Physical Therapist school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

The Profession
Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are skilled health care providers who assist in providing planned
patient care programs under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. As members of the
rehabilitation team, PTAs perform treatments designed to relieve pain, promote healing and
improve functional ability. Once a treatment plan is designed by a physical therapist, the PTA may be
responsible for carrying out this treatment plan.

The Program...

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The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) curriculum is designed to prepare the student to assume a position as a skilled technical health worker. A balanced curriculum in general education and specialized courses enables the student to develop technical competency necessary to enter this rewarding health career. Correlation of the clinical experience is an integral part of the academic program.

The Physical Therapist Assistant works within a physical therapy service under the supervision o...

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The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is an important member of the dynamic profession of physical therapy. PTAs are licensed health care providers working under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. PTAs use physical agents, rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercise, and patient education to help patients whose abilities have been impaired by an accident, illness, or disease.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

San Juan College offers On-Campus and Online PTA Programs ...

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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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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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