PT 3000
Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist
Gain industry certifications and ultimately work in settings, such as Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy Offices and Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Hospitals, and Wellness/Fitness centers.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
Physical Therapy Aides work in an environment where patients are recovering from injuries and illnesses, and where care plans are implemented to help patients regain movement and manage pain. Aides often perform tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up the treatment area, moving patients and performing administrative or clerical duties. Other duties include preparing hot and cold packs, sanitizing equipment and assisting with patient intake. Often Aides are responsible for documenting patients’ responses during exercise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Describe patient preparation for examination and treatment including body positioning and transfers
- Define patient transportation, gait training and proper use of crutches, walkers, canes, and parallel bars
- Differentiate heat and cold modalities and passive, assistive and active range-of-motion exercise
- Ensure HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS compliance as applicable to protected health information, safety, claim submission and prevention of fraud
- Apply anatomy/physiology and medical terminology knowledge where applicable to patient and provider interactions and administartive tasks
What You’ll Learn – PT 3000 Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist
Nearly everyone has used a bag of ice or even heat to relieve pain, but what about if that pain persists and becomes long term? This is where physical therapy comes in. Physical therapy is the practice of assisting individuals to regain full function of their bodies via various types of exercise.
Our Physical Therapy Aide program is the ideal opportunity for someone to gain entry into the field and assist members of the physical therapy team. Aides often perform tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up treatment areas, moving patients and performing administrative and clerical duties. Other duties include preparing hot and cold packs, sanitizing equipment and assisting in patient intake. Often aides are responsible for documenting patients’ responses during exercise.
Graduates of this program will be prepared to take the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC) exam sponsored by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association.
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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Suitable vision & hearing (normal or corrected)
- Suitable psychomotor skills, hand-eye coordination, finger agility
- Ability to stand for an extended period of time
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Physical Therapy Aide- A Worktext
- eBook: Kinn’s The Administrative Medical Assistant
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
Career Outlook
Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
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Tuition Cost
Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist Online Training
- Interest rates from 0-12%
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