Coursework
-
Physical
Therapy
Technician
A
Physical
Therapy
Technician
assists
the
Physical
Therapist
in
helping
patients
recover
from
illnesses
and
injuries.
They
assist
in
the
physical
therapy
treatment
plan
for
patients
in
order
to
restore
muscle
function,
relieve
pain,
and
prevent
disability
following
disease,
injury,
or
loss
of
body
parts.
A
technician
may
aid
in
a
therapy
treatment
program
that
may
include
exercise,
electrical
stimulation,
ultrasound
and
massage
therapy.
They
also
instruct
and
motivate
patients
in
isometric
and
ambulatory
exercises.
Most
Physical
Therapy
Technicians
work
in
hospitals,
rehabilitation
centers,
clinics,
physician
offices,
nursing
homes,
home
health
agencies,
adult
day
care
programs,
schools,
wellness
and
community
centers,
and
in
private
industry.
Graduates
may
also
choose
to
train
and
test
as
Personal
Trainers,
opening
many
doors
for
successful
careers
in
Fitness.
- Physical
Therapy
-
Coursework
Degree
Locations:
- Tucson,
Arizona
- Spokane,
Washington
- Portland,
Oregon
- Phoenix,
Arizona
(2
campuses)
- Mesa,
Arizona
- Boise,
Idaho
- Albuquerque,
New
Mexico
Boston
University
(Online)
- Physical
Therapy
-
Doctor
of
Physical
Therapy
Hesser
College
-
5
New
Hampshire
Locations
Associate
of
Science:
Physical
Therapist
Assistant
Students
will
learn
how
to
treat
patients
with
a
variety
of
procedures
such
as
heat
or
cold
application,
electric
stimulation,
ultrasound
and
therapeutic
exercise.
Students
will
do
both
course
work
and
clinical
work
that
will
prepare
them
for
a
career
in
rehabilitation
services.
Admissions
requirements
for
this
program
require
the
approval
of
both
the
admissions
department
as
well
as
the
Physical
Therapist
Assistant
Department.
-
Physical
Therapist
Assistant
-
Associate
of
Science
Physical
Therapy
Assisting
Our
Physical
Therapy
Assisting
program
combines
clinical
learning
experiences
with
traditional
classroom
instruction
consisting
of
core
and
general
education
courses
offered
to
students
who
are
pursuing
an
Associate
of
Applied
Science
(AAS)
degree.
- Physical
Therapy
Assisting
-
Associate
of
Applied
Science
Sonoma
College
Online
Associate
-
Physical
Therapist
Assistant
(PTA)
PTA's
help
provide
physical
therapy
treatment
under
the
direction
and
supervision
of
a
licensed
Physical
Therapist.
Physical
therapy
treatments
are
designed
to
help
restore
function,
improve
mobility,
relieve
pain
and
limit
permanent
physical
disabilities
of
patients
suffering
from
injuries
or
disease.
PTA's
practice
in
hospitals,
clinics,
private
offices,
homes
and
schools.
