Physical Therapy (Pre-Physical Therapy) | American International College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionService OrientationSpeakingWritingMonitoring

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceTherapy and CounselingMedicine and DentistryPsychologyEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improv
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into com

Technology

Medical softwareAction gamesAnalytical or scientific softwareWord processing softwareAccounting software

Tools

Above-the-knee prostheticsAdjusting tablesAquacisersArm prostheticsAxial-resistance shoulder wheelsBabinski hammersBalance beamsBalance boardsBelow-the-knee prostheticsBiofeedback unitsBiomechanical ankle platform system BAPS systemsBlood pressure cuffsBolsters/wedgesCanesCervical pivots

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high29-1123.00	Physical Therapists	title_inference	$101,020 median$132,500 top	+10.93%	2,930

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex case management — autonomously plan and execute advanced individualized treatment programs for patients with multifaceted or co-morbid conditions across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings.
Advanced clinical examination — perform comprehensive, multi-system patient evaluations integrating analytical and scientific tools, synthesizing data to form precise differential diagnoses without oversight.
Clinical documentation excellence — produce high-quality, legally defensible patient records encompassing treatment rationale, measurable outcomes, and adaptive plans within sophisticated electronic health record platforms.
Non-routine intervention adjustment — evaluate treatment effects at all stages of care and independently redesign therapeutic approaches for patients who fail to progress as expected.
Patient and family empowerment — develop and deliver individualized, culturally sensitive education programs that build long-term self-management capacity for patients and family members across care transitions.
Full-scope interprofessional coordination — lead coordinated care conferences with physicians, surgeons, psychologists, and social workers to integrate physical therapy goals into holistic patient care plans.
Advanced manual therapy application — administer sophisticated manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilization and neuromuscular re-education, to manage complex pain and functional limitation presentations.
Ethical and consent leadership — navigate complex informed consent scenarios involving high-risk or experimental interventions by applying advanced clinical judgment and patient-centered communication skills.
Systems-level quality monitoring — analyze patterns in patient outcome data across a caseload using analytical software to identify clinical trends and drive evidence-based practice improvements.
Clinical technology integration — leverage rehabilitation-focused medical software, outcome measurement platforms, and telehealth tools to enhance diagnostic accuracy and continuity of care across delivery models.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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