Physical Therapy Assisting

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Topics of Study

In Physical Therapy Assisting you will learn to:

• Be a physical therapist or assistant
• Help people regain movement of arms, legs, etc.
• Teach patients to do exercises that help them move better
• Evaluate patients and plan how to help them
• Counsel patients who are depressed
• Study subjects such as anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, movement dynamics, and the physical growth process

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Physical Therapy Assisting will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate: physical therapy technician or assistant
• 4- year degree: physical therapist
• More than 4 years: manager, researcher, teacher