Physical Therapist Aide how-to

How to Clean a Treatment Table

Clean tables protect patients.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Clean tables protect patients. In short: remove; wipe; wait, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Remove linens.

  2. Wipe with disinfectant.

  3. Wait contact time.

  4. Dry.

  5. Add fresh linens.

  6. Restock.

Safety reminders for physical therapist aides

  • Check skin with hot and cold packs
  • Use safe lifting
  • Follow infection control
  • Report concerns to the PT

Hot pack · Cold pack · Treatment table · Exercise flow sheet · Gait belt · Transfer: see the full physical therapist aide glossary.

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