Learning Outcomes

Musculoskeletal System

Cardiopulmonary System

Neurological System & Neurological Illnesses

Skeletal & Muscle System

Lesson Summary

This module teaches you about the basic structure and function of the human body including different types of muscle tissue, common cardiopulmonary pathologies, and the difference between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.

Introduction to Turning and Positioning the Patient

Body Mechanics: Lifting

Transfers: Safely Moving Patients

In this module, you will learn about Turning and Positioning the Patient including tips for lifting and methods for scooting transfers. You will also learn about pressure ulcers and bed mobility.

Physical Therapy Agents and Modalities

Assisting with Gait Training

Therapeutic Exercises

In this module, you will learn about therapeutic exercises, agents and modalities ranging from the use of crutches to hydrotherapy.

Course Assessment: Treatment and Movement of a Patient

Learn how to provide pain relief, improve strength, increase range of motion and perform types of physical therapy.

Treatment and Movement of a Patient in Physical Therapy

This free online physical therapy treatments course will teach you the safest and most effective ways of moving and transferring a patient who requires therapy. A physical aide has a very important role to play in caring for a patient, this physical therapy treatments course includes the specialist knowledge and training required to work as a physical therapy aide, and gives you a strong understanding of essential therapeutic exercise techniques.

The Profession of Physical Therapy

Current Practice for Physical Therapists

This module introduces you to physical therapy including the history of physical therapy and the difference between a physical therapist and a physical therapy aide.

Fields of Work for Physical Therapists

Skill Sets for Physical Therapist Aide

Pain Scale for Physical Therapy Patient

In this module, you will learn about career opportunities and skill sets involved in the role as a physical therapist. You will also learn about the day to day work of a therapy aide.

Introduction to Medical Terminology

General Equipment for Physical Therapy

Orthotics: AFO and KAFO

In this module, you will learn about medical technology as well as general equipment used in physical therapy and what Orthotics is used for.

Introduction to Treatment of Common Medical Disorders

Treatment using Modalities

Range of Motion (ROM)

In this module, you will learn about treatments of common medical disorders including various range of motions, such as elbow ROM, and different forms of modality such as ice massages.

Course assessment - Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides

Learn about the history of physical therapy and the role of physical therapy aides with this free online course.

Introduction to Physical Therapy Aides

This free online Physical Therapy Aides course will introduce you to physical therapy aides and their responsibilities. Injuries are a part of life, but serious injuries can cause long term trauma and prevent patients from living life as they wish. This free online course will give you the skills you need to perform your duty of care to a truly professional level, and help you to help your patients on their road to recovery.

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