This 100% online course will teach you the concepts, skills and practices to become a certified physical therapy aide. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to take the American Medical Certification Association's (AMCA) Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam. Certification test voucher included.

Course Objectives

- Prepare to take and pass the AMCA Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam

- Understand the role, responsibilities, and qualifications of the certified physical therapy aide in various healthcare settings

- Build knowledge of human anatomy, functional body movements, and system disorders as they relate to physical therapy

- Identify proper positioning, patient transfers, common exercises, modalities, and medical equipment

- Demonstrate ethical and legal behavior specific to healthcare settings

- Differentiate between tasks appropriate for a certified physical therapy aide and other healthcare professionals