There are four physical therapy schools in Colorado that are accredited by CAPTE. These schools are Regis University, University of Colorado Denver, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and University of Northern Colorado. They offer associate's and doctorate degrees in physical therapy and provide real-world clinical experience. While the number of physical therapists in Colorado is currently low, the field is growing rapidly and salaries are expected to increase as more professionals enter the field.

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Physical Therapy Schools in Colorado
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here are four physical therapy schools in for the profession increases.
Colorado that meet accreditation from The
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Physical therapy schools in Colorado supply large
Therapy Education or other wise often known as range of degree in utilized science. This associate
CAPTE. The reasons for selecting a CAPTE accredi- degree will take 2 years to finish based on full time
ted faculty to study as a physical therapist is that it basis. Like all medical applications, physical therapy
presents the top accreditation nation-broad, which schools as nicely benefit mostly on real time job ex-
opens doorways, which will ensure better career perience. With this you will discover a medical por-
path in this area. It does this by offering the most tion to your research the place you’ll work with real
effective training and curriculum that you can find, patients below the supervision of certified physical
whether you are looking to research in near Colo- therapists. Having a chance to gain real time training
rado Springs, or Denver, choosing from the listing sessions and coaching is an asset that students can
of faculties beneath can be your best option. Apart take with them upon graduation. Studying instantly
from the coaching CAPTE presents, graduating from from an experienced physical therapist and physical
colleges with this accreditation can even depart you therapist assistants is a highly beneficial a part of
eligible for the Colorado state license exam upon the program. Beneath is an inventory of CAPTE list
graduation. Should relocation be in your future, a of accredited physical therapy assistant colleges in
CAPTE accreditation also gives a graduate the op- Colorado.
tion of doing a job search, and writing state license
exams across the nation.
Colorado with a inhabitants of simply over 5 mil-
lion peoples, has presently an estimated 600 phy-
sical therapist working in the state, that is fairly a
low number for this medical assistant line of em- Regis University Physical Therapy Program
ployment. Physical therapy assistants are hitting a
development and improvement of 30% nationally
for this profession by 2018. Whereas it’s true that School of Physical Therapy
Colorado for the time being is underneath-utilizing 3333 Regis Boulevard G-9
physical therapist, it is estimated that there will be Denver, CO 80221-1099
more trained professions from this field to cover
up the needs of this job, as it is both wanted, and CAPTE: Accredited
very price effective. Physical therapy assistants Designation: Private
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in Colorado currently earn round forty thousand Program Contact:
dollars annually for the work they do. While this Phone: 303-458-4344
quantity is approximately eight thousand dollars Fax: 303-964-5400
anually below the national common, you may count Email: dpt@regis.edu
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Physical Therapy Schools in Colorado
Credits: 110
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: Approximately 64-68
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, prerequisite
course work GPA 2.75 on a 4.00 scale
Website: http://www.regis.edu/rh.asp?page=study.
dpt
University of Colorado Denver Physical
Therapy Program
Physical Therapy Program, C244
Ed 2 South, Bldg #L28, Room #3106
Denver, CO 80045
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Public
Program Contact: Dr. Susan Halloran
Phone: 303-724-9144
Fax: 303-724-9016
Email: susan.halloran@ucdenver.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Credits: 116
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: approximately 55-65
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, GRE 500 mini-
mum on the verbal & quantitative assessments and
3.5 minimum on the written assessment, minimum
cumulative and science GPA of 3.0, 45 hours of field
work in three different settings
Website: http://www.uchsc.edu/pt/
Please re-visit this page for the updated list of phy-
sical therapy schools in Colorado.
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