Become a Physical Therapy Aide (Self-Paced Tutorial)

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Prepare for a rewarding career as a valued member of the physical therapy team while learning all about the human body, specific disorders, and the way physical therapists treat these disorders. You will explore the history of physical therapy and the relationships between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy aides. You will learn how to communicate effectively with other health care professionals and patients. You'll also come to understand the medical documentation that physical therapists use and principles of ethics and law that affect the PT aide.

Physical therapists often use words and terms that may be unfamiliar to you, so this course will devote some time to learning much of the language of PT. You'll learn proper body mechanics and how to safely move patients. You will come to understand the normal gait cycle and how to help patients walk with assistive devices like walkers, crutches, and canes. You will also investigate various balance and coordination disorders. By the time you finish this course, you'll have gained valuable knowledge and be well on your way to becoming an important member of the physical therapy team!

Enrollment Options:

Self-Paced
3 Months Access Course Code: T9696
No Instructor, Start Anytime

$129.99

USD

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Syllabus

1 Introduction to Physical Therapy

2 Communication for the Physical Therapy Aide

3 Ethics and Law for the PT Aide

4 The Language of Physical Therapy

5 Anatomy and Physiology: Part 1

6 Anatomy and Physiology: Part 2

7 Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 1

8 Safety for the Physical Therapy Aide: Part 2

9 Helping Patients Walk

10 Using Physical Agents

11 Use of Exercise: Part 1

12 Use of Exercise: Part 2

Requirements

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or newer.
  • Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

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