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Program Title: Certificate & Diploma Course in Physical Therapy Aide
Description: Physical Therapy Aide is a person who helps or assists a physical therapist. You\'ll be helping people recover from serious injuries and get back to a normal routine and perform routine tasks delegated by the therapist or assistant. The responsibilities include setting up the equipments and exercise machines, check supplies of tools, keeping the therapy rooms tidy after and before every session, help patients get ready for the therapy.
Syllabus: The course on Physical Therapy Aide includes the role and duties of the Physical Therapy Aide, Medical terminology and the systems of the human body and various therapies. Some of the topics are:
- Introduction to physical therapy aide
- The physical therapy aide
- Medical & body systems terminology
- Common physical disorders
- Physical therapy treatments
- Exercise & mobility training
- Customer service
- Workplace health & safety
Accreditation: The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Physical Therapist Aides held approx. 37,000 jobs last year. Job prospects are very good particularly in private clinics, hospitals, Vocational rehabilitation services, Community care facilities for the elderly, Physician’s offices, Outpatient clinics, Medical laboratories, private clinics, home health care agencies etc. The annual earnings of Physical Therapist Aides are around $40,000 approx.
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