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Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant
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Universal Healthcare Careers College
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Carl Albert State College
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About Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant programs prepare individuals, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, principles and procedures of physical therapy, basic neurology and orthopedics, physical therapy modalities, documentation skills, psychosocial aspects of health care, wound and injury care, electrotherapy, working with orthotics and prostheses, and personal and professional ethics.
Students studying Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant can be awarded a degree up to a Associates degree. On average, 68% percent of women and 32% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, California is where degrees in Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant are most popular. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant is $38,300.
Popularity of Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers
The highest paying job for Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant majors is Physical Therapist Assistants. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant can prepare you for is Physical Therapist Assistants.
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Student Demographics
Total Students
246
Female Students
167 (67%)
Male Students
79 (32%)
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