Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
Introduction to Physical Therapy
Brief history of physical therapy (PT); definition of physical therapy; settings in which PT is practiced: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, etc.; categories of PT personnel; educational requirements; members of the patient-care interdisciplinary team and interaction.
DVD: Rehabilitative Careers
Instruction Set 2
The Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide
Definition of PT aide's role; education and training; job description and responsibilities; unskilled and skilled tasks, including clerical, inventory, treatment setup, direct patient care, routine exercise, therapeutic activities; supervision of the PT aide, including supervisory guidelines, supervisory relationship, and Medicare regulations governing the use of aides.
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Definitions; anatomical positioning, directional terms, body regions; therapeutic terminology; common abbreviations.
Pronunciation CD
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Instruction Set 3
Body Systems Terminology
Musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, circulatory, and respiratory terminology.
Common Physical Disorders
Dysfunctions and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including repetitive motion injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, joint diseases, low back pain, osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, and hernias. Dysfunctions and disorders of the nervous system, including headaches, general pain, numbness and tingling, carpal tunnel syndrome, cerebral vascular accident, transient ischemic attack, cerebral palsy, Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and epilepsy. Infectious disorders, including meningitis, poliomyelitis, shingles, and Bell's palsy. Other disorders, including amputation and decubitus ulcers.
Pronunciation CD
Body Systems Terminology
Instruction Set 4
Physical Therapy Treatments
Introduction to therapeutic modalities or treatments, and the aide's role in administering such treatments. Superficial heat treatments; deep heating treatments; cryotherapy. Appropriate body mechanics and patient transfers.
Exercise And Mobility Training
Common therapeutic exercise and the aide's role, including range of motion exercises, strength exercises, and coordination exercises. Mobility training, including ambulation (walking) and gait training (rhythmic movements of the arms, legs, and trunk in walking).
DVD: Exercise and the Aide
Instruction Set 5
Customer Service
The patient relationship; patient rights and responsibilities; confidentiality; telephone and interpersonal skills; interacting with patients, the rehabilitative team, and other personnel; problem solving and conflict resolution.
Workplace Health and Safety
Patient safety, including standard first aid, CPR, recognizing patient distress; personal safety, including wellness, proper body mechanics and lifting techniques; environmental safety, including infection control, universal precautions; fire/disaster procedures.
Supplement: Clinical Work Experience Option
Graduation Set
(Sent to you when all program requirements and financial obligations have been met.)
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