DPT or MPTh?

[simonemitchell]

Hi all,
I've just finished my BPTh and am so dead cofused what to do next. I hear DPT is a 3 year course but not a specialisation, while even after masters a transitional DPT is prefered which wld be 2yr part time. I'm kinda in a fix any insight on the matter wld be highly appreciated. Thanks.

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[physioo]

I would do the DPTH as by 2020, all courses will be offered as DPth.

Im currently being checiking the options of doing it. However, I understand you need a GRE. Am I correct in this?

And you also need to be licenced in that state if im not mistakes, so its a rather long long process...

take care

[simonemitchell]

Thank you for your reply,
All that is true actually, u need gre and ave to apply for registration of tht state.However I kinda decided to do masters first coz there is transitional DPT and it actually is similar to BPTh with little more detail, so it wld be a repeat without really specialising.I hope to do my MPTh in Ortho in Aus or US but not in manual therapy if you cld help with any info you have wld be great.
Thanks again.

[physioo]

well

im curentyl doing a masters in canada, and unfortunately its only research, so not very happy with this.

re masters inortho, not too sure about that, but im condiering a masters in manip in australia after i get some more clinical experience, anda save some money.

Apparentyl, the DPT, in the states, they need a lot of ppl to do it, but am not sure of what the opportunites are after that, regarding teaching, wages etc

[simonemitchell]

Thanks again for your hlp. If you do happen to find out anything bout masters in ortho and better yet soine in particular pls let me know I do plan to do the transitional DPT after that which is a 2 year part time thing I believe.
Thanks again.

[physioo]

check the 3 yr program DPT in ST.Andrews Michigan

It looks really good, but you need GRE apparently.
But its a realprogram, I will consider it hopefully in the future.

Later

[Physiobase]

I understand you need a GRE

Can you guys please let us know what a GRE stands for? And perhaps any directions on where you go to get one (if that is relevant).

[physioo]

graduate examination

some unis need this to enter
its an exam which includes maths, english comprehension and soe other english stuff...am looking more into it

St.Andrews Uni is offering a very cool 3 year program which prepares you for OCS (orhtopaedic clinican specialist) and manip therapy

Price tuition = 22k per year!!!

maybe i win the lottery this weekend :P

[simonemitchell]

thanks physioo will definately check it out

[physioo]

tell me what u think

cheers

they offer 2 programs
1. transitional DPT - 2yrs, just theory, which in my opinion, is not worthed
2. DScPT - 3yrs, first 2 yrs theory, 3rd year, manual therapy skills, sports etc, interesting...

i believe one can teach and work in clinical management after that....

pre requisites
1. USA licence
2.GRE
3. money

Later

[simonemitchell]

Hi,
I think the obvious ans to your mcq wld be (b). Then again if I can manage the last 2 pre-requistes that leaves the US license which i hear is not easy to get. Are you sure its necessary?
I just spoke to a placement company and they said that to work in Aus u need to give a skills exam which is really tough and you can study for masters if u have work experience of I think min. 1 year. They suggested I do a 2 yr BPTh upgrade there which wld make me eligable so I cld work in Australia and then apply for my masters there after or A one year Phd. I think it was all sales talk. I'm getting more confused and distressed by the day and the only comfort I've heard of late is "it gets worse".
Awaiting any advice pls....thanks

[physioo]

hey simone
relax, have a drink

Firstly, where did u do ur undergrad?
when did u graduate? and how long was ur undergrad?

i researched more on the DSc PT in Michigan. you must be licenced either in USA or Canada to apply. You must worka minimum of 20 hours per week, and then do the course part time, which I thought was pretty good.

Re work in dff countries

USA - u need a written exam, an no, from what ive heard, its pretty easy as its only MCQs
AUSTRALIA/CANADA - damn hard, u need to pass a written licence first, then work under supervision,. then do a licence exam practical based, did both, damn hard, still working on my prac now, need lots of time, and patience....and studyyy

Re australia, no, i dont think u need a 2yr upgrade in Bpt if u dida 4yr degree, u can go and try the practical exam. If I were you, i would do a masters and try sitting for prac exam at same time, if you cant pass, at least you got a masters from australia. You can always move to the states, they need alot of physios there, so u can get licence

why do u say its hard to get in states

laters

email me, we can discuss further

[drkiran4u]

hii, if u hav 2 years experience then go fur i year masters in manip. in univ of western australia. who said its difficult to get through u.s licence exam? its relatively easier compared to australia and canada.