Physical Therapy assistants and aides prepare patients and treatment area for physical therapy treatment and assist Physical Therapists with treatments such as gait training, hydrotherapy, and exercise programs. They transport patients to and from treatment area and assemble and maintain equipment and supplies. They may perform routine clerical and related tasks. They work under continuous on-site supervision of a licensed-registered Physical Therapist. Our program is designed to provide students with complete and comprehensive training as a Physical Therapy Aide. Graduates are prepared to obtain entry-level positions in a physical therapy environment.

♦ Basic Medical Terminology

Basic contents of this class that are covered will be, Insurance Terminology, Medical Terminology, Provider Abbreviations, Medical Abbreviations, Medical Symbols.

♦ Anatomy and Physiology

Learners in this course will understand the organization of tissue structure and the mechanisms, which control their functions. This knowledge will greatly enhance the learner's ability to use precaution and appropriate touch in the practice of massage and bodywork

♦ Massage

The theory behind the effectiveness of massage therapy is discussed. Students learn the techniques and procedures for massage therapy and other body conditioning treatments for hygienic or remedial purposes. Massaging the body using a variety of established techniques for health purposes.

♦ Physical Therapy Aide

Students discover how to provide help to improve a patient's mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. How to aide the Physical Therapist whose patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

♦ Externship

Upon satisfactory completion of all didactic requirements, the student goes for on‑the‑job training where learned skills are put into practice.