Physical Therapy Aide
In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. A physical therapy aide has many duties such as keeping the treatment area clean and prepped and assisting patients in preparation for treatment. Many physical therapy aides also have clerical duties such as paperwork, maintaining patient records, and making sure that supplies are in stock. In addition to the physical therapy aide courses include courses in ethics and law, patient care, clerical skills, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, agents and modalities. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor. <
Student Athletic Training Aide
In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. Students will also be provided a history and introduction to the athletic training profession and an introduction to pharmacology and nutrition. They will learn to recognize, evaluate, and provide care to athletic injuries including how to wrap, tape, and fit equipment according to safety regulations. In addition, patient care and exercises and their functions will also be covered. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor.