27 Physical Therapy Preparatory Programs

This accredited program prepares you to work under physical therapists to help patients reduce pain, regain motion, and prevent disability after an injury or illness. The program includes a clinical experience in a local healthcare setting, where you will practice your skills with real patients.

This course is designed to teach the process of physical therapy examination. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model of health and health-related domains will be utilized to develop a general framework for physical therapy examination across systems.

This free online Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide course shows you how to support the treatment of physical therapy patients as an assistant. This course teaches you how to help patients improve their mobility and manage pain and other chronic conditions. A physical therapist aide plays an essential role in helping patients recover from injuries.

The pre-physical therapy program is designed to guide students through the foundational coursework needed for admission to physical therapist schools. It emphasizes science courses like anatomy, physi...

Interested in a career in physical therapy? The pre-physical therapy professional track is designed for students preparing to apply to the Trine University Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) or another DPT program in the United States. This track can be associated with any major.

The Physical Therapist Assistant AAS program provides a focused pathway for students interested in supporting physical therapy practices. It covers essential skills needed to assist licensed physical ...

Applicants to the Pre-Physical Therapy program may major in any discipline at the undergraduate level. Since the required courses for admission tend to be heavy in the sciences, most students at Siena Heights aspire to study for these professions majoring in biology.

The Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis is designed to provide students with a seamless transition to a public university in Tennessee and most private institutions in Tennessee.

Physical therapists, along with physical therapist assistants and aides, help persons with injuries or illnesses improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation and treatment for patients with chronic conditions or injuries.

In the accelerated and interactive Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, you will receive the training needed to work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist in the rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal and/or neuromuscular deficits, diseases, or disorders. As a PTA, your role is critical to the implementation of the Physical Therapy plan developed by the Licensed Physical Therapist.

Investigate the relationship between exercise, diet, and health and prepare for a career helping people live healthy and active lives.

Suppose you are interested in playing a vital role in the long-term health and care of your community. In that case, Casa Loma College can prepare you to get started in one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand career paths with our Associate of Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career supporting physical therapists in helping patients recover and improve movement. This associate de...

Fundamentals of Physical Science course is an overview of the physical sciences needed for college courses in chemistry and physics. Topics include the scientific method, measurements, momentum, matter and energy, electricity and magnetism, waves, the atom, chemical bonds, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, chemical and nuclear reactions, and basic mathematics. 3 credits

Training in clinical skills and physical diagnosis begins in the fall semester of the first academic year with coursework in clinical skills and osteopathic manipulative techniques. The Physical Diagnosis Lab is a learning space where students may engage in a variety of experiential learning and assessment activities that promote and evaluate the development of the clinical skills required of an osteopathic physician. These experiential activities include: training in osteopathic manipulative techniques; hands-on physical examination and interviewing practice; instruction in basic ultrasound techniques, correlated with physical exam skills; competency-based assessments. The Physical Diagnosis Lab is a single large facility that includes 32 exam tables, where students learn clinical skills and manipulation techniques. Students develop and practice skills in doctor-patient communications, the use of basic medical equipment, auscultatory and palpatory skills that can assist with the diagnosis of a patient’s medical condition, and manipulation skills that may be used in treating musculoskeletal dysfunction. A raised dais for instruction and high-definition monitors and cameras allow students to view from anywhere in the lab space.