Physical Therapy Aide - Continuing Education

Two Physical Therapists going over the next procedures to improve the patient's physical condition

Description:

The purpose of physical therapy is to restore locomotor function to the human body through alleviating and correcting movement dysfunction. Physical Therapy has become a valuable part of total patient care and rehabilitation. Physical Therapy Aides, under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, assist with specific components of treatment interventions. A substantial increase in the amount of physical activity in the general population has resulted in a significant increase in the need for physical therapy services.

The Physical Therapy Aide is generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies, and transporting patients. As a result of the increase in physical activity among adult populations, the number of sports-related injuries has increased substantially – escalating the need for physical therapy services and Physical Therapy Aides.

Note: This is an entry-level program for Physical Therapy Aides. State certification/license in physical therapy generally requires at least 1 to 2 years of formal education.

Details:

• Introduction to Physical Therapy
• History and Evolution of Physical Therapy
• Role of the PT aide in the rehabilitation team
• Ethical and legal considerations for aides
• Parts and types of effective communication
• Abbreviations and medical terminology
• Basic Anatomy, Anatomical Position
• Structures of the Musculoskeletal System and function of each
• Range of motion exercises
• Ambulation and gait training
• Measuring Vital Signs; Disorders of the Circulatory
• Strengthening and exercise
• Types of physical therapy modalities
• Stretching and direction of movement
• Measuring Vital Signs; Disorders of the Circulatory
• Clinical skills: patient positioning, and transfer, use of transfer belt, ambulation using crutches/walker/cane range of motion exercises; accurate vital signs

In addition to entry-level administrative positions, this course is ideal for students interested in the physical therapy aide field and looking to pursue a formal Physical Therapy Aide program.

Students must have or plan to receive a high school diploma or GED. Participants must also possess a minimum of 10th-grade math and reading skills.

Note: Participants must be at least 18 years old to sit for the national certification exam after completing this course.

The potential certification listed below is for reference purposes only and is not included in the course fee.

National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Physical Therapy Aide
www.nwca.edu2.com
Physical Therapy Aide
Exam Cost: $99.00

TBA (Edinburg)

TBA (Brownsville)

Note: If you are applying for the Continuing Education Private Loan to cover the registration fee for a non-credit continuing education program, then please use the UTRGV Continuing Education School Code: 003599. The loan amount you note in the application cannot exceed the open enrollment fee noted on our website. The minimum for the loans must be $500.00. Some service charges may apply.
Please email continuinged@utrgv.edu once you have been approved by your loan provider so we may certify your loan.

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