Basics
What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient physical therapy?
Inpatient physical therapy is when the patient is hospitalized. Outpatient physical therapy is when the patient isn't in the hospital.
How long is PT school?
2.5-3 years depending on the program.
What do the FITT guidelines stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Type, and Time
Name 2 DPT schools in Iowa.
Iowa, St. Ambrose, Clarke, DMU, Briar Cliff, Allen College
What is the APTA?
American Physical Therapy Association
What is the exam that most schools require for application?
What is osteoporosis?
A decrease in bone mass.
Name 2 members on exec.
PTAs can't do initial evaluations.
What is the website that you submit your application through?
PTCAS- Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service
What professor was previously a chef?
Aaron Schneider
What intermural did we have a team for this year?
Volleyball
What is the difference in schooling between a physical therapist and physical therapy assistant?
PTAs need an associates degree. PTs need a bachelors degree and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. It is 2 years compared to 6.5-7 years.
When do applications open?
June 15th
What bone doesn't articulate with any other bones?
Hyoid bone
What is the average salary for a PT in Iowa?
$82,596
How many hours of continuing education is required every 2 years to upkeep your license?
40 hours
What Midwest school was the first to have a DPT Program?
Creighton University
What is EPOC and why does the body do this?
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, body does this to clear the body of metabolites and replenish energy stores.
How many hours of care does a patient receive daily in an acute care inpatient facility?
3 hours for 5 days a week