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Physical Therapy Technology Certificate at Carrington College
Physical Therapy Technicians help people lead more active lives
The Carrington College Physical Therapy Technology certificate can help you learn all the skills expected of an entry-level physical therapy technician. PT technicians may work in health care settings like physical therapy clinics, chiropractic offices, or fitness facilities, providing support, training, and treatment for patients recovering from an injury, or those adapting to trauma or disability.
The real-world physical therapy training offered at Carrington College can help students succeed in a physical therapy technician career. There are several reasons why you should consider our Physical Therapy Technology classes, but here are just a few:
- The program includes classroom lectures, lab exercises and hands-on practice
- Students can gain valuable clinical experience during an externship in a professional environment
- Our Physical Therapy Technology certificate program can be completed in as few as eight months
- Graduates are prepared to sit for the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) exam
Students in the Carrington College Physical Therapy Technology program practice a range of physical therapy skills. Our physical therapy technology classes encompass anatomy and physiology, pathologies, medical terminology, therapeutic exercises and a wide range of modality applications that include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, and others. Our students also have the opportunity to train and test as a personal fitness trainer, which diversifies their skills, broadens their opportunities, and brings them closer to reaching their goals.
Once you’ve successfully completed your physical therapy technology training at Carrington College, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge to help patients with therapeutic exercises
- Set up equipment, and provide guidance to patients
- Demonstrate your proficiency in critical thinking and information management
Physical Therapy Technicians can enjoy rewarding careers
Physical therapy technicians can help people recover from illnesses and injuries, and that alone can improve their patients’ lives. That fact alone makes the Carrington College Physical Therapy Technology program rewarding for many students. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, future medical developments should permit an increased percentage of trauma victims to survive, which should create added demand for Physical Therapy.* Isn’t it time to put your career in motion? Discuss your future with a Carrington College Admissions Representative.
The Carrington College Physical Therapy Technology program is available at our Mesa, Phoenix Westside, and Tucson, Arizona campuses; it culminates in a Certificate of Achievement in Physical Therapy Technology.
