Posted on Mar 3, 2020
Besides the Baylor program, what other routes are there to pursue Physical Therapy while on active duty?
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Trying really hard to push towards becoming a physical therapist while being on active duty - I have slowly worked towards pre reqs, but as figured, being on AD makes it difficult. I know that the Baylor Program is a route, but calculating the time I finish my class requirements it seems that most of my old classes that counted will do no justice since it’s been “10 years”. I have thought about direct commissioning into Physical Therapy as maintaining my active duty status but I know it will take time being on AD. Trying not to get out and do schooling so I’m a bit stuck. Does anyone know another route? Been in the same situation and found a solution? Any suggestions?
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The Baylor PT program is the only active duty PT program the Army has that I'm aware of. You could take advantage of the Career Intermission Program and leave AD for a year to renew your sciences and apply when you reenter.
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Is direct commissioning into becoming a PT not an option for AD, or is it unlikely?
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CPT (Join to see) I've heard it is, but I don't know enough about direct commissioning to give an honest answer. But I don't know how you could possibly be in PT school full time on AD
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MAJ Roger Behrman
You cannot get a direct commission unless you have a PT degree AND you pass a state licensing exam (doesn't matter what state though). Even then, being commissioned in the Army Medical Specialist Corps would depend on the Army's needs - if they don't need any additional PTs, you won't get an AMSC commission. All PT degrees are doctorate level now as well (and all are only for full time student) so it would take you at least 3 additional years of schooling.
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