The OT Aide Role — Scope of practice, ethical boundaries, and professional standards within a therapy team.

Medical Foundations — Medical terminology, body systems, infection control, and PPE protocols.

Patient Safety & Mobility — Safe patient handling, transfer techniques, body mechanics, and fall prevention.

Clinical Operations — Therapy equipment management, sanitation procedures, and department workflow.

Specialized Care — Supporting pediatric, geriatric, neurologic, and orthopedic patient populations.

Therapeutic Support — ADL training preparation, assistive device familiarity, and assistive technology.

Communication & Ethics — HIPAA compliance, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation strategies.

Career Readiness — Resume building, interview preparation, and real-world clinical scenario navigation.

The PT Aide Role — Scope of practice, boundaries, and professional conduct within a rehabilitation team.

Functional Anatomy — Skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems as they relate to human movement and therapy.

Medical Terminology — Healthcare language for effective communication with therapists, physicians, and patients.

Safety & Infection Control — PPE protocols, equipment sanitation, and emergency readiness in a clinical environment.

Clinical Operations — Managing patient flow, equipment setup, and front-office administration in a PT clinic.

Therapeutic Support — Assisting with exercise equipment, therapeutic modalities (heat/ice), and gait training safety.

Patient Populations — Specialized considerations for orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and geriatric patients.