SO YOU WANT TO BE A THERAPIST? How to become a Physical or Occupational Therapist

ISBN-13: 9781494995270 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 88 str.

MR Kirk G. Painter

Opis

This is the only current book out there made for those aspiring to enter the field of physical therapy or occupational therapy. Now including information about physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants. Please note: The information is a compilation of common knowledge and information no one knows about or actually does. The author is a long-time interviewer and advisor to hundreds of students aspiring to enter the therapy field. The advice must be applied, even if you think you have heard some of it before. Much of the information is new and different, but again MUST be applied, not just heard. It shows you the steps and unknown tips needed to put you in the best position to ultimately get into the very competitive U.S. physical therapy and occupational therapy schools. The author has been asked by innumerable potential applicants regarding the steps to gain acceptance into P.T. school and finally decided to write a book about it. He has over 20 years of experience and has participated as a P.T. applicant interviewer for most of those years. He has interviewed the Chairs of P.T. and O.T. departments for their insight on the subject, and outlined what steps are needed get into P.T. or O.T. school. He has studied the traits of those who are successful and those who do not make the cut. This book is for those of you who would like to learn the steps needed to be a competitive applicant in an ultra-competitive field. Chapters include: Personality Traits, Preparation, Schools, Academics, Volunteering/Employment, Civic duties, Recommendation letters, and The interview.