Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Physical therapists design plans for patients to help them manage pain and improve strength and mobility. Those with the goal of becoming a physical therapist can start their education at Kish by learning important subjects in the field like biology, chemistry and physics. The coursework is the first step on the road to becoming a licensed physical therapist.
In our Pre-Physical Therapy pathway, you may:
- Earn an Associate of Science degree with a focus on physical therapy-related classes.
- Prepare yourself to transfer to a four-year institution to continue your physical therapy education.
Degrees and Certificates
Pre-Physical Therapy Details
- Demand for PT’s is expected to grow faster than average as physical therapy becomes a more important part of recovery.
- The work can be demanding physically with lots of hands-on therapy work.
- Physical therapists can specialize in areas such as pediatrics or sports medicine.
- Educating patients and their loved ones about what to expect during recovery is a critical skill needed for PT’s.
Kish’s Pre-Physical Therapy pathway will prepare students to transfer and take the next step in their education. A Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a state license are needed to practice as a PT.
Students interested in pursuing physical therapy as a career are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor for course and career planning.
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Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship
Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.