Improve Patients’ Mobility for a Better Quality of Life as a Physical Therapy Aide
Overview
The Physical Therapy Aide Fast-Track Diploma program is designed to prepare the student for assisting a Physical Therapist in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients. The program provides each student with the educational knowledge, laboratory skills and field experiences required for entry-level employment as a Registered Physical Therapy Aide.
In this program, students will assist patients with exercising, use of heat packs, ultra sound and other procedures to help improve mobility to aid in overall recovery. Students will also learn the basics of massage therapy techniques, and how therapeutic and deep tissue massage provide both physiological and psychological benefits.
Students will also learn basic medical terminology, and will be introduced to anatomy and physiology procedures. In addition, students will develop a working knowledge of medical insurance billing for hospitals, doctors’ offices and medical facilities.
The Physical Therapy Aide Fast-Track Diploma program features include:
- Fast-track program
- Massage therapy
- Medical billing procedures
- Career services assistance
What Else to Expect?
ICDC College also offers its graduates an employment preparation course prior to graduation to assist in finding sources of employment, preparing an effective resume, interview techniques and dress for success workshops.
Careers
The areas of employment relevant to the Physical Therapy Aide program are:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Hospices
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Fitness centers
- Outpatient facilities
Campuses
The Physical Therapy Aide Fast-Track Diploma program is available at the following campuses:
- Hollywood
- Huntington Park
- South Bay
- Van Nuys
Courses
Below are some of the courses from the program:
- Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Billing Procedures
Disclosures
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
The occupations this program prepares students to enter by name and SOC code:
Physical Therapy Aide 31-2022.00
LINKS:
The links to the occupational profiles on the Department of Labor’s O*Net are:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-2022.00
COSTS:
Tuition and Fees: $16,500.00
Books and Supplies: included w/ tuition
On campus room and board: N/A
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT:
Federal Loans: $9,344.00
Private Educational Loans: $0
Institutional Financing Plans: $0
PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE:
The program is designed to take 36 weeks to complete.
64% of graduates graduated within this time.
PLACEMENT RATE:
The job placement rate for program graduates is: 73%
The Physical Therapy Aide Fast-Track Diploma program prepares students, under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, to assist in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients suffering from disabling conditions caused by age, injury, surgery, physical disability or disease.
Within this program, students are trained in various patient care techniques, which include assisting during treatment sessions, positioning patients for examination, transporting and transferring patients, verifying insurance coverage, and updating medical records.
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