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Because physical therapists are required to understand an extensive number of problems that can affect movement, function, and health, physical therapists, in general, graduate with at least a master's degree. Many physical therapy programs also offer clinical doctorate's degree. Coursework for a typical physical therapy program includes [[biology]], [[chemistry]], [[physics]], [[biomechanics]], [[neuroanatomy]], [[human growth]] and development, manifestations of disease, examination techniques, and therapeutic procedures. [http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm] All physical therapists must not only pass a national examination test, but be licensed by the state in which they practice. In order to specialize in a specific modality such as orthopaedic, neurologic, or pediatrics, physical therapists seek advanced certification. [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php]In addition, in order to retain their licenses, many states also require taking continuing education classes and attend workshops.[http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm] | Because physical therapists are required to understand an extensive number of problems that can affect movement, function, and health, physical therapists, in general, graduate with at least a master's degree. Many physical therapy programs also offer clinical doctorate's degree. Coursework for a typical physical therapy program includes [[biology]], [[chemistry]], [[physics]], [[biomechanics]], [[neuroanatomy]], [[human growth]] and development, manifestations of disease, examination techniques, and therapeutic procedures. [http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm] All physical therapists must not only pass a national examination test, but be licensed by the state in which they practice. In order to specialize in a specific modality such as orthopaedic, neurologic, or pediatrics, physical therapists seek advanced certification. [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php]In addition, in order to retain their licenses, many states also require taking continuing education classes and attend workshops.[http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm] | ||
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* [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php Physical Therapy the Healing Touch] Physical Therapy.com | * [http://www.physicaltherapy.com/pt_defined.php Physical Therapy the Healing Touch] Physical Therapy.com | ||
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* [http://www.catalogs.com/info/b2b/the-history-of-physical-therapy.html Careers and Education, The History of Physical Therapy] by Rita Hutner | * [http://www.catalogs.com/info/b2b/the-history-of-physical-therapy.html Careers and Education, The History of Physical Therapy] by Rita Hutner | ||
*[http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm Physical Therapist: Career Information] About.com Career Planning | *[http://careerplanning.about.com/od/occupations/p/phys_therapist.htm Physical Therapist: Career Information] About.com Career Planning | ||
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