Archive for February, 2010
Advice On Going Back To School?
I have a two month old son and would like to better myself by going further with my education. I made good grades in school but got into the partying scene and did not graduate. I did get my G.E.D. I am 21 now and am raising my son by myself with no father in his life so I would like to financially be capable of doing it alone. I am interested in physical or occupational therapy assistant and possibly down the road a physical or occupational therapist but need to now how to get started and make it happen. Maybe online courses with having a baby even though I know alot of it will be hands on training. Advice please?
Career………?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 26, 2010
I am trying to figure out what career I want to pursue. I am almost finished w/ my 1st yr of college so I need to figure out what I want to study in the fall. I def want a career w/ animals and Im interested in animal assisted therapy (AAT) or animal rehab. Ive been doing some research and it seems like if I want to be AAT that I need to have a degree in physical therapy, nursing, etc (something like that). Im just not sure if I would like a job as a physical therapist if it doesnt involve animals. Could anyone give me some more info/input?
Career???????
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 25, 2010
I am trying to figure out what career I want to pursue. I am almost finished w/ my 1st yr of college so I need to figure out what I want to study in the fall. I def want a career w/ animals and Im interested in animal assisted therapy (AAT) or animal rehab. Ive been doing some research and it seems like if I want to be AAT that I need to have a degree in physical therapy, nursing, etc (something like that). Im just not sure if I would like a job as a physical therapist if it doesnt involve animals. Could anyone give me some more info/input?
Healthcare In The Army?
I want to do something health care related in the army. I am currently in school and majoring in Athletic Training. I know the army doesn’t have any branch for athletic trainer, the closest thing would be a physical therapies. My two options are Nursing or a Physician Assistant. I’m still up in the air on which one to choice. If anyone is or knows a lot about these two jobs (i.e the work and the experience, I know about the education) it would really help me out. Thanks!
Physical Therapy Aide… A Few Questions About The Job?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 25, 2010
I’m an exercise physiology student from the University of Massachusetts – Lowell. I’m very interested in pursuing a career as a doctor in physical therapy in the future. I figured that I would start learning more about the field through a physical therapy aide job.
As a physical therapist, how would you like a student present himself or herself asking for a job? Do you like it when he or she asks straight out if there is a PT aide job, or would you like a full introduction of themselves? Would you recommend a resume? This is my first PT aide job. I did have some medical experience (volunteer job) at a cancer center. Give me as much information about this!!
I Am Planning On Becoming A Physical Therapist. Best Colleges/universities?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 25, 2010
I live in Ohio and would like to attend college in Ohio or surrounding states but all suggestions are appreciated. I would like to get my bachelor’s degree in exercise science, biology, athletic training, just about anything that would be beneficial to a career in physical therapy.
Sports Physical Therapist?
I am very interested in medicine, but I do not think I could handle the rigorous training and studying to become an MD. Sports has always been a huge part of my life, and I have always been interested in therapy so I just put two and two together and figured out I might actually enjoy this work. I have done some research and found out I may need a lot of pre-requisites to get into exercise science. I live in NYC and I am currently attending a college that doesn’t have my major. I can transfer to two colleges in Brooklyn that offer it, but I know the college I’m attending now has a better learning environment so I was wondering if I could possibly take all the required courses here and then transfer to one of the colleges in Brooklyn and declare my major there. I don’t want to DPT I just want to specialize in sports so I have a higher advantage when it comes time for job placement than someone who just has a general education of PT.
Medical Graduate Programs With A Business Degree?
After 18 years in the auto industry and yet another bad layoff, I have concluded that I made a horrible career decision long ago. Once upon a time, I had a dream of pursuing a medical education in college (perhaps physical or occupational therapy), but somewhere down the line I went with my second choice and obtained a Business Admin degree. My question now is this: What can I reasonably look at as far as a career change and reschooling (possibly in a master’s program)? Can I even be accepted into say a physician assistant program with a business background, or am I stuck on this deadend path indefinitely?
Between Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy And Occupational Which Is The Best ?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 24, 2010
in terms of career advancement and income. I am trying to decide which field of therapy to go into. I am inclined towards speech therapy..
How Long Would It Take To Change Careers To Become A Physical Therapist?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 24, 2010
I have a BS in Finance and I am surrently a Financial ANalyst.. I am not happy in my current career. I want to do something that interests me, I love to work out and I do personal training part time. I think becoming a personal therapist would be perfect.. but I am not sure how long can it can take? are there any jobs I can do in the mean time as I go back to school for physical therapy?