Physical Therapy school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Are you a good listener? Are you a problem solver? Do you like to help people? Being a physical therapist assistant is a rewarding career where, under the supervision of a therapist, you’ll spend time working directly with patients to understand their needs. Then, you’ll help implement treatment plans to get them back to optimal physical health. Treatment is generally focused on relieving pain, improving mobility, or lessening disabilities.

At Fox College, you’ll:
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Exercise physiologists work as part of a clinical team in hospitals and in acute and chronic care medical facilities in the areas of physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, care of the aged, infirm, and disabled, and other forms of physical rehabilitation. In fitness centers and other sports facilities, exercise physiologists also work as physical fitness supervisors or instructors, perform recreational therapy, kinesiotheraphy, and athletic training, care for...

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Physical therapy school covers the following:
Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Career Opportunities for the PT Aide
Ethical and Legal Issues in Medicine
Medical Records and Terminology
Neurologic Physical Therapy
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Integumentary Physical Therapy
Safety and Preparation for Patient Care
Patient Positioning, Body Mechanics, and Transfer Techniques
Wheelchairs, Assistive Devices, ...

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The Physical Therapy Aide Course is comprised of 8 comprehensive Lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each Lesson of the physical therapy aide program begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. At the end of the Lesson is an open-book exam...

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Thousands of people attend physical therapy schools every day to become a part of this hot career field. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of physical therapy aides is expected to grow by 29% over the next decade, which is much faster than the average job.

A physical therapy aide most often works under the direction of a physical therapist and/or physical therapy assistant. Physical therapy aide jobs often include keeping the treatment area clean and well orga...

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