Nov 21, 2024

Catalog 2018-19

Catalog 2018-19 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Therapy Tech/Aide

Program Description

The Physical Therapy Tech/Aide works under the close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant to perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area. They can work in a variety of settings including long-term care facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and home/community-based settings. This career does not currently have a certification exam.

Program Outcomes

Successful Completion:

CCBC Credential: Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Financial Aid and Payment Options

Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Baltimore County College Promise
Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development
Students may apply for a career training scholarship through Central Scholarship (http://www.central-scholarship.org/)

Program Length

12-20 weeks

Program Requirements

Computer literate; Internet access

Recommended: A High School Diploma or GED is not required for program entry, but may be required for employment.

Students must have the following paperwork turned in to the coordinator PRIOR to first class:

Negative PPD (six months) or negative chest x-ray less than one year old
Positive titer or proof of vaccination/immunity for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella
Current Flu vaccination
Hepatitis B vaccination or declination form
Tetanus shot (less than ten years)
Copy of health insurance card
Clinical eligibility is in part dependent upon a criminal background check and random urine drug testing. Cost of testing is $95.00 and is the responsibility of the student. Go to http://precheck.com/ for more information.

Application Process

To apply, go to ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Recommended Program Course Sequence

CPR and First Aid classes REQUIRE 100% attendance. Students arriving late to class will not be admitted. Late arrival to, or early exit from, class will also result in a failing grade and no refund. Students will then be required to retake the class at their expense

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees	Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change)
AHE 534 or AHE124	Medical Terminology for Health Occupations Medical Terminology Online	30	$329 T-$147/F-$182 $339 T-$147/F-$192	Medical Terminology – A Short Course in Medical Terminology 3rd edition. Publisher Wolters Kluwer. Author C. Edward Collins. ISBN 978-1-4511-7606-3 $65.99
AHE 805	CPR for Health Care Providers	7	$109 T-$52/F-$57	Included in courses cost
AHL 912	Becoming a Physical Therapy AIDE	24	$149 T-$28/F-$121	Handouts online
AHL 809	Physical Therapy AIDE/TECH Clinical	40	$249 T-$22/F-$227	None
*Program Series Totals:*		101	$836 - $846 T-$249 F-$587-$597	$65.99*

Additional Information

Course Substitutions:
Medical Terminology AHE 534 can be substituted with: OFAD 141 or ALHL 115 or AHL 717 or AHE 124

Additional Expenses:
The cost of all medical testing, background check, drug screening, uniforms, is paid by the students. An estimate of these costs is $600.

Skills for Success:
Please see Technical Standards at the end of this document.

Career Opportunities:
This is an entry level career in a physical therapy practice, rehabilitation facility, or physical/occupational therapy department in a hospital. Further education provides the opportunity for promotion within the field.

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Technical Standards

Technical Standards for CCBC’S Physical Therapy Aide/Tech Training Series

The primary goal of The Community College of Baltimore County’s Physical Therapy Aide/Tech Training Series is to adequately prepare students for an entry-level position as a physical therapy tech in a physical therapy practice or hospital.

The duties of a PT Aide/Tech require the ability to assist in the lifting of patients or setting up supplies and equipment for PT sessions. PT Aides/Techs need to exercise safe practices while exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, materials, and communicable diseases. Their duties also require them to be detail-oriented and work accurately and quickly. A high level of manual dexterity, psychomotor skills, and integrity are vital.

Following is a partial listing of the types of skills typically required for adequate job performance:

Physical Requirements:

A. Sufficient strength and mobility to:

Work quickly to meet deadlines and/or production requirements
Lift 50 pounds
Move equipment that is sometimes awkward or heavy

B. Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform precise tasks such as:

Handle delicate instruments with precision
Handle instruments and equipment that may be costly to replace if damaged
Quickly and precisely adjust controls on equipment
Clean and assemble PT equipment

C. Adequate vision to:

Read and interpret written directions from PT or PT Assistant
Read instruction sheets and computer screen

Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism:

A. Have the ability to:

Work in a professional manner under sometimes stressful situations
Pay close attention to detail and recordkeeping
Commitment to learning and understanding new technologies, instrumentation and procedures
Commitment to following approved standards, guidelines, policies and procedures
Interact in a professional manner with many personalities and attitudes and with people from many different backgrounds
Respect and protect patient rights and confidentiality without regard to personal beliefs and judgments
Maintain proper certifications required to perform the duties of the profession
Accurately utilize all resource material available to remain current in the profession,
Maintain a conscience/professional morality in the application of infection control techniques
Willingness to precept (train) others

B. Sufficient communication skills to:

Give and receive accurate written and verbal instructions
Carry out all written and verbal instructions
Follow proper channels of communication
Communicate in a calm and professional manner
Communicate clearly and effectively with any team members regarding issues that may be difficult to address (i.e. problem with machinery that could affect sterilization; admission of own errors, etc.)

Intellectual Ability and Emotional Stability To:

Exercise independent judgment to properly perform tasks at hand
Accurately utilize all resource material available to perform the task at hand
Perform duties while exposed to communicable diseases and unpleasant sights, odors, and materials
Accept feedback from others

Environment Requirements:

This profession involves risks and/or discomforts that require special safety precautions including, but not limited to:

Working in an environment that has a minimal risk of exposure to potentially hazardous materials, such as cleaning agents and chemicals and blood-borne pathogens
Providing proof of recent immunizations against infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella
Receiving Hepatitis B vaccine and annual testing for exposure to tuberculosis
Submitting to periodic drug screening