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Physical therapy aide is one of the fastest growing jobs today. Physical therapy aides work under the supervision of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. You can work in a hospital, physical therapy office, personal care facility, or with a home health agency.

This 140-hour class will teach you the role of the physical therapy aide in patient recovery, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, common physical disorders, common physical therapy treatments such as exercise and mobility training, much more.

The Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide Course Topics: 

The Profession of Physical Therapy
History and Evolution of Physical Therapy
The Role of the Physical Therapy Aide as a Member of the Rehabilitation Team
Understanding Medical Ethics and Medical Law
Patient Medical Records and the Law
Ethical and Legal Issues in Physical Therapy
The Framework of the Human Body
The Axial and Appendicular Skeletons
Diseases and Disorders of Bones and Joints
Using Physical Therapy to Treat Common Medical Disorders
Career Opportunities for the Physical Therapy Aide
 Medical Terminology and Medical Records
Administrative Role of the Physical Therapy Aide
Basic Structure and Function of the Human Body
Applied Anatomy and Physiology and the
  Musculoskeletal System
Safety in the Working Environment
 Assisting with Ambulation and Gait Training
Obtaining a Job as a Physical Therapy Aide
Occupational Human Development
Exploring Occupations
Foundations of OT
Med Term for OT
Group Process & Dynamics