How to Become a Physical Therapist

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  • @PTProgress
    @PTProgress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    How many of you want to become a PT? Let me know where you are in the process - shadowing, application, acceptance???

    • @vishalsutariya6204
      @vishalsutariya6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Tim, I am Bachelor in PT(India). Now want to know more about DPT in US.

    • @abbydavenport4595
      @abbydavenport4595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do! Focusing on undergrad classes right now. Once this whole COVID situation is over, I am going to start working on my shadowing hours.

    • @axel._.4192
      @axel._.4192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a freshman in college

    • @riasingh5455
      @riasingh5455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey , I have completed my BPT this year from India , and planning for DPT in USA , please guide for the affordable colleges and preferably states to apply for ? And any other advice?

    • @kaitlynburke1584
      @kaitlynburke1584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Taking my pre reqs and waiting to be able to start my shadowing.

  • @LeekBrimah
    @LeekBrimah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I did 135 hours in internship. It was a clinic. It was good to watch them at work.

  • @DailyTv22
    @DailyTv22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I want to become at pt because I went through a very traumatic experience, I was shot 14 times and spent over 11 months in the hospital and I am living proof that you can recover from your injuries

    • @cperforms
      @cperforms ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Damn 50 cent but like more holes🤣

    • @nurunnaher724
      @nurunnaher724 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well did you become one?

    • @DailyTv22
      @DailyTv22 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nurunnaher724 no I started moving weight instead. Pay is good.

  • @lukej7829
    @lukej7829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hey Tim, it's nice to see the channel at 13k subs! Your videos have helped guide me towards a career in PT. My undergrad is in Kinesiology so I'm currently working in an outpatient clinic as a performance trainer. I get daily collaboration with 5 therapists and it's been such an insightful experience thus far. Still not 100% sure I want to go the PT route but your videos give me so much insight into PT. Thank you and keep up the great work!

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Luke! That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing and for being a part of the PTProgress community!

    • @dennisdinh6918
      @dennisdinh6918 ปีที่แล้ว

      What other toured are there???

  • @gunnarconley
    @gunnarconley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Your videos get me hyped up! I'm ecstatic to get my career going. Thanks for being a good guidance for encouragement and prosperity. Gonna try to get school going.

  • @bewsbug
    @bewsbug 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I just found your channel and this video was posted in perfect timing!! Thanks so much for all the info!

  • @memesimone9690
    @memesimone9690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a massage therapist looking to become a physical therapist by next year.

  • @reginadavis8062
    @reginadavis8062 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! I loved it! Thank you such much for all of your amazing and informative videos!!!

  • @ArmoredarmadilloX
    @ArmoredarmadilloX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My grandfather is close to dying right now, He suffered 3 mini strokes and the rehab is fighting to keep him for an extra week so he can recover more. (He had a fever of 105 while he was in their care suddenly, he's alright now). I want to try my hardest to give him physical therapy at home so he can enjoy the rest of the time he has with a better quality of life. It just hurts me too much to see him unable to use his arm and leg, bedridden and weak. I know he hates it too and I don't want him to give up. I will do anything to know what I have to know before he gets here by next week or the next 2 weeks.

  • @HG-ol1tq
    @HG-ol1tq ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea PTs had to go through so much schooling.. I was just curious about PTs so I looked it up on TH-cam. But Holy crap... why do they have to take chemistry and math and stuff? Every PT I've ever seen just helps people stretch and stuff... that's so crazy 😅

  • @scent9972
    @scent9972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Hey Dr. Tim Fraticelli, I am a 14 year old kid and I want to get into a PT program and I want to look at the job and ways to get in. Of course your video explains everything, but with covid and quarantine, is it still possible to become a PT?

    • @haydenmoran8542
      @haydenmoran8542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's totally still possible for you to become a PT, especially since you still have a few years until undergrad. You'll be alright

  • @teskidane5273
    @teskidane5273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing bro

  • @xiomaradwee6133
    @xiomaradwee6133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hi! I have a question. As an international student that graduated Education and aspires to be a Physical Therapist in USA, what do I need to do? Do I need to study again in PT school in US? Thank you for answering my question!

