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Certified Physical Therapy Aide

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Language: English

Short Description: This assessment-rich program is designed for those of you who’ve been looking for physical therapy assistant programs online. Through this course, you can become a certified physical therapy aide and perform duties like keeping the treatment area organized and clean. You’ll also be performing clerical duties, helping patients in wheelchairs,ordering supplies, and a lot more.
This interactive course will teach students about:
• The word structure of medical terminology with an analysis that explains what the root word, prefix, and suffix mean
• How to use terminology to understand how the body and body systems are organized
• Diagnostic testing and radiology
• How to use medical terms to determine the appropriate testing methods correctly
Once you complete this course, you will have enough knowledge and be a strong job applicant in this line of work. This is because this course includes several assessment activites at the end of every lesson.
The course also features a terminology workbook that you can use to take your knowledge to the next level. What’s more, you can couple that with a plethora of interactive elements like quizzes, flashcards, and more.
Becoming a physical therapist aide is a rewarding job. However, in order to be successful, you need the right education, and that’s what this course will help you with.

Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!

Certification: The Certified Physical Therapy Aide Specialist (CPTAS) exam prepares individuals in the field of Therapeutic Services for a career as a Physical Therapy Aide Specialist. Achieving national recognition as a CPTAS will ensue you are recognized by employers in the industry and demonstrate you are prepared for a career as Physical Therapy Aide Specialist.
Certified Physical Therapy Aide Specialists (CPTAS) are an important part of a professional physical therapy staff. CPTAS are employed by hospitals, physical therapy offices, orthopedic clinics, and personal care facilities to work under the direct supervision of Physical Therapist and their assistants. CPTAS assist in caring for the facility, help patients to and/or from the therapy areas, complete clerical tasks, answer phones, and assist patients with insurance paperwork. CPTAS play a significant role in helping to make therapy sessions productive for Physical Therapists and pleasant for the patients.
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)

Class Details

Session(s)
Online 24/7

Location
NA - Online

Start Date:upon registration

Course Fee: 

$2,595.00


Registration Closes On
Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 2:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
Online 24/7 N/A - Online