Become A Certified Physical Therapy Aide
This online physical therapy aide program will help you master the skills you need to work as an in-demand physical therapy (PT) aide. It prepares you to perform non-medical tasks in the physical therapy office, including setting up appointment rooms, preparing treatment tools, and observing and documenting patient visits.
You will also prepare for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and walk through everything you need to know to land a PT aide job post-course completion.
Job Outlook for Physical Therapy Aides
Physical therapy professionals, especially physical therapy aides, are in high demand. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 19% growth in overall employment for physical therapy support positions between now and 2032.
The average salary for Physical therapist aides is around $33,520 per year, on average, according to BLS data. Pay rates for physical therapist aides can vary by location and the type of patients they serve.
Those who work in nursing or skilled care facilities earn around $42,000 per year. Therapy aide jobs in the offices of physical, occupational, and speech therapists and audiologists pay around $31,200 per year.
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At A Glance
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Course Objectives
- Explain the role, responsibilities, and qualifications of the certified physical therapy aide in various healthcare settings
- Define medical terminology and word elements related to the practice of physical therapy
- Summarize human anatomy, functional body movements, and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy
- Identify proper positioning, patient transfers, common exercises, modalities, and medical equipment.
- Demonstrate ethical and legal behavior specific to healthcare settings
- Differentiate between tasks appropriate for a certified physical therapy aide and other healthcare professionals
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to taking this course. To sit for the AMCA Physical Therapy Aide Certification Exam, candidates must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Instructor
Holly Trimble
Holly Trimble earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Colorado, a master's degree in pediatric physical therapy from Boston University, and a master's degree in biology from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. After working as a physical therapist for many years, Trimble transitioned into teaching. She has lectured on health-related topics to all age groups and works as an adjunct instructor of anatomy and physiology. She received an Adjunct Faculty Excellence Award and is the author of "College Success Now!"
Registration and Enrollment
This course is 100% online. Start anytime.
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