Physical Therapy Aide

Help people get back on their feet.

The physical therapy aide plays an important part in helping people recover from injuries, improving their mobility, resuming their active lives and returning to their jobs.

The Cengage Education Physical Therapy Aide course gives students the skills they need to work with other medical professionals in physical therapy offices, hospitals, clinics and schools.

You’ll learn how to prepare a treatment room and make sure patients are performing their prescribed exercises correctly.

The course is a useful starting point on the path to becoming a fully qualified physical therapist.

On completion of your course:

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Cengage Education Physical Therapy Aide Certificate.

Key areas of learning:

  • 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
* Terms and conditions apply
Course Number 49400
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 110 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Assessment details

  • 9 multiple choice exams

Extra learning materials included

  • Introduction to Medical Terminology - Textbook
  • Medical Dictionary
  • Body Systems Terminology - Tape
  • Exercise and the Physical Therapy Aide - Video
  • Terminology flash cards

Entry requirements
Cengage Certificate, Statements of Attainment, Certificate I & Certificate II courses

No entry requirements apply to these courses.

English Language Requirements:

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling. Examples of appropriate evidence are:

Evidence

Example

IELTS

Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL

530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 Internet.

Evidence of employment in an English speaking country.

12 month period of employment: Letters of Appointment, Letters of Reference, Testimonials, Performance Appraisals etc

Not sure if you meet the entry requirements?
Please call 1300 853 033

Subjects You’ll Cover

Introduction to physical therapy aide

  • This subject focuses on the history & achievements of the physical therapy profession. It also discusses the typical responsibilities & clinical duties of an
    aide today.

The physical therapy aide

  • Responsibilities of an aide
  • Administrative & clinical tasks
  • Effective communication
  • Inventory control & maintenance procedures
  • Appropriate level of aide supervision

Medical & body systems terminology

  • Prefixes, suffixes & combining forms
  • Medical terms
  • The human body
  • Anatomical position, directional terms, planes, quadrants & regions
  • Body cavities

Common physical disorders

  • Common dysfunctions, disorders & conditions of the musculoskeletal system
  • The inflammatory process post injury
  • Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis
  • Function of the vertebral disk
  • Predisposing factors for osteoporosis
  • Effects & common locations of a hernia

Physical therapy treatments

  • Utilising heat in the treatment of patients
  • Superficial heat modalities

Exercise & mobility training

  • Body mechanics
  • Appropriate techniques for bending, lifting, reaching, pulling, transferring & moving objects
  • The centre of gravity, base support & pelvic tilt

Customer service

  • Definition of customer service
  • Ensuring that quality care is being provided
  • Customer service skills
  • Customers, patients & personnel
  • Factors that may affect the interaction with patients
  • The importance of communicating effectively in a health care setting

Workplace health & safety

  • Safety in the workplace
  • Temperature, humidity & ventilation
  • Lighting, colour & noise
  • The importance of patient privacy in the healing process
  • Potential accidents & hazards in the health care environment
  • Fall prevention techniques & tips

* Fortnightly payment plans also available –     call our Sales team on 1300 853 033 .

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