6 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Physio School

[@jermlamar5219]

I’m going to start my semester in March 2022 for a bachelor in physiotherapy in Europe. With anatomy no problem but boy I hate biochemistry I’m and nervous about that. But I’ve always wanted to become a physical therapist ever since I was 15 because I’ve spent 100s of hours of rehab from snowboarding accident and surgery which made me love the environment, pt, spending time with patients/pt and feeling great after. Wish me luck thanks for the video

[@aphysionamedjonah]

Congratulations! You must be excited to get started :) It's always interesting to me how experiences in someone's life shape the career they end up in, and with PT so often it's personal experiences with injury. I'm glad that a negative experience (snowboarding accident/surgery) could end up having a positive impact on your life and direction into your future career. Biochem can definitely be tough, my best recommendation for classes you're worried about or have a difficult time with is put some extra effort into reviewing those topics, and study with students who are strong in that subject. I definitely gained a lot of knowledge from the really smart students that I had as classmates and now colleagues in my Physio school at U of T. Good luck!!

[@jermlamar5219]

@@aphysionamedjonah thank you for the feedback! I can't wait to start !

[@SEBlatt-cy8oo]

Point #5 is a hugely valuable 'life lesson' for all fields of study. I call them PGOs! Personal Growth Opportunities.... gotta love 'em!

[@aphysionamedjonah]

I like that a lot! There are absolutely PGOs throughout any career or schooling, some tend to have more growing pains than others unfortunately haha

[@Nijaanth]

Thank you!

[@aphysionamedjonah]

You are very welcome :)

[@yanhoming2288]

Thank you so much!!! It inspires me so much about how physio school works. May I ask more details about the admission of this programme please?

[@aphysionamedjonah]

You are so welcome! You absolutely can ask away. What would you like to ask about?

[@divineorionraj]

U help a lot. Thank you

[@aphysionamedjonah]

I appreciate that a lot :) you are most welcome!

[@klassyk5203]

Thanks so much for this video this exactly what I was looking for as a prospective student. You hit great points which I now have to take into consideration. What would you be the average salary range after graduating the Masters program?

[@aphysionamedjonah]

So glad to hear it was helpful! Starting salary is a pretty wide range depending on hours worked in the first while after graduating/context (hospitals and clinics may have different pay structures). I work in Canada, so the average starting salary is about $35-40 per hour, or 35-40% billings depending on where you work. First full time year then would probably be around $60,000 to $75,000 per year. Again, this is going to vary based on individual context though. Hope this information is useful!

[@rajveeparekh3937]

Hello, I am an international student who finished grade 12 in Canada, and I got admitted to a bachelor of public health program, would this help me to get into physiotherapy?

[@aphysionamedjonah]

Great question Rajvee! Every program is different, so my best recommendation is to look at the requirements for the Master's of Physiotherapy program you're interested in, and see what their requirements are. Normally there isn't a specific program that's required. Instead, you have to have a certain number of credits in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology etc. I would say because that Bachelor program is specialized towards the healthcare field it's going to put you in a good position! You just need to make sure you get the individual credits required to gain admittance to a Physiotherapy program in Canada. Congratulations on your acceptance, and best of luck!

[@generalibrahim154]

@A Physio Named Jonah, can you guide me on how to gain admission to study PHYSIOTHERAPY at University Of Toronto?

[@aphysionamedjonah]

Well, funny enough I recently made just the video for you right here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmKZpGlva9VlbtUsi=9awK9mXZuG5qx8db Essentially, you need to get an Undergraduate degree that satisfies the requirements of the MScPT program. Generally that's one that incorporates some science courses, or you can take the required science courses as electives as part of another program. Then, once graduating with your bachelor's (undergraduate) degree, you apply to the U of T Master's program and go through their selection process which involves CASPER testing, online forms to submit, and providing references/relevant experience in the field. Hope this helps!

[@elizabethmckittrick6958]

this is a dumb question but are the work placements paid? no clue how I’m gonna afford pt school once i manage to get in haha

[@aphysionamedjonah]

No dumb questions :) my placements were all unpaid, and I'm not aware of any that are. Going through school is definitely a big financial challenge, most people have to use a student loan! I sure did, and it was tough, but I'm glad I did it!

[@elizabethmckittrick6958]

@@aphysionamedjonah thanks for the response! yeah definitely some OSAP for me haha

[@aphysionamedjonah]

No problem :) when the time comes probably look into private loans too! I had a line of credit with the bank in addition to OSAP.

[@8screwface8]

Hi Jonah! I'm looking to apply to UofT's physiotherapy program and I was reading the prerequisite verification and I was wondering if you could answer some of my questions? 1) I have a average GPA of a B in all the prerequisite courses needed to apply to the program and the minimum to apply is a B minus. In your opinion and experience, what are my chances of being accepted? 2) How many prerequisite courses do I need to use when applying?

[@aphysionamedjonah]

Hey! Happy to help any way I can :) 1) the GPA average they accept fluctuates based on the year, however normally I believe a competitive GPA is somewhere in the 3.85-3.9 category (A- to A). That said, every year is different and that average doesn't take into account extra curricular or other factors for qualifying. 2) whichever ones they require! It should be listed online what their pre-requisutes are, and use any that apply! 3) Good luck if you choose to pursue the application process!

[@dhruvsharma1703]

I am in grade 11 high school, any tips to become a physiotherapist regarding courses and volunteering? I'm taking functions, physics, chem, and English. Also, what are the responsibilities like, and how long does it take to become a physiotherapist? Final question, to become a PT, can I do 4 years of Kinesiology then 2 years for Masters and the licensing?

[@aphysionamedjonah]

Glad to hear you're interested in becoming a Physiotherapist Dhruv! First off, you're bang on with the 4 years of Kin, then 2 years for the Master's, followed by the licensing. That's the exact route that I took, with my undergraduate in Kinesiology being at the University of Ottawa. Quick note here, different Kin programs offer different courses, if you're thinking of applying to Physio school applying to a Kin course (or other undergraduate) that includes science courses is important to satisfy the admission requirements for most Phyisotherapy schools. For how long it takes, the shortest path is the above 6 year path (4 years undergrad + 2 for Master's + licensing) although it sometimes takes people multiple attempts to gain admission to Physiotherapy school because the program is competitive. The responsibilities of Physiotherapists vary based on where they work (hospital, clinic, rehab center etc.), as well as what population they treat (musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, etc.). In general though, as a clinically practicing Physiotherapist your responsibilities revolve around the assessment and treatment of patients for conditions that fall under the Physiotherapy scope of practice. For courses in high school I would recommend taking any grade 12 courses that are required to gain admission into a sciences program, usually this is grade 12 bio, chem, and possibly physics in addition to mathematics, and english as well may be required. Not a requirement, but if your school has an anatomy or physiology course this is something you'll spend a lot of time on! My BIGGEST recommendation/tip for you though is spend some time volunteering in a hospital or clinic to shadow Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals if healthcare is something you're interested in. Seeing how real clinicians practice is one of the best ways to get an idea of whether or not a career is right for you. You can usually tell by what location, type of practice, or profession makes you the most excited or interested as you learn more about it. Good luck with your Grade 11 year!