Exercise Physiology Courses at Ashworth College
Program Name:
Physical Therapy
| Lesson 1: The Profession of Physical Therapy and Career Opportunities for the Aide |
In this Lesson, you will learn the role rehabilitation plays in providing patients with physical therapy treatments. You will also explore the many opportunities to be found in this exciting new field to work in both private and public health care systems. |
| Lesson 2: Ethical and Legal Issues in Medicine and Communicating Effectively |
In this Lesson, you will learn about the patient’s bill of rights and the role each member of the rehabilitation team plays in protecting those rights. You will also gain an understanding of the moral issues that apply to the daily practice of the PT aide. Finally, you will look at how effective and sensitive communication on the part of the physical therapy aide is essential to the job. Practical communication tips are included with the discussion. |
| Lesson 3: Medical Records and Terminology |
The purpose of this Lesson is to give you an understanding of medical word formation, abbreviations, and common terms you will encounter as a PT aide. You will also explore the major components of a physical therapy patient’s medical record. |
| Bonus Section: Time Management Guide |
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| Lesson 4: Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy |
The purpose of this Lesson is to introduce you to some on the Musculoskeletal techniques used in physical therapy. |
| Lesson 5: Neurologic, Cardiopulmonary, Pediatric, Geriatric and Integumentary Physical Therapy |
The purpose of this Lesson is to explain how physical therapy techniques are used in the treatment of neurologic disorders. Knowing the appropriate modality for treating a specific condition is helpful even if the PT aide cannot personally implement the treatment or exercise. |
| Lesson 6: Safety and Preparation for Patient Care |
The purpose of this Lesson is to provide you with an understanding of basic hospital safety principles and to teach you how to prepare the patient and the treatment area for care. |
| Lesson 7: Patient Positioning, Body Mechanics, and Transfer Techniques |
The purpose of this Lesson is to teach proper techniques and safety precautions for positioning and transferring patients in a variety of situations. |
| Lesson 8: Wheelchairs, Assistive Devices, and Gait |
The purpose of this Lesson is to give you practical information and advice about assisting patients with wheelchairs, assistive devices and gait training. |
| Bonus Section: Career Guide |
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Program description: Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide program gives students the opportunity to learn how to assist patients suffering from a variety of injuries and problems. This program is intended to teach about the physical therapy profession and career opportunities for aides. Students also have a chance to learn about ethical and legal issues, medical records, terminology, safety and preparation, and wheelchairs and assistive devices. Ashworth College provides students in this program with an illustrated lesson book, study guides, a career search guide, and a time management guide.
