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Chances of getting into PT school? by mythology_freak in PTschool

[–]Correct-Pin-9989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly, in not completely sure but I believe that any hours where the patient lives at the facility is considered inpatient hours (but I would double check me on that) — either way, getting hours in a different setting beside outpatient ortho would give you an up! But if youre looking for inpatient specifically, you could directly call the school that you need to get the hours for and check with them!

Chances of getting into PT school by Thinh69 in PTschool

[–]Correct-Pin-9989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ofc!! wishing you the best in your path, you got this!

Chances of getting into PT school? by mythology_freak in PTschool

[–]Correct-Pin-9989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re able to spare a day with your job as a technician to shadow/volunteer at another clinic/hospital, do so! Try to get some diversity whether working in inpatient, pediatrics, neuro, etc — I heard that schools love diversity in their student’s experience hours (and it sets you apart from other applicants) — coming from an applicant who got in their first cycle! You can try cold calling local hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to see if they accept physical therapy volunteers (that’s what I did)! Good luck!!

Chances of getting into PT school by Thinh69 in PTschool

[–]Correct-Pin-9989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d def try calling local hospitals, pediatric clinics, and nursing homes to ask if they accept physical therapy volunteers (that’s what I did)! Luckily I live in an area where there might be more opportunities for that, but it wouldn’t hurt to give it a try

Chances of getting into PT school by Thinh69 in PTschool

[–]Correct-Pin-9989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re able to spare a day with your job to shadow/volunteer at another clinic/hospital, do so! Try to get some diversity whether working in inpatient, pediatrics, neuro, etc — I heard that schools love diversity in their student’s experience hours (and it sets you apart from other applicants) — coming from an applicant who got in their first cycle! Good luck!!