Physical Therapy Aide Certification of Achievement

This program will provide students will the education, training, and hands on experience needed to enter into a physical therapy field. This certification is an entry level program designed for students interested in entering the field of physical therapy. The physical therapy (PT) aide is generally responsible for carrying out the non-technical duties of physical therapy, such as preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies, and transporting patients. Under the direction of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, an aide will provide services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. The physical therapy aide may be employed in a variety of settings including: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home care agencies, outpatient clinics, community health centers and sports medicine clinics.

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This program will provide students will the education, training, and hands on experience needed to enter into a physical therapy career. This certification is an entry level program designed for students interested in entering the field of physical therapy. Students completing this certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions to work in hospitals, nursing homes, private practices, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine clinics under the supervision of a physical therapist. This program will also prepare students wishing to enter a physical therapy AA program and/or transfer to a four-year college to pursue a degree.

KIN MAJOR 125- Introduction to Physical Therapy (3) Health 12- Safety Education and First Aid (3) KIN MAJOR 128- Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) KIN MAJOR 116- Introduction of Exercise Physiology (3) HLTHOCC 063- Basic Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for the Health Care Professional (2) HLTHOCC 65- Fundamentals for the Health Care Professional (2.5) HLTHOCC 62- Skill Set for the Health Care Professional (2) KIN MAJOR 115- Techniques of Instruction- Strength Training (1.5) Health 049- Basic Life Support Skills Certification (1) KIN MAJOR 185- Independent Study/Internship (1)

This program does not replace any existing programs. This program will provide students with the hands on education and training to pursue entry level jobs and prepare those wishing to become physical therapy assistants.

Similar programs offered at Glendale, Mt Sac, and Rio Hondo College.

Enrollment is anticipated to start at 20 with a rapid increase of 25% after the first year.