Other Health Fields

Centralized Application Services

Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Centeralized Application Service

Pharmacy School
American Association of Schools of Pharmacy – Application Service

Physician Assistants
Central Application Service for Physician Assistants – CASPA

Occupational Therapy
Centralized Application Service for Occupational Therapy

Podiatry School
American Association of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS

Optometry School
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry – ASCO


Standardized Test Information

Podiatry School
The MCAT is also required for Podiatry School.

Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) Home Page
The PCAT is an exam developed by PsychCorp, a brand of Pearson. The PCAT is a specialized test that helps identify qualified applicants to pharmacy colleges 


 FIND SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIES DURING COVID-19
https://www.wpunj.edu/lsamp/agenda/PT_MARCH_ITS_COVID.pdf


PHARMACY

Pre-professional Course Requirements
A complete list of pre-professional course requirements by pharmacy school. 


PHYSICAL THERAPY

How to Become a Physical Therapist
How to Become a Physical Therapist is a website created to educate the public about careers in physical therapy and the educational and professional requirements to obtain those careers.

American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association is a national, professional organization representing more than 75,000 members. APTA’s goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice,  research, and education.

Comparison of Course Prerequisites by Program
A comprehesive list of prerequisite course requirments of APTA graduate programs.


PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
Growing and very competitive entrance requirements.As you investigate schools, review their requirement for curriculum and for patient contact hours.

American Academy of Physician Assistants

New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants

Prerequisite Courses and Healthcare Experience Requirements

Physician Assistant Education Association

5 Tips for Getting into Physician Assistant Programs


OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
American Occupational Therapy Association 
Occupational therapy practitioners facilitate participation in everyday living. The American Occupational Therapy Association advances occupational therapy practice, education, and research through standard setting and advocacy.


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