So You Want to Be a Therapist?

This is the latest (3rd) edition of the only book available (paperback and Kindle) that is made to help those who want to get into the ultra-competitive field of physical or occupational therapy. It has been updated on many levels including information about physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants. Please note: The information is a compilation of common knowledge and also 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 read. This book 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. It starts with basic information and also covers details that few know or apply. This book put it all together for the reader. 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 25 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.Key words: Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical therapy assistant, Occupational therapy assistant, PT, OT, PTA, COTA, Physical therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy school, occupational therapy school. PT school requirements, physical therapy school requirements, OT school requirements, occupational school requirements.