PT Fun Facts!
True/False: Job opportunities for PTs are expected to decrease in the next 10 years according to the BLS
FALSE - According to the BLS, jobs for PT are expected grow at a higher pace than the national average for other jobs in the coming years
Approximately 27% of Occupational Therapists work in what setting/population?
With children in early intervention and the school systems
What type of meetings does the club "POPTA" host?
informational meetings about the educational path and career info of both occupational and physical therapy - guest PTs and OTs - networking events - holiday events - and more
What major do you need to be to apply for PT/OT schools?
There is no required major! As long as you get the prerequisite classes completed that your school needs
How long does it generally take to complete a doctorate of physical or occupational therapy?
3 years
True/False: Most physical therapists in the United States reported feeling miserable about their occupation
FALSE! - According to Forbes, Physical Therapy ranks in the top 10 "happiest jobs" in America
What is the AOTA's motto?
"Living Life to it's Fullest"
How many POPTA meetings do you have to attend this semester in order to be qualified to run for E-board?
At least 3 meetings
What general chemistry sequence of classes in Binghamton is an extremely common prerequisite for a lot of PT/OT schools?
CHEM 104,105,106 OR CHEM 107,108 OR CHEM111
104,105,106 is the common track for pre-health, and CHEM111 is often taking by engineering majors, but regardless they all fulfill the general chemistry sequence at Binghamton, and will likely fulfill a prerequisite for a school of your choice
What is the largest artery in the heart?
The Aorta
The first use of massage and hydrotherapy goes as far back as...?
460 BC
True/False: Occupational Therapy techniques date back farther than PT
TRUE - in 100 BC, a Greek philosopher named Asclepiades used OT techniques to treat mental illness
POPTA's president Andie shadowed what special niche of occupational therapy?
Hippo therapy!
True/False: Every PT school requires you take the GRE in order to apply
FALSE - the GRE (graduate record examination) is NOT required by all schools, some may want it and some may not
What is Travis Scott's most recent album?
Utopia
What was the name of the first professional organization of Physical Therapy?
the American Women's Physical Therapy Association - PT started out as a female only profession
What year did the AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) celebrate their 100 year anniversary?
2017
POPTA's PR chair Dana is participating in what race this spring?
Binghamton's half marathon! (quite impressive)
What are some common prerequisites for PT and OT schools?
General Biology and Chemistry Sequence (w/ labs), physics 1 and 2, anatomy 1 and 2 (w/ labs), a statistics course, a general psychology course, a general English course, an upper level elective
What is Sam's favorite song off of Travis Scott's album "Utopia"?
FE!N
What are some skills PTs (and OTs) attain in order to perform best at what they do?
Work and communicate well with other health professionals (high level collaboration), communication skills for patient/family education, an impressive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in order to understand and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous system, managing skills for things like medical documentation and insurance, manual therapy (such as manipulation and traction), use of prosthetics and orthotics, and more!
OT (and PT) really began to "thrive" and increased in demand during what time period?
True/False: You will receive a prize for following POPTA on Instagram
TRUE! (see Andie)
What is the class number for Binghamton University's Anatomy 1 and 2?
BIO251 (1) and BIO347 (2)
Name the 5 arm muscles (between the shoulder and elbow joint)
Biceps Brachii, Coracobrachialis, Brachialis, Triceps Brachii, Anconeus