Physical Therapy Aide

High School Juniors and Seniors Only

This program prepares students to help make physical therapy sessions productive, under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or assistant. They learn how to keep the treatment area clean and organized, secure patients to therapy equipment , assist with therapeutic exercises, treat patients using heat and cold modalities and transport patient to select areas of the facility. Other duties that may be performed are clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling patients and stocking and ordering supplies.

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Who can attend?

This career program is open to high school juniors and seniors.

High school students can attend half day, A.M. or P.M., to be decided during career advisement session.

Courses

Course Name
First Aid
Health Science Core
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Essentials of Physical Therapy
Therapeutic Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapy Aide
Therapeutic Modalities
Physical Therapy Aide Mentorship
Total Class Hours: 525

Start Date: August
Days: Monday - Friday
A.M. Hours:
- NPS 9:15 - 12:05;
- MPS 9:35 - 12:25
P.M. Hours:
- NPS: 1:15 - 4:10
- MPS: 1:15 - 4:10
Evening Hours: N/A
High school students can attend half day, A.M. or P.M., to be decided during career advisement session.

Expenses

High School Costs

Credentials Available

Certifications Available:

National Health Science Assessment
ASHI Medic Update First Aid

Accreditations

Is this program right for me?

Attributes
Completion & Positive Placement Rate
Potential Occupations
Potential Wages
Career Profile

Attributes

Monitoring
Speech Clarity
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Multi-limb Coordination
Information Ordering

Completion & Positive Placement Rate

On-Time Adult Completion Rate: N/A - High School Only
Positive Placement Rate: 100%

Positive Placement Rate includes Military, Continuing Education and all Employment, related or not related. The rate information provided below is based on the most current data available.

Potential Occupations

Rehabilitation Technician Aide
Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide)
Occupational Therapy Aide

Source: onetonline.org

Potential Wages

US - $9.31 - $18.43 Hourly; $19,370 - $38,340 Annually

OK - $8.03 - $14.71 Hourly; $16,700 - $30,590 Annually
SOC Code: 31-2022.00 - Physical Therapist Aides

Career Profile