Certified Physical Therapy Aide (Voucher Included)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Course Objective: Learn foundational physical therapy principles, medical terminology, tasks, and responsibilities needed to work as a certified physical therapy aide.

Description: Physical therapy (PT) aides support physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in tasks related to running a clinic. Physical therapy aides are important physical therapy team members—and there's a growing need for these trained professionals. Additionally, physical therapy aide and assistant jobs are projected to grow 19% by 2032, with roughly 27,500 new openings per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Competencies to be achieved:

Explain the role, responsibilities, and qualifications of the certified physical therapy aide in various healthcare settings

Define medical terminology and word elements related to the practice of physical therapy

Summarize human anatomy, functional body movements, and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy

Identify proper positioning, patient transfers, common exercises, modalities, and medical equipment.

Demonstrate ethical and legal behavior specific to healthcare settings

Differentiate between tasks appropriate for a certified physical therapy aide and other healthcare professionals

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $2,895

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 9th edition (eBook)

Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 

Name: Shannon McKinnon

Email: careercatalyst-funding@exchange.asu.edu

Phone number: 1-884-353-7856

Direct Website link to the program: https://careertraining.careercatalyst.asu.edu/training-programs/certified-physical-therapy-aide-voucher-included/

Additional information: 

• Background check requirements for school/licensing: N/A


• Background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: N/A

• Other requirements needed: Certification Requirements: To sit for the AMCA Certification Exam, candidates must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Prerequisites: A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended.

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No: Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: No

Career Pathway: No

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

Yes or No (Explain): Yes. National IRC.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: No

Accrediting Agency and link to website:

Credential Attainment Rate:  Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program. 65%

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