Physical Therapy Aide Training

The physical therapy aide training from PCDI Canada was developed by leading experts in the physical therapy field. The course combines practical instruction with hands-on demonstration so that you have the knowledge to develop restorative rehabilitation and treatment plans for patients.

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Physical Therapy Aide Orientation

In this course, you’ll examine the goals and values of Ashworth College, time management, creating a realistic weekly and monthly study schedule, the nature and purpose of assessments, how to study effectively to prepare for and take an online examination, and developing the skill sets necessary for success in the twenty-first century. You’ll also learn more about the allied health career options that are available to you and the necessary information you’ll need to be ethical, professional, and successful in those roles.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner.
Differentiate between the various available allied health professions.
Describe the legal and ethical issues that arise when working in a healthcare facility.

Lesson Group 1: Introduction to Physical Therapy

This course opens with a description of the role, responsibilities, and career paths of the physical therapy aide. Then, you’ll study the ethical and legal issues that impact healthcare professionals before exploring communication skills and documentation best practices for physical therapy aides.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

Identify the role, responsibilities, and career paths of the physical therapy aide.
Recognize the ethical and legal issues that concern healthcare professionals.
Describe the communication and recordkeeping skills required of the physical therapy aide.

Lesson Group 2: Physical Therapy Practice Areas and Strategies for Success

In this course, you’ll learn about physical therapy examinations and evaluations as well as how to develop a plan of care. You’ll also review different physical therapy practice areas, exercises, and treatments before exploring a variety of learning styles, strategies, and resources. Finally, you’ll learn about techniques you can use to continue to develop your physical therapy career.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

Summarize the physical therapy examination process.
Identify types of physical therapy practice areas and therapeutic exercises.
Differentiate between various learning styles and strategies.
Describe career development techniques for the physical therapy aide.

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Program Description

The Physical Therapy Aide program is designed to provide you with the knowledge of the skills required of the physical therapy aide. You’ll learn about career opportunities, ethical and legal issues, and communication and recordkeeping skills concerning physical therapy aides. Then, you’ll learn physical therapy practice areas and success strategies.

Program Objectives

After completing the Physical Therapy Aide program, students will be able to:

Understand and differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the members of the rehabilitative team as they apply to the physical therapy aide.
Summarize the process of patient interaction required of physical therapy aides, including legal and ethical issues, communications, and patient records.
Describe the process for specialized patient examinations, including pain assessment and data collection, and explain how a plan of care is developed based on the examination findings.
Identify and discuss the six physical therapy practice areas and the various treatments, exercises, and interventions used in each area.
Describe learning strategies and resources available for students of physical therapy and identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities in the physical therapy field.

Physical therapy aide training from PCDI Canada is the convenient way to get ahead in the health care industry. Call 1-800-535-1613 or enroll online.

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