Language: English
Short Description: The Physical Therapy Aide & Medical Terminology program prepares learners for an in?demand healthcare role supporting physical therapists and patients throughout the rehabilitation process. Offered through our accredited school partners, this program blends foundational clinical knowledge with hands?on care skills, equipping learners to assist in therapeutic environments, promote patient safety, and contribute to effective rehabilitation outcomes.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon completion, learners are eligible to sit for the Certified Physical Therapy Aide Specialist (CPTAS) certification exam.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
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Lesson 1
Medical Terminology: A Short Course
Module 1: Basic Word Structure
Module 2: Body Systems
Module 3: Prefixes and Suffixes
Physical Therapy Aide
Module 1: Medical Terminology Review
Module 2: The Profession of Physical Therapy
Module 3: Scientific Principles
Module 4: Physical Dysfunctions, Safety and Charting
Module 5: Patient Care Skills & Physical Therapy Modalities
Module 6: Physical Therapy Modalities
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