A snapshot of Fitzgerald’s Physical Therapy program
At Fitzgerald High school, nothing stops the hustle. As the world embraces virtual learning, Fitzgerald’s Physical Therapy program adapts, allowing students the opportunity to learn about different aspects of physical therapy, including patterns of massage, heat treatment, and functional movements that treat an area of pain without any medication. If a student is interested in a health science field, then the Physical Therapy Aide class is a great choice. It is challenging but learning how the human body works and every bone’s function and purpose makes this a fun and involved class.
Students learn about the treatment of disease or injury which can be improved through therapy and exercise. In addition to teaching forms of physical therapy, this class also teaches students an extraordinary language of communication, diversity, and confidentiality - elements that
are needed to prepare students for any medical field. The class also tends to lean towards anatomy and physiology, as it helps to learn the human body better and determine the diagnosis. Students also learn about standing positions, different types of body systems, body movement for each joint, the skeletal system, and much more. It also gives students a better
grasp on personal protection equipment (PPE), information on infection control, correct form of exercise, and proper way to come up with a plan of care. Students are encouraged to understand the roles and responsibilities of a Physical therapy aide which are but are not limited to the patient’s history, plan of care, communication, advice, and lastly,
prevention of disability and injury.
In regards to human wellness and health, the Physical Therapy Aide journey requires many hours of intense training and practice. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant, the program is served as a 2-year class: Physical Therapy Aide I and Physical Therapy Aide II.