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Physical Therapy Programs in Pennsylvania - PA
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 12th, 2010
As the United States population of baby-boomer's ages, the need for more professionals working in the health care industry will continue to rise. Physical therapists are one of the specific professions expected to see huge growth in demand in the next few years. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the overall employment of physical therapists is expected to grow at a rate of 27% through the year 2016. Pennsylvania is a great place to find employment as a physical therapist, where opportunity is plentiful for qualified individuals. There are a variety of online Pennsylvania physical therapy schools available, and these provide students the convenience to attend class at the times and places that fit their busy schedules.
Pennsylvania Physical Therapist Continuing Education
As a practicing Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania, it is very important to remain current with ideas and practices in the profession. While continuing education is not required to maintain a license as a Physical Therapist in Pennsylvania you will still need to complete continuing competence work for your renewal certificate of authorization. The specific requirement is 30 continuing education contact hours during the 2-year licensing and renewal period. As well you must submit a renewal fee for both your license and certificate of authorization.
Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physical Therapists in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie, Pennsylvania 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 Albert Einstein Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospitals and Temple University Hospital.
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