Physical Therapy

Are you interested in healthcare and learning how the body moves and works? Would you like to be part of a team that supports people’s recovery from injury and helps them live productive, physically active lives? Do you dream of working in a clinic, hospital or fitness facility?

This program is designed for students interested in physical or occupational therapy, orthopedic medicine or other kinesiology-related fields. Students will be prepared to work under the direct supervision of physical and occupational therapists in outpatient clinical settings with patients who have function-limiting conditions. 

Students will learn to prepare treatment areas, perform treatment modalities and lead or monitor exercise interventions. In addition to learning these hands-on therapeutic skills, students will acquire clerical and administrative skills related to health insurance, patient scheduling and clinical communication.

Students meeting academic and skills standards will have the opportunity to test for the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) Physical Therapy Technician certification during the spring semester.

Topics

• Anatomy and kinesiology
• Introduction to medical terminology
• Ambulation assistance and transfer techniques
• Assessment of patient vitals and range of motion
• Biophysical agent treatment protocols
• Introduction to manual therapy
• Therapeutic exercise prescription
• Posture and ergonomics assessments
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Occupation Safety Health Association (OSHA) regulations
• Post-Secondary Workforce Readiness (PWR): master professional skills
• Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification and First Aid certification

Clinical Internships are available.

Students should be aware this course includes sensitive or graphic material.

Prerequisites

• Students wishing to complete a clinical internship may be asked to provide proof of up-to-date immunizations, current influenza vaccination and TB skin test results.
• Students who enroll in this program are required to participate in clinical experiences in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and assisted living centers. Warren Tech's healthcare industry partners require participants to meet the vaccination requirements of their facilities. You will be asked to provide proof that you have fulfilled these requirements to participate in this Warren Tech program.

Program length

Two semesters

Location

Warren Tech South 

High School credits

First semester:

• 1.0 Principles of Physical Therapy
• 0.5 Anatomical Kinesiology (lab-based science credit)

Second semester:

• 1.0 Principles of Physical Therapy
• 0.5 Anatomical Kinesiology (lab-based science credit)

• Ascent Therapy Clinic
• Conifer Physical Therapy
• Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers
• Peak Physical Therapy and Wellness
• Panorama Orthopedics and Spine