Physiotherapy Assistant
Physiotherapy Assistant Training Program
The Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma program has been designed to provide students with a strong foundation to work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. Inclusive of an 8-week clinical placement, the program provides a well-rounded combination of theory instruction and practical training from which the student can continually develop and apply their knowledge to skilled tasks and proper assessment procedures. Possible employment settings include hospitals, physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, sports medicine clinics, community health care agencies or other medical settings.
Candidates considering a career as a Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant should enjoy working with people and be physically able to assist in patient lifts and support.
Program Duration and Schedule
20 hours/week; 55 Week Program
Total: 1250 Hours
Program Prerequisite
- Completion of Grade 12, OSSD, or Mature Student Status
- Successful completion of entrance evaluation
- Admissions Interview
- Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector
- Medix College of Healthcare Medical Check Form (completed within 30 days of program start date)
Tuition & Financial Aid
All tuition costs include books, lab fees, CPR, First Aid Certification, and two uniforms. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Students are encouraged to visit our Business Affairs department for any questions related to tuition and/or financial aid.
Program Content
- Introduction to Rehabilitation and Professional Skills in Health Care
- Functional Anatomy
- Functional Movement
- Human Growth and Development and Mental Health
- Disease, Injury and preventions
- Physiotherapy fundamentals
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Effective Therapeutic Communications
- Client Record Management
- Introduction to Gerontology
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Rehabilitation Principles- CPR and First Aid
- Clinical Physiotherapy Principles and Practice
- Introduction to Computers
- Job Search
- The Pacific Institute & Enriched Academy
- Clinical Case Studies
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