Physical Therapy Aide and Rehabilitation Medicine
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Barry Tech | Health Services | Physical Therapy Aide and
Rehabilitation Medicine in Long Island
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About This Course
Physical therapy helps patients regain function and improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent physical disabilities by restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and health. This entry-level course will prepare students to become part of a rehabilitation team. Students will assist in performing patient positioning and rangeof-motion exercises while developing an understanding of both applications. Students will learn theoretical concepts and practice skills, then move into a patient care setting where they will gain firsthand experience with patients and hone their skills.
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Therapy Aides-in-Training Will Learn
- How to treat many populations including children, athletes, the elderly and people with health-related conditions
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- How to measure vital signs
- Range-of-motion exercises
- Use of canes, crutches and walkers
- Massage therapy
- Hot packs / ice applications and sports medicine
- Stretches/strengthening exercises
- Whirlpool therapy
- Fitness, nutrition and weight control
- Office duties
Upon completion of the required training and exams, students will have the opportunity to be certified in CPR, Heart Saver/First Aid through the American Heart Association.
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