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Individuals may need the help of an Occupational Therapist for a variety of reasons, including brain and other injuries caused by illness, accidents or age-related conditions. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant you would assist the therapist in planning and implementing comprehensive treatment programs for a variety of disabling conditions. Sanford Brown's Occupational Therapist Assistant program will prepare you to play a vital role in the healthcare world.
At Carrington College, we believe in advancing the next generation of physical therapy technicians. Since it's focused on helping people lead longer, more active lives, many students find our Physical Therapy Technology program quite rewarding. Students learn anatomy and physiology, pathologies, medical terminology, therapeutic exercises, and a wide range of modality applications that utilize ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, and more. In addition to learning the skills they need to begin successful careers, our graduates have the opportunity to train and test as Personal Fitness Trainers. This diversifies their skills, broadens their opportunities and brings them closer to reaching their goals.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 10 of the 20 occupations projected to grow the fastest are related to health care. Also, in many cases, it may be easier for job seekers with health-specific training to obtain jobs and advance in their careers.* At Kaplan College, we can provide you with the knowledge, training, and work habits required for an entry-level position in respiratory care.
The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as a physical therapist assistant under the direction of a physical therapist. Students are trained to administer physical therapy treatments to individuals who have lost functional abilities due to illness, injury, or disease. General Education elements of the program enhance students’ communication and problem-solving skills to enhance their professional effectiveness.
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant prepares students for employment as a skilled licensed health care worker under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. A Physical Therapist Assistant assists in the management of conditions such as arthritis, amputation, fractures, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, wounds, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, cardiac and pulmonary pathology, sport injuries, work injuries and other types of injuries and/or pathologies.
If you’re interested in physical therapy but aren’t ready for grad school, a career as a physical therapist assistant may be of interest. In South University’s Associate of Science (AS) in Physical Therapist Assisting (PTA) degree program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to embark on this rewarding career.
Stevens–Henager College’s Respiratory Therapy Associate’s Degree program offers a comprehensive curriculum, modern equipment, small class sizes, and individual attention from qualified instructors. The curriculum is a 20-month course of study combining classroom theory, laboratory experience, and clinical practice in respiratory patient care. As a graduate, you’ll have the skills for employment in hospitals and medical centers as respiratory care practitioners.