Physical Therapy & Athletic Training
Participants in physical therapy and athletic training courses learn about physical therapy procedures and treatments. Trainees also familiarize themselves with physical therapy technician duties and athletic training requirements and methodologies.
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Academic Requirements
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Most physical therapy and athletic assistant positions require a high school diploma or GED, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some individuals graduate from a physical therapy assistant program that the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education has accredited.
Areas of Focus
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A Bureau of Labor Statistics poll reveals that new physical therapy and athletic assistants usually receive on-the-job training. Employees generally require one or two years of experience and training with apt professionals. Physical therapy and athletic assistants learn how to instruct and motivate patients as they practice exercise, discuss patient information with physical therapy staff and transport patients to and from treatment areas.
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Tools
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According to Occupational Information Netowrk, a physical therapy and athletic training program instructs attendees on how to use tools, such as electrotherapy combination units and full-body immersion hydrotherapy baths or tanks. Trainees also learn about patient-care beds or accessories for specialty care and walkers or rollators.
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References
- Photo Credit young woman on the therapy massage procedure image by NiDerLander from Fotolia.com
