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Physical Therapy Programs in Alabama - AL

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 2nd, 2010

To enter a physical therapy school in Alabama, one must have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as exercise physiology, kinesiology, or exercise science to name a few. After graduating with a healthcare related bachelor’s degree, the next step is to apply to get into physical therapy school. These programs range from two to three years depending on if the program of interest is a master’s level or DPT (doctor of physical therapy). There are several online options for one to pursue for a physical therapy degree in Alabama. 

Alabama Physical Therapy Continuing Edcucation

PTs must participate in at least 10 hours of continuing education each year and PTAs must participate in at least six hours. Hours in excess of the 10 and six can be carried forward to the next license renewal year. But no more than 10 for PT and six for PTA can be carried over at a time.

The state of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy counts any course offered by the APTA and its affiliates, as well as those from accredited PT and PTA school programs as continuing education credit. Many other home-study and on-site courses are approved, but if there is one you prefer, there is a form you can submit to request the Board consider its validity.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physical Therapists in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile and Huntsville, Alabama may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including Huntsville Hospital, Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Birmingham, and Dekalb Regional Medical Center.

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