Allied Health – Physical Therapy – Imagine

Physical Therapy Allied Health Guide

What is Physical Therapy?

Physical therapy is a profession that utilizes expert knowledge in movement to examine clients of all ages and develop treatment plans in order to prevent and/or treat injuries, disabilities, and movement. Physical therapists (commonly shortened to PTs) frequently collaborate with other health professionals to create a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for their clients. Some of their goals include encouraging more healthy, active lifestyles and wellness-oriented programs.

Undergraduate Prerequisite Coursework

Anatomy with Lab
Physiology with Lab
Biology I
Biology II
General Chemistry I with Lab
General Chemistry II with Lab
General Physics I with Lab
General Physics II with Lab
Psychology
Statistics

This list covers the most frequently required prerequisites. Please see individual program websites for exact requirement information.

Education & Advanced Degrees

Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
PhD in Physical Therapy (typically earned in combination with a DPT)

Advanced Degree Requirements

Documented observation hours
GRE test scores
References (Academic, Professional, Therapy)

This is a list of the most frequently required admissions requirements. Please see individual program websites for exact requirement information.

Potential Workplace Settings to Explore

Hospitals
Schools
Outpatient clinics
Private practice
Acute care facilities
Industrial environments
Rehabilitation clinics
Community settings
Mental health facilities
Homes

Career Resources

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OneHop Allied Health Professions Alumni Group

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Allied Health Professional Associations for Students

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Explore Allied Health Professions “Allied health encompasses a broad group of health professionals who use scientific principles and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic diseases; promote disease prevention and wellness for optimum health, and apply administration and management skills to support health care systems in a variety of settings.” – Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP, 2021)

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