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Thousands of people attend physical therapy schools every day to become a part of this hot career field. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of physical therapy aides is expected to grow by 29% over the next decade, which is much faster than the average job. Our Physical Therapy Aide Associate program will prepare individuals for a career in this exciting field of healthcare and also give all individuals a solid background in Medical Terminology that is required to be successful in the field.
Medical Terminology
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify how to gain and understand the basic word structure in medical terminology
- Recognize how to relate the medical terms to the structure and function of the human body
- Identify body systems, body cavities, and planes of the body
- Define words by dividing them into their component parts
- Recall the terminology used with medical specialists and case reports
Physical Therapy Aide
At the completion of this course you should be able to:
- List the core elements of medical terminology
- Name the core elements of the physical therapy profession
- Identify the systems of the body and their functions
- Recall the steps to treat common medical disorders
- Recognize the steps to turn, transfer, and position patients
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology Module 1
Basic Word Structure
- Word Analysis
- Combining Forms
- Suffixes & Prefixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 2
Organization of the Body
- Body Systems and Cavities
- Divisions of the Back
- Planes of the Body
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 3
Suffixes
- Introduction to Suffixes
- Suffixes and Terminology
- Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 4
Prefixes
- Combining Forms & Prefixes
- Prefixes and Terminology
- Define Common Prefixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 5
Medical Specialists & Case Reports
- Medical Specialists
- Combining Forms & Vocabulary
- Case Reports & Terminology
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 6
Body Systems – Part 1
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Female Reproductive System
- Lymphatic System
Medical Terminology Module 7
Body Systems – Part 2
- Male Reproductive System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System
- Respiratory System
- Skin & Sense Organs
- Urinary System
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Aide Module 1
Medical Terminology Review
- Pronunciation
- Spelling
- Word Roots
- Combining Vowels/Form
- Prefixes
- Suffixes
- General Rules
- Word Building
- Abbreviations
- Procedural and Diagnostic Billing Codes
- Body Structure
- Organization of the Body
- Anatomical Position
- Body Planes
- Directional and Positional Terms
- Body Cavities
Physical Therapy Aide Module 2
The Profession of Physical Therapy
- The Healthcare Team
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Effective Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Patient Communication
- Informed Consent
- Effective Listening
- Patient Safety
- Emergency Situations
- Pain Management
Physical Therapy Aide Module 3
Documentation and Therapeutic Exercises
- Documentation Guidelines
- Documentation Elements
- International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health (ICF)
- Electronic Medical Documentation
- Patient Confidentiality
- Phases of Tissue Healing
- Clinical Interventions
- Phases of Tissue Healing
- Biophysical Agents and Modalities
- Therapeutic Massage Application
- Wheelchair Management
Physical Therapy Aide Module 4
Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems
- Bones
- Muscles: Function, Nerve, Origin, Insertion and Palpation
- Musculoskeletal Data Collection
- Musculoskeletal Interventions
- Physical Therapy Interventions
- Review of Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology
- Neurologic Data Collection
- Types of Neurologic Interventions
Physical Therapy Aide Module 5
Cardiopulmonary and Integumentary Systems
- Cardiopulmonary Data Collection
- Body Structure and Function Impairments Related to the Cardiopulmonary System
- Patient Safety During Cardiopulmonary Interventions
- Types of Cardiopulmonary Interventions
- Cardiopulmonary Intervention Patterns
- Integumentary Overview
- Types of Integumentary Interventions
- Integumentary Interventions
- Wound Documentation
Physical Therapy Aide Module 6
Geriatric and Pediatric Overview
- Geriatric Overview
- Age-Related Impairments
- Activity Limitations
- Participation Restrictions
- Geriatric Disorders/Diseases
- Pediatric Overview
- Pediatric Interventions
- Interventions for Select Acute Medical and Surgical Conditions
- Laboratory Test, Values and Implications
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
All course materials included.
Physical Therapy Aide
Upon successful completion of our Physical Therapy Aide course, students will be prepared to sit for the American Medical Certification Association's (AMCA) Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam. Proof of course completion is required and applicants must pass the exam within one year from the date of training completion.
Note: This course is not affiliated with, nor has it been endorsed by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player