This document lists and provides details on two physical therapy schools in Louisiana: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans Physical Therapy Program and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport Physical Therapy Program. Both schools offer a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and are accredited by CAPTE. They require an undergraduate degree and prerequisite coursework as well as GRE scores and practical experience in physical therapy.

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Physical Therapy Schools in Louisiana
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ist of Physical Therapy Schools in Louisiana Email: ahpt@lsuhsc.edu
together with the info such as campus location, Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
the type of degree on offer, campus contact Credits: 122
information. PTCAS: No
Class Size: 36
In order to study and build a better career in phy- Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, undergra-
sical therapy, it is advisable to choose accredited duate math and science courses GPA of at least 3.0,
physical therapy schools where the curriculum are 60 hours of practical experience in physical therapy
extensive and hands on training is an essential part under the direct supervision of a licensed physical
of the learning experience. Also graduating with the therapist, GRE minimum cumulative score of 900
most recognized accreditation serves the graduate on the verbal and quantitative portions
with the most financial salary opportunities, and job Website: http://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/PhysicalThe-
opportunities in the coming future. Each school has rapy/
prerequisite requirements which include certain
courses to be taken and can require the completion
of an undergraduate degree.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences
Center in New Orleans Physical Therapy
Program
LSUHSC
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Department of Physical Therapy
Center in New Orleans Physical Therapy School of Allied Health Professions
Program 1501 Kings Highway
P.O. Box 33932
Shreveport, LA 71103-3932
LSUHSC
Department of Physical Therapy CAPTE: Accredited
School of Allied Health Professions Designation: Public
1900 Gravier Street Program Contact: Sharon Dunn, PhD, PT, OCS, Pro-
New Orleans, LA 70112 gram Director
Phone: 318-813-2940
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CAPTE: Accredited Fax: 318-813-2949
Designation: Public Email: sdunn2@lsuhsc.edu
Program Contact: Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Phone: 504-568-4288 Credits: 119
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Fax: 504-568-6552 PTCAS: No
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Physical Therapy Schools in Louisiana
Class Size: about 30
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, undergra-
duate math and science courses GPA of at least 3.2,
60 hours of practical experience in physical therapy
under the direct supervision of a licensed physical
therapist with a minimum of 30 clock hours must
be at each site, GRE minimum cumulative score of
800 on the verbal and quantitative portions
Website: http://www.medcom.lsuhscshreveport.
edu/cfide/alliedhealth/ACD_physical_therapy.cfm
Please re-visit this page for updated list of Physical
Therapy Schools in Louisiana.
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