The Physical Therapy Aide Training Program
Prepare to earn your physical therapy aide certification and start improving patients’ lives.
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Physical Therapy Aide Training: A Tiny Investment for Infinite Success
You’re busy. You’ve got bills to pay. And you need stability. With one small investment, you could find the peace of mind, salary, and job satisfaction you’ve been looking for. The best part is that you could take the first big step right now.
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327 Online Training Hours
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12 Months of Full Access
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$24,920 Average Salary
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18% Predicted 10-Year Job Growth
Unleash your full potential for a more fulfilling life and career. We’ll help.
This Could Be the Perfect Job for You
Physical therapy aides provide support to physical therapists and their patients. They help patients check in, they set up equipment, and they often record patient progress. They also help keep the facilities clean and organized, and assist physical therapists with certain procedures when needed. It’s a fun, interactive job that’ll send you home happy.
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Prepare for certification.
This program includes 327 hours of study, which will prepare you to sit for the Physical Therapy Technician/Aide certification exam offered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Start working ASAP.
CareerStep training quickly leads to career-readiness, due to the program’s expert-created content and structure. Plus, the outlook for this job is awesome.*
Economize.
Our Physical Therapy Aide program is designed to save you money. We set competitive course fees and make them easy to pay (because our goal is helping you meet your career goal).
1. Start today.
Begin your training (and transformation) right now.
2. Learn your way.
Complete your training on your own terms.
3. Get hire-ready.
Prepare to take valuable certification exams.
Ready to Dive In?
Sign up online now to start the Physical Therapy Aide program.
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Program Details
Set your own timeline, your own pace, and your own study environment, complete with help from our support team.
- >Â 12 months full program access
- > Â Self-paced study
- > Â Anywhere, anytime learning
- > Â 1:1 (human) support
What You’ll Learn
You’ll complete this program with the knowledge needed to provide excellent patient service and keep a physical therapy office running smoothly.
Laws and Ethics
Review the legal implications of working in healthcare and learn how laws are designed to protect both you and your patients.
Healthcare 101
Learn basic anatomy, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, and healthcare documentation.
Physical Therapy Fundamentals
Understand effective patient interaction and preparation, and gain a broad basic knowledge of therapeutic techniques and principles.
Empathetic Communication
Discuss various types of communication and learn how your style might impact the patient experience.
Physical Therapy Aide Program FAQs
How long does physical therapy aide training take?
This course is designed to take 327 hours of study. With 12 months of full access, you can move through your training at your own pace.
How much do physical therapy aides make?
Salaries for this job vary based on location and experience, but the average physical therapy aide makes just under $25,000 per year.*
What’s the job market like for physical therapy aides?
It’s excellent. The healthcare industry is expected to add 18% more physical therapy aide jobs in the next 10 years.*
Is financial assistance available?
CareerStep offers a variety of flexible payment options, installment plans, and even discounts for U.S. veterans, Active Duty service members, and their spouses. As CareerStep is not an educational institution, we cannot offer—or accept—traditional financial aid, such as student scholarships, loans, and grants through FAFSA. However, our low-cost training programs are affordably priced and our goal is to find a payment solution that meets your needs.
Do physical therapy aides need certification?
While certification isn’t explicitly required to get hired, most physical therapy facilities prefer to hire applicants who’ve demonstrated full knowledge of the role and have the credentials to hit the ground running.
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This program includes unparalleled training, career support, and coaching. It’s a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional schooling.
$3,299 for full program access
$2,999.00 for eligible MyCAA and ACA learners
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Payment Plans
Paying up front makes the most financial sense, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. We offer a payment plan for those who need some extra time to settle up.
MyCAA Grants
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program offers funding for this program for eligible military spouses. If that’s you, then you could earn physical therapy aide certification on the Department of Defense’s dime!