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Jewels0503 -> PT Curriculum (October 27, 2003 5:33:00 PM)

Hey there.

I am a prospective PT student. Just curious what the curriculum is based on? I guess basically what I am wondering is are the first several courses only chemistry or only biology, for example? Though, I am taking the required bio, chem, etc. to apply to school, these classes are a struggle for me.
Julie



Matthew Hauger -> Re: PT Curriculum (October 29, 2003 2:04:00 PM)

Julie,
I'm not sure what you're asking here. The first several courses of what? Undergrad or PT school? I don't know of any school that doesn't require bio or chem as a prerequisite to entry into a PT program. If you rephrase the question I'd be glad to answer any questions that I can.
--Matt



Jewels0503 -> Re: PT Curriculum (October 29, 2003 5:14:00 PM)

Hey there.

Sorry for the confusion with my question. What I meant was, what are the first courses in PT school like?



jma -> Re: PT Curriculum (October 29, 2003 5:26:00 PM)

Hello,
Courses in the professional phase of a PT program vary from school to school. For instance in my school, the following courses were taken in the first year: orthopedics,therapeutic exercises, exercise physiology, modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, etc), administration, activites of daily living, massage, PT affiliation in a clinic, pathophysiology, neuroscience.

Hope this helps out.

JMA



Matthew Hauger -> Re: PT Curriculum (October 30, 2003 1:22:00 PM)

Hey,
Generally, I believe that most PT programs don't bother with straight forward courses like biology, anatomy, or chemistry once you get past the undergrad level. They mostly concentrate on clinical applications of that knowledge. Those undergrad subjects will come up time and time again. My undergrad biochemistry and physiology courses were very important for my graduate level exercise physiology and human kinesiogy courses. My undergrad anatomy courses were entirely necessary for my graduate level orthopaedics courses. It goes on, but I think you get the picture. You need a solid foundation in the basic sciences if you're going to excel in PT school. I hope that helps.



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