JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –
Army, Navy, and Air Force students in the Physical Therapy Technician program at the Medical Education and Training Campus recently applied treatments on each other while conducting a practical exercise in the PTT laboratory Aug. 16.
The PTT program provides simulated and live training in all aspects of physical therapy medicine to include functional human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, clinical pathophysiology, and musculoskeletal physical therapy assessment and management.
Students receive an introduction to therapeutic exercises, procedures, modalities, neurological and medical disorders, physical therapy assessments, clinical management, professional communication, psychosocial issues in health care, and clinical experiences.
Bridge program opportunities are available for graduates to complete a Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree and sit for the licensure exam.