A qualification in physical therapy can give graduates access to a fast-growing career with opportunities to branch out into a number of different arenas. Courses in becoming a physical therapist or a physical therapist's aide can include academic and practical instruction in disciplines such as anatomy, biology, chemistry, physiology and psychology, HolisticJunction said. A qualified physical therapy aide or assistant can apply their skills and knowledge to a number of different settings, the site added, including clinics, physicians' officers, home health care, retirement facilities and hospitals. Some states require a license to practice as a physical therapy aide, the site noted, so it is advisable to consult your own state's academic policies and guidelines before applying to study in this field. According to the Department of Labor, there were 107,000 physical therapists aides working in the United States in 2006. Between 2006 and 2016, growing consumer demand for these posts will see the sector grow by 29 per cent, it added. In May 2006, the average median wage for physical therapy assistants was $41,360, with variations by specific roles and location.  |