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Physical Therapy Aide

  • Physical Therapy Aide student and teacher
  • Physical Therapy aide student practicing
  • Physical Therapy students

This short-term vocational course provides students with a basic understanding of working in a physical therapy setting with patients who need rehabilitation from an injury or accident. The Physical Therapy Aide course includes medical terminology used in the profession. The course is approximately 6 weeks and is typically offered twice a year.

  • Schedule

    Fall Session: Coming Soon

  • Program Courses
    VOC PT81 - Physical Therapy Aide 
    VOC HTH12 -  Medical Terminology
  • Apply

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program.

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  • Program Cost

    Classes are tuition-free

    Supply/Item Approximate Cost
    Textbook $25.00
    Supplies $20.00
    Student ID Badge $10.00
    TOTAL (Approximately) Textbooks/Materials fees are subject to change without notice. $55.00
  • Program Learning Outcomes
    • Students will identify and discuss modalities and procedures related to orthopedic disorders.
    • Students will demonstrate the basic components of rehabilitation.
    • Students will interpret medical terms for a broad range of body systems and medical conditions.
    • Students will construct sentences using medical terms used in diagnosing medical conditions.