Stratford Career Institute

Physical Therapy Aide

Practical, fundamental training concerning the work of a physical therapy aide is provided in our comprehensive physical therapy aide course.

Our aim is to help you start toward a rewarding, new career as a physical therapy aide. A perfect alternative to more traditional physical therapy schools is Stratford's physical therapy aide course with the flexibility to study at home. Because all of the study guides and textbooks are delivered to your home, you can study whenever you want, in the method you prefer. Stratford's qualified instructors are only an e-mail or toll-free phone call away in the event you ever need assistance. In addition, our online tools make it easy for you to submit exams, review your grades and contact your instructors.

To assist in providing productive therapy sessions to patients, physical therapy aides frequently work alongside physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. A physical therapy aide is usually involved with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the treatment area, and may also accompany patients in wheelchairs, carry out clerical duties, or place order for supplies.

The physical therapy aide correspondence course offered by Stratford provides broad career training in many key subjects such as:

• Medical terminology
• Physical therapy modalities
• Patient preparation
• Scientific aspects of therapy
• Safety & legal issues
• Medical records
• Communication with patients