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Physical Therapy Programs in Vermont - VT

A physical therapist in Vermont must have taken an accredited course of education in order to become a licensed physical therapist. Vermont does not lay out any specific rules as to the number of credits required or what type of degree should be held in order to become a physical therapist.

In this cast, it is best to consider what potential employers will be looking for in their employees as licensed physical therapists. A bachelor’s degree in physical therapy is certainly attainable and suitable for the physical therapy industry; however, it is truly recommended that all Vermont students attempt to accomplish a master’s degree so that the will be looked upon more favorably by employers. There are a variety of online Vermont physical therapy schools available.

In addition to these educational requirements, the state of Vermont requires that a physical therapy license be renewed every two years. If the license is not renewed during that time frame, it will automatically lapse and will no longer be valid for practice.

If a physical therapy license does expire in the state of Vermont, the physical therapist will be responsible for paying a renewal application fee, as well as a penalty for not renewing their license in a timely manner.

Continuing education courses in Vermont can be taken by any nationally accredited agency, such as the American Physical Therapy Association.

References:

Vermont Secretary of State – Office of Professional Regulation, www.vtprofessionals.org
American Physical Therapy Association, www.apta.org
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, www.fsbpt.org
The Vermont Statutes Online, www.leg.state.vt.us

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