Physical Therapy Aide
The Physical Therapy Aide intensive training program at Lake Tahoe Community College prepares students for work as a Physical Therapy Aide and other associated allied health professions. The employable skills certificate that can be earned is the result of a collaboration between the college and Barton Healthcare, and is augmented with two Physical Education courses. Both PT Aide courses contain an externship component wherein students will be placed in clinical positions to gain relevant on-the-job experience. Students can expect to complete this program in one year. The required courses that must be completed to earn the certificate are below.
All courses from the following (14 units):
HEA 119A Introduction to Physical Therapy Aide (3)
HEA 119B Advanced Physical Therapy Aide (3)
PET 100 Introduction to Exercise Science (4)
PET 102A Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (4)
This employable skills certificate is offered by the Career & Technical Education and Physical Education departments in collaboration with Barton Health Care. Two Physical Therapy Aide courses augment two PE courses and students can expect to complete their training in one year. Students will learn how to assess vital signs, identify contraindications of treatment, and apply therapeutic modalities. Both PT Aide courses contain an externship component wherein students are placed in clinical positions to gain relevant on-the-job experience. This intensive training program culminates in a working skill set for Physical Therapy Aide and associated allied health professions.
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Lake Tahoe Community College
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South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
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