Fast-Track Certified Physical Therapist Aide
October 14 - January 27, 2025
Tuition: $3,100. Grant funding opportunities available with registration
Learn foundational physical therapy principles, medical terminology, tasks, and responsibilities needed to work as a certified physical therapy aide.
Physical therapy (PT) aides support physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in tasks related to the running of a clinic. PT aides are important physical therapy team members—and there's a growing need for these trained professionals. Additionally, PT aide jobs will gain 1,300 new openings by 2032.
This online physical therapy aide program will help you master the skills you need to work as an in-demand physical therapy aide. This physical therapy aide certification course prepares PT aides to perform non-medical tasks in the physical therapy office, including setting up appointment rooms, preparing treatment tools, and observing and documenting patient visits.
During physical therapy aide training, you will 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.
What you will learn
- 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
How you will benefit
- Holding AMCA Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification validates your skill set
- Developing transferable skills increases employment opportunities at healthcare settings, including physical therapist offices, hospitals, and nursing home facilities
This 15-week* program includes:
***Possible Externship Opportunity with a Local Physical Therapy Office***
• 190 hours of online training
• Interactive sessions and real-world simulations
• Assistance with grant opportunities to cover tuition
• Access to communication with qualified instructors
• Fee for the American Medical Certification Association certification exam
• Assistance with job placement
• Access to NCMC facilities and learning resources
Deadline to register is Monday, October 7, 2024
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