Do you know how to steer a wheelchair up
a curb? Could you safely transfer a patient
from wheelchair to bed? Can you predict
how osteoarthritis of the hip affects gait?
How does an ultrasound machine work? Would
you recommend using cold or heat therapy
to reduce swelling and inflammation? This
course will give you the answers to these
and much more, in step-by-step detail. We’ll
show you how to assist patients with a variety
of problems, from minor sprains or strains
to auto accident injuries or arthritis requiring
lengthy rehabilitation.
Physical therapy is among the fastest growing
of the health care professions. This is
your chance to get in on it! You’ll
work under the supervision of a physical
therapist doing important work that’s
meaningful and worthwhile.
All textbooks and study materials are included
with your tuition.
Career
Profile
Physical therapy aides work under the
supervision of a physical therapist. They
make sure patients feel welcome and comfortable
during their visit. Specific responsibilities
may include:
Greeting patients at arrival
Listening to patient concerns
Positioning patients on the exam table
Assisting during treatment
Preparing exam and treatment equipment
Verifying insurance coverage
Filing medical reports in patient
charts
Ordering supplies
Demand
for physical therapy aides will continue
to rise, in accordance with the increasing
number of individuals with disabilities
or limited function. The growing elderly
population is particularly apt to require
therapeutic services. Among the service
industries, health care support occupations
are expected to grow the fastest, by 34.5%.
This will create about 1.1-million new jobs
by 2012.
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complete details, order your FREE literature
today!
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