Before You Become a Physical Therapist, Do This.
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- Here are the top 8 things you need to know about shadowing a Physical Therapist. Before you go to PT school or become a physical therapist, I recommend you shadow a physical therapist 100-200 hours.
Intro 00:00
What Is Shadowing 0:27
Shadowing Other Specialties 1:14
Settings in PT 2:00
Asking to Shadow a PT 3:08
What to Expect 3:39
Questions to Ask 5:12
Letter of Recommendation 6:18
3 Quick Tips! 7:10
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Thank you for making this video. Concise and practical advice.
Thanks tim learned a lot from this video!! Quality content 💯
Thanks for watching!
Great video!!
Can you make a video about pediatric in physical therapy? I would love to hear more information about it. Thank you for sharing awesome videos
Tim, I am considering becoming a PT, and I have a question you may be able to answer. Here is a little history first, and my question follows. I injured my neck during the last semester of my BA in English. I went to PT after graduation, and I had a terrible experience. They used a machine to traction my neck, and they left the room without giving me the "kill switch." It pulled too hard, and I ended up having worse pain, migraines, blurred vision, and extreme ringing in my ears for a couple of years. I was yelling and screaming trying to get out of it (I was strapped in) when the PT came back in. As I left the clinic, She was laughing and making jokes with her coworker about how I would never come back.
It has taken a couple of years, but I am mostly back to my old self again. The whole experience has changed my desire for the kind of work I want to do. I have had a chiropractor, but I have not gone back to PT since the traction incident. I have learned quite a bit about bodies, having been my own layman PT for my recovery. I am interested in becoming a PT because of my bad experience; I think I can be a good PT and actually help people. I am also interested in it because I am interested in bodies, how they work, and in their restoration.
*My question for you is this:* Given that I already have a BA in English, what additional schooling might I need before applying for PT school? I have no student debt, and I have funds at my disposal for PT school. I took one intro to biology class in my BA, but all the other science I have is not relevant.
Thank you in advance for you time and advice. I love your channel, and it has been a great resource for me. Keep it up!
Hey David! Sorry to hear that was your experience with PT. First, I’d definitely shadow a few PTs and other medical professions because it may confirm or change your mind about the field. Next I’d research all the prerequisites you need for the PT programs. It may take you a year or more to complete those courses through your local community college or university. Third, I’d make a list of state schools to apply to and follow the tips I’ve shared for keeping your debt low. Finally, you can apply with the PTCAS and begin a 3 year DPT once you’ve done your prereqs. Thanks for watching!
When is it a good time to start shadowing. Should you do it while you are in university? Great video, it was really informative!
Hey your contents are very useful! I'm a foreign educated Physiotherapist. A new immigrant. I did not get time to work as a PTA but right away passed the licensing exam. What do you think is the best way for me to tackle my inexperience in this country. I mean, I'm confident about my potential to work as a PT but I'm unsure about alot of other things that I could have learned by shadowing. Which I can't do now. Any inputs would be much appreciated.
was wondering, how were you able to pay for school especially for ya know, it taking 8 years?
What year of college should I start shadowing and volunteering?
Hello I’m currently in the military and am on my way to getting my degree in Kinesiology/ exercise science how would I go by shadowing if my work schedule is all over the place
I was intrested in Media but now i just switched, i have no knowledge of PT , but i kinda wanna help people with ther physical problems, thats all i wanna do. help them relief and recover. Should i still try it i just grabbed a book :D
Is there a specific format you recommend for logging shadowing hours?
I kept a log in a simple google doc, with columns for date, times, and a section for notes where I could make a quick list of the types of cases I saw that day (pediatric, surgical, neuro, etc)
is there a difference between physical therapist and sports physical therapist in terms of the process?
No difference in terms of the process (competing a 3 year DPT in America). You can pursue a 1 year sports fellowship or residency but that’s not a requirement to work for a sports team or with a sports specific population. Thanks for watching!
Do you have any tips for someone who wants to focus on pediatric physical therapy or is there any way in just working with kids. Also what is the age you should start shadowing at? I’m 16 and I don’t know if I’m to young to reach out to someone to see if I could shadow.
Great question! In PT school, you'll learn all aspects of physical therapy, including pediatrics, geriatrics, neuro, ortho, etc. It's great when people have an idea of a specialty like pediatrics, but I'd encourage them to continue to shadow other aspects of PT as well because PT school trains you to be a generalist. In terms of age, you can volunteer in high school at a hospital or even a PT clinic. You might even land a job as a tech if you're lucky! I think as clinics loosen restrictions after Covid, you'll be able to volunteer/shadow for a few days and then focus on shadowing more in college, exploring other fields as well.
Hey Tiara, you're NOT too young! I did my first shadowing of PTs when I was 16 at a hospital in 2017. Fast forward, I'm in my undergrad (4 year college bachelor's degree after high school) for Exercise Science and I'm hoping to go to grad school (true PT school,) next year when I graduate college! Be persistent. Think positively and do your best. Getting into a hospital might be hard/ not a totally good idea right now so I'd say reach out to an outpatient PT clinic by typing into google "outpatient PT clinic near me" and then call the PT clinic that seems most interesting to you and say who you are, you're a student at Billy Bob high school (not really lol) and that you want to shadow a PT to learn more about the field, and if its for you! Keep looking for opportunities until you know the career is for you or not! You can do this
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So many people train for years, then discover on-the-job, they really cab's stand being a teacher/nurse/lawyer/ etc. Everyone should shadow first.
Totally agree! It's well worth your time to spend 100 hours now because you'll be spending 2,080 hours each year on that job...better to find out now if you like it or not!
I love the video! Just wondering know do I need to have doctorate to become a pediatric in physical therapy? Also can I only complete the 4 years or it’s a requirement to complete the 6 years?
Hey! CurRENTLY in PT school, to answer your question - you must complete a doctorate degree in physical therapy to be a PT nowadays, to do that, you first need a 4 year bachelors degree. Then you can complete a residency program to become a pediatric specialist. Four years bachelors, 3 year doctorate, then the residency is probably another year or two.
@@ahasani32 Thank you for answered my question!