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A physical therapy assistant works under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist in treating physical illnesses and injuries. After a physical therapist has performed an initial evaluation and developed an individualized treatment plan for an injured patient, the physical therapy assistant will help to implement and administer that plan. A treatment plan consists of the physical activities an individual should do to strengthen and/or build endurance to improve walking, balance, sports performance and any daily activities they perform. Responsibilities of the physical therapy assistant may include training patients on how to perform the exercises and other activities involved in a treatment plan, teaching patients how to use splints, braces, artificial limbs, etc., preparing equipment for exercising, conducting the treatments, monitoring a patient?s progress, and reporting to the physical therapist any changes within a patient. Physical therapy assistants also help in implementing programs that help to prevent physical injuries. Physical therapy assistants work in a variety of settings to include hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, etc.
Educational Requirements and Resources
In terms of education, this position requires an associate?s degree
(approximately two years in length) from an accredited physical therapy assistant
education program. After completion of the educational program, individuals in the
state of Ohio must pass a state administered national examination to become a licensed
physical therapy assistant. In Ohio, licensing board information can be found at
the State of Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic
Trainers Board website. For additional information on physical therapy
assistants, please visit the
American Physical Therapy Association website. Please use the links provided
below to learn more about specific educational programs pertaining to this field.
- Clark State Community College
- Cuyahoga Community College
- Hocking College
- Kent State University
- James A. Rhodes State College
- Lorain County Community College
- Marion Technical College
- Muskingum Area Technical College
- North Central State College
- Owens Community College
- Sinclair Community College
- Stark State College of Technology
- University of Cincinnati
- Washington State Community College
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