Can I specialize in one area, for example pediatric physical therapy, in the entry-level program?
The emphasis in entry-level education is on providing a broad based professional training in all major practice areas. However, an introduction to the specialty areas is included within the curriculum and students may select clinical education experiences to further explore areas of interest. Board certification as a clinical specialist requires clinical experience as a physical therapist and the passing of an exam. Clinical specialty areas in physical therapy are cardiopulmonary, clinical electrophysiology, geriatrics, orthopedics, neuromuscular, pediatrics, and sports. St. Ambrose’s Physical Therapy Department now offers an Orthopaedic Residency Program for persons who have completed their entry-level education.
