Directory - Health Care Programs - Physiotherapist Assistant
Working in the healthcare field can be both challenging and rewarding. The program will give the student the needed skills to assist therapists and patients in a health care environment.
Physiotherapist Assistant Courses include: Introduction to Physical Therapy, Anatomy and Physiology, Human Development, Functional Movement, Human Disorders, Clinical Physiotherapy, Communications, Introduction to Gerontology, Physical Agents, Rehabilitation Processes, Clinical Case Studies, and Neurological Rehabilitation.
Some of the learning highlights for students will be anatomic terminology, mastering the types and ranges of motion, basic techniques for patient and injury handling, practical applications for using heat and cold, therapeutic ultrasound applications, and much more.
Students also benefit from taking the career and employment strategies course that provides information on solid job interviewing techniques, resume preparation, writing follow-up thank you letters, and the overall role of job search management.
Graduates from the program will be qualified to seek employment opportunities Hospitals, Physiotherapy clinics, Long-term care facilities, Sports Medicine clinics, and Sports and training organizations to name a few.