Physical Therapy Aide

Prior to beginning this Career Major, the student must complete the Core Curriculum, Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR.

Clerical Skills and Duties for the Physical Therapy Aide

This course is designed to prepare students to perform clerical and duties in the physical therapy profession. Students will practice office management procedures for the physical therapy office.

Ambulation and Gait Training

This course prepares the physical therapy aide to assist with ambulation and gait training. Students learn safe practices while demonstrating competency in ambulating the client.

Clinical Practice for the Physical Therapy Aide

Students will practice skills performed by the physical therapy aide in the rehabilitative clinical environment. All student activities will be monitored by a Physical Therapists or Physical Therapy Assistant.

Preparation for Patient Care in Physical Therapy

This course teaches the physical therapy aide basic skills needed to prepare a patient for treatment. Students will learn and skillfully perform a variety of transfer techniques frequently used in the clinical setting.

Therapeutic Exercises

This course prepares the physical therapy aide to assist patients in performing therapeutic exercises. Students learn the proper techniques needed for client safety and comfort.

Therapeutic Agents and Modalities

This course prepares the physical therapy aide to assist with physical therapy agents and modalities. Students will learn to prepare, use and clean the facilities for optimal modality use.

Introduction to Physical Therapy Aide

This course will provide the student with a history of Physical Therapy. The course will present this occupation in the context of the rehabilitation team and emphasize how the contribution of the Physical Therapy Aide benefits the care of patients. The course explores the job opprtunities that are available.

Ethics and Law in Physical Therapy

Students will discuss licensure and certification for physical therapy professionals and legal/ethical issues in physical therapy.

Physical Therapy Aide

This course is a summary of the Physical Therapy Aide Framework