Enlisted
PHYSICAL MEDICINE
PHYSICAL MEDICINE
What you’ll do
- Assist Physical Therapists with patient evaluations and tests
- Fabricate splints and aid devices to protect and assist patients
- Observe and record patient responses to treatment
- Manage material and equipment
- Provide quality patient care in an ethical, safe, sanitary and caring environment
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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Basic Military Training
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
81 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Physical Therapist Assistant
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A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB
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60 General (G)
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- Knowledge of basic and clinical sciences
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.