Physical Therapy Aide

Physical Therapy Aide

Course Hours: 
270
Price: 
$1,500.00
Course Type: 
Mentor Supported
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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. 

Prerequisite(s): None

At the completion of this course you should be able to:

  • List the core elements of medical terminology
  • Name the core elements of the physical therapy profession
  • Identify the systems of the body and their functions
  • Recall the steps to treat common medical disorders
  • Recognize the steps to turn, transfer, and position patients

Physical Therapy Aide Module 1
Medical Terminology Review

  • Pronunciation
  • Spelling
  • Word Roots
  • Combining Vowels/Form
  • Prefixes
  • Suffixes
  • General Rules
  • Word Building
  • Abbreviations
  • Procedural and Diagnostic Billing Codes
  • Body Structure
  • Organization of the Body
  • Anatomical Position
  • Body Planes
  • Directional and Positional Terms
  • Body Cavities

Physical Therapy Aide Module 2
The Profession of Physical Therapy

  • The Healthcare Team
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Effective Teamwork
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Communication
  • Informed Consent
  • Effective Listening
  • Patient Safety
  • Emergency Situations
  • Pain Management

Physical Therapy Aide Module 3
Documentation and Therapeutic Exercises

  • Documentation Guidelines
  • Documentation Elements
  • International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health (ICF)
  • Electronic Medical Documentation
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Phases of Tissue Healing
  • Clinical Interventions
  • Phases of Tissue Healing
  • Biophysical Agents and Modalities
  • Therapeutic Massage Application
  • Wheelchair Management

Physical Therapy Aide Module 4
Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems

  • Bones
  • Muscles: Function, Nerve, Origin, Insertion and Palpation
  • Musculoskeletal Data Collection
  • Musculoskeletal Interventions
  • Physical Therapy Interventions
  • Review of Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology
  • Neurologic Data Collection
  • Types of Neurologic Interventions

Physical Therapy Aide Module 5
Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary Systems

  • Cardiopulmonary Data Collection
  • Body Structure and Function Impairments Related to the Cardiopulmonary System
  • Patient Safety During Cardiopulmonary Interventions
  • Types of Cardiopulmonary Interventions
  • Cardiopulmonary Intervention Patterns
  • Integumentary Overview
  • Types of Integumentary Interventions
  • Integumentary Interventions
  • Wound Documentation

Physical Therapy Aide Module 6
Geriatric and Pediatric Overview

  • Geriatric Overview
  • Age-Related Impairments
  • Activity Limitations
  • Participation Restrictions
  • Geriatric Disorders/Diseases
  • Pediatric Overview
  • Pediatric Interventions
  • Interventions for Select Acute Medical and Surgical Conditions
  • Laboratory Test, Values and Implications

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

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Upon successful completion of our Physical Therapy Aide course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a Physical Therapy Aide and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Physical Therapy Aide Specialist (CPTAS).

**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**

Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player