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Physical Therapy Technician

Holland Codes

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Learn about orthopedic injury treatment and physical therapy techniques to assist with patient rehabilitation. Understand the basic anatomy of the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, skin, and nervous system and how they relate to exercise. Prepare for employment demands needed in the back and front office of a physical therapy facility.


Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

  • Semester 1: Therapy professions, salary, and educational requirements. Safety and infection control. Exercise and therapeutic effects on the heart, lungs, skin, and nervous system. Orthopedic anatomy of the lower body (feet, legs, knees, & hips).
  • Semester 2: Orthopedic anatomy of the upper body (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand), and the spine. Hospital rehabilitation.

I started my JTED journey in 2015 as a Healthcare Foundations student which sparked my love for healthcare. I went on to join the Physical Therapy Technician course as my senior pathway graduating in 2017. I continued my education in college and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health. I am now currently a Master’s student at Johns Hopkins University in the Population, Family, and Reproductive Health program. JTED has always pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and strive for more. Thank you for everything JTED!”

Alena Pappas

2017

Eligibility

Grade 12

Credits

2/Year

Things to Consider

  1. You will act as a patient and PTT in this program while learning skills, having skills performed on you as well as you being the one to practice the skills.
  2. Attendance is extremely important. Students with more than 24 hours of absences over the course of the year will not be eligible for certification.
  3. You must have the ability to lift 40 lbs.
  4. You must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
  5. Strong communication skills and compassion for people are necessary.
  6. In this program students must be comfortable touching various body parts and being touched by classmates in a clinical setting.
  7. You must hold current Basic Life Support CPR Certification before start of class.

Direct Employment

  • Physical Therapy Aide
  • Physical Therapy Technician 
  • Rehabilitation Aide 
  • Exercise Specialist
  • Front Office Specialist

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant 
  • Personal Trainer
  • Physical Therapist
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Occupational Therapist 
  • Exercise Physiologist

Certification

  • Physical Therapy Aide

Locations

JTED @ Camino Seco

8727 E. 22nd St.

Schedule Availability

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:45 to 6:45 p.m. and Fridays 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. (virtual)
  • Opportunity for 160 hour externship*

*Not required

JTED @ Master Pieces

2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 2:45 to 6:45 p.m. and Fridays 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. (virtual) 
  • Opportunity for 160 hour externship*

*Not required

Instructors

  • Beth Francis Health Care Program Manager

    Beth Francis, RN, MS

    Health Care Professions Manager

Physical Therapy Technician Classroom/Exam Rooms
JTED @ Master Pieces Campus

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