Back in November 2018, I featured on The MVMT PTs podcast (The PT Coffeecast) to discuss the process of creating my YouTube channel, as well as why I chose to become a physiotherapist. In the first few minutes of the episode, Will Nicholson - a host of the podcast -...
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High School Students
We’ve assembled our most relevant articles for high school students looking to learn about how to become a physiotherapist.
Advice For High School Students Interested In a Future Career As a Physiotherapist
It's never too early to start thinking about your future career. For high school students, career planning can seem daunting, but it's an important process that will help you figure out what you want to do as a career. While some students may know exactly what they...
The Importance Of Non-PT-Related Experience
It’s no secret that obtaining a wide variety of diverse work and volunteer experiences is incredibly important for your physiotherapy school applications. Many PT hopefuls do all that they can to get their foot in the door at private clinics, hospitals, and other...
What’s The Difference Between a PT and PTA In Canadian Healthcare?
Physiotherapists (PT) and Physiotherapist Assistants (PTA) both help patients with their rehabilitation, but those outside the field may not understand what the difference is between them. In this blog, I will go over what the difference is between a Physiotherapist...
Do I Need A Kinesiology Degree To Apply To Physiotherapy School?
Physiotherapy is a career that is heavily rooted in the movement sciences. Because of that, many PT school hopefuls believe that you need a kinesiology undergraduate degree in order to apply to a physiotherapy program in Canada. For those of you non-kin students that...
5 Ways To Find Volunteer Opportunities Related To Physiotherapy
Gaining volunteer experience related to physiotherapy can be a great opportunity to see what physiotherapists do, where they work, and if it’s a career path you think you would like to pursue. Physiotherapists can work in many different settings and work with...
How To Prepare For Physiotherapy School Applications
When preparing for your Physiotherapy School Applications, there are a lot of moving parts. Some of you reading may have already discovered this. I remember looking at all the requirements for the schools I was applying to in the Social Sciences Building on Western’s...
Is PT The Right Career For You?
So, you’re thinking of pursuing a career in physiotherapy, eh? We think that’s great! As physiotherapists ourselves, we take great pride in what we do and we’re always quick to endorse our awesome profession to anyone who’s interested. However… despite our excitement...
What Courses Should I Take In Undergrad To Get Into Physiotherapy School?
You've decided you want to become a physiotherapist. Well, before you can do that, you need to be aware of the courses you should take in undergraduate school in order to get into physiotherapy school. All the physiotherapy programs in Canada have their own unique...
Let’s Learn Together!
Our group of admissions experts have written articles to help you plan your journey to gaining acceptance into physiotherapy school. Browse through our catalogue of blog posts and articles to find answers to questions you may have and learn how you can become an ideal candidate for physiotherapy programs in Canada.