Free Online Course from Alison: Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide

Alison Platform is offering a free online course as a Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide. This physiotherapy course will teach you about the treatments and equipment used with physical therapy patients. This course consists of 10 modules and needs about 5-6 hours of work.

Course Description:-

• This course will teach you how you can help patients improve their mobility as well as manage pain and other chronic conditions.

• A physical therapist aide is someone who plays an essential role in helping patients to recover from injuries.

• In this course, you will study the different structures and functions of the human body which you need to understand as a physical therapist.

Course Modules:-

• Module 1 Introduction To Physical Therapy.

  • This module introduces you to physical therapy including the history of physical therapy and the difference between a physical therapist and a physical therapy aide.

• Module 2 Career Opportunities And Skill Sets.

  • In this module, you will learn about career opportunities and skill sets involved in the role as a physical therapist. You will also learn about the day to day work of a therapy aide.

• Module 3 Medical Terminology.

  • In this module, you will learn about medical technology as well as general equipment used in physical therapy and what Orthotics is used for.

• Module 4 Treatment Of Common Medical Disorders.

  • In this module, you will learn about treatments of common medical disorders including various range of motions, such as elbow ROM, and different forms of modality such as ice massages.

• Module 5 Diploma In Physical Therapy Aide - First Assessment.

  • You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

  • Treatment And Movement Of A Patient.

• Module 6 Basic Structure And Function Of The Human Body.

  • This module teaches you about the basic structure and function of the human body including different types of muscle tissue, common cardiopulmonary pathologies, and the difference between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.

• Module 7 Turning And Positioning The Patient.

  • In this module, you will learn about Turning and Positioning the Patient including tips for lifting and methods for scooting transfers. You will also learn about pressure ulcers and bed mobility.

• Module 8 Therapeutic Exercises, Agents And Modalities.

  • In this module, you will learn about therapeutic exercises, agents and modalities ranging from the use of crutches to hydrotherapy.

• Module 9 Diploma In Physical Therapy Aide - Second Assessment.

  • You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

• Module 10 Course Assessment.

Course Outcomes:-

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the history of physical therapy.

• List the different facilities in which a physical therapy aide can work.

• Explain the terms for positions and orientation of the patient and describe those positions.

• Identify the range of motion for different joints in the body.

• Describe neurological illness that physical therapy can help alleviate.

• Discuss different methods for transferring a patient to and from chairs, beds, wheelchairs, etc.

• Employ equipment to assist with gait training.

• Identify the correct body mechanics for lifting activities.

Course Requirements:-

• To successfully complete this course and become an Alison graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this course, you have the option to acquire official certification from Alison for an amount of money.

• For more information about the certificate and how to get it, you can read the FAQs.

About Alison:-

Alison is an online platform with more than 8 million learners, offering free online courses in various fields, from science and technology to languages and literature, to lifestyles and professional fields.

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