Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides

Name: Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides
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Learn about the history of physical therapy and the role of physical therapy aides with this free online course.

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Having completed this course you will be able to:

Define what physical therapy is
Discuss the history of physical therapy
Discuss the difference between a Physical Therapist. Physical Therapy Aide, and a Physical Therapist Assistant
Identify the day to day work of a therapy aide
Explain the purpose of a pain scales
Identify the terms for movement of the patients and describe the movement each term represents
Discuss the general equipment used in physical therapy
Explain what a modality is
Identify the range of motion for different joins in the body

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