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Physiotherapist Assistant - Ottawa East
Program Info
The physiotherapist assistant program is designed to train students for careers working under the supervision of Physiotherapists. Students will learn a variety of skills needed to appropriately assist patients and therapists within a health care facility.
Physiotherapist Assistant Courses
Our classes will provide you with training in:
- Introduction to Rehabilitation
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Human Development
- Functional Movement
- Human Disorders
- Clinical Physiotherapy
- Communications
- Introduction to Gerontology
- Physical Agents
- Rehabilitation Processes
- Clinical Case Studies
- Neurological Rehabilitation
Students will learn anatomic terminology, types of range of motion, basic techniques for limb and patient handling, stretching techniques, resistance exercises, practical application of heat and cold, shortwave diathermy, therapeutic ultrasound, cervical and lumbar traction, and much more.
Students will also take a career and employment strategies course that will provide techniques on job interviewing, resume preparation, writing thank you letters, and job search management.
Physiotherapist Assistant Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program may seek employment opportunities in:
- Hospitals
- Physiotherapy clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Sports Medicine Clinics
- Sports and training organizations
- Health care and fitness spas
