Pre-Physical or Occupational Therapy

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Pre-Physical Therapy/Pre-Occupational Therapy

Both PT and OT programs are graduate degrees offered at many schools around the country. Alma has excellent pre-PT and Pre-OT programs that can be completed in conjunction with an Exercise and Health Science (EHS) major. See the EHS entry in the catalog for an idea of specific course content.

Note that the EHS major starts with BIO 121 as a pre-requisite for the physiology sequence (EHS 225-226). Students who have not taken BIO 121 in fall term of their first year should contact any member of the EHS department to determine how best to enter into the major sequence.

The strong anatomy and physiology training provided by the EHS degree has allowed many students to gain entrance into professional programs across the country. Although professional school requirements differ among schools, most require a strong chemistry background. Students should investigate these requirements as soon as possible.

For more information, contact Dr. John Davis, Dr. Robyn Anderson or any other member of the Exercise and Health Science (EHS) Department.

Additional Sites of Interest

The American Physical Therapy Association: professional and student pages, list of accredited programs

The American Occupational Therapy Association: professional and student pages, list of accredited programs

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Graduate Profile

Amy Doucette
Graduation: 1995
Major: Exercise and Health Science, Art and Design

Through her experiences at Alma College, Amy Doucette learned that occupational therapy is more than a profession — it’s a philosophy.

“It is about helping people regain balance and meaning in their lives after a setback, whether physical, mental or social — the scope of treatment is huge,” the 1995 graduate says. “It involves teaching, adapting, promoting recovery, providing resources and rehabilitating the upper extremity in helping people return to their activities of daily living.”