Online Physical Therapy Aide Curriculum and Classes
Program Goal:
To prepare students to gain entry-level employment in the field of physical therapy.
The coursework trains students to:
Integrate medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology knowledge as they assist patients in physical therapy settings.
Comply with ethical and legal requirements regarding patient rights.
Assist the physical therapist with rehabilitative patient services.
Develop positive, professional therapeutic relationships with patients.
Seek an entry-level position in the physical therapy field.
Program Curriculum Breakdown
Your Online Physical Therapy Aide Classes are broken down into 4 units.
In Instruction Pack I, students are introduced to the world of physical therapy and the roles that physical therapy aides play. They gain a solid foundation in medical terminology and human anatomy. Additionally, students will learn how the body responds to various disorders.
Students continue to learn about the human body by studying the nervous system, kinesiology, and biomechanics. In Instruction Pack II, students begin to learn about different types of physical therapy, including orthopedic physical therapy, cardiopulmonary physical therapy, and integumentary physical therapy. Also, students gain an introduction to clinical procedures and learn how to support a patient-centered practice.
Instruction Pack III provides additional information about types of physical therapy, covering neurological, pediatric, and geriatric physical therapy. Students also learn strategies for positive communication with coworkers and patients. This pack also includes important information about safety in the office and proper procedures for transferring and positioning clients, as well.
Students learn how to work with patients from diverse backgrounds and important cultural factors that may influence how patients view their treatment. Students also learn about the ethical and legal guidelines physical therapy aides must adhere to before applying all they have learned to the final quiz.
