Physical Therapist Assistant - Medical Careers Institute

The Physical Therapy Program at Medical Careers Institute, School of Health Science, ECPI College of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Responsibilities include:

• Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• PTAs help manage patients with back and neck injuries, sprains and strains, arthritis, burns, amputations, wounds, neurological conditions, surgical intervention and injuries related to work or sports.
• PTAs help individuals of all ages who are ill, injured or have a health condition that limits their ability to perform daily activities needed for life.
• Care provided by a PTA may include teaching patients exercises and activities to increase mobility, strength and coordination.
• A PTA will also use physical modalities such as heat, ice, ultrasound, traction, massage or electrical stimulation to help decrease pain, increase motion and improve function.

About Medical Careers Institute

A degree from Medical Careers Institute prepares you for success in healthcare. Choose between day and evening classes taught in MCI's state-of-the-art teaching labs.

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