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Programs in Physical Therapy Technician

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This curriculum enables participants, 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. Topics include: 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.

Top Schools For Physical Therapy Technician Programs

Most Selective:
Finlandia University

Least Selective:
Carrington College - Westside

Largest:
Community College of the Air Force

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American College of Healthcare

Most Expensive:
New York University

Least Expensive:
Community College of the Air Force

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Missouri Western State University

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New York University

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New York University

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
ICDC College
Los Angeles, CA		Unknown 2,366 153 Certificate (153)
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC		$7,372 14,274 117 Certificate (79), Associate (38)
Carrington College - Mesa
Mesa, AZ		Unknown Unknown 75 Certificate (75)
Carrington College - Westside
Phoenix, AZ		Unknown Unknown 67 Certificate (67)
Carrington College - Tucson
Tucson, AZ		Unknown Unknown 57 Certificate (57)
Central Pennsylvania College
Summerdale, PA		$14,400 1,271 55 Associate (55)
South University - West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach, FL		$15,285 815 51 Associate (51)
Florida State at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL		$8,704 28,877 50 Associate (50)
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA		$8,550 4,690 49 Associate (49)
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO		$10,437 6,528 49 Associate (49)
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Physical Therapy Technician Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 892 18%
Associate 4,080 82%
Bachelor's 6 0%
Master's Not Available 0%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 1,311 26%
Female 3,667 74%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 142 3%
Black or African American 526 11%
Hispanic or Latino 559 11%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 42 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 3,431 70%
Other/Unknown 235 5%
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Physical Therapy Technician Internships

Job Title:Allied - Physical therapy
Description:Physical Therapist SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY DETAILS: Seasonal Employment - Summer Months (Memorial Day to Labor Day, ideally) 40 Hours Per Week / Monday Thru Friday / Day time hours Vacation Coverage for our Rhode Island Staff (close proximity...
Company:Concentra
Location:Cumberland, RI
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:NicheMedicalJobs.com
Job Title:Physical Therapist Pd
Description:The Physical Therapist provides assessment and therapy to individuals in the area of functional mobility. Provides education to patients, appropriate family members and friends in order to restore patients? functional independence and...
Company:Dignity Health
Location:Santa Cruz, CA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Dignity Health
Job Title:Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor / Fieldwork Coordinator
Description:Job Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor/Fieldwork Coordinator Closing Date/Time: Thu. 05/31/12 5:00 PM Pacific Time Salary: See Position Description Job Type: Faculty Location: Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W Ft George...
Company:Community Colleges of Spokane
Location:Spokane, WA
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Exercise Therapy Technologist
Description:An Exercise Therapy Technologist assists the Physical or Occupational Therapists in prescribed physical/occupational therapy programs for patients, to restore body function, manage movement disorders, relieve pain, and disability arising...
Company:Saudi Aramco
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:1/29/2012
Source:Saudi Aramco
Job Title:Physical Therapy Tech
Description:As a national leader in healthcare staffing, we make a difference in thousands of lives every day by pairing the finest professionals in the healthcare field with exciting career opportunities across the country. With more than 25 years of...
Company:Aureus Medical Group
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:HospitalDreamJobs.com
Job Title:Physical Activity Tech (PT or OT Student)
Description:Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time...
Company:Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Location:Saint Louis, MO
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time- WP Outpatient Rehabil
Description:Title: Physical Therapy Assistant- Full Time- WP Outpatient Rehabilitation Location: US-FL-Winter Park Other Locations: Our Mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ. PRIMARY CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND TEAM: At Florida Hospital,...
Company:Florida Hospital
Location:Winter Park, FL
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:Job.com
Job Title:Physical Therapist
Description:Category: Therapy Specialty: Physical Therapy Location: Hot Springs VA Work Status: Full Time PHYSICAL THERAPIST Position Highlights Assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plan based on the results of the evaluation. The...
Company:Carter Lippman Group
Location:Hot Springs, VA
Posted:5/14/2012
Source:PostJobFree
Job Title:PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Description:PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Department: Rehabilitation Schedule: PRN (as needed) Weekdays / Weekends Shift: PRN (as needed) Hours: Weekdays / Weekends Job Details: A licensed technical health care worker who carries out planned...
Company:Virginia Hospital Center of Arlington
Location:Arlington, VA
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Physical Therapist I
Description:The Physical Therapist provides assessment and therapy to individuals in the area of functional mobility. Also provides education to patients, appropriate family members and friends in order to restore patients? functional independence and...
Company:Dignity Health
Location:Santa Cruz, CA
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:Dignity Health

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