The Essential Guide to the Physical Therapy Aide (COS)
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Keywords
Physical Therapy Aide , COS
Project
Central California Community Colleges Committed to Change (C6)
Authors
Armstrong, Erik
Date Submitted
2015-03-25
Material Type
Open Textbook
Secondary Material Type
Institution
College of the Sequoias
Industry Partner
College of the Sequoias
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This textbook has been designed to be an introductory training to the entry-level position, Physical Therapy Aide. As part of College of the Sequoias Physical Therapy Aide program, this textbook was used alongside hands-on lab training to train students to work as Physical Therapy Aides. It discusses some of the history and current context of Physical Therapy, provides instruction on common PT Aide job activities (like modalities and transfers), introduces general physiology, reviews commonly-used medical terminology, and, in an effort to embed necessary remediation for the PT Aide program, also includes effective career skills and habits, like business letter writing, resumes, effective communication skills, and appropriate workplace conduct.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Physical Therapists (29-1123)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent