{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-559eea50-7f89-435a-b231-3707d32b131a","@type":"ceterms:CertificateOfCompletion","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-559eea50-7f89-435a-b231-3707d32b131a","ceterms:name":{"en-us":"GES125 Physical Therapy Aide"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-f5e36f0f-c6f9-4733-b7d0-91751e5b7754"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-us":"Requirements"},"ceterms:description":{"en-us":"This program is compatible with PC and a variety of browsers and browser versions. The software provided with this program is not compatible with Mac. You will need Adobe Flash and Adobe Reader. You will need an Internet connection (high-speed is recommended) and email capability."}}],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en-US"],"ceterms:description":{"en-us":"In this online program, you will master all the skills you need to begin a career as a physical therapy aide. You will learn what physical therapy entails, identify the responsibilities of a PT aide, and develop a working knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology. In addition, you will get a solid grounding in patient care skills, infection control, and the legal and ethical regulations that affect healthcare providers. By the end of the program, you will be fully prepared to obtain an entry-level position as a PT aide in a healthcare facility. Upon successful completion of the Physical Therapy Aide program, you will:Have a fundamental understanding of the practice of physical therapy and the differences between PTs, PTAs, and PT aides. Be familiar with the organization of the human body and important anatomical terminology. Understand the basics of pathology, vital signs, and principles of treatment. Be knowledgeable about the history of infection control, specific types of pathogens, transmission of infection, the disease process, and how to prevent the spread of infection. Be able to identify the causes, risk factors, staging, treatment, and prevention of pressure ulcers. Understand the anatomy of the spine, proper posture, and correct body mechanics. Know how to transfer patients safely in a variety of settings. Understand the features and functions of wheelchairs. Appreciate the complexity of a normal gait pattern and how different types of disorders affect gait. Know the basics about ambulation aids.Be prepared to assist patients with ambulation-related activities. Be familiar with the correct way to position and drape patients. Have a basic understanding of the anatomy of the bodys muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems.Understand principles of treatment of the muscular and skeletal systems. Understand principles of treatment of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. Be familiar with the rest of the bodys organ systems. Know how to communicate effectively in a physical therapy setting.Be aware of the legal and ethical issues that affect PT aides. Be prepared to begin your search for employment as a PT aide. Are you seeking a career in the fast-growing, high-demand field of healthcare? In this program, you will gain all the skills and information you need to get a job as a physical therapy aide.First, you will learn what physical therapy entails and explore the different roles of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and physical therapy aides. Next, you will discover how therapists evaluate and treat patients and see how PT aides assist them in their important work. After that, you will learn how to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues and find out how healthcare professionals document the treatments they provide. You'll also receive a thorough grounding in the principles of ethics and law as they apply to the healthcare field. As a physical therapy professional, you will need to have a basic knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy. In this program, you'll study all of the body's organ systems, discover the meanings of common terms used in the physical therapy field, and explore the disorders that can cause patients to need physical therapy treatment. You will also learn about gait patterns and the medical problems that affect them. In your career as a PT aide, you will often work with patients who are in bed or in wheelchairs, so these lessons cover techniques for preventing pressure sores and safely transferring patients. In addition, you will find out how to position and drape patients and become familiar with walkers and other ambulation aids. In addition, while preventing infection is crucial in a healthcare setting, this program will teach you the fundamentals of infection control.Last but not least, you will receive tips for finding a job in the healthcare field. You do not need any special certification to become a physical therapy aide, so by the time you complete this program, you will be fully prepared to jump into your new career!"},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"http://careertraining.ed2go.com/southced","ceterms:estimatedDuration":[{"@type":"ceterms:DurationProfile"}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"http://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-us":"CredentialStatus"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"}},"ceterms:learningDeliveryType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"http://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/Delivery","ceterms:targetNode":"deliveryType:InPerson","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-us":"Delivery"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"In-Person Only"}},{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"http://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/Delivery","ceterms:targetNode":"deliveryType:OnlineOnly","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-us":"Delivery"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Online Only"}}]}