  • @zulqarnainzakki4932
    @zulqarnainzakki4932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm student of DPT
    my name is zulqarnain
    very nice

  • @ltlgambino768
    @ltlgambino768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m 22 I want to go into physical therapist where should start at?

  • @riversidetexan130
    @riversidetexan130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Hello. I'm currently a senior in high school and on my way to college. I plan on getting a bachelors in kinesiology and wanted to ask what's the best route to end up at a PT school and so on? Thank you!

    • @Villasenorbrandon
      @Villasenorbrandon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dude same senior in hs with same goal just curious how it’s goin with that

    • @NubSlayerXD
      @NubSlayerXD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! Any updates? What happened?

  • @wendyalderete9564
    @wendyalderete9564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does your STA score in high school matter to enter the program to be a pta

  • @sarahpearce1317
    @sarahpearce1317 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to become a physical therapist and someday in the future become a pediatric physical therapist. I'm a junior in high school right now and I'm looking at colleges that have an exercise science or pre-physical therapy major. I'm also thinking about majoring in Biology if I don't want to majo in pre-physical therapy. Last year got the opportunity ti shadow a physical therapist in a hospital setting. I'm hoping to shadow again next year but at an outpatient care place.

    • @josefernandez5329
      @josefernandez5329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Sarah, I'm in my senior year rn and I'm freaking out lmao. I haven't done enough research and this year has been catching up to me. Is exercise physiology good for physical therapy. I heard it's good for personal training but I'm not sure if it will help with physical therapy.

    • @sarahpearce1317
      @sarahpearce1317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@josefernandez5329 , exercise science, biology, chemistry, pre-physical therapy, and kinsiology are all great majors to major in if you want to become a PT. I am planning on majoring in exercise science when I graduate high school next year. Exercise physiology is a great major to major in if you want to become a PT. Exercise physiology is the study of how the body functions during exercise or physical activity. You also learn about the normal functions of the body and the effects of injury and disease on the body and the body's ability to move. I'm not sure if you know the requirements and tye nunber of years it takes to get your DPT. You will do 4 years of undergrad, 20-40 hours of clinical hours before going to PT school, and 3 years of grad school. If you want to become a PTA, you would only go to grad school for 2 years or less.

    • @josefernandez5329
      @josefernandez5329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sarahpearce1317 Thank u so much! I appreciate the response. Next year I will be playing baseball for Ave Maria University and I just decided today that I will take exercise physiology. I'm not sure yet if I want to do physical therapy or personal training just yet, but I will decide that as I study. I wish u the best of luck in ur studies. God bless u🙏

  • @Bolutune
    @Bolutune 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m currently a student of physiotherapy back in my country in my 4th year but I got a permanent resident to the us..hadn’t I leave would have graduated with a B.PT(bachelor of physiotherapy)
    Currently in the us now,how do I go about continuing my studies what are the requirements for me
    Do I need to get my transcript from my school back home
    Tried doing some research found out that I need to attend a pre physical therapy school to get some requirements done but have taken every of those courses back at home
    Thanks

  • @thehonksterkadunedalickyda7036
    @thehonksterkadunedalickyda7036 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m a 42 year old truck driver and I’m thinking about going into pt

    • @tamilawest8675
      @tamilawest8675 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im a 24 year old truck driver thinking about pt

  • @fenkfarman8364
    @fenkfarman8364 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iam a student at the department of physical therapy

  • @sarasry7218
    @sarasry7218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello can you tell me how many years I have to study ?? I’m international student

  • @rileyvandyke2837
    @rileyvandyke2837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Tim! I need some guidance here. Currently i’m in college taking general pre reqs, I’m pretty sure to be a PT in Florida I need a bachelors degree and also my doctorate, what bachelors degree would you suggest?

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Any major works! I did my bachelors in business and don’t regret it. Have you watched the video on choosing a major?

  • @jopeling1319
    @jopeling1319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Which bachelor’s degree is best to get into order to become a PT? Like which degree would save as much school time and provide as much knowledge for pt? Thank you

    • @jasminzepeda
      @jasminzepeda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea someone let me know

    • @MemeBiologist
      @MemeBiologist ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasminzepeda hi there ;)

  • @TracysLifeCanvas
    @TracysLifeCanvas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, do you have any recommendations on books regarding DNS and PRI treatment

  • @nasiimt7003
    @nasiimt7003 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have one on application counseling?

  • @sherajulislam7820
    @sherajulislam7820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay quá

  • @Ki-xs4qk
    @Ki-xs4qk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! I wanted to ask you I question if I may. Can Doctors of physical therapy administer injections?
    I want to open my own private clinic one day...(I’m barely a freshman in college)but I’m planning to become a doctor of physical therapy but I also want a beauty spa where I can inject Botox and fillers. Will I be able to do this? Any help is highly appreciated!

  • @Yt1925jn
    @Yt1925jn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello sir, is a MS program required to pursue a doctoral degree? If I have a MS in Biochemistry and completed all of the necessary prerequisites would I be accepted or must the degree be in a more closely related field?

  • @JR-90
    @JR-90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey, mate! hopefully you can help me out here. First of all, is 30 yrs old late to become a physical therapist? a brief sum up of my current situation: I have a Law degree from Brazil, which is currently where I'm living. However, I'm about to move back to U.S next year. And just for the curiosity: I have a double citizenship, meaning that I wouldn't be considered a foreign student (making things easier). Although it concerns me if my college degree will be taking into account being from another country. Also, if my GPA would have any worth for applying for a PT program. If not, how would I be able to apply for undergrad school to get through the 4 yrs requeriments? do you know if colleges give any benefit for outside degrees or students coming from another country? sorry for all the questions, but I need to know if I'm going to pursue this path.

  • @josefernandez5329
    @josefernandez5329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey I play baseball and the school that I am attending has a major called exercise physiology. I was wondering if this will help me become a physical therapist?
    Thanks

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not really - watch the video on college majors and you’ll see what I mean :)

  • @ingridaviles5607
    @ingridaviles5607 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does working as an aide help you get shadow or volunteer hours?

  • @rodriguez365
    @rodriguez365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if you are thinking of doing a career change? I went to undergrad for finance and right before graduation I tore my ACL/MCL. During my PT sessions, I fell in love with what they were doing and I thought... I think this is what I would like to do, is it too late to career change? 7 years later, it has not changed and want to pursue this career path. Would it be challenging for those who want a career change?

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Biggest challenge is financial - school is extremely expensive and the pay is ok.

    • @maxsalazar7416
      @maxsalazar7416 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PTProgressdamn just okay?

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Compared to the mountain of debt to make the average pay, I’d call it just ok.

  • @paigehardy3238
    @paigehardy3238 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you log your shadowing/observations hours? Specifically if you’re not in PT school yet?

  • @Kilomonjaro_
    @Kilomonjaro_ ปีที่แล้ว

    im currently a Junior in high schools and im interning at pivot this summer to learn about the career and get hands on experience. Do you have any recommendation as to what I should start doing to prep for anything or just recommendation in general

  • @tonystark8014
    @tonystark8014 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey commenters! I have to ask something. What are the pre-requs for high school if you want to get into PT school? (More specificity for Canada 🇨🇦, but an answer for another country I’d also ok!)

  • @LeekBrimah
    @LeekBrimah 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Tim I’m an undergrad tryin mg to find the public schools in NJ to do pt school since the tuition is lower but all the schools pop up

  • @vissyjones6562
    @vissyjones6562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do not have any experience working in a PT office but I was a patient for a very long time so I see how everything works. As me being a patient would that count as shadowing hours? The therapists did not help for a long time because I basically knows everything since I was doing it for a while. I usually ask questions if I don’t know understand something and they explain everything to me. I can explain everything if you ask me but the only thing I was a patient instead of a worker.

  • @jamesdensel981
    @jamesdensel981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Tim, after my accident I had to go through physical therapy. What is the best approach to becoming a physical therapist e ? I would prefer a OJT approach if possible.

  • @mgway4661
    @mgway4661 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just have 1 question. Is it realistic to attempt this as a father of 3 with a full time job and no transferable skills

  • @dinaw3403
    @dinaw3403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What degree do you obtain as an undergrad in order to obtain a goal to be a pt? I've gotten varied answers, some say a biology degree, some nursing...

    • @ayokiirooo
      @ayokiirooo ปีที่แล้ว

      A Exercise Science degree puts you in the position where you can either go the route of Physical Therapy, or Sports Management (Rutgers student speaking🫡)

  • @deandrewilson588
    @deandrewilson588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I obtain my bachelor's degree online, then go to DPT school?

  • @sarah.93.31
    @sarah.93.31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Tom, great video! I’m from Ireland and currently doing an undergrad PT course. Are there any undergrad PT courses in the US. The way you are referring to it as “PT School” makes me think they are all graduate programmes?

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey! Yep. US pt schools are 3 year grad programs

  • @keango3143
    @keango3143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you need a bachelor’s degree before applying to a DPT program? Or you only have to finish the pre requisite courses to apply to DPT programs?

    • @codypisz8011
      @codypisz8011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You Have to get a bachelors degree but the degree can be in anything!

    • @keango3143
      @keango3143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@codypisz8011 I am planning on taking athletic training as my bachelors degree then go into DPT school. Do you think that is a good idea? Maybe you can give me some on what course to take before DPT school. Thank you

  • @ravnitdeshpande
    @ravnitdeshpande 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sir
    I am from India studying bachelor of physical therapy in 3 nd year . so for master of physical therapy which is the best universities in USA , what exam I have to give and what is the procedure for addmission and how can I get scholarship ??

    • @sscc6392
      @sscc6392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey! Did u get ur answer ?
      If yes , do share.

  • @JoseJuarez-kv4gh
    @JoseJuarez-kv4gh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Dr. Tim Fraticelli, I am a 24 year old epileptic adult. I was at Arizona Children’s Hospital a few years ago. A pt gave me some therapy, am I able to earn a degree as a pt since, I’m currently still epileptic taking medication to control the attacks of the seizures I get. If I am, what would I need to pursue this degree?

  • @lenardlitonjua3291
    @lenardlitonjua3291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Doc! What about being a foreign PT becoming PT in US?

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Lenard! Check out the blog post about becoming a PT in the US: www.ptprogress.com/foreign-trained-physical-therapist/

    • @lenardlitonjua3291
      @lenardlitonjua3291 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Doc! This is very helpful

  • @IVeteranGod
    @IVeteranGod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you need a permission to shadow a PF at a clinic or place ?

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, you need to ask them for permission, otherwise it’s more like stalking/trespassing :) Just give the clinic a call and ask if you can shadow any of the PTs. 👍

  • @albertocruz6876
    @albertocruz6876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They ask for too much I can learn everything in a year on the job they just wasting 4 years of everyone’s life

  • @e-zward9019
    @e-zward9019 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to be a pt because they make bank

  • @felipecard7761
    @felipecard7761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All a business! BS pre-requisite

  • @Jesse-cw5pv
    @Jesse-cw5pv ปีที่แล้ว

    This seems overwhelming to someone thats been out of school for years and has no one to help guide them.

    • @PTProgress
      @PTProgress  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you find the video helpful then! You can also read more on the blog :)

  • @JessieCaldwell-n2n
    @JessieCaldwell-n2n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I wanted to ask you I question if I may. Can Doctors of physical therapy administer injections?
    I want to open my own private clinic one day...(I’m barely a freshman in college)but I’m planning to become a doctor of physical therapy but I also want a beauty spa where I can inject Botox and fillers. Will I be able to do this? Any help is highly appreciated!

  • @hongthangluong1307
    @hongthangluong1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay quá

  • @lannguyen-ww5jr
    @lannguyen-ww5jr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay quá

  • @nhungnguyen-pi9lf
    @nhungnguyen-pi9lf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hay quá