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Physical Therapy Programs in Connecticut - CT
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 2nd, 2010
Physical therapists require an undergraduate degree in a related curriculum, and a post-graduate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program, which must be approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists. A Master’s Degree is the most common post-graduate requirement, but more recently, 92% of all colleges and universities offering physical therapy programs are also offering Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees, which take three years to complete beyond the time required to finish the undergraduate requirement. There are not many campus-based Connecticut physical therapy schools but there are several online options.
The state of Connecticut requires that all licensed physical therapists must complete 20 hours of continuing education credits each year to retain licensure. Continuing education coursework has to be in the physical therapy field or in a related area. The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), while it does not approve or keep lists of individual curricula, may ask therapists to provide proof of continuing education courses and credits for a minimum of three years after the coursework has been completed. Proof shall be obtained by the licensee in the form of a certificate of completion or similar verification from the accredited provider. Failure to provide proof of certification or to fulfill the continuing education requirements may result in suspension or revocation of licensure. An exemption from continuing education requirements is made to all licensees who are renewing their licenses for the first time.
Physical therapists can also enjoy a degree of independence while helping patients by going into private practice or starting a consulting group and performing contract work for hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and adult daycare programs. Some physical therapists find more enjoyment in teaching the craft and others may find satisfaction in a research facility. Physical therapists may also choose to go on to orthotics and prosthetics, which specializes in the design and production of synthetic limbs and orthopedic body braces and supports.
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