Physical therapists (PTs) aid patients in recovering from injuries, illnesses, or disabilities affecting movement and function. They assess conditions, create treatment plans, and use exercises, stretches, manual therapy, and equipment to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. Working with all ages, PTs operate in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and even homes, offering tailored care to improve quality of life. Learn more about this career.
The Pre-Occupational Therapy program at Peru State College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the requirements of professional schools in occupational therapy. The program includes extensive coursework in natural sciences, English composition, psychology, statistics, and humanities. Students are encouraged to consult the catalog of the professional school they plan to attend, as requirements may vary.
The Pre-Physical Therapy program at Peru State College equips students with the necessary coursework for admission into physical therapy schools. This 49-credit hour program includes foundational courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology. Students take courses such as Introductory Zoology, Human Anatomy, and Physiology in biology, General Chemistry I and II, General Physics I and II, and Introduction to Psychology. Additional coursework in mathematics and sociology rounds out the curriculum, ensuring students meet the prerequisites for their chosen physical therapy school.
Admission to a doctor of physical therapy school (3-year program) requires pre-requisites including: one year each of anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics. Additionally, coursework in psychology, English, and statistics is often required.
Most schools require a minimum GPA of 3.0, however, their accepted GPA is often closer to 3.5. Students typically take the GRE during the summer between their junior and senior year at NWU.
Our graduates have a 90 percent acceptance rate (5-year average) into PT programs nationwide.
Admission to a master’s or doctor of occupational therapy school (2- or 3-year program) requires pre-requisites including: one year of anatomy and physiology as well as coursework in psychology, ethics, medical terminology and statistics. Students typically take the GRE during the summer between their junior and senior year at NWU. Our graduates have a 95 percent acceptance rate (5-year average) into OT programs nationwide.
Hastings College is the best place for you to get started in a health professions career — whether you’re interested in becoming a medical doctor, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, nurse, physical therapist or any number of health-related professions.
Hastings College is the best place for you to get started in a health professions career — whether you’re interested in becoming a medical doctor, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, nurse, physical therapist or any number of health-related professions.
Hastings College is the best place for you to get started in a health professions career — whether you’re interested in becoming a medical doctor, pharmacist, dentist, physician assistant, nurse, physical therapist or any number of health-related professions.
Occupational therapists help people of all ages fully engage in their daily lives, from their work and recreation to daily activities like getting dressed, cooking, eating and driving. As an occupational therapist, you will use your skills to treat injured, ill or disabled patients, helping them recover and improve the skills they need for daily living.
You may choose to specialize your occupational therapy practice, for instance, working with
To get started down the path towards medical, dental, physical therapy or other health professions, choose a degree program that is designed to take you there. Pre-med and pre-health at Bellevue University can fit into several majors – choose one that excites your passion.
Our advisors and experienced faculty will guide you into a direction that fits your career goals. You have many options in addition to nursing or practicing as a physician. If you are a student interested in a healthcare profession, we are ready to answer your questions. Request information today.