Most patents protect new, useful machines, manufactured items, and processes. This type of patent is known as a utility patent. New, distinct varieties of plant life may also be patented. All utility and plant patents filed after June 8, 1995, have a term of 20 years. Patents filed before that date have a term of either 17 years from the date the patent was issued or 20 years from its earliest filing date, whichever results in the longer term. The third type of patent is a design patent.
For patients not covered by health insurance, physical therapy typically costs $50-$350 or more per session, depending on the length of the session, the service provided during the session and the provider. Physical therapy provided in a hospital setting tends to be more expensive.
The average GPA of incoming students is 3.00, which is slightly lower than the average for all physical therapy schools. Cost. In-state tuition for the program is $29,600, which is 95% more expensive than the average for all physical therapy schools.The Program. Students participate in 40 weeks of clinical experience throughout the program, which is 10 weeks more than the average for all physical therapy schools.4% of students graduate from the program, which is 4% less for all physical therapy schools. 95% of students find employment within six months of graduating, which is 5% less than the average for all physical therapy schools.