Physical Therapy Aide
Career Diploma
Become a Physical Therapy Aide
Ashworth College offers physical therapy aide training programs to help you work as a professional physical therapy aide.
Physical therapy aides work under the supervision of a physical therapist. They make sure patients feel welcome and comfortable during their visit. Specific responsibilities may include:
- Greeting patients at arrival
- Listening to patient concerns
- Positioning patients on the exam table
- Assisting during treatment
- Preparing exam and treatment equipment
- Verifying insurance coverage
- Filing medical reports in patient charts
- Ordering supplies
Demand for physical therapy aides will continue to rise, in accordance with the increasing number of individuals with disabilities or limited function. The growing elderly population is particularly apt to require therapeutic services. Among the service industries, health care support occupations are expected to grow the fastest, by 34.5%. This will create about 1.1-million new jobs by 2012.
Ready to get started on your Physical Therapy Aide training? Enroll online or call 1-800-957-5412 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.
