Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How do I become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant?

Answer: To become a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, a student must graduate from a CAPTE accredited PT or PTA program. Once graduated, the student must successfully pass the licensing exam of the state in which they wish to practice, and meet any other state requirements.

Question: If I enroll and graduate with the Rehabilitation OSA, does that allow me to practice as a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapist assistant, or chiropractor?

Answer: No, the Rehabilitation Aide OSA does not allow you to practice as a licensed practitioner in any of the professions mentioned in the question. The Rehabilitation Aide OSA prepares you to find employment as a non-licensed aide or technician. 

Question: What is the benefit of pursuing the Rehabilitation Aide OSA?

Answer: The major benefit of pursuing the Rehab Aide OSA is experience in the rehabilitation field. Most clinics and hospitals employ aides to help deliver therapy services and rehabilitation. Obtaining the Rehab Aide OSA will help the graduate gain employment as a rehabilitation aide or technician. Most physical therapy and physical therapy assistant schools require volunteer, observation, or work experience as part of the admission requirements. Obtaining the Rehab Aide OSA can help meet these requirements and help secure positions to achieve the required hours needed for admission applications. If you are interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy, physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy, occupational therapy assistant, athletic training, chiropractic medicine, medical school, sports medicine, massage therapy, or personal training, the Rehabilitation Aide OSA may be for you!

Question: I am interested in working in healthcare, but not sure what direction I want to pursue. Would the Rehabilitation Aide OSA be for me?

Answer: Absolutely! The Rehabilitation Aide program will expose you to many different occupations within healthcare. The skills you will learn would be able to prepare you for many different types of positions. After taking the program, you will have more clarity on the direction you wish to pursue. Our skilled and talented professors and instructors will help guide your direction and be able to answer any questions you may have about career opportunities.

Question: What will I learn by completing the Rehabilitation Aide OSA?

Answer: Students will learn:

• The history, purpose, and scope of rehabilitation
• Roles and responsibilities of different providers within rehabilitation
• How to assist rehabilitation professionals with patient care duties
• Patient care basics including vital signs, patient draping and positioning, patient bed mobility and transfers, infection control practices, use of assistive devices (canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs), modality preparation and application, and communication skills.
• The location of musculoskeletal and neurological structures of the human body
• Normal human movement and recognize abnormal movement

Question: What is the approximate cost of the program?

Answer: Approximately $813

• Tuition and fees = $644
• Textbooks = $99
• Rehab Aide Polo = $35
• Supplies for assignments: = $35

Question: Can I pursue or achieve a certification with completing the Rehabilitation Aide OSA?

Answer: Yes, you will be eligible to sit for a certification exam upon completion of the program. Although certification is not needed to pursue employment as a rehabilitation aide, it may help you stand out as a candidate and obtain employment. The certification test is for Physical Therapy Technician / Aide Certification and is offered through the American  Medical Certification Association. The cost of the certification is $109.

Question: Where do rehabilitation aides works? 

Answer: Hospitals, physical therapy outpatient clinics, Sports medicine clinics, Doctor's offices, Chiropractic clinics, Skilled nursing facilities, Rehabilitation hospitals, Nursing homes, etc.

Question: What is the average salary for a rehabilitation aide?

Answer: The average salary is $10-$16 per hour, but the experience in the rehabilitation profession is PRICELESS!