Friday, November 12, 2010

Rehabilitation scientific career: career opportunities and requirements

Science of Rehabilitation to help patients recover from injury or surgery and return to work. They also help people with disabilities, the elderly and the mentally disabled to lead a productive life. This is a growth industry with excellent career opportunities.

The requirements to be a physiotherapist and rehabilitation kinesiology bachelor of science, biology, chemistry, physics, physiology or exercise science would be a good preparation. The basic courses in anatomy and physiology, basic science and statistics are the prerequisites for admission to doctoral programs. post-graduate students in physical therapy approved by the Commission on Recognition of Physical Therapy Education is crucial to engage in PT. 96% of those with a 3-year doctoral program offered Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.


Requirements for becoming a therapist a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy is the first step to becoming an occupational therapist. Getting a Master of Science in occupational therapy is necessary to qualify for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination permit. More schools offer the five-year combined bachelors and masters programs. Extensive practical experience in a health care facility is required to graduate. Masters must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

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