Diploma
Therapeutic health technicians may work directly under a medical therapeutic professional such as a physical or occupational therapist, or a chiropractor or physical therapist. Their duties are varied, and they can play a significant role in the recovery of a physical therapy patient. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts employment to increase much faster than average in the field of therapeutic services, reflecting growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function who require these services.* Enrolling in the therapeutic health technician program at Kaplan College can be a solid step toward your new career.
Therapeutic Health Technician Program
Kaplan College's curriculum is intended to prepare you for employment in various areas of the field, assisting a broad range of medical therapeutic professionals. In this program, you'll learn extensive medical terminology and study both clinical and administrative procedures. Duties that you may perform in this field include:
- Transporting patients
- Assisting patients with exercises
- Assisting with group treatments
- Teaching proper mobility methods
- Monitoring patient activities to ensure proper form and to provide encouragement.
Career Opportunities
By obtaining a diploma from our therapeutic health technician program, you can seek entry-level positions in various settings including:
- Chiropractic assistant/office manager
- Occupational therapy aide
- Physical therapy aide
- Cardiopulmonary rehab assistant
- Neuro assistant
- Private care assistant
- Rehab aide/technician
- Transportation aide