Physical Therapy Aide

Overview

This training program combines a two course training track:

• Medical Terminology
• Physical Therapy Aide

A physical therapy aide most often works under the direction of a physical therapist and/or physical therapy assistant. Physical therapy aide jobs often include keeping the treatment area clean and well organized, as well as to help escort patients in wheelchairs, perform clerical duties, order supplies and more. A physical therapy aide generally needs to be well organized, have patience, and enjoy working with others.

Medical Terminology 180 Hours

Quickly master the basics of medical terminology and begin speaking and writing terms almost immediately! This course omits time-consuming, nonessential information and helps you build a working medical vocabulary of the most frequently encountered suffixes, prefixes, and word roots. Medical terms are introduced in the context of human anatomy and physiology to help you understand exactly what they mean, and case studies, vignettes, and activities demonstrate how medical terms are used in practice. With all this plus medical animations, word games, and flash cards on the companion website, you’ll be amazed at how easily medical terminology becomes part of your vocabulary.

Included with this course are two(2) hours of online tutoring through NetTutor! Our dedicated Net Tutor staff member will walk you through any questions you have about the vocabulary,ensuring you have the know-how to successfully complete your course.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify and apply basic word structure
• Identify body systems, body cavities, and planes of the body
• Define common prefixes
• Identify diagnostic and procedural suffixes
• Comprehend medical specialists and case reports

Physical Therapy Aide 270 Hours

Thousands of people attend physical therapy schools every day to become a part of this hot career field. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of physical therapy aides is expected to grow by 29% over the next decade, which is much faster than the average job.

A physical therapy aide most often works under the direction of a physical therapist and/or physical therapy assistant. Physical therapy aide jobs often include keeping the treatment area clean and well organized, as well as to help escort patients in wheelchairs, perform clerical duties, order supplies and more. A physical therapy aide generally needs to be well organized, have patience, and enjoy working with others.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Comprehend the core elements of medical terminology
• Comprehend the core elements of the physical therapy profession
• Identify the systems of the body and their function
• Identify the steps to treat common medical disorders
• Identify the steps to turn, transfer, and position patients