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Physical Therapy Programs in Minnesota - MN

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 5th, 2010

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) describes the various degrees one can obtain when going into the field of physical therapy.  Someone can get a master’s degree, which can be a MS, MSPT or a MPT, depending on the program.  They will have had to have undergraduate work before getting into a master’s program.  The student can go on to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. See www.apta.org for more information. There are a variety of Minnesota physical therapy schools as well as online options.

Minnesota Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements/Licensure Renewal

Licenses expire annually on December 31 so must be renewed by that date.  The renewal fee is $60 and if it is late, the late fee will be $20.  A renewal form needs to be included with the fee.  One can renew online if the person wants to use a credit card for the fees.  Physical therapists must complete twenty hours of continuing education during every two-year period.  Ten of those credits have to be in what is termed Category 1.  A Category 1 course has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy or it could be university accredited.  The course also has to meet standards found in MR 5601.2500.  For more information, see http://www.physicaltherapy.state.mn.us/docs/CE_Requirements.pdf.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physical Therapists in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester, Minnesota may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Children’s of Minnesota and St. Mary’s Hospital.

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