Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist
Our Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist program is the ideal opportunity for someone to gain entry into the field and assist members of the physical therapy team.
About the Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist Certificate
Course length
18 weeks
Weekly time commitment
16 hours
Tuition
$4,000*
*You can pay as little as $267 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.
Aides often perform tasks that are indirectly related to patient care, such as cleaning and setting up treatment areas, moving patients, and performing administrative and clerical duties. Other duties include preparing hot and cold packs, sanitizing equipment, and assisting in patient intake. Often aides are responsible for documenting patients’ responses during exercise.
Graduates of this program will be eligible to take the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide Certification (PTTC) exam sponsored by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association.
Regional Data (North Carolina)
Job growth for physical therapy assistants and aides is expected at 24 percent between now and 2031, far exceeding the national average for all occupations at 5 percent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career PathsÂ
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Physical Therapy Assistant
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Rehabilitation Aide
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Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist
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