Physical Therapy Aide Course Outline

In this Lesson, you will learn the role rehabilitation plays in providing patients with physical therapy treatments. You will also explore the many opportunities to be found in this exciting new field to work in both private and public health care systems.

In this Lesson, you will learn about the patient’s bill of rights and the role each member of the rehabilitation team plays in protecting those rights. You will also gain an understanding of the moral issues that apply to the daily practice of the PT aide. Finally, you will look at how effective and sensitive communication on the part of the physical therapy aide is essential to the job. Practical communication tips are included with the discussion.

The purpose of this Lesson is to give you an understanding of medical word formation, abbreviations, and common terms you will encounter as a PT aide. You will also explore the major components of a physical therapy patient’s medical record.

The purpose of this Lesson is to introduce you to some on the Musculoskeletal techniques used in physical therapy.

The purpose of this Lesson is to explain how physical therapy techniques are used in the treatment of neurologic disorders. Knowing the appropriate modality for treating a specific condition is helpful even if the PT aide cannot personally implement the treatment or exercise.

The purpose of this Lesson is to provide you with an understanding of basic hospital safety principles and to teach you how to prepare the patient and the treatment area for care.

The purpose of this Lesson is to teach proper techniques and safety precautions for positioning and transferring patients in a variety of situations.

The purpose of this Lesson is to give you practical information and advice about assisting patients with wheelchairs, assistive devices and gait training.