okay guys, i don't know what i want to major in,but does anyone know and advantage and  disadvantage of being a physical therapist???????and also how many hours does a typical physical therapist work in a week??
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I think it depends on how much your workload is. But most programs are about 2 years in length.
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You cannot intern a physical therapist unless you are enrolled in a physical therapy program and it is part of your clinical education.  However, if you are serious about becoming a physical therapist, you must complete a minimum of 50 hours of observation (being a volunteer) or employment in a physical therapy setting.  If you can find employment as a PT technician, this is an on-the-job trained personell who may do a variety of tasks such as clerical work and setting up patients on treatments under the supervision of a PT.  Try the job postings at local hospitals for "PT technician" or "PT aide" or apply as a volunteer.  Before you apply for grad school to become a PT, be sure to check out that schools admission requirements for how many hours you must observe.
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I loved my first week of college. Work load really depends on how many classes you are taking. 12 hours isn't too bad. Good luck and hope you enjoy your college life. It goes by SOOO fast. I'm a junior right now and feel like my life has just flown by!
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I am in the same position right now as you.  I have been a stay at home mom for 7 years now and have put my education on the back burner.  Now that 2 of my children are going to be in school full time it's time to go back and further my education.  I don't want to spend a lot of time going back to school, so instead of going to a regular college I am going to go to a trade school where I will just be learning the Trade and by pass all of the other stuff.  There are a lot of options for getting a degree in less than two years.  Medical assisting, dental assisting, massage therapy, billing insurance and coding, pharmacy technician, x-ray technician, paralegal, court reporting, legal assistant etc.  I hope everything works out for you.  It's tough when your out of school for so long and then go back. You'd be surprised at how much of the basics you forget and have to learn all over again.  It's worth it though to better yourself.  Best of luck!
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I was n still is interested n Veterinay.. I wanted to b Vet Tech but theres no money n the job.... thats n every state not just urs.... Now becoming a Veterinarian would b a different story.. thats where the money is.....yeah going to school for a Veterinary Assistant was a waste of time n money.....So whats the new career ur interested in? School starts n Januaury and I can't make up my mind about what I wanna major in.....Hopefully I will figure it out...
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I love my job.  I am a certified animal sports massage therapist.  I work for myself, set my own schedule, make great $$$, and help alleviate suffering in animals.  Who could ask for more than that from a career?
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Hey!  I just graduated massage therapy school here in Ohio , and I will be taking the state medical board exam in June, since massage is regulated by the state medical board here.  Once licensed, I will be going into private practice and my income will be $55 - $60 per hour, which after taxes is still good money.  I have never been so happy either - massage is a great field to get into with tons of opportunities for employment.  If you enjoy caring for people I strongly recommend a career in massage therapy!  If you wanna talk or need anything massage related just e-mail me!  Good luck!
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My husband works for the post office. It has it's pros and cons like any other job out there. It can be stressful, but can also be fun. They pay is good, the hours all depend on the office you are in and how well it is managed...Also what position you are in. They have PTF- which is a part time flexible only guaranteed 4 hours of work per week, but usually get at least 30. FTF full time flex, means you are guaranteed 40 hours but no set schedule, and a regular which guarantees you 40 hours, and regular days off and paid holidays. Most people start off as PTF's and work their way up through the seniority ladder until they get a regular slot, or transfer into a supervisor, manager or post master position. The medical benefits  are pretty good. the dental and vision plans have alot of room for improvement... If you are prior military you can buy back your service time to be applied to your retirement plan with the post office... Which is good.\nOverall the post office has given my husband stability and a means of providing well for his family.
