Certified Physical Therapy Technician/Aide

A Physical Therapy Technician/Aide works under the direction and supervision of Physical Therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain. Physical Therapy Assistants are involved in the direct care of patients. A Physical Therapy Technician/Aide often does tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up the treatment area, moving patients, and performing clerical duties.

Physical Therapy Technicians/Aides typically do the following: Clean treatment areas and set up therapy equipment, Wash linens, help patients move to or from a therapy area, Do clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling patients, Gait training, Prepare patient transport

Course Outline for Physical Therapy Technician

✓ Medical Terminology.
✓ The Musculoskeletal System.
✓ Kinesiology and Biomechanics.
✓ Clinical Procedures.
✓ Neurological and Pediatric Physical Therapy.
✓ Anatomy of the Human Body.
✓ Orthopedic and Integumentary Physical Therapy.
✓ Patient Positioning and Transfer.
✓ Patient care/administrative,
✓ Laws & Ethics,
✓ Safety/infection control and
✓ Therapeutic Modalities.