The Certificate of Achievement in Rehabilitation Aide is designed to prepare students for employment as an entry level rehabilitation aide who work directly under a medical therapeutic profession such as a physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapist. Rehabilitation Aides have clinical and office training to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing, and private practice clinics. Students will receive instruction in basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, office skills, and basic rehabilitation procedures. No prerequisites are required and there are no enrollment limitation.
| Course | Course Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 10 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| HCA 5 | Introduction to Health Care and Careers | 3 |
| OT 10 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OT 17 | Job Retention and Responsibilities | 1 |
| BIOL 122 or BIOL 5 |
Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Biology |
3-4 |
| REHT 111 | Rehabilitation Aide | 4 |
| REHT 112 | Rehabilitation Aide Externship | 1.5 |
| REHT 113 | Seminar for Rehabilitation Aide Externship | 0.5 |
| Two Semester Sequence | Units | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | 10 | COMM 10, HCA 5, OT 10, OT 17 |
| 2nd Semester | 9-10 | BIOL 122 or BIOL 5, REHT 111, REHT 112, REHT 113 |
| Total Units | 19-20 |
