The Arizona School of Health Sciences is a division of A.T. Still University that offers a post-graduate degree program as one of its online courses of study. The program's graduates earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The program is available to students who have already earned degrees (either bachelor's or master's) in physical therapy, most of whom are practicing professionals in the trade. It provides an opportunity for therapists to improve their knowledge and qualifications as they upgrade their professional status. All of the course work is done through the university's Web site, including the testing. This is a two or three-year program, depending on the amount of time the student is able to devote to studies.
Arizona School of Health Sciences
480-219-6000
www.atsu.edu/ashs/online_programs/physical_therapy/index.htm
Ashworth College is a school that is devoted to online education. The school offers a physical therapy aide certificate program that prepares its graduates for entry level positions in medical offices and clinics that provide rehabilitation services. It is one of more than 100 different course offerings through Ashworth. The program at Ashworth is set to match the different lifestyles of students who take classes online. Students are able to look at their own pace as they learn about the ways osteoarthritis impacts the way people walk, or how ultrasound works. They study methods of diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesses that impact mobility. The Ashworth P.T. Aide course is set up as eight lessons completed online plus some time spent in the clinical setting under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
Ashworth College
1-770-729-8400
www.ashworthcollege.edu/programs/career-diploma/physical-therapy-aide/
Penn Foster Career School is a college that specializes in long distance education. Among its 80 programs is a certificate offering that leads to a career as a physical therapy aide. The school offers its courses online and allows students to earn a degree from anywhere they have a computer. Students are taught about physical disorders and treatments, and how to use exercise in bringing about patient recovery. The program also includes a work experience requirement that gets students into the clinic to work with patients and hone their skills. A student can work at his own pace, from hisr own home without needing to get to campus for classwork.
Penn Foster Career School
570-343-9635
www.pennfoster.edu/phystherapy/index.html