|
| |
|
Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
 |
American
Physical Therapy Association (APTA): APTA is a national
professional organization representing more than 63,000 members. Its goal
is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and
education. This site includes a
directory of accredited PT professional education programs. The APTA
has just developed the new Physical Therapy Centralized Application
Service (PTCAS). The PTCAS online application will be available to
applicants beginning August 1, 2008. It will allow applicants to use
a single application and one set of materials to apply to multiple
physical therapist education programs. Approximately one-third of
eligible PT programs will participate in PTCAS during the 2008-09
admissions cycle. The PTCAS website is now available at
http://www.ptcas.org/ |
Of special interest to Idaho residents:
Pre-Occupational Therapy
|
The
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): The AOTA is the
nationally recognized professional association of more than 40,000
occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of
occupational therapy. These individuals work with people experiencing
health problems such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, cancer, congenital
conditions, developmental problems, and mental illness. Occupational
therapy helps people regain, develop, and build skills that are essential
for independent functioning, health, and well-being. Practitioners work in
a wide range of settings including schools, hospitals, skilled nursing
facilities, home health, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, psychiatric
facilities, and community health programs. Occupational therapy can
prevent injury or the worsening of existing conditions or disabilities and
thereby promote independence in individuals who may otherwise require
institutionalization or other long-term care. Because of this,
occupational therapy can help keep health care costs down while maximizing
the quality of life for individuals, families, and caregivers. This site
has a
listing of accredited OT programs. |
Of special interest to Idaho residents:
|
|
