab OTHERS

 Real-life exposure  Responsible for treatment of patients  Supervision by Clinical Instructor  New locations  Variety of settings CLINICAL ROTATIONS

 Fixed dates  Computer-based test (CBT)  Covers all aspects of PT  Final step before entering workforce as PT BOARD EXAMINATION

WHERE CAN A PT WORK?

 Acute Care Hospitals  Inpatient rehabilitation facilities  Outpatient clinics or offices  Skilled nursing, extended care, or subacute facilities  Homes  Education or research centers  Schools  Hospices  Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments  Fitness centers and sports training facilities  Local, State, and Federal Government  Research Center PT PRACTICE SETTINGS

 Individuals admitted to a hospital for short- term patient care for reasons such as illness, surgery, accident, or recovery from a trauma.  The goal in this setting is to discharge the person as soon as he or she is medically stable and has a safe place to go. ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL

 Individuals visit a physical therapist in a clinic, office, or other health care facility primarily to address musculoskeletal (orthopedic) and neuromuscular injuries or impairments. OUTPATIENT CLINIC

 Physical therapy provided to individuals with a focus on wellness.  Emphasizes preventing illness and injury and promoting a healthy lifestyle, as opposed to emphasizing treatment of diseases.  Settings may include but aren't limited to fitness centers and sports training facilities. WELLNESS/PREVENTION/SPORTS/FITNESS

 Individuals who are admitted to a facility that typically cares for elderly patients and provides long- term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

How Much Does A PT Make? © 2011 American Physical Therapy Association. All rights reserved.

 Physicians  Nurses  Occupational Therapists  Speech/Language Pathologists  Respiratory Therapists  Recreational Therapists  Psychologists  Physical Therapy Assistants  Physical Therapy Aides  Family Members WHO DO PT’S WORK WITH??

 Requirements:  Associates degree (approx. 2 years)  License, registration, and certification required  Characteristics:  Assist PT’s in giving care to patients  Provide exercise instructions, therapeutic treatments, gait, and balance training under supervision of PT  Earnings:  Median Salary: $46,140 PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

 Requirements:  High school diploma  Clinical on-site training  Characteristics:  Keep treatment area clean and organized, prepare for patient’s therapy session, assist in transportation of patients  Earnings:  Median Salary: $23,760 PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE

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