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Physical therapy technician


What is a physical therapy technician major?

This curriculum enables participants, under the supervision of a physical therapist, to implement physical therapy treatment care plans, train patients, conduct treatment interventions, use equipment, and observe and record patient progress. Topics include applied anatomy and physiology, applied kinesiology, principles and procedures of physical therapy, basic neurology and orthopedics, physical therapy modalities, documentation skills, psychosocial aspects of health care, wound and injury care, electrotherapy, working with orthotics and prostheses, and personal and professional ethics.

How much do physical therapy technician majors make?

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How popular is physical therapy technician as a major?

Each year, around 50 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 6,890 students obtain an associate degree in physical therapy technician. In 2021, 57 students received a bachelor's degree and 7,109 students received an associate degree. This is 27% more physical therapy technician majors than there were in 2020. Physical therapy technician is one of the most popular majors within medical assistants and technician.

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