Rehabilitation Therapy Aide, Certificate of Achievement
Rehabilitation Therapy Aide, Certificate of Achievement
The Rehabilitation Therapy Aide Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level employment in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, and community health organizations. Students gain practical skills in applied anatomy and kinesiology, patient mobility and safety, basic therapeutic activity support, professional communication, and clinical workplace practices. This certificate serves as a direct-to-work credential while also providing a stackable pathway into Oxnard College’s Exercise Science Associate of Science and higher-level allied health programs such as Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Kinesiology, and Nursing.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| HED R117 | Health Careers Exploration | 3 |
| HED R120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| KIN R101 | First Aid, CPR, and AED | 3 |
| KIN R201 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Assessment, and Program Design | 3 |
| KIN R202 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Training Techniques | 3 |
| KIN R200 | Intro to Rehabilitative Therapy Aide | 2 |
| Total Units Required for the Certificate: | 17 | |
To earn a Certificate of Achievement (COA), a student must complete all courses within the certificate with a grade of "C" or better (or "P").
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| HED R117 | Health Careers Exploration | 3 |
| KIN R101 | First Aid, CPR, and AED | 3 |
| KIN R201 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Assessment, and Program Design | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| HED R120 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| KIN R202 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Training Techniques | 3 |
| KIN R200 | Intro to Rehabilitative Therapy Aide | 2 |
| Units/Hours | 8 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 17 | |
- Apply basic concepts of anatomy, kinesiology, body mechanics, and planes of movement to support therapeutic activities and patient mobility in rehabilitation settings.
- Differentiate the roles of rehabilitation aides, assistants, and therapists while demonstrating ethical conduct, effective communication, and basic medical office practices appropriate for entry-level rehabilitation support positions.
- Recognize common rehabilitation modalities and apply safety principles and evidence-based practices to assist patients and support inclusive participation under the direction of licensed rehabilitation professionals.