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You didn’t say why you wanted to quit.  Is it the pain, hard-work, wanting more time with family or friends?  Of course you need physical therapy if you have been on pointe since 7!  I must say I do have a some doubt about the safety of your training.  Maybe a proper and safe ballet school would have made a difference for you.\n\nMy advice is be honest and tell them each one at a time.  Be prepared if you show any talent at all for a speech about how this is your most important dancing years.  A lot of ballet dancers quit at this time in their lives.  It is a time of self-discovery, high emotions, a strong drive to be with your peers, and MANY changes.  Just make sure this is what you want permanently.  Maybe a break would be better then cutting it off completely.  A lot of dancers just need a break to remember why they loved it in the first place.  This happens even to professionals.  I think explaining to your parents and teachers that you need a break from ballet to rediscover your place in the ballet world, is going to be met with understanding and love.  Remember your parents and teachers only want what is best for you, but they are also human.  Be gentle with them.  Your parents put a lot of money and time into your ballet, and your teacher has given you his/her energy, wisdom and love.  This is why a less permanent sounding decision will not only be kinder to them, but kinder to yourself.  You may choose years later to go back.
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sometimes i enjoy my work. i get bored sometimes...other times i get way too stressed...other times it's very rewarding. \n\ni'm a paramedic in a large city.\n\n24 hours on and 48 hours off.\n\ni'd recommend this job to a person who isn't motivated by money, but is rather motivated by the need to help people. also, it's recommended for someone who has a lot of patience for people of various ages, economic status, race, religion, culture, intelligence, etc. it's also recommended to someone who is not sickened by blood, guts, urine, feces, vomit, etc. also, it's recommended for someone who is all of the above, but would hate to hold down a 9-5 desk job. (YUK!)\n\nthe rewards are not money, because paramedics are paid much less than what they deserve. however, the reward in helping others completely makes up for the lack of money. \n.
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10. Physical Therapist Assistants provide patients with medical therapy and treatments. To work in this occupation, you will require a minimum of an Associate's degree. The average salary is considered to be above average; the US national pay scale ranges from $27,500 to $41,780 annually.\n\n9 & 8. Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software & Applications Personnel create, modify and develop computer software and applications for the consumer market. Most employers prefer that employees have a bachelor's degree. These occupations have a forecasted growth of 45 percent. Base salary is considered to be well above average for either occupation, with the national pay scale starting at $42,000 or more, depending on which state you work in and your expertise in the field.\n\n7. Physical Therapist Aides assist therapists and their assistants to prepare patients for physical therapy and the treatment. If you are keen on a job that requires little time for training and you enjoy helping people, then this job may be for you. With an expected growth of 46 percent, the outlook for this job looks good. The average salary for this job can range from $19,710 to $27,380.\n\n6. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians compile and process patient medical records and reports at hospitals and clinics nationwide. If the medical field has interested you in the past, this may be how to enter the industry. The majority of employers will require an associate's degree for this occupation, but it has a very positive growth trajectory. The average salary for this job ranges from approximately $19,700 to $27,400 annually.\n\n5. Home Health Aides - If you enjoy helping others, this is the job for you. Providing everyday healthcare such as bathing or grooming, this job category will have a very good growth rate in the coming years. Training is mostly short term and on-the-job. The only drawback with this occupation is that the salary is considered to be on the low side, up to $19,600 yearly.\n\n4. Social and Human Service Assistants provide consultation and counselling for healthcare professionals and their clients, such as case processing and patient advisory. This job requires moderate on-the-job training, and is really for those who enjoy dealing with the general public. The outlook for this occupation is excellent, and the yearly salary ranges from $19,700 to $27,380.\n\n3. Physician Assistants - Another medical job tops the list for growth. Working in this field, you will be required to have considerable on-the-job training as well as a bachelor's degree in the appropriate field. However, your pay will reflect this, as the average salary starts at $41,820 and will increase with your experience.\n\n2. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts keep Internet sites online, Intranets running and company computers connected across offices and locations. If you have a yearning to work with networks, then you are in luck; this job will experience a rate of growth of 57 percent over the next few years. Most employers will require a minimum of Bachelor's degree and some practical work experience. The pay for this occupation is quite attractive, starting at $41,820.\n\n1. Medical Assistants perform medical and administrative duties under the direction of a doctor or health professional. This is the number one job for growth potential in the United States. With the US population both increasing and aging rapidly, demand for medical assistants - and medical professionals as a whole - is projected to grow by 59 percent by 2012. Training is mostly acquired while on the job, and the salary range is $27,500 to $41,780 per year.\nCopy from :http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/CareerBytes/0305topjobs2005.htm?cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=bd3d6a76cbc14c29b6dc999d757d1a6a-199156283-xc-2
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I would definitely ask your surgeon for a referral to see a Physical Therapist.  If he/she will not give you one then you have some other options.  You can see your primary care doc and ask them or if you are in a state that has direct access you can see a PT without a referral from your doctor.  \n\nI hate to say this but some doctors, especially surgeons, let their ego get in the way of the best care for their patient.  There line of thinking is that my surgery fixed it so they don't need physical therapy.  This is ludicrous.  The success rate of spinal surgery is less than 30%!!!!!  It is essential that you go to physical therapy after surgery to strengthen your abdominal muscles and your legs (this is way more important than strengthening your back for the average individual) and to learn proper body mechanics for your work and functional activities.  Wish you the best of luck.  You can use the "Find a PT" on the APTA website to find a physical therapist in your area.
