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Are you thinking about pursuing a career as a certified rehabilitation therapy technician? At the College of Health Care Professions, our Rehabilitation Therapy Technician certificate program is the first step toward this certification and your ability to pursue a role serving the physical and mental health and well-being of others.
Working under the supervision of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physicians, or other licensed rehabilitation professionals ,rehab therapy technicians treat and support the short and long-term outcomes of patients recovering from injury or adapting to trauma or disability. Skills necessary for this job include advanced client relations skills and a high level of organization in order to successfully navigate administrative duties, such as client paperwork processing and maintaining a client schedule.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics*, job openings for rehab therapy technicians are projected to grow 32% by 2030—a much faster than average pace.
PROGRAM LENGTH
Complete the program on campus in as few as 36 weeks.
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
- Overview of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology for Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians
- Theory and Lab for Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians
- Therapeutic Standards
- CPR, First Aid and Vital Signs
- Medical Law & Ethics for Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians
- Pathophysiology for Rehabilitation Therapy Technicians
- Sports Injury Management
- Prosthetics and Orthotics in Rehabilitation
- And More!
POTENTIAL CAREER SETTINGS
- Outpatient Clinics
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Long-Term Acute Care Facilities
- Chiropractic Clinics
- Physician Offices
- And More!
*For additional career titles and earning potential, please visit www.bls.gov.
CHCP, founded by physicians, has been educating students for allied health careers for over 30 years.