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在线物理治疗助理认证课程
成为一名认证的物理治疗助理
Physical therapy aides work with physical therapists to provide a positive experience for patients undergoing physical therapy treatment. 这个100%的在线课程将教你的概念, skills and practices to become a certified physical therapy aide. 成功完成后, students will be eligible to take the American Medical Certification Association's (AMCA) Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam. The course also includes an externship starter kit with resources to secure a position as a physical therapy aide extern.
物理治疗助理的就业前景
- Physical therapy professionals, especially physical therapy aides, are in high demand. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists physical therapy assistants and aides among its fastest-growing career areas.
- The BLS projects 27% growth in overall employment for physical therapy support positions between now and 2028. This is over five times faster than overall expected job growth.
- The BLS attributes the growth in demand for physical therapy to the aging Baby Boomer demographic. 根据美国劳工统计局, Boomers are staying active later in life than previous generations commonly did. 结果是, experts anticipate a surge in health concerns as the Boomers reach the age at which heart attacks, 中风和与活动有关的损伤变得很常见.
- Physical therapist aides earn around $27,000 per year, on average, according to BLS data. Pay rates for physical therapist aides can vary by location and the type of patients they serve.
- Those who work in nursing or skilled care facilities earn around $35,000 per year. 理疗办公室的治疗助理工作, occupational and speech therapists and audiologists pay around $25,每年600美元.
物理治疗辅助常见问题
物理治疗助理是做什么的?
Physical therapy aides are responsible to support the overall therapy environment. They usually manage the cleanliness and safety of the clinic or work environment and help prepare the equipment for each patient's visit. And they often help patients as they arrive and move around in the treatment facility. 一些常见的职责包括:
- 清洁治疗区域
- 设置治疗设备
- 洗床单
- 帮助病人进出治疗区域
- 处理文书工作, such as answering phones scheduling patients and checking patients into the clinic
IS A PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE THE SAME AS A PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT?
Physical therapy assistants work directly with patients to facilitate treatment. 它们可以帮助病人锻炼, 按摩, 平衡和其他形式的治疗干预. Physical therapy assistants often supervise the work of physical therapy aides.
物理治疗助理需要认证吗?
AMCA考试包括以下几个方面:
- 病人护理
- 实践管理
- 法律与道德
- 病人准备和体位
- 解剖学和生理学
- 安全和感染控制
- 治疗模式
这些领域中的每一个都对患者护理至关重要, effective treatment and limiting liability for the physical therapist or employer organization.
IS PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE A GOOD CHOICE FOR A REMOTE CAREER?
Changes in health coverage after then Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2014 have shifted many physical therapy activities from the healthcare setting and into the patient's home. 结果是, physical therapy support activities now also take place in the home. The shift to homecare has also opened opportunities for independent and even traveling physical therapy professionals.
课程目标
- Prepare to take and pass the AMCA Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam
- 了解角色, 责任, and qualifications of the certified physical therapy aide in various healthcare settings
- 建立人体解剖学知识, 功能性身体动作, 以及与物理治疗相关的系统紊乱
- 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
先决条件
修这门课程没有先决条件.
课程
物理治疗专业
医学术语
人体的组织
病理学原理及其治疗
感染控制
人体力学
定位和悬垂病人
安全地转移病人
轮椅的基础
压疮
正常与异常步态
移动艾滋病
步行相关活动
骨骼系统
肌肉系统
骨骼和肌肉系统的治疗:锻炼
TREATMENT OF THE SKELETAL AND MUSCULAR SYSTEMS: PHYSICAL AGENTS
心血管和呼吸系统
神经系统
TREATMENT OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR, RESPIRATORY, AND NERVOUS SYSTEMS
其他的器官系统
pt设施中的通信
记录和制图
法律和道德问题
你的职业生涯(选修课)
教练
冬青特林布尔
冬青特林布尔 earned a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from the University of Colorado, a master's degree in pediatric physical therapy from Boston University, and a master's degree in biology from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. After working as a physical therapist for many years, Trimble transitioned into teaching. She has lectured on health-related topics to all age groups and works as an adjunct instructor of anatomy and physiology. She received an Adjunct 教师 Excellence Award and is the author of "College Success Now!"
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