What are the requirements to become a physical therapist?

Question

What are the requirements to become a physical therapist?

Answer 1

Masters degree, in which a practicum is completed.  Courses include: maths, sciences, chemistry, anatomy

Answer 2

all i know from my physical therapist is there is about 8 years of medical school and then a year or two of internship. They told me this because i had a knee surgery and i got very close with them, they said it was the most rewarding job ever.

Answer 3

You need to have a high school diploma, or a g.e.d, then you need to go to school to become a physical therapist once you pass the course you will get certified and you can start.

Answer 4

sensitive proactive are the two main things that are needed by a physical therapist

Answer 5

In the US, it requires graduating from an accredited PT program which results in either a masters or doctorate degree and then licensure after examination.  

Most PT programs requrie you to complete a set of prerequisite courses mostly in math, sciences, and psychology. You then apply for admission, which is typically competitive.  

go to the educational programs section of the APTA website at: http://www.apta.org