Online Certificate

Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist

Start a Career as a Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist

18 Weeks*

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8-10 Hours

Weekly Commitment

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What is a Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist?

Physical Therapy Aides work in an environment where patients are recovering from injuries and illnesses, and where care plans are implemented to help patients regain movement and manage pain.

Other duties include preparing hot and cold packs, sanitizing equipment and assisting with patient intake. Often, Aides are responsible for documenting patients’ responses during exercise.

Becoming a Qualified Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist

Interested in supporting physical therapy patients? The 100% online Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist program from St. Norbert College trains you to assist therapists with patient care, manage therapy schedules, and perform administrative duties.

You’ll play a key role in helping patients recover and maintain their physical health.

You will learn

Patient Care Techniques

Administrative Tasks

Anatomy/Physiology

Medical Terminology

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with common software applications
Proficiency in English

Provided Courseroom Materials

Expert-led video based training
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fees

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What You’ll Learn in the Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist Program

After completing the Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist program, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
Describe patient preparation for examination and treatment including body positioning and transfers
Define patient transportation, gait training and proper use of crutches, walkers, canes, and parallel bars
Differentiate heat and cold modalities and passive, assistive and active range-of-motion exercise
Ensure HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS compliance as applicable to protected health information, safety, claim submission and prevention of fraud
Apply anatomy/physiology and medical terminology knowledge where applicable to patient and provider interactions and administrative tasks

Sample Courses

Professionalism in Allied Health
Fundamentals of Physical Therapy
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Medical Office Procedures and Administration

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What Can You Do with a Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist Certificate?

The aging population is increasing the demand for physical therapy services, as older individuals are more likely to experience health conditions that require physical therapy, such as strokes and injuries related to falls.

Careers to Explore

Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialists can work in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation/physical therapy Offices and facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and wellness/fitness centers.

As a graduate, you may be eligible for these careers:

Physical Therapy Aide
Physical Therapy Assistant
Rehabilitation Aide
Physical Therapy Administrative Assistant
Rehabilitation Administrative Specialist

High Demand for Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialists

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapist assistants and aides is projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations**. Feel confident you’re getting relevant skills to enter an in-demand career with plenty of opportunities.

Get Certified as a Physical Therapy Aide and Stand Out to Employers

Upon successful completion of your Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist courses, you will be prepared to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exams essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field, including:

National Healthcareer Association

Physical Therapy Technician Certification (PTTC)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

You will receive a complimentary voucher for these certification exams.

How Much Does a Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist Certificate Cost?

$4,000

Total Tuition

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Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.

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