PTA 300 - Physical Therapy Aide
Course Description
This Physical Therapy Aide Certificate program will prepare – learners to enter the growing field of Physical Therapy. Physical therapy aims to restore motor function to the human body by alleviating and correcting movement disorders. The Physical Therapy Aide is responsible for performing non-technical duties of physical therapy, which includes preparing treatment areas, ordering supplies and devices, and transporting patients working under the direction of the physical therapist. Physical Therapy Aides may be employed in hospitals, nursing homes, orthopedic clinics, and sports medicine centers.
Course Outline
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Preparing & Assisting Patients
- Special Topics (total joint replacement, amputation, spinal cord injury, stroke)
- Administrative Role
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Physical Therapy Aide Certificate program, learners should be proficient in:
- Applying medical terminology effectively in the practice of physical therapy.
- Utilizing an understanding of anatomy and physiology topics in the clinical setting.
- Teaching therapeutic exercises under the direction of the physical therapist.
- Defining therapeutic modalities and their proper uses in the clinical setting.
- Examining wellness topics and the role of physical therapy in rehabilitation.
- Explaining specific topics common to physical therapy.
- Performing administrative tasks related to the physical therapy office.
Notes
Career Services
The office of Professional Advancement (OPA) is excited to announce that in a partnership with the TOPPEL Career Center at the University of Miami are now offering to our students and alumni a comprehensive suite of career services available via our career services platform Handshake!
What is Handshake?
Handshake is a career services platform created for students and alumni to use in their career development. It's used by over 200,000 employees, including all Fortune 500 companies! Thousands of internships and job opportunities are posted on Handshake by employers specifically looking to hire students.
All students have a Handshake account that is automatically created for them once they begin their program of study at the U. Once you receive an email notification, all you have to do is log into Handshake to activate your account. Handshake will then recommend certain positions to you based on your profile allowing for easy searching. Comparing and updating your profile will provide Handshake with a better idea of which job interviews/internships listings you may be interested in.
Here are some of the awesome things you can do with Handshake:
- Apply for jobs & internships
- Register for career fairs, workshops, & info sessions
- Upload your resume for an online critique from the Toppel Career Center
- Research thousands of employers
- Network with recruiters and other students for career insights
Library Services
The office of Professional Advancement (OPA) is excited to announce that our students now have access to the Otto G. Richter Library services throughout the duration of their respective Certificate Programs.
Student online resources: https://www.library.miami.edu/
For accessing certain resources, students may need to go through UM IT authentication and enter their CaneID and passwords. Students can retrieve their CaneID and password at: https://caneidhelp.miami.edu/
Students are also able to check out books in person. To do so, they may stop by the Access Services desk to pick up a library card on their first visit to the Richter Library Building, located at Otto G. Richter Library Building, 1300 Memorial Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146