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I think it's great. I love a good massage. A friend of mine is a massage therapist and she specializes in massage for people who participate in sports. She has a lot of clients. Of course, she has to put up with smirking by people who have seen classified ads for the "other" kind of massage therapy, but she just ignores that. Massage therapy is a good profession with many benefits.
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i run 15 credit hours and have two jobs that add up to a full time 10 and 32 hours yeah i didnt get a lot of sleep this semester and well i had to pull 2 24 hour days a week to keep it all together. the problem is that you cannot just take 5 hours in a row the schedules at most colleges will keep you from having a perfect schedule. if you can do it you really wont have a social life. work it around if you can but, bet on having a part time job at night
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Only you can decide what you want to do, but i can tell you that i am going to be attending drexel university in the fall, to study nursing (B.S.N/M.S.N Dual Degree). From what i have seen, nursing is an extrememly rewarding field, with so many opportunities.  Hospitals are hurting for them, and it is not difficult at all to find a job.  You can do everything from becoming an LPN, RN, and then going back to school to become an advanced practice nurse. I hope i dont get bashed from someone for saying this, but from what i have seen, there are so many more opportunities for a career in nursing as opposed to social work.  Get job descriptions and such off of www.salary.com. Nursing also offeres great flexibility with regards to scheduling. Good luck with whatever you choose!
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I don't know why I see so many people on here who don't want to go to physical therapy.  As a physical therapist I treat patients from age 6 to age 90.  Many of my patients are people who have had back pain for several years and didn't do anything until one day they couldn't move.  So here is my advice:  Go to physical therapy.  Try 3-6 sessions.  The PT will evaluate the problem (and may give you a better diagnosis than "muscle spasms") and give you the proper stretches and strengthening exercises to perform.  It is always better to have medical advice than do it on your own.  Also, if it is muscle spasms, the PT will help break the "pain-spasm" cycle (pain leads to spasms which can become painful which leads to more spasms, etc).\n\nThat being said, if you still don't want to go to physical therapy I would suggested a licensed massage therapist for the spasms and Pilates to stabilize your back.
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Well, I completed my B.A in psychology and am making diddly squat in my job. (i live in canada). There are too many people taking this degree, so it is really hard to get into graduate school. And with just the B.A, jobs are pretty scarce, as psychology is not an edcuation that "trains" you for any particular job. I am currently doing a social work degree, just to be able to actually have a "career". If you want to be a counsellor, have to have a masters or doctorate. As for the comment someone wrote about the behaviour therapists making tons of money, i am an ABA therapist, and make $500 every 2 weeks (for 30 hours/week), that is nothing compared to most with university degrees. I could make more at walmart. . but i feel like going for such employment is a "waste" of my education. However, i needed such employment to apply to other schools, but remember, most grad schools in psychology fields take like 20 students per year at the MOST...dont mean to discourage you, but just because the degree is very interesting, doesnt mean it would be a good choice. Do it as a minor if you really want to do it.