SGT Private RallyPoint Member 4962308 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Im looking into reclassing to be a 68F (Physical Therapy Assistant) and was wondering if i can do green to gold to commission to be a 65B ( Physical Therapist) i always wanted to be a physical therapist but i was told promotion basically stops once you hit E-6 so i thought of i go that route, would I be able to commission to 68B through green to gold? 2019-08-27T13:57:53-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 4962308

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Im looking into reclassing to be a 68F (Physical Therapy Assistant) and was wondering if i can do green to gold to commission to be a 65B ( Physical Therapist) i always wanted to be a physical therapist but i was told promotion basically stops once you hit E-6 so i thought of i go that route, would I be able to commission to 68B through green to gold?

2019-08-27T13:57:53-04:00 2019-08-27T13:57:53-04:00 MAJ Ken Landgren 4962355

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think you need to have 2 years of college under your belt to go green to gold.

2019-08-27T14:08:36-04:00 2019-08-27T14:08:36-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 4963896

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The entry level degree for physical therapists is a doctorate. The programs typically run between 2 1/2 to 3 years. I know it is possible to complete ROTC for grad school but I don’t know anyone who has done so during a DPT program. During PT school you’re typically in class for 30 or more hours a week (we were typically in class from 8-4 or 5). I really don’t see how you fit ROTC classes into your schedule. We also went to class through the summer, which would make it impossible to complete required training. <br /><br />I see a couple of viable options. You can get your Bachelor’s degree with ROTC then apply for a Ed Delay to attend a civilian PT program. It’s not a guarantee, but I’ve seen it done. You can also apply to the Army-Baylor DPT program. You’d still need a bachelor’s degree before applying. It’s pretty competitive. The Army only accepts 18-20 students per year. You commission before attending the program. You get paid as an O to attend school and you don’t pay any tuition. It’s also one of the top programs in the country. <br /><br />If you’re thinking about PT school you’ll need to start taking prerequisite coursework. Those courses vary by school but it’s typically something like a year each of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and A&amp;P, plus some other assorted classes. You’ll also need to take the GRE in your junior or senior year (the results expire after 5 years so there’s no reason to take it super early). Schools also require observation hours in various PT settings. The number of hours depends on the program. <br /><br />If you have any specific questions about preparing for or applying to PT school please feel free to message me.

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