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Description of NEC: Assists a physical therapist and/or medical officer in administering physical therapy. Assists with the development, teaching and supervision of exercise programs and activities of daily living to enhance patient's strength, endurance, coordination, and mobility. Assists with assessment of range of motion, strength and ambulation skills. Teaches the use of ambulation aids. Applies physical modalities of whirlpool, paraffin bath, ultrasound, diathermy, infrared, hot and cold packs, and electrical stimulation.

Source ratings: HM

Paygrades Authorized to Hold NEC: E3-E6

Training Course: Course Mandatory

Open to Women: Yes

SPECIAL NOTES: NEC may be assigned to inactive duty Naval Reservists who: 1) have successfully completed a BUMED-recognized training program and/or is certified by the American Physical Therapy Association, and 2) is a physical therapy assistant with documented current clinical competency.

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Information from NAVPERS 1806F
Navy Enlisted Manpower & Classfications Manual