Physical Therapy Aide diploma curriculum
The Physical Therapy Aide diploma curriculum is designed by healthcare experts to be both practical and job-relevant. You’ll cover almost every aspect of the physical therapy aide profession, from hands-on patient techniques to ethical issues, medical terminology, and record keeping.
Orientation: Learning at Ashworth
Orientation: Learning at Ashworth
In this course, you’ll examine the goals and values of Ashworth College, time management, creating a realistic
weekly and monthly study schedule, the nature and purpose of assessments, how to study effectively to prepare for
and take an online examination, and developing the skill sets necessary for success in the 21st century.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Introduction to Allied Health
Introduction to Allied Health
In this course, you’ll be introduced to healthcare, the healthcare industry in the United States, and the roles that
healthcare workers play in that industry.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Lesson Group 1: Introduction to Physical Therapy
Lesson Group 1: Introduction to Physical Therapy
This course opens with a description of the role, responsibilities, and career paths of the physical therapy aide. Then, you’ll study the ethical and legal issues that impact healthcare professionals before exploring communication skills and documentation best practices for physical therapy aides.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Identify the role, responsibilities, and career paths of the physical therapy aide.
Recognize the ethical and legal issues that concern healthcare professionals.
Describe the communication and recordkeeping skills required of the physical therapy aide.
Lesson Group 2: Physical Therapy Practice Areas and Strategies for Success
Lesson Group 2: Physical Therapy Practice Areas and Strategies for Success
In this course, you’ll learn about physical therapy examinations and evaluations, as well as how to develop a plan of care. You’ll also review different physical therapy practice areas, exercises, and treatments before exploring a variety of learning styles, strategies, and resources. Finally, you’ll learn about techniques you can use to continue to develop your physical therapy career.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Summarize the physical therapy examination process.
Identify types of physical therapy practice areas and therapeutic exercises.
Differentiate between various learning styles and strategies.
Describe career development techniques for the physical therapy aide.
Program Description
The Physical Therapy Aide Career Diploma is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required of the physical therapy aide. Students will learn about career opportunities, ethical and legal issues, and communication and recordkeeping skills concerning physical therapy aides. Then, students will learn physical therapy practice areas and success strategies.
After completing the Physical Therapy Aide program, students will be able to:
Understand and differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the members of the rehabilitative team as they apply to the physical therapy aide.
Summarize the process of patient interaction required of physical therapy aides including legal and ethical issues, communications, and patient records.
Describe the process for specialized patient examinations, including pain assessment and data collection, and explain how a plan of care is developed based on the examination findings.
Identify and discuss the six physical therapy practice areas and the various treatments, exercises, and interventions used in each area.
Describe learning strategies and resources available for students of physical therapy and identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities in the physical therapy field.
A treatment plan for career success
Ashworth College's API Program Name Career Diploma program helps you develop the confidence you need to reach for your career goals because we integrate job search prep into your studies. With the online tools at the Ashworth College Central Network, you’ll get step-by-step guidance as you create polished, professional resumes and letters. After you graduate, you’ll keep your Ashworth College Central Network account so you can revisit the tools any time you need to make a good impression on a potential employer. Learn more about it at the Career Services page.
