What kind of observational experience is required and what kind of experiences count?
A minimum total of 80 hours of observation is required. Applicants are required to observe physical therapists at work in various settings. We require that you spend time observing at least three different patient populations for at least 20 hours each. You may consider observing physical therapists in settings such as: acute care/hospital, neurological rehabilitation, outpatient/sports medicine, home health, nursing home or pediatrics.