Spanish
French
Italian
Brazilian Portuguese
Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides
Learn about the history of physical therapy and the role of physical therapy aides with this free online course.
Description
This course will first introduce you to physical therapy. You will study its history as well as learn the difference between a physical therapist and a physical therapy aide. This course will then discuss the impairments addressed by physical therapy which includes range of motion (ROM), strength, and balance. You will look into the career opportunities and skill sets required for a physical therapist as well as learn about the day to day work of a therapy aide.
You will then look into the different medical terminology, body movements, and planes of motion as well as learn why you shouldn't use too many medical abbreviations. The course will discuss the general equipment used in physical therapy and teach you about orthotics. Finally, you will learn about the treatments of common medical disorders including range of motion disorders such as elbow ROM. Here, you will also study the different forms of treatment modalities such as ice massage.
Creating a comfortable environment for patients recovering from injuries, along with providing vital physical therapy care, is exactly what patients need in order to regain movement and manage pain. This Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides course will give you a better understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a physical therapist aide. So, start the course now and learn how you can play a vital role in the care and treatment of patients requiring physical therapy.
Modules
Module 1 Introduction to Physical Therapy
-
Introduction to Physical Therapy: Learning Outcomes
-
The Profession of Physical Therapy
-
Current Practice for Physical Therapists
-
Introduction to Physical Therapy: Lesson Summary
Module 2 Career Opportunities and Skill Sets
-
Career Opportunities and Skill Sets: Learning Outcomes
-
Fields of Work for Physical Therapists
-
Skill Sets for Physical Therapist Aide
-
Pain Scale for Physical Therapy Patient
-
Career Opportunities and Skill Sets: Lesson Summary
Module 3 Medical Terminology
-
Medical Terminology: Learning Outcomes
-
Introduction to Medical Terminology
-
General Equipment for Physical Therapy
-
Orthotics: AFO and KAFO
-
Medical Terminology: Lesson Summary
Module 4 Treatment of Common Medical Disorders
-
Treatment of Common Medical Disorders: Learning Outcomes
-
Introduction to Treatment of Common Medical Disorders
-
Treatment using Modalities
-
Range of Motion (ROM)
-
Treatment of Common Medical Disorders: Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
At the end of 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.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:
Digital Certificate - a downloadable Certificate in PDF format, immediately available to you when you complete your purchase
Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate, posted to you with FREE shipping
Framed Certificate - a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate in a stylish frame, posted to you with FREE shipping
All Certificates are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificates, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Dashboard. For more details on our Certificate pricing, please visit our Pricing Page.
