Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide

Name: Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide
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This free online diploma course shows you how to support the treatment of physical therapy patients as an assistant.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Outline the history of physical therapy
List the different facilities in which a physical therapy aide can work
Explain the terms for positions and orientation of the patient and describe those positions
Identify the range of motion for different joints in the body
Describe neurological illnesses that physical therapy can help alleviate
Discuss different methods for transferring a patient to and from chairs, beds, wheelchairs, etc
Identify the correct body mechanics for lifting activities
Recognize equipment to assist with gait